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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, [...]

Holiday Photography Tips- Outdoor Shots

Published on December 16, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

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 [...]

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 [...]

Photography in the Keys, Part Two-

Published on September 5, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

Last week I posted the first of three articles on photography along the Florida Keys.  Article number one detailed attractions on the ride down and how half the fun is getting there. Upon arrival in Key West a polarization tales place- the touristy side fed by decades of promotion plus the influx of cruise ships [...]

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 [...]

Summertime Activities For Kids- How About Photography?

Published on June 13, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

How’s this for a photography tip?  How about a way to keep the kids busy this Summer with something Mom or Dad can feel good about and that won’t break the bank?  A camera could fit the bill nicely.   Ideas for teaching children to take pictures:   1- Forget the rules of composition and [...]

“Birds of Florida, Ring Billed Gull”…

Published on May 4, 2011 By Gordon Campbell

Last week we ventured into the Gull family and noted that there is no actual “Sea Gull” but rather specific species.  Today, let’s identify the Ring Billed Gull, common here in Southwest Florida and also photogenic.  The Ring Billed Gull- 1- As it’s name implies this mid sized Gull often seen feeding over the surf [...]