Don was raised in southeastern Wyoming and earned a business degree from the University of Wyoming. After college he moved to Colorado achieving a successful career, first as a CPA, and later in the property management business. In the late 80’s Don began pursuing nature photography with a passion that has lead him to remote locations in Alaska, safaris to East Africa, expeditions to Churchill Canada, Florida, Utah, Nebraska, and he has made more trips to Yellowstone and the Tetons than he can count. His photographs have been published in magazines including Outdoor Photographer, National Geographic Kids, Your Big Back Yard, Wyoming Wildlife, Birder’s World, WildBird, Wildlife Conservation, Nature Photographer, Outdoor and Nature Photography, and Animals. His images have also appeared in Audubon and other calendars. Don has received numerous awards in photo contests sponsored by eight different organizations.
For more information on Don’s photography, see his website at www.dongettyphoto.com. Email don@DonGettyPhoto.com.