Heartfelt Stories Photography Blog — Kathy Karn Photography

Stories by Kathy

“Thank you. I bow in gratitude for the gift of you that you have shared. The Wednesday morning emails became balm for my anxious soul. You continue to inspire me.”

—Michael C., Registered Psychotherapist

Black Bear Adventure

Black Bear Adventure

‘There’s one!” I called out. “Good spotting!” said our guide Kyler, as he spun the boat around as confirming the humped black form at the edge of the shore was a black bear. The thrill of seeing a large mammal in its natural habitat never gets old for me.

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnJuly 3, 2024African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, nature Comments

CAPA Digital Salon 2024 Awards

CAPA Digital Salon 2024 Awards

I am thrilled to learn that four of my images have been accepted into the 2024 Canadian Association for Photographic Art Digital Salon Competition!

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnJune 26, 2024African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, nature Comments

The Bear Who Came for Breakfast

The Bear Who Came for Breakfast

“I’m not a criminal,” said Paddington, hotly. “I’m a bear!”

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnJune 19, 2024African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, nature Comments

We Stop for Ormoilaa Ogol The Strong One

We Stop for Ormoilaa Ogol The Strong One

Nature has a throng of four-legged and six- legged farmers planting, fertilizing, harvesting and rotating crops.

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnJune 12, 2024African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, natureComment

What Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?

What Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?

There is something special about close contact with one’s food source. Caring for the chickens and enjoying the delicious reward of farm fresh eggs is a very different experience from reaching into the cooler at the grocery store.

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnJune 5, 2024African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, nature Comments

What stops you?

What stops you?

Still scenes aren’t silent. They speak of our near presence and momentary return. Sam Abell

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnMay 29, 2024African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, nature Comments

Rest is Best

Rest is Best

If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit. — Bansky

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnMay 22, 2024African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, nature Comment

Tembo's Rescue

Tembo's Rescue

Read about the dramatic rescue of baby Tembo who tumbled ll into the water trough on his first day.

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnMay 15, 2024African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, nature Comments

A Wild Reunion

A Wild Reunion

My Baby had a baby! And his name is Tembo which means ‘elephant’ in Swahili.

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnMay 8, 2024African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, nature Comment

Too Young to Wed

Too Young to Wed

If you educate a woman, you educate a nation. African Proverb

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnMay 1, 2024African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, nature Comments

Celebrating Earth Day April 22, 2024

Celebrating Earth Day April 22, 2024

Make room for wonder and celebrate Earth Day 2024. Every effort to protect nature protects our future.

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnApril 22, 2024African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, nature Comments

A Prayer for the World - Rabbi Harold Kushner

A Prayer for the World - Rabbi Harold Kushner

A beautiful prayer for the world by Harold Kushner

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnApril 17, 2024African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, nature Comments

Finding Meaning Through Photography

Finding Meaning Through Photography

You never go wrong following your heart, you never go wrong photographing what you care about and what you are passionate about. Steve McCurry

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnApril 10, 2024African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, natureComment

Samburu Sunrise – a Guest Post by Ellen Newman

Samburu Sunrise – a Guest Post by Ellen Newman

In the land of leopards and lions, hippos and rhinos, our wildlife adventures started small—remarkably small—with butterflies. Ellen Newman

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnApril 3, 2024African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, natureComment

Listen to the Children

Listen to the Children

“Why do they destroy our heritage?” Simayo, Maasai participant in CHD Conservation Kenya’s project in Amboseli.

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnMarch 27, 2024African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, nature Comments

Worth More Alive than Dead. Say NO to Trophy Hunting.

Worth More Alive than Dead. Say NO to Trophy Hunting.

Your help is urgently needed. Please sign and share this petition asking President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania to immediately ban all elephant trophy hunting within the Tanzania range of the Amboseli elephants.

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnMarch 20, 2024African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, natureComment

Three Big Tuskers Killed

Three Big Tuskers Killed

Our vision is to create a world where conservation supports the people, so that people support conservation. Big Life Mission Statement

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnMarch 13, 2024African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, nature Comments

Come on Safari with Me - Meet Craig

Come on Safari with Me - Meet Craig

Start with the wonder, or we won’t have the heart for the journey. Douglas Hine

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnMarch 6, 2024animal games, African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, nature Comments

Nature's Best Photography Winners

Nature's Best Photography Winners

What we have treasured over the years is the immediate and long-lasting affect a single image or film instills in the hearts and minds of children, adults, and families alike, inspiring discussions, imaginative perspectives, and most importantly, a greater understanding and appreciation of nature overall.

- Steve Freligh, Nature’s Best Photography Cofounder and President

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnFebruary 21, 2024animal games, African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, natureComment

The Littlest Rhino

The Littlest Rhino

It’s not enough to love animals; we must actively protect and preserve them. It’s our duty and responsibility as custodians of this planet. Daphne Sheldrick

Africa, African Wildlife, Animal Stories, conservation, Wildlife PhotographyKathy KarnFebruary 14, 2024animal games, African wildlife, Storytelling, on safari, conservation, climate change, nature Comments