For those with an interest in photographing ospreys and access to a boat, there are still active nests on just about every channel marker between Naples and Marco Island. By 7:30 am today I’d already seen several feeding freshly caught fish to the hatchlings.  For lighting, the best time will be from mid morning til [...]

If night photography interests you there are some key steps to follow. Reduce your ISO setting, utilize a remote shutter release and understand how your aperture and shutter speed adjustments affect your results. Get your questions answered and see more upcoming content including digital processing options right here…Gordon.

… it may be especially if you’ve just purchased a new digital camera, are getting back into photography or are just “feeling lost” about taking pictures.  Benefit from a photography workshop-                 1- When you understand composition from the old days but feel unsure about setting your camera.  [...]

Friend Becky B. and I visited Eagle Lakes Community Park last evening and found the water level so low that the large variety of birds were just too far for photography. We did produce some attractive landscapes and sunset silhouettes though. I think the best bird photography is now along the beaches and inlets…Gordon.

Did you know there are no official seagulls?  That’s a generalization given everywhere to the various gull species. Today, lets look at one of Southwest Florida’s common species the Laughing Gull: 1- This is the one you see resting on the beach in huge flocks and is slightly smaller than our other species (for which [...]

… and liven up your new photos.  Do you ever feel like you’re always photographing the same thing over and over?  It’s easy to do but sometimes just a little extra awareness can help break the monotony you may be feeling.  Maybe some nice bright color would help.  Take Colorful Photos- 1- Look at the [...]

… but do it smartly.  Have you ever hoped to get a nice set of 3 to 5 related or sequential photos perhaps to frame for your home or as a gift?  If there’s action involved, learn to use burst mode: 1- Burst or continuous mode is activated by an easy push of an external [...]

  … also referred to as the “snake bird”.  If you’ve already observed or taken an Anhinga photograph you’ve probably seen them swimming, body submerged with their neck & head slicing above the water’s surface in serpentine fashion.  If this bird is new to you, there’s your clue.  What to know and where to photograph [...]

… so you make a confident informed buying decision.  I’ve been getting a lot of questions that go something like this: “I want to buy a new camera, we’re going on a trip- what should I get?” Sound familiar? The answer?  It depends.  3 Tips For Buying a Camera: 1- The number one variable is [...]

… and be glad you did.  Surveys show that pets are considered as family members by the majority of people.  Unlike people and other pets like cats or horses, our dogs have a relatively short lifespan yet mean so much.  3 ideas for pet photography- 1- Take close portraits. The eyes say a lot so [...]