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Winter Means Wildlife Photography

Published on January 6, 2012 By Gordon Campbell

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, [...]

Final 2011 Nature Photography Class Offered at Rookery Bay

Published on December 9, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

Interested in nature photography?  Want to learn to get the most of your camera out in the field?   Rookery Bay, famous for environmental research and education will be offering the 3rd of 3  nature photography classes beginning Tuesday at 8:30-11:30 am next week.  Camera set up, composition, lighting and more will be covered in class [...]

Nature Photography Class Offered at Rookery Bay

Published on November 11, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

Interested in nature photography?  Want to learn to get the most of your camera out in the field?   Rookery Bay, famous for environmental research and education will be offering the 2nd of 3  nature photography classes beginning Tuesday at 8:30-11:30 am next week.  Camera set up, composition, lighting and more will be covered in class [...]

Exposing Exposure…

Published on September 26, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

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 [...]

Great Nature Photography Right In Naples

Published on August 12, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

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 [...]

3 Cures For The Same Old Photos-

Published on July 15, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

Starting with yours truly I think every photographer eventually laments that they’re “tired of shooting the same thing over and over.”  Ever had that thought?  Here are three sure fire steps to spice up the photos you’ll take:   1- You’ve got to have your camera.  With you.  If you’re a nature photographer getting bored [...]

3 Tips For Great Fireworks Photos-

Published on July 1, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

As we approach Independence Day and prepare to celebrate our great nation, shutterbugs everywhere are ready to photograph fireworks displays.  Here in Naples I usually position myself on the beach to catch the excellent show launched from the pier. So without getting too technical, here are three techniques for dazzling photos that will make your [...]

Tips For Easy Operation With Point and Shoot Cameras…

Published on June 17, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

… make the menu work for you.  If you’ve just got back into photography and your digital camera is a Point and Shoot here are some ideas to simplify the settings for easy operation:                               1) Point and shoots/pocket cams are [...]

3 Tips To Improve Your Photos Starting This Weekend…

Published on June 10, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

You’re interested in photography so how would you like to get in the habit of taking better pictures?  As I’ve written before even the simplest digital camera allows for great picture taking so establish these habits for better photos:   1- Don’t leave home without it.  You can’t catch fish watching TV and you can’t [...]

“3 Photography Tips For Taking Night Pictures”…

Published on May 6, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

Taking pictures at night is one of the most creative, fun and surprising areas of photography. If you’ve ever wanted to know how, here is a 3 step guide to getting started.                   1- Tools of the trade: Your best camera will be a DSLR which allows [...]