Dan Havlik

Editor in Chief

Dan Havlik has been a writer and editor for photography magazines and websites for over two decades. Most recently he served as Editor in Chief of Outdoor Photographer and Shutterbug magazines.

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Articles by Dan Havlik

Photo of a forest at night with blue background and yellow fireflies — © Shirley Wung

Web Features

7 Winners from International Landscape Photographer of the Year

By Dan Havlik | December 2024

Canadian photographer Andrew Mielzynski took the top prize in the International Landscape Photographer of the Year (ILPY) 2024 contest. Mielzynski, who was the runner-up in last year’s ILPY competition, was named the overall winner in 2024 for a collection of four of his images.

Gear, Tips & Techniques

3 Essential Camera Settings for Wildlife Photography

By Dan Havlik | November 2024

What are the most important camera settings for wildlife photography? Well, of course, it depends on who you ask. But if it’s wildlife photographer Evan Watts you’re asking, he’d say there are three key settings every photographer should know.

Photo tadpoles swimming in a pond — @ Shane Gross

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10 Stunning Winners from Wildlife Photographer of the Year

By Dan Havlik | October 2024

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest recently announced the winning images for 2024 with a striking shot of tadpoles gliding through a pond taking the top prize. The overall winning photo, shown above, was captured by Canadian marine conservation journalist Shane Gross.

Polar bear sleeping happily on iceberg cap. — © Nima Sarikhani

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Sleeping Polar Bear on Iceberg Photo Wins Wildlife Award

By Dan Havlik | August 2024

A poignant photo of a polar bear sleeping on an iceberg (above) has captured the People’s Choice Award in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards. The touching image, named “Ice Bed,” was shot by Nima Sarikhani of the UK in Norway’s Svalbard Archipelago.