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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]