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Creative Photography With Shutter Priority
Ever wish you could stop the action only to experience the disappointment that comes with out of focus shots? Or, would you like to produce those artsy photos you see of silky water or dramatic sports images? One of the things I cover in lessons is the use of shutter priority. What’s that mean? Well, [...]
Enjoy the Holidays
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 [...]
Birds of Florida, Long Billed Dowitcher
Here’s an interesting bird that differs from a closely related species the short billed dowitcher. Both long distance migrants that arrive from the Northern most areas of the continent, the long billed waits a bit longer before heading South & is slightly more prone to salt water habitat, good for local birding. Description- Look for [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
Think Before You Take The Picture…
…. so you get the desired result. Though more complex than ever, today’s digital camera still offers you the basic tools necessary to take great pictures if you take a moment to think about lighting and your desired result. Today, let’s focus on white objects- Over exposure is often a problem with white subjects like [...]
Digital Cameras & The New Year…
… 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 [...]
Birds of Florida, Photography Tips…
… the third edition of our weekly examination of the birds around us and how to identify and photograph them. This week, the Great Blue Heron- easily our largest and most recognizable wader, the Great Blue comes in three color phases, and is an absolutely regal subject. Most of us know the common or dark [...]
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