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The Natural World

All Photos by Dylan Crills

In a world full of harsh wetlands, intense rainforests, open grasslands, and mountainous woods. Over 8.7 million animal and bird species call these places home.

My goal is to show the perfect handiwork of God through the natural world.

Yellow bird with black markings singing on a thin, spiky branch against a blurred green background.

Prairie Warbler - Chirping in an Open Field

Ovenbird - Eating its Meal

A bird with a body of a large, round, striped bird and a small bird's head, standing on a tree branch with a green, blurred background. Selling prints and other wall and digital art for all ages
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.”
— Job 12:7-10 (NIV)

Meet the Person behind the Camera

Photography is my passion! I am a wildlife and nature photographer based out of South Central Pennsylvania. I grew up on a 13-acre property (what a blessing this was) with a large abandoned stone quarry.

I was surrounded by nature all my life, yet never really felt a connection to it. One day, I decided to take my mom’s brand new phone out for a little spin to photograph flowers, and anything that appeased me. I began to obsess over the small details of such a large world, and knew it was time for my first camera. I bought an old Canon point-and-shoot camera from my uncle, and the journey began. I started taking photo after photo ( good and bad) of absolutely anything I thought was interesting, It took a single bird species ( the Indigo Bunting) to truly spark my interest in birds. Finally, after a few years of practice, I decided to purchase my dream camera, the Sony A7IV.

Now, I had one problem! I never explored anywhere else. except my own property, which didn’t give me many new photo opportunities. It also limited my interactions with more experienced photographers.

In 2024-2025 I would set out for new horizons, traveling through different parts of New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and my home state of Pennsylvania. It helped me to hone my skills, broaden my portfolio, and forage new relationships. I’ve met so many wonderful and experienced people, who have taught me so much about photography. My first “REAL” year of birding, I was able to see a total of 85 lifers. All of these experiences have opened new doors for me, allowing me to explore the unknown places of our world, and truly discover wildlife photography. I hope the next time you go outside, you will take some time in the natural world. Hopefully, like myself, you’ll become hooked on nature.

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A young man sitting on dirt ground holding a large camera lens, giving a thumbs-up and smiling in an outdoor setting with small plants and a pond in the background. enjoying the idea of photography and getting out into nature helping people destress
A bird, likely a Killdeer, standing in shallow water near a rock with a blurred foreground and earthy background. in Pennsylvania during spring

My name is Dylan…..

My First Bird Photo

A small bird, possibly a chickadee, perched on a tree branch among red and pink flowers and green leaves, with a blurred light background.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not by your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast ”
— Ephesians 2:8-9 ( NIV)

Learn more about my favorite trips and key moments in my journey here

sand texture
A youth soccer goalkeeper in orange uniform stands in front of the goal as a player on the opposing team prepares to kick the ball. Several team members in red and black are in the background on the field during dusk.
Two soccer players contest for the ball during a match on a green field, with a third player in the background. All are wearing athletic gear, and there is a fence, grass, and trees in the background.
A soccer player prepares to kick a ball on a blue turf field, with other players and a referee visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
Soccer players in white and red jerseys competing for a ball in mid-air on a field under overcast sky.

Photos from local games

I also shoot sports photography. If you’re in Lancaster, PA, and would like me to photograph your games, contact me via email.

A yellow bird mid-flight with its beak open is flying above a ground-level striped bird that is looking up with its beak also open, set against a blurred green background.
A wood duck partially hidden among green foliage and tree branches.
background texture of beach

Have questions? Contact me by email, and I will respond in a timely fashion.

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A small bird with gray and white feathers perches on a snow-covered branch in a wintry landscape.
Black and white woodpecker perched on a diagonal tree branch.

Money that is made from this site will be put back into improving my photography and helping maintain our property, where we hope to help wildlife flourish

“If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. ”
— 1 Peter 4:11 ( NIV)