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Birds of Florida, Sandwich Tern
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 [...]
Better Summer Pictures-Photograph People, Places & Things…
How about a fun way to spiff up your summer photos? Whether its travel photography, a family vacation or just a trip downtown try these tips: 1- People: That can mean posed shots of friends & family but how about some candids taken while your subjects are unaware and at their natural best? Travelling? Be [...]
“Birds of Florida, Tri Colored Heron”…
… just when I feared we were at the bottom of the list, a quick review showed there are still a few species of interest that should yield great bird pictures. Would you like to get shots like the one featured here? Birding and nature photography remain a top past time in Southwest Florida so [...]
“Birds of Florida, Laughing Gull”…
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 [...]
“Why Do You Enjoy Photography”?
Perhaps it’s the opportunity to create a few lasting cherishable memories of the children or grandchildren or perhaps you get that devious kick out of emailing Summer-like images of a typical Winter’s day here to friends up North. You may also be one of us who is really taken with the lighting, fauna and flora [...]
“Better Photographs of Your Family”…
… begin with good composition, attractive lighting and a knack for understanding human tendency. People blink and kids don’t always sit still! Whether I’m shooting family portraits for someone near the beach like seen here or discussing the subject in a class I always emphasize certain key points. Family Photos: Good Composition: for less formal, [...]
“Birds of Florida, Muscovy Ducks”…
… gone feral. If you’re talking trivia with your bird loving friends, ask something to the effect of “which American Duck native to both Mexico & the Pacific Northwest has morphed into a huge feral population distributed widely across Florida”? Of course the answer is “Muscovies”! Though sharing the common trait of perching with our [...]
Birds of Florida, Black Crowned Night Heron…
… a continuation of our Wednesday series of Florida’s birds and tips on how and where to photograph them. What has red eyes, yellow legs and sleeps all day? The black crowned night heron- Who’s Who?- Similar to it’s relative the yellow crowned night heron featured here last week this very attractive bird is normally [...]
Enjoy Digital Photography This Weekend…
… because there will be plenty of opportunities for shooting. Get out early for the best light as the skies have been clouding up around mid day and are expected to do so again. 3 ideas for great pictures: 1) Hit the beach- As always you’ll find plenty of interesting scenes including local “landmarks” like [...]
Do You Like This Picture?…
…. I do because it’s an example of making use of poor light to steer wildlife and bird photography in an artistic direction. If weighty Summer clouds are hovering and the sunlight is fading sometimes it’s fun to forget about perfectly focused images and let the pendulum swing towards the opposite- totally blurred shots that [...]
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