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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 [...]
Holiday Photography Tips- Outdoor Shots
Last week we took a look at some ideas for indoor photography during the Holiday season so now here are a few ideas for outdoor shots especially at night- 1- Try out your different lenses or if using a point & shoot vary your zoom to compose both close ups and deeper scenes. Wide [...]
Holiday Photography Tips- Indoor Shots
Now that we’re into December with the holidays right around the corner, how about some ideas for capturing the season with your camera? Now’s the time to take advantage of warm colorful artificial lighting: – Key in on your subject and fill the frame. Draw the eye and the mind right into the scene, the [...]
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 [...]
Photograph Rural Florida
Ever feel like you need a change from scenic swaying palms and our outrageous sunsets along the Gulf Coast? They’re great, zillions of tourists and residents alike can’t be wrong and we’re not but sometimes a change of scenery is just what the Dr. ordered. Why not take pictures of old Florida? What’s to see? [...]
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 [...]
Follow These Steps & Crop Your Photos Right
Have you ever cropped a photo only to find it wouldn’t print the way you hoped? Friend and excellent fellow photographer Jenni Brinkman asked if I’d share my take on cropping her attractive Bald Eagle photo. Try these tips for proper cropping and printing: Start With a Strong Image- Starting with a big high resolution [...]
Birds of Florida, Short Billed Dowitcher-
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 [...]
3 Steps For Convincing Blog Photos-
Bloggers all know that we often have just seconds to capture the reader’s attention and nothing does so better than eye popping images that say “expert”. If you’re blogging for business, use these three photography tips to make your reader want to know more: 1- Use colorful, sharply focused, full framed photos starting with one [...]
Grow Sales With Good Photos-
Well done photos help present your products and services in the best light. Literally. Whether you’re marketing hot coffee or prime waterfront real estate a picture may be the first contact with your audience so here are 3 tips to hold the viewer’s interest: [...]
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