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Category Archives: How To
Anatomy of a photo #12: Lava tube II: Scale
This lava tube was a great contrast to Valentine’s, both in scale, and what I had to do to take a picture that made sense. If you look at yesterday’s post you will notice from visual clues such as the … Continue reading
Anatomy of a photo #11: Lava tube I: Temperature
I took this picture for a micro travel piece that I knew I would be writing. This is one of several lava tubes that you can explore in Lava Beds National Monument near the border of Oregon and California (eastern side). … Continue reading
Anatomy of a photo #7: Oak silhouette
I have different areas that I’ve scouted out over the years, that I know are interesting places for pictures. These are areas that I will visit early, early in the morning, when the light is going through its changes, when … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, How To, landscapes, nature photography, photography, road side
Tagged anatomy of a photo, camera, digital camera, how to, landscape, oak tree, photograph, photography, silhouette, tree
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Anatomy of a photo #6: Lizard portrait
This picture was taken in a friends back yard. There was nothing special about the location, no miles of hiking, no hours of paddling. It was just right there, outside the door. Sometimes you don’t have to go very far … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, How To, How To, nature photography, photography, SLR, wildlife photography
Tagged camera, digital camera, how to, long lens, natural light, nature photography, outdoors, photo, photographing, photography, portrait photography, portraits, slr, telephoto, West Marin, wildlife photography
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Do I need image stabilization in my camera or lens?
The answer to this question lies in what you intend to use your cameras and lenses for. Most people can escape without IS, VR, (or what other term your camera manufacturer uses to say that the camera and lens you … Continue reading
Posted in How To, kayak photography, nature photography, photography, SLR
Tagged camera, camera shake, digital camera, dslr, image stabilization, IS, kay, kayak photography, lenses, photographing, photography, slr, telephoto, vibration reduction, VR
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Anatomy of a photo #3: Egret fishing in fog
This image was made while kayaking early one morning on Drake’s Estero. When I saw this egret on the local oyster farm’s racks, I knew right away that I wanted a vertical orientation to the picture. The structure of the … Continue reading
Practice panning so that you can get smooth crisp movement
Now that SLRs are video capable, it becomes necessary to practice more skills. One that can be especially useful is panning. First, whenever possible use a tripod. You will have more control and a smoother result. The actual speed of … Continue reading
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Tagged camera panning, digital camera, digital video, how to, panning, video
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Using a flash when photographing wildlife
The simple rule for using a flash to photograph wildlife is just that- don’t. If it is a mammal, and truly wild (not a zoo or farm animal, or animal that has become overly acclimated to having humans present) the … Continue reading
Focus on the eyes: Anatomy of a photo #2
Lesson #1 to taking a picture of a child. Get down low. Be on their level don’t take pictures of the tops of their head. Lesson #2 is to focus on the eyes. This is true of almost any portrait. … Continue reading
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Tagged camera, digital camera, how to, lessons, long lens, natural light, nature photography, outdoors, photo, photo of the day, photographer, photographing, photography, portrait photography, portraits, slr, telephoto
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Avoid clutter in your images now. Don’t rely on Photoshop later
One of the simplest things a person can do to improve their images is to look over the scene where they are shooting, before taking the picture. The things to keep your eyes out for are wires in the air, … Continue reading
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Tagged camera, camera how to, camera skills, camera tips, digital camera, how to, photography
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Anatomy of a photo #1: Tomales Bay reflections
This is the first in a new series I am starting on the blog. Every few days I will post a “Photo of the Day” and explain how I captured that particular image, what I was thinking as I tried … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, How To, landscapes, nature photography, photography
Tagged cloudy sky, how to, landscape, photography, reflections, scenic, Tomales Bay, water
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