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 [...]
… and capture a one of the most scenic and photogenic areas of Southwest Florida. Last year I wrote a post on the subject and since enjoying another family camping trip that produced lots of great pictures this month I thought everyone might enjoy a reminder of just what we’ve got in our back yard, [...]
… it can be a big relief and very gratifying. Regular readers know that last Saturday I hosted a free outdoor photography excursion where the population of keen photographers out numbered the birds within camera range. We planned to avenge that yesterday afternoon and despite roaring winds that really exaggerated the cold, we found our [...]
… while having a nice day out & experiencing a real novelty for some. The answer? Check out Lee County’s Manatee Park, right off exit 141 on 75. It’s a definite tourist haven but…it’s nicely landscaped with native plats, sports some age old live oaks festooned with Spanish moss & is a sure bet at [...]
… well because it offers the opportunity for real scenery to the interested traveler who prefers to explore on foot, by bike or by car. Locals and regular visitors to the Western Everglades know this dirt road which runs Northwest through the famous Fakahatchee Strand is the gateway to classic vistas, large mammals, alligators, birds [...]
… our most common hawk and a striking aerial predator. A mid sized bird, you’ve seen them perched in dead trees, on telephone lines, boardwalk rails and often along wooded or watery paths sometimes at head height as they concentrate deeply with a fixed stare in anticipation of the hapless lizard, snake or rodent. Photographing [...]
… a great combination. Starting tonight there will be an abundance of opportunities for photography here in the swfl area and starting tomorrow another year’s worth of great pictures will be produced by photographers everywhere. Ideas for taking pictures going into 2011- Fireworks- always a favorite of the outdoor photographer and generally celebratory people, they’ll [...]
… the large white bird with the scaly head, long semi curved bill and pink feet. Sort of a re post here from April with a little more info, let’s get reacquainted with this photogenic beauty- Wood Stork- With a face only a mother could love this unusual bird is also a must on all [...]
… a bird commonly found along SWFL beaches throughout the year. You’ve surely seen this bird land with a piercing screech or forage successfully along the water’s edge for tiny sand fleas and other shelled delicacies. Tips for identifying and photographing this attractive shore bird- Appearance- interested bird photographers can spot this mid sized smoky [...]
… were two of the things that came out of a meeting in downtown Naples on Friday. I’d made plans to meet with local artist and entrepreneur Kalon Baquero (more in the future) who suggested we connect at her client’s place. Luckily I had my camera and a sweet tooth. Her client’s business turned out [...]
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