ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

D. W. Maiden is a freelance wildlife photographer who makes his home in Warrenton, Virginia, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Skyline Drive. He specializes in photographing wildlife in and around Northern Virginia and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. His emphasis is on catching the unique qualities of wildlife that often pass too quickly for the human eye to process and comprehend.

In 2007, D. W. produced his first book, Coffee Table Bird Book, followed by Backyard Birds of the Piedmont. In 2009, D. W. collaborated with his sister, Suzanne Walls, to produce the A Child’s Book series, combining high-quality photography and beginner-level language to help children better understand and appreciate wildlife. In 2009, the series was recognized by the Young Voices Foundation with their Seal of Approval. More wildlife photography by D. W. Maiden can be found at www.virginiabird.com.