One question often received regards how to take pictures showing an element of purposeful blurring, especially involving sports and water. I was recently honored to speak on the subject at the DPI-SIG camera club meeting in Naples. A few of the points I covered on this sometimes tricky subject were: What’s Going On?- low light [...]
Things change especially with development here in Southwest Florida. You may have some favorite things or places that you like to photograph and one day they could be gone. I learned that this week when I met up for a beach photography class. The tiki hut which illustrates this article and coincidentally last week’s suddenly [...]
Regular readers normally expect photography tips, new images and other info related to the topic here. Today I’d like to start by saying “Happy Holidays” and “thanks” for your readership and support again this year. On the topic of Holidays and photography I thought I’d link to an article that reminds us that it’s the [...]
The last few Mondays I’ve offered ideas on photography in the keys based on a recent trip and today’s entry deals with the less touristy side of Key West. Check out Key West’s historic side: Old houses- Despite centuries of hurricanes, Key west has old homes many converted to B&Bs that date to the mid [...]
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 [...]
You Can Learn Something From Anyone- Pay attention to what your fellow photographers are doing. Maybe you’re out with a friend or group like I was today (PhotographyNaples.com Meetup). One or more of you is more experienced or even commercially successful. Doesn’t matter. Everyone sees things differently and you may be surprised at the creativity [...]
Attention Photographers… How’d you like to save a few bucks on wish list camera gear and attractive canvas prints? Through the products I’ve purchased and by means of my reading I’m lots of email lists from photography related companies. Just this week, I received news of so many specials worth considering that I thought I’d [...]
Continuing with our Birds of Florida Wednesday tradition, I have a question: Would you like a reason to visit Tiger Tail Beach? Here’s a tip: the birding and photography will get better and better by the week and one of the dozens of species including shorebirds you’ll encounter in this top birding location is the [...]
You’ve seen this bird before but I bet not one out of 100 people can identify it. For some reason this pretty Fall migrant who often arrives still sporting sharp rusty breeding plumage lives in obscurity among all but the most ardent birders. Get to know our Short Billed Dowitcher: Appearance- Best described as [...]
Sticking with the theme of last week’s feature the Brown Pelican, let’s introduce his over sized cousin the White Pelican. Since mistaking this huge snow white pelican with the bright yellowish orange bill and feet is impossible here are a few more tips on this unique bird of Florida in anticipation of their return later [...]
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