Here’s an interesting bird that differs from a closely related species the short billed dowitcher. Both long distance migrants that arrive from the Northern most areas of the continent, the long billed waits a bit longer before heading South & is slightly more prone to salt water habitat, good for local birding. Description- Look for [...]

Last we left Naples for a 3-4 day change of scenery & headed down to Key West.  Everyone knows it’s a party town, now more touristy than ever but the photographer will find lots of less obvious subjects by night and day.  In this first of three series posts let’s check two places on the [...]

Back in September of 2010 I wrote that the one sure way to improve your picture taking is by learning to hit delete. So it was nice to come across a  July 2011 post in the DPS blog reinforcing that notion. 3 reasons to delete pictures for better photography: Elevate Your Skills- We all develop [...]

We’re getting more into those little birds who all ”look the same” that you see scurrying along our beaches, sandbars and mudflats.  Want to sound real smart at your next cocktail party thrown by fellow birders?  Keep learning our shore birds like the Wilson’s Plover: Interesting History- This semi petite shorebird is named for the [...]

Ever feel like you need a change from scenic swaying palms and our outrageous sunsets along the Gulf Coast?  They’re great, zillions of tourists and residents alike can’t be wrong and we’re not but sometimes a change of scenery is just what the Dr. ordered.  Why not take pictures of old Florida? What’s to see? [...]

Would you like a couple easy ways to take advantage of Southwest Florida’s great Summer lighting?  How about giving silhouettes a try?  Let’s cover that plus one more photography tip for great pictures this weekend: Silhouettes: In my opinion silhouettes are the easiest artistic photo you can take with a simple understanding of natural lighting [...]

There’s an elegant little bird with a peculiar name.  When a Google searched failed to define the name’s history a quick check of my copy of Edward S. Gruson’s “Words for Birds” revealed that “Sandwich” is a “Latinized version of the English village where the first one was captured and scientifically documented”.  Nothing to do [...]

Because photographing real estate is part of what I do I’m always interested in viewing others’ work, especially coffee table style books.  Imagine my surprise when I found a new one at the library with the cover photo so under exposed that a search light might have brightened it up…that got me thinking about spotlighting [...]

How’d you like a convenient spot right in town where you could photograph birds and wildlife including snakes and ‘gators all from the comfort of a raised boardwalk and clear walking paths?  It’s called Freedom Park. Where- From any direction including the Ft Myers area to the North and Marco to the South simply check [...]

I’d like to give you something! Before we get into the bird of the week, I’d like to start a trivia contest for readers.  For each question answered correctly, you’ll get points toward a 16×20 canvas gallery wrap of your choice.  Here’s the trick: some questions will carry more points than others depending on the [...]