About The Wild in Focus
Sometimes the best discoveries happen when you're not even looking for them.
I'm John Davis, a landscape and wildlife photographer exploring from Austin, Texas. I capture wild moments that inspire wild dreams, bringing the soul of untamed places into your home and heart.
More than just photos—these are invitations to adventure.
Whether it's midnight sun hitting an Icelandic peak or wolves moving through Yellowstone snow, I'm drawn to moments that remind us how incredible this planet really is. But I want my photography to do more than hang on your wall. I want it to inspire you to explore and protect the places that still run wild.
The Unexpected Journey
Seven years ago, I was an Alabama kid who preferred staying inside. A borrowed drone flight in an Austin park changed everything. What started as "horribly framed" aerial shots evolved into something I never expected—a passion for capturing wild places across four continents.
The breakthrough came with "Austin Glow"—an accidental HDR experiment at the 360 Bridge that revealed colors my eyes hadn't even seen. That unintentional success showed me photography's artistic potential and launched a journey from local Austin shots to international adventures.
My travels expanded from Texas to Iceland, from Yellowstone winters to Australian wildlife encounters. Each destination taught me something new about seeing wild places through fresh eyes. The gear evolved too—from that borrowed Mavic Pro to the Sony A7R V that now captures the intimate wildlife moments and sweeping landscapes in my collections.
After health challenges in 2023 temporarily sidelined my travels, a February trip to Yellowstone reignited everything. Watching wolves navigate deep snow reminded me why wild places matter—and motivated me to continue sharing these stories through my lens.
What I'm Really After
I want to show you the world through my eyes and inspire your own adventures. Whether you're drawn to faraway glaciers or hidden gems close to home, I hope these images remind you that your next great discovery might be just one curious decision away.
Every print represents a moment of connection to the wild, captured across America's most iconic landscapes and beyond, printed on museum-quality materials that honor these incredible places.
I work with professional printing partners throughout the United States to
bring these images to your walls with museum-quality materials and archival
standards. Every print is custom-made to order and quality-checked to ensure
it meets the standards these wild places deserve.
Ready to Explore?
Check out my collections to bring the beauty of wild places into your home. Got questions about a specific location or want to chat about your own adventures? I'd love to connect.
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