Category Archives: photography

Anatomy of a photo #86: Coyote tongue

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

This is a continuation in my series of catching animals having a little slip of the tongue… or in some cases, like this one, a not so little slip. This is not about showing close up detailed images of animal … Continue reading →

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Kayak photography video

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

I spend a lot of time kayaking, exploring, and photographing the natural world. Motorless boats, cameras, and nature all go so well together- gliding silently along, with only the murmur of the paddle to interrupt the songs of the myriad … Continue reading →

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The ethics of disclosing where photographs were taken

Posted on February 8, 2013 by

I spend a lot of time on public lands and waters, where I see many amazing and delightful things. I photograph them and share them with others. It is not uncommon for people to say, “Wow, where was this taken?” … Continue reading →

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Why I don’t use Photoshop

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

I don’t know how to use Photoshop anymore, and I’m pretty happy that way, since I don’t really feel much of a need for it. Back when I did have it, I only used it for three things: making signs, … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #85: Bobcat tongue

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

I realized it had been a while since I had posted a photo of animals caught in the act of sticking out their tongues, something which seems to happen in a surprising amount of my photographs. These photographs are not … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #84: Faux Fringing a sheep

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

I remember well (although apparently not well enough) reading an article by Galen Rowell (yes, the other Galen) about how he was able to create a diffraction fringe around a fellow climber and his ice axe. It’s a fantastic photograph, … Continue reading →

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Camera settings for kayak photography

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

Have you ever thought to yourself “What settings should I use on my camera while I am kayaking?” This is especially important to consider with wildlife kayak photography outings, but wonder no longer, help is on the way, in the … Continue reading →

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Surfing under the Golden Gate Bridge: An Essay in Photos

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

I headed over to the south side of the Golden Gate Bridge early one morning, just to photograph this iconic bridge from an angle I haven’t experienced as often, and was surprised to find many people surfing. It is a … Continue reading →

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Least Sandpiper and Marbled Godwit, an exercise in video

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

When I’m out photographing wildlife, especially if I come across a species that I already have really good images of, I will sometimes switch my camera over to video mode. Stills are fantastic and can be so evocative of emotion, … Continue reading →

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A morning’s kayak

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

It’s been a long day, but well worth it. I haven’t been making it out on the water enough lately, and so today, even though there was a lot to do later in the day, I made special plans for … Continue reading →

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The Six Pack

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

This post isn’t about some amazing wildlife experience. It’s not me waxing poetic about the delights of photography. I suppose it at least takes place outdoors, and has a little something to do with the… er… human animal. No, it’s … Continue reading →

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Chilly morning frost

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

I had to run out early this morning, to run some errands. As I was returning, the sky was beginning to lighten and I saw fields frosted white, stretching into the distance and wrapping around a creek that feels the … Continue reading →

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