The first time Rick Libbey saw a moose, it was on a trip that a friend took him on to a remote cabin in the woods of Maine–something he had never done before, but that would change the course of his life.

“I saw my first moose and it just did something to me. I was struck by how big they are, and how confidently they look at you.”

Moose Photography

Now, Libbey is a full-time wildlife photographer of moose and loons in Maine–take a look at his photos, some of which he generously donated for use by the National Wildlife Federation Action Fund.

Quietly waiting in his kayak for the majestic creatures, Libbey has a unique view of the moose. The moose also have a view of Libbey, but seem unconcerned with his careful and slow-moving presence. “Even in the midst of summer,” Libbey says, “the moose are getting ready for the winter and I do not want to send them crashing off.”

This year Libbey spent time watching one particular bull moose that he refers to as Sherman, as in “Sherman the tank.” The moose is a good 1,500 ...

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