The great thing about Southwest Florida for the shutterbug is that there is always something going on. Whether it’s a learning situation like formal photography classes or fun shoots with group outings, something’s always on the calendar. Looking ahead, there’s lots of excitement about Balloons Over Paradise out at in Immokolee. Like last year I [...]
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, [...]
This weekend’s photography tip will help with an alternative to shooting under our late Summer heat & humidity. I like to get out at night for photography in downtown Naples and you can too wherever you live. Sound interesting? Here are techniques you can use to dodge the sun & take great pictures at night: [...]
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 [...]
You Can Learn Something From Anyone- Pay attention to what your fellow photographers are doing. Maybe you’re out with a friend or group like I was today (PhotographyNaples.com Meetup). One or more of you is more experienced or even commercially successful. Doesn’t matter. Everyone sees things differently and you may be surprised at the creativity [...]
Summertime in Southwest Florida means camera enthusiasts have an almost constant opportunity to add color, depth and rich texture to their photography. 3 tips to make clouds improve your photos: Perfect Backdrop- Find a wide open setting and an attractive subject. Rather than shoot into a washed out over exposed sky, set up with piles [...]
What says “Florida” more than our Brown Pelican? Many would be surprised to find that despite our rich local population, this bird was recently removed from the endangered species list. Why? The usual culprit- habitat loss. More and some good news on the Brown Pelican: – Of the 7 worldwide Pelican species only the Brown [...]
Did you ever spend a day in the Everglades and both marvel at what you saw but wonder what you missed? The American Bittern might be the answer. 1- Audubon says they’re in the Heron family but you’ll find they display very different behavior. Bitterns are famous for standing statue like, bill to the sky [...]
As a first time visitor to the tropics have you ever cast an unsure gaze above at that prehistoric looking creature known as the Magnificent Frigatebird? Here’s more on this trivially rich, fantastic flier: 1- One of 5 worldwide species, the Magnificent Frigate which can be seen almost daily over the Gulf of Mexico [...]
… just when I feared we were at the bottom of the list, a quick review showed there are still a few species of interest that should yield great bird pictures. Would you like to get shots like the one featured here? Birding and nature photography remain a top past time in Southwest Florida so [...]