Richard Herrmann Photography

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

Starting in early 2000, TNC gave me my initial assignments to shoot terrestrial wildlife and vegetation. Since 2000, I have done many shoots for TNC and have immensely enjoyed the photographic challenge. Although it is fairly easy to make Yosemite or Yellowstone standout visually for a potential donor, the subtle grasslands, chaparral and other habitats of San Diego County are a big challenge! To obtain excellent images of endangered animals such as the arroyo toad, gnatcatcher, horned lizard and clapper rail took many field days and help from biologists who work with these animals. For images of vegetation and endangered plants, I relied on the expertise of my good friend and naturalist Tom Oberbauer.