THE FILE 33,000+ 35mm and more than 20,000 digital images. Rapidly expanding file of digitally created panoramas.

OVERVIEW Diverse, artful file of nature images. Emphasis is on wildlife, notably birds and other small animals. Finding the beauty in subjects considered unattractive is given special consideration. Also beginning to heavily photograph habitat restoration and other conservation activities.

NATURE AND WILDLIFE Birds: Many species, especially waterfowl, raptors, seabirds and waders. Mammals: Mountain goats, wapiti, bison, mountain lions, bobcat, coyotes, more. Macro: Extensive coverage of flowers and spiders.

ENVIRONMENT Habitat restoration, dams, clearcutting.

LANDSCAPES Mountains primarily. Other scenics.

SPECIALTIES Birds and mammals photographed from original perspectives. Beautiful images of less popular wildlife such as spiders. Volunteer workers contributing to conservation efforts.

GEOGRAPHIC AREAS Midway Atoll, Oregon, Olympic Peninsula, Rocky Mountain region, southern Appalachians, Texas. National parks, NWRs and other public lands.

RECENT COVERAGE Bosque del Apache NWR.

PHOTOGRAPHIC PLANS In addition to previous projects, Rick has now begun work on a book about the Willamette Valley NWR Complex.

CREDITS Magazines: Backpacker, Nature Photographer, Outdoor Photographer, Puddler, WildBird, World & I. Calendars: Terrell, Three Black Ducks. Websites: Crummycard.com, Sheddings.com. Awards: NANPA 2006 Fine Art Print Exhibit, 2007 NANPA Members Showcase, 2006 Environmental Photography Invitational.

RELATED CREDENTIALS/SKILLS Biology background, BS from the University of North Carolina. Rick Brown has provided photo/text packages for various magazines. Available for assignments.

COMMENTS Rick's magazine credits often include both photographs and articles. He has a biology degree and research in avian biology.

NONEDITORIAL SERVICES Decor prints and how-to seminars.