Behind the Lens

Step into the wild with Thomas D. Mangelsen as he captures nature’s most powerful moments. Behind the Lens shares his firsthand stories, rare encounters like Grizzly 399, and expert photography insights—all to celebrate the beauty of the natural world and the art of capturing it. Discover what inspires each iconic image and explore the connection between fine art and the wilderness.
Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Nature Documentary “Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons”
Jun 18th 2025
Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Nature Documentary “Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons”
Omaha Magazine: A Wild Legacy
May 21st 2025
Omaha Magazine: A Wild Legacy
Then and Now: 50 Years of Witnessing the Wild
Apr 22nd 2025
Then and Now: 50 Years of Witnessing the Wild
Be Like Jane
Apr 3rd 2025
Be Like Jane
David Mattson Memoriam
Mar 25th 2025
Thomas D. Mangelsen
David Mattson Memoriam
Speaking Up for Our National Parks
Mar 22nd 2025
Thomas D. Mangelsen
Speaking Up for Our National Parks
War on Cougars and Grizzlies
Feb 4th 2025
Thomas D. Mangelsen
War on Cougars and Grizzlies
Thomas Mangelsen Reflects on Death of Famous Grizzly Bear 399
Nov 15th 2024
Wild Eye by Miriam Stein Battles
Thomas Mangelsen Reflects on Death of Famous Grizzly Bear 399
Mourners from Across Country Attend Candlelight Vigil for Grizzly 399 in Jackson
Nov 3rd 2024
Andrew Rossi, Cowboy State Daily
Mourners from Across Country Attend Candlelight Vigil for Grizzly 399 in Jackson
Grizzly 399’s Remains Returned to Grand Teton National Park
Nov 1st 2024
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Grizzly 399’s Remains Returned to Grand Teton National Park
Personal Message and Tribute to Grizzly 399 from Thomas D. Mangelsen
Oct 30th 2024
Thomas D. Mangelsen
Personal Message and Tribute to Grizzly 399 from Thomas D. Mangelsen
399: In Life Not A Trophy Nor Should She Be In Death
Oct 29th 2024
Thomas D. Mangelsen and Todd Wilkinson
399: In Life Not A Trophy Nor Should She Be In Death
Mangelsen’s Image Recreated as a Mural to Achieve Bigger Impact
Oct 15th 2024
News
Mangelsen’s Image Recreated as a Mural to Achieve Bigger Impact
What Does it Mean to be Wild
Aug 8th 2024
Conservation
What Does it Mean to be Wild
Spotlight on Tour Director David J. Wagner
Aug 1st 2024
News
Spotlight on Tour Director David J. Wagner
Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons Nature on PBS
May 8th 2024
Nature on PBS
Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons Nature on PBS
Stop Killing Predators & Non-game Wildlife for Fun
Apr 17th 2024
Guest Shot by Thomas D. Mangelsen
Stop Killing Predators & Non-game Wildlife for Fun
399: Queen of the Tetons Film
Feb 23rd 2024
News
399: Queen of the Tetons Film
Gombe, the Relaxed Chimpanzee
Feb 22nd 2024
by Guillaume Walker | StudioSko, French Photography Studio
Gombe, the Relaxed Chimpanzee
Ansel Adams: Tom Mangelsen Remembers a Giant of American Nature Photography
Feb 20th 2024
Conservation
Ansel Adams: Tom Mangelsen Remembers a Giant of American Nature Photography
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