Portfolio: Moose Peterson

 His father had flown the B–29 in World War II, his father-in-law had worked on the B–25, and his uncle was involved with the Apollo project. “We forget how much aviation there was in SoCal,” he said. That upbringing, as well as traveling to many remote places with his dad, fostered a love of both wild things and the history of our wild heritage. He became a wildlife photographer and along with his wife, Sharon, dedicated themselves to preserving and protecting wildlife. The couple lived in Mammoth Lakes, California, for 25 years while he honed his craft and they raised two sons. Later they moved to Missoula, Montana, near the Sapphire Mountains to enjoy “all the critters and the empty skies.” He turned his lens toward aviation in 2008 and said it became “pretty addictive.” His passion for aviation also became directed to honoring and preserving the heritage and freedoms it provides. He is a Nikon USA Ambassador, recipient of the John Muir Conservation Award, and has authored 29 books. 
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