Instagram is no longer solely home to over-filtered snapshots of food. Now you can get daily updates from top wildlife photographers or globe-hopping eco-warriors with just a swipe. Check out our list of 6 nature photography Instagram accounts you should be following, and see the best of the wild world right in the palm of your hand.
@stevewinterphoto
As a NatGeo conservation photojournalist, Steve Winter isn’t afraid to get in harm’s way to capture his subject. He’s escaped from rampaging rhinos and from being sucked into quicksand, capturing images not only of the amazing animals he follows, but also of the people he meets and their interactions with nature. Big cats are a favorite subject, from lions to tigers to leopards.
@margotraggettphotography
Margot Raggett is a professional wildlife photographer and the founder of the Remembering Elephants project, a photo book bringing together some of the top nature photographers in the world. Proceeds from the sale of the book go to support the Born Free Foundation, which aids in anti-poaching campaigns.
@coryrichards
Another NatGeo pro, Cory Richards’ photographs come across as more art than snapshot. Often working in black and white, he captures mesmerizing images of the people he encounters in his travels. He documents his climbs up soaring mountain peaks and across African grasslands for your Instagram viewing pleasure.
@world_wildlife
With the official World Wildlife Fund Instagram account, you’ll get stats and nature facts, as well as beautiful nature photography and images of endangered and threatened animals.
@nationalwildlife
This page for the National Wildlife Federation includes a colorful array of gorgeous landscapes, along with wild creatures like elephants, bison, and bears. There are also beautiful images of animals you may spot in your own backyard, like hummingbirds, butterflies, and foxes. If you like macro photography, this account has stunning closeups of insects and plant life.
@usfws
The US Fish and Wildlife Instagram account offers a wide variety of nature photography images from spiders and snakes to birds and bobcats, plus some awesome insect macro images.
Finding compelling nature photography Instagram accounts is just a click away when you follow these inspiring collections!
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