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Upcoming Birding Excursion, Burrowing Owls & More
It’s not unusual to receive an email asking ”When’s your next photo excursion”? So the answer to that one is “Next Wednesday”! Burrowing owls, wading birds and more are on the ticket down on Marco Island where we’ll spend time photographing water birds at Tiger Tail lagoon before heading over to the active owl nests [...]
On Meeting The Bird Photographer…
Ever meet someone who is the best of the best in their field? Last weekend I got to do so while attending the Florida Camera Club Council’s convention where I was honored to give 2 presentations on composition, lighting and color on behalf of the DPI-Sig camera club here in Naples. Who was I privileged [...]
Winter Means Wildlife Photography
I like lots of you are from up North and the novelty of looking forward to Winter is always amusing. Know the feeling? Not because we all eschew Summer here in Southwest Florida but because Winter means great bird and wildlife photography. Could use use a few tips? – Alligators. Despite what some would guess, [...]
Exposing Exposure…
Have you ever had the pleasure of re learning something you’d forgotten or became so habituated to that it was taken for granted? I did recently. Today’s modern digital cameras take a ton of old fashioned calculation out of exposure settings so it’s easy to forget what’s going on. The other day I flipped to [...]
Birds of Florida, Bald Eagle
Saving the best almost for last let’s take a look at this magnificent bird, our nation’s symbol and the top of the avian food chain. Some facts on the Bald Eagle- -Florida has the second largest breeding population only to Alaska. – Their wingspan ranges from 6-7 1/2 feet (Audubon). -Adults easily noted by dark [...]
Birds of Florida, Wilson’s Plover
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 [...]
Birds of Florida, Ruddy Turnstone
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 [...]
“Birds of Florida, Herring Gull”…
… the largest and least commonly seen Gull here in Southwest Florida. Picture the Ring Billed Gull which we looked at last week and super size it, then add a red spot on the bill rather than a dark ring and you’d have a good impression of the Herring Gull- 1- Mostly a rare visitor [...]
“Photography Tip- Carry The Right Equipment”…
… sounds like a no brainer right? Well not necessarily. When afield with students two observations come to mind regarding what is commonly forgotten and that which isn’t even considered. Photography equipment to carry when you’re out taking pictures: 1- Your Camera & lenses. Lenses (plural) enable you to be ready for anything so just [...]
Eagle Lakes Report
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.
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