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Author Archives: Galen Leeds Photography
Photo essay: Clammers on Tomales Bay: Part II
Part 2 in my Tomales Bay clamming series is hi lighted by Eloy Garcia, a man that has been visiting Tomales Bay, California for decades. Eloy’s method of catching his clams differs greatly from the majority of clammers out here. … Continue reading
Posted in documentary, kayak photography, marine life, nature photography, Photo Essay, photography, portraits, SLR
Tagged camera, clam, clammer, clamming, clams, family tradition, kayak photography, kayaking, long lens, National Park, paddling, photo essay, photographer, photographing, photography, Point Reyes, Point Reyes National Seashore, portrait photography, portraits, shellfish, slr, telephoto, Tomales Bay, West Marin
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Clammers: A photo essay: Part I
I wanted to fool around with the idea of a photo essay, which is essentially a series of pictures with little or no text, but that still tells a story. This is Part I, and it is images of people clamming … Continue reading
Posted in documentary, kayak photography, landscapes, marine life, nature photography, Photo Essay, photography, portraits, SLR
Tagged camera, clammers, clamming, clams, destruction, digital camera, Dillon Beach, kayak photography, long lens, low tide, mud flats, National Park, nature photography, outdoors, paddling, photo, photo essay, photographer, photographing, photography, Point Reyes National Seashore, portrait photography, portraits, sand flats, seafood, shellfish, slr, telephoto, tidal flats, Tomales Bay, water sports, wildlife photography
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Don’t forget to twist your camera
There are times when I get so focused on what I am taking a picture of, I don’t remember that I can simply rotate my camera ninety degrees and I will have a very different image, that will sometimes be … Continue reading
Why I don’t use Photoshop
I don’t know how to use Photoshop anymore, but that is okay- 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, making business cards, … Continue reading
Posted in documentary, ethics, photography
Tagged camera, digital camera, image integrity, image manipulation, natural, photographing, photography, photoshop, slr
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The weather’s not so nice. Guess it’s time to grab my camera.
There’s a storm out there. It’s foggy and grey. The winds are blowing and I can hardly stand up straight. These are all excuses for the “normal” person (read non-photographer) to stay indoors. For those of us who suffer from … Continue reading
Posted in documentary, How To, landscapes, nature photography, photography, SLR, weather
Tagged camera, clouds, crappy weather, digital camera, how to, kayak photography, landscapes, light, lighting, outdoors, photo, photographer, photographing, photography, rain, shooting, storm, weather
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What to do with your paddle when taking a picture
You’re in your kayak, a seal pops up next to you. Grabbing up your camera you manage a couple of magnificent shots before it dives back under. Stashing your camera you get ready to paddle on… except your paddle is … Continue reading
Posted in How To, kayak photography, nature photography, photography, safety, SLR
Tagged camera protection, kayak photography, kayak videography, nature, photography, wildlife
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Anatomy of a photo: How do I photograph an otter eating a fish?
I can only answer this question by explaining how I got high definition video and 20+ megapixel images of a North American River Otter this past weekend. The first key factor was, well, luck. I was kayaking in an area … Continue reading
Posted in documentary, How To, How To, kayak photography, marine life, nature photography, otters, photography, SLR, video, wildlife photography
Tagged fish, how to, kayak, marine life, nature, otter, photography, Point Reyes National Seashore, river otter, video, wildlife
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Shorebirds of Tomales Bay: The Marbled Godwit
I went kayaking recently on Tomales Bay, and found one of my favorite shorebirds, the Marbled Godwit. It was one of the first sandpipers that I learned to identify, as it is very distinctive with its barred cinnamon coloration, and … Continue reading
Posted in birds, kayak photography, marine life, nature photography, photography, SLR, video, wildlife photography
Tagged bird, birding, birds, camera, digital camera, kayak photography, kayak videography, kayaking, marbled godwit, marine life, National Park, nature photography, outdoors, paddling, photographer, photographing, Point Reyes National Seashore, slr, telephoto, video, wildlife photography
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River Otter devouring large fish
For the story of how I capture video and some beautiful still images of this otter eating its fish, you can read and view pictures here. The experiment in kayak videography continues. The sound disappears part way through the movie, … Continue reading
Posted in kayak photography, marine life, nature photography, otters, photography, SLR, video, wildlife photography
Tagged fish, kayak, marine life, nature, photography, Point Reyes National Seashore, river otter, video, wildlife
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What to bring in your kayak
When I head out kayaking to take pictures, I am often paddling alone so as to be less intrusive to the wildlife. There are some items I find indispensable to kayak photography, but also being alone on open water, often … Continue reading
Posted in How To, kayak photography, photography, safety, wildlife photography
Tagged camera, camera protection, digital camera, how to, kayak, nature, outdoors, paddling, photo, photographer, photography, safety, water sports, wildlife
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Shorebirds of Tomales Bay: the Surfbird
The latest installment in my of Shorebirds of Tomales Bay series. Really fun bird in this one, the aptly named Surfbird. We don’t often see them in the southern parts of Tomales Bay. They are more often found towards the mouth, where … Continue reading
What to look for in a kayak (for photography)
There are a wide range of factors to consider if you are looking for a suitable kayak to photograph from. In this post I don’t recommend a particular kayak, because each person is a little different, their needs will be different, … Continue reading
Posted in How To, kayak photography, nature photography, photography, safety, wildlife photography
Tagged camera, digital camera, how to, kayak, kayaking, nature, outdoors, paddling, photographer, photography, water sports
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