Category Archives: kayak photography

Pelicans taking off: An essay in action photos

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

The marvelous, prehistoric Brown Pelican. It spends its time diving into the waters of the world, scooping up fish with its long ponderous beak. For every dive however, there must be a return to the air. These pictures explore part … Continue reading →

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Pelagic Cormorant: An essay of photos

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

I was just sitting here, watching part of The Blue Planet series- Tidal Seas/Coasts and was feeling overwhelmed by the marvelousness of the world and of some of the footage that people have captured of it. Truly remarkable how complex … Continue reading →

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Marine Mammals of Tomales Bay: The River Otter (A video)

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

I’ve been experimenting with a little voice over on my newest footage of River Otters. Please, let me know what you think and if any of you would like me to continue with the natural history narrative that I am … Continue reading →

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North American River Otters: An essay in photos and words #2

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

For video of a River otter eating a large fish visit here For the story behind that otter eating the fish visit here. I rose early and headed out for a little kayak photography on a gray and foggy morning. … Continue reading →

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The heron eats the gunnel: A short video

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

Some fish apparently are easier for herons and egrets to eat than others. It seems a good size gunnel fish can take several attempts, especially as the heron had already given it many tries before I started recording video. Hope … Continue reading →

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An essay in photos: Six species of Grebe

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

How many of these grebes can you identify? Please, let me know, I can help you with any that you can’t ID Grebes and loons are fairly similar in my mind. Both are diving birds that seem more comfortable on … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #65: Hermit Thrush portrait

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

Often times when I head out on kayak photography excursions I will put the kayak in the water while it is still dark, or just getting light. This way I can capture not just the changing light of the day … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #64: The surprise in the flower

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

The Seep-spring Monkey Flower is one of my favorite plants, and while I must admit that it is partly for the name, it is also for its shape and color. I hadn’t known much about this impressive flower, other than … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #62: Song Sparrow singing

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

Sometimes the best way to find birds to photograph is to just stop and listen. That is how I found this Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) while I was out kayaking one day. This is a small bird, and could be … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Photo #60: Harbor seal silhouette

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

Normally I wouldn’t try to photograph wildlife by shooting into the sun (or the suns reflection), but rules are made to be broken. Silhouettes are created by facing towards the light source and throwing all we’ve learned about proper lighting … Continue reading →

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How to take photographs from a kayak: Six quick tips on holding yourself and your camera

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

Perhaps one of the most important things for being a successful kayak photographer is learning how to hold your camera and your body. Since a tripod is impractical do to the amplified movement at its head, you and your body … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #57: Marbled Godwit in the sun’s first light

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

The Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) is one of my favorite shorebirds, for the simple reason that it was one of the first ones that I learned to identify. Its mottled cinnamon coloration coupled with its long slightly, upturned beak that … Continue reading →

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