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About Galen Leeds Photography

Nature and wildlife photographer, exploring the world on his feet and from his kayak. Among other genres, he is one of the leading kayak photographers in Northern California. To learn more about him, visit him on his website- www.galenleeds.net

Does the kayak choose the camera, or the camera the kayak?

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

It’s an interesting conundrum- should the kayak choose the camera, or the camera the kayak? Some kayaks will be suitable for almost any camera, provided the right conditions, while some cameras will work great in any kayak, but again, provided … Continue reading →

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The “Why” of Photography: Questioning yourself

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

When I am out with my camera, creating photographs, I find one of the most important questions I can ask myself is “Why?”. Not so much “why am I taking photos?” but rather “Why am I taking this photo? Why does … Continue reading →

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The Shore is not the Horizon

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

I spend a lot of my time photographing on the water and near the water. As such there have been a few things I’ve had to learn- water reflects light, water is bad for your camera, your feet get wet … Continue reading →

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Approaching wild animals on foot, without walking towards them…

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

The key to approaching wild animals, is to remember that they are wild. Profound isn’t it? Well, for this lesson, it boils down to this- if you walk directly towards an animal, that is an aggressive form of behavior. In … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Kayak Photography: Tips and Tricks

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

Kayaks are an amazing medium for wildlife photography. You are down low, giving an almost eye to eye view with your subjects. You can move in almost any direction, there are no trails you have to worry about stepping off … Continue reading →

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Kayaking with your digital SLR: How to protect it

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

For general tips on kayak photography, regardless of your camera, visit Simple Tips for Kayaking with your Camera For tips on how to protect your digital SLR, keep reading. There are some of you out there that won’t be satisfied … Continue reading →

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Underwater housings and cameras for kayak photography

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

Part 1   Underwater Cameras and Housings Kayaking with a camera presents its own set of hazards, the main one (obviously) being water. Today, cameras are more susceptible to damage if they get wet, than in the days of film. … Continue reading →

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Why to kayak with your camera

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

Yesterday I addressed some of the issues people new to kayak photography should think about, without realizing that I never said “why” people should kayak with their cameras in the first place. So today, I will talk a little about … Continue reading →

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