Triple “D” Wildlife

"Over the last twenty years there have been several advances in wildlife photography that have resulted in quality images of animals seldom or never filmed before. We wildlife photographers have better, faster lenses, auto focus and motor drive, but it was the combination of these advances plus the opportunity to focus on previously unavailable animals that made the big difference. The subjects were first accessible at the Triple "D", Jay Deist's ranch in Kalispell, Montana. First we had cougars, then wolves, followed by tigers, grizzly bears and small wild cats. Jay was the first and still offers opportunities to film captive-born animal models trained with kindness in natural settings. They're our friends."

Repeatedly in my seminars and columns I have said that there are certain animals that are almost impossible to get photographs of in the wild. They are wolverine, cougar, bobcat and lynx. I have said you have to rent them and I have rented them from the Triple "D" Ranch which is run by my good friend Jay Deist.

"I only discovered Triple "D" in the summer of 1997 and I am hooked. The animals are in tremendous condition and thanks to the knowledgeable handlers in their charge, it is possible to photograph many of these elusive predators in natural settings while they wander around freely. Try that in the wild!"

I've made two trips to the Triple D Ranch with the goal of getting photographs for my books. Both trips exceeded my expectation, yielding more than two dozen "keepers" for not only my books, but also for the workshops that I lead around the world. What I like about the Triple D is the staff's professionalism in handing the animals - and the customers. If you like wildlife photography, put the Triple D on your "to do" list. For a look at more of my Triple D pictures, see my books at www.ricksammon.com.

"Triple "D" offers the professional and amateur photographer fantastic photo opportunities. Pristine NW Montana settings and fabulous animals with dedicated and friendly trainers help you get the shots you need for your portfolio."