This past week, UIG contributing photographer Bernard Friel celebrated his 91st birthday. We wanted to wish Bernie a very Happy Birthday as he gets ready for yet another outdoor adventure. That’s right, even at 91 Bernie refuses to slow down and continues to shoot and provide high-quality and relevant images for an ever-changing marketplace.
Bernie specializes in nature and wildlife subjects, with a focus on the Western United States. His travels and photo shoots over the past five decades include canoeing, rafting and climbing adventures. His stunning landscapes of the American West feature imagery from more than 30 national and state parks and refuges.
North America, USA, Florida, Sanibel Island, Ding Darling NWR, Roseate Spoonbill 
North America, USA, Florida, Sarasota, Siesta Key, Seascape at Sunset 
North America, USA, California, Death Valley National Park, Butte Valley Road, Stone Cabin 
North America, USA, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park, Lake Hotel Observation Deck Overlooking Yellowstone Lake at Lake Hotel 
North America, USA, North Dakota, Medora, Theodore Roosevelt National National Park, South Unit, Painted Canyon Overlook 
North America, USA, Utah, Mexican Hat, Goosenecks State Park 
North America, USA, Nevada, Fallon, Sand Mountain Recreation Area Scenic Dunes, Spectacular Morning Shadows and dune buggy 
North America, USA, New Mexico, Navajo Nation Lands, Shiprock Peak 
North America, USA, Arizona- Utah, Gouldings, Navajo Tribal Park, Monument Valley, The Mittens 
Minnesota, Mendota Heights, Pink Double Flowered Peony. 
North America, USA, Minnesota, Mendota Heights, Frosty Snow Covered bushes and Trees. 
California, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Sulphur Works 
Montana, Paradise Identification Sign 
Nevada, Black Rock Desert Playa from SR34, Framed by Pahsupp Mountain and the Kamma Mountain Range 
Oregon, Crater Lake National Park, Wizard Island, Crater Lake 
South Dakota, Badlands National Park, Yellow Mounds from Overlook 
Washington, The Palouse from Kamiak Butte
Bernie is a former board member of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) and is also a member of the International Society of Aviation Photographers. His photography and adventure travels recently led to his induction into the prestigious Explorers Club. Thank you Bernie for being an inspiration to so many and best of luck in your travels this September!
All photos by Bernard Friel.
Wonderful images. Always a perfect phot, both in a technical AND artistry. Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday young man, have many more!
I love working with Bernie and his archive of national parks!