Category Archives: nature photography

Remembering old friends: A virtual visit to some of my favorite National Parks

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Galen Leeds Photography

They’ve been there my whole life, waiting for me to get to know them. And everyone I’ve come across, I’ve been amazed by in one way or another. Today, as they shut down, my thoughts wander to our national parks… … Continue reading →

Posted in My favorite Parks, National Park, nature photography, photography, wildlife photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Anatomy of a photo #86: Coyote tongue

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Galen Leeds Photography

This is a continuation in my series of catching animals having a little slip of the tongue… or in some cases, like this one, a not so little slip. This is not about showing close up detailed images of animal … Continue reading →

Posted in Anatomy of a photo, coyote, My favorite Parks, nature photography, tongues, wildlife photography | Tagged , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Kayak photography video

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Galen Leeds Photography

I spend a lot of time kayaking, exploring, and photographing the natural world. Motorless boats, cameras, and nature all go so well together- gliding silently along, with only the murmur of the paddle to interrupt the songs of the myriad … Continue reading →

Posted in How to, kayak photography, nature photography, video, wildlife photography | Tagged , , , , | 32 Comments

The ethics of disclosing where photographs were taken

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Galen Leeds Photography

I spend a lot of time on public lands and waters, where I see many amazing and delightful things. I photograph them and share them with others. It is not uncommon for people to say, “Wow, where was this taken?” … Continue reading →

Posted in ethics, Location, nature photography, photography, wildlife photography | Tagged , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Why I don’t use Photoshop

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Galen Leeds Photography

I don’t know how to use Photoshop anymore, and I’m pretty happy that way, since 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, … Continue reading →

Posted in documentary, ethics, nature photography, photography | Tagged , , , , , | 46 Comments

Anatomy of a photo #85: Bobcat tongue

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Galen Leeds Photography

I realized it had been a while since I had posted a photo of animals caught in the act of sticking out their tongues, something which seems to happen in a surprising amount of my photographs. These photographs are not … Continue reading →

Posted in Anatomy of a photo, bobcats, kayak photography, nature photography, Photo Essay, photography, tongues, wildlife photography | Tagged , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Anatomy of a photo #84: Faux Fringing a sheep

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Galen Leeds Photography

I remember well (although apparently not well enough) reading an article by Galen Rowell (yes, the other Galen) about how he was able to create a diffraction fringe around a fellow climber and his ice axe. It’s a fantastic photograph, … Continue reading →

Posted in Anatomy of a photo, How To, nature photography, photography, road side | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Camera settings for kayak photography

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Galen Leeds Photography

Have you ever thought to yourself “What settings should I use on my camera while I am kayaking?” This is especially important to consider with wildlife kayak photography outings, but wonder no longer, help is on the way, in the … Continue reading →

Posted in bobcats, How To, How to, kayak photography, nature photography, photography, wildlife photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Least Sandpiper and Marbled Godwit, an exercise in video

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Galen Leeds Photography

When I’m out photographing wildlife, especially if I come across a species that I already have really good images of, I will sometimes switch my camera over to video mode. Stills are fantastic and can be so evocative of emotion, … Continue reading →

Posted in birds, documentary, How To, How To, kayak photography, nature photography, photography, shorebirds, SLR, video | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

A morning’s kayak

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Galen Leeds Photography

It’s been a long day, but well worth it. I haven’t been making it out on the water enough lately, and so today, even though there was a lot to do later in the day, I made special plans for … Continue reading →

Posted in birds, kayak photography, marine life, nature photography, Photo Essay, photography, shorebirds, wildlife photography | Tagged , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Chilly morning frost

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Galen Leeds Photography

I had to run out early this morning, to run some errands. As I was returning, the sky was beginning to lighten and I saw fields frosted white, stretching into the distance and wrapping around a creek that feels the … Continue reading →

Posted in California, nature photography, Photo Essay, photography, road side | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Learning nature through photography

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Galen Leeds Photography

I imagine some of you have had the same experience as I’ve had, where one day you picked up a camera and began taking photographs, and that those photographs brought you deeper into the natural world. Before I became addicted … Continue reading →

Posted in documentary, kayak photography, nature photography, Photo Essay, photography, wildlife photography | Tagged , , , , , , , | 12 Comments