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About Dick Allyn

Dick Allyn is a full-time professional nature photographer from Sheshequin, Pennsylvania, who specializes in wildlife and landscapes. He acquired an early enthusiasm for wildlife and the outdoors while growing up in the Susquehanna River valley of northeastern Pennsylvania. In 1978 he began his photographic career and discovered a new passion for expressing the natural wonders of the area he lives in.

Dick has done photographic work in New England, the Pacific Northwest, Montana, Arizona, Alaska, Florida, California, Ontario and Maritime Canada, Germany, Japan, England, Scotland and New Zealand, however his work concentrates on the birds, animals, and landscapes of Pennsylvania.

Though his sharp, detailed and colorful images of familiar songbirds and woodpeckers are very popular, he is especially proud of his work with nesting predatory birds. His patience to achieve the right shot is exemplified with a goshawk photograph taken from a height of fifty-five feet that came after a seven-hour wait. Some of these images are on display at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton, Pa., and the Adirondack Park Visitors Center, Paul Smiths, NY.

The majority of Dick's work is done in 35mm format using Nikon equipment and slow speed color reversal films. Even his largest prints are noted for their sharpness. Dick strongly believes that, to capture an honest and beautiful image of the nature of a place or a living creature, he should use only his patience, perseverance, and knowledge of nature, light, and the camera. Though film remains his preference, times change. In 2007 Dick will offer the first of his digitally captured images.

Dick once tried the "game farm" approach to photograph nocturnal and non-local animals such as wolves, lynx, and bobcats. He found it a less than satisfying experience which will not play a role in the future of his photography. Dick considers himself a wildlife photographer because the animals and birds he records on film are not done in a "controlled environment", but in all the challenges of the wild. The joy he finds in his work comes not only from the finished product but also from the knowledge and experience gained in the process.

About the Photos

All images available on this site are sold as framed or unframed, photographic prints on Fuji Crystal Archive paper. This paper is rated as having the best archival characteristics of any photographic paper currently on the market. High quality mat and mounting materials go into the assembly of each finished piece, and consist of acid free composition guaranteeing you maximum longevity of your purchase. Burl Veneer frames, offered to you as an option in this site, have always set the standard throughout the art world as a premiere presentation frame. Traditional Oak and Stained Cherry round out the frame options. TruVue Perfect Vue® Non-Reflective Glass is installed with each framed piece. Standard Glass is available upon request.

Mat selections are offered in several colors. The bottom mat (the one you see the least of) will always be white. The top mat will be two inches wide except for the 26x 36 inch pieces offered. Here the top mat is three inches wide. Due to color variances that exist from one computer monitor to another, the description of each mat includes the manufacturer and the model number. Example: Crescent 7513 Forest Green Linen. With this information you may visit your local frame shop and ask to see a sample of this mat to make a final decision.

You may order by telephone, email, or regular mail. Payments are made using Visa or MasterCard on this site or over the telephone. Personal check or Money Order payable to Dick Allyn are also accepted. Orders are shipped via Priority Mail.