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“Out & Around SWFL, Port of the Isles”…
Fresh in the from the frozen North, I knew my parents would like some decent small game fishing just for fun along with the chance to see lots of wildlife up close. We launched at Collier County Parks & Rec’s Port of the Isles where a pair of gators greeted us at the ramp then [...]
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 [...]
Digital Cameras, ‘Tis The Season…
… for smart shopping and lots of discounts. Recently I’ve fielded a few questions along the lines of “what camera should I buy”? The answer while simple does have a lot of moving parts- buy the equipment that will help you take the type of pictures you prefer. Under some conditions a pocket sized point [...]
Success Photographing SWFL at Night…
… try this. We’ve explored this topic before but every now and then I get questions about “how to take pictures at night.” So this week as the days wane and the sun sets pick up your camera and head outside. Three top places plus tips for successful nighttime photography: 1) Marinas and public docks- [...]
Birds of Florida, Little Blue Heron…
… which might actually be all white! Just to keep the enthusiastic birder on her or his proverbial toes this smaller heron spends the first year of it’s life not in solid blue plumage with a purplish head and neck but rather disguised in solid white and looking like it’s relative the snowy egret. Photographing [...]
Corvettes on the Gulf, Helping Our Heroes…
… in style. Here’s a chance for everyone in SWFL who loves the look and maybe memories associated with that great American muscle car the Corvette to come out and see ‘Vettes of many vintages, win great prizes and meet up with other like minded people. Even better, this much anticipated event is a benefit [...]
Enjoy Digital Photography This Weekend…
… because there will be plenty of opportunities for shooting. Get out early for the best light as the skies have been clouding up around mid day and are expected to do so again. 3 ideas for great pictures: 1) Hit the beach- As always you’ll find plenty of interesting scenes including local “landmarks” like [...]
What Do You Think Of…
… when you catch a glimpse of a Bald Eagle? While cruising up the Gordon River recently to assess the lighting and timing on a waterfront real estate assignment I was treated to a visual feast as not one but three of these majestic birds performed wild diving barrel roles before lighting in a row [...]
Fish Photography, “T” Is For Tarpon…
… in the vernacular of the swfl big game fisherman. Known by several monikers not limited to “Silver King”, “Poon” and the “Great Herring” Tarpon hail from one of the oldest families of fish on earth with a genetic lineage stringing back almost seventy million years. That’s a lot of tide changes. Today they fixate [...]
Success With Sunset Pictures…
… a common quest for residents of SWFL and of countless people on vacation. Who doesn’t appreciate the nightly light show put on by mother nature along the coast? Every evening throngs of enthusiastic beach goers raise their trusty cameras and look to the West in hopes of capturing the brilliance. Some will succeed more [...]
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