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Author Archives: Galen Leeds Photography
Anatomy of a photo #42: Finding the invisible sheep
Out here where I live lambs are born in December or early January. This means that if you head out with your camera in February and March you can get photographs of playful, joyful lbs gamboling through the fields and … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, nature photography, photography
Tagged lamb, nature, outdoors, photography, ranch, ranch life, sheep
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Anatomy of a photo #41: The Willet walking away
I took this picture towards the end of a very long day of driving and hiking around Point Reyes National Seashore. I had woken up that morning to hear on the radio that the air quality was exceptionally clear, and … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, nature photography, photography, shorebirds, wildlife photography
Tagged beach, bird, nature, photography, shorebird
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Following the tracks of History
Through out the world there are little signs of forgotten life- a barn that is slowly returning to the earth, a shard of pottery washed clean on the banks of a river, orchards that have been swallowed up by forests… … Continue reading
Posted in California, landscapes, Photo Essay, photography, road side
Tagged forgotten history, nature, photography, railroad, train
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Anatomy of a photo #40: A season of thistles
They are a weed. Their spiky heads can leave a child wailing and an adult cursing. They are often a blight, an eyesore, something to be dealt with or avoided. They also can have their own beauty and intricacies, if … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, nature photography, Photo Essay, photography, SLR
Tagged fauna, nature, photography, thistle
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Using long lenses for portrait photography
When people think about “portrait” photography, it seems they instantly think of fast 50mm and 85mm lenses, perhaps going up or down a hair in focal length. No thanks, I’ve been there, done that, and don’t feel the need to … Continue reading
Posted in How To, How To, photography, portraits, SLR
Tagged camera, candid portraits, photographing children, photography, portrait, shallow depth of field, slr, telephoto
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Adventures in Bread
Hello dear readers. I’ve been a little distracted of late, and sadly have not been keeping you as entertained as I should have. I am pleased however to let you know that you can now double your enjoyment of me, … Continue reading
Getting clarity by turning off your focus
One of the best camera tech tips I ever got was to turn off the focus capability of the shutter release button. I’ve been doing so for years now, and today, I suggest that you do the same. (Gasps of … Continue reading
Posted in How To, How To, photography, SLR
Tagged AF, auto focus, camera, focus control, photography, shutter release button, tips
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Christmas Bird Count… For kids!
Audobon just celebrated its 112th year of its citizen science project- the Christmas Bird Count. It began small, but now is worldwide, taking place on every continent. More people are involved in the Christmas Bird Count than watch the Superbowl. … Continue reading
Winter lambs
A new year has begun, and so the fields in this corner of pastoral bliss in which I find myself are filling up with the winter lambs. Birds have lost their breeding plumages, and all the hatch years are now … Continue reading
Posted in California, Photo Essay, photography, road side
Tagged lamb, nature, outdoors, photography, sheep
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Cows of the morning
I set out very early one morning to take photographs of some interesting and gnarled oaks, not too distant from where I live (perhaps twenty minutes). Part of what helps add interest to these oaks is that here are cows … Continue reading
Posted in nature photography, Photo Essay, photography, road side
Tagged Cow, nature, oak tree, outdoor, photography
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Mushroom or toadstool?
I’ve heard that these terms are regional and can vary from mushroom type to mushroom type. So in your mind is the Amanita muscaria a mushroom or a toadstool? This fungus is one of my favorites to come across out … Continue reading
Posted in nature photography, Photo Essay, photography
Tagged amanita muscaria, fungus, mushroom, nature, photography, toadstool
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White-tailed Kites: An essay in photos
New Here on the West Coast of the United States we only have one type of Kite that we see with any regularity- the White-tailed Kite. A small raptor with a hint of elegance about its fluid, sweeping wing beats, … Continue reading
Posted in birds, nature photography, Photo Essay, raptors, wildlife photography
Tagged bird, nature, photography, raptor, white-tailed kite
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