Category Archives: nature photography

Osprey’s catch of the day

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

Sometimes the images that are the most fun, aren’t always the best pictures. This series of an osprey, while a lot of fun (and much commented upon,) is not actually the greateset show of technical photography. I’ve cropped them way … Continue reading →

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Shorebirds of Tomales Bay: Scrub Jay (video)

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

This is the very first video I tried making on my new SLR body. You can tell. I don’t have much of a handle on the technique, but the subject matter is fun. I spend a lot of my time … Continue reading →

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Focusing on portraits: Animal and otherwise

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

A portrait tries, with a single snapshot in time, to tell a story. This is true, whether the image is of an old ranch hand, a cow, or a wild animal. Usually this will be a tightly focused image, where … Continue reading →

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Black Turnstone feeding on the shores of Tomales Bay (video)

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

I went on an early morning kayak yesterday. Absolutely beautiful out there. I decided to test out the video capabilities of my new camera. It is definitely a learning process. A kayak is not an ideal shooting platform for holding … Continue reading →

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Camera settings while kayaking

Posted on April 7, 2011 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 →

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Kayak Photography: When to paddle

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

Possibly more important than what to photograph while kayaking is when. I’m sure you’ve all heard about “magic hour” and morning light, which is helpful and good, but not what I am writing about. (After all, nearly every photography book/blog/class … Continue reading →

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Walkabout to Abbotts Lagoon

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

I’m fortunate to have a national seashore nearly on my doorstep. A short drive and I can be kayaking on the glistening waters of Tomales Bay. A little farther and I am hiking tree lined trails that give way to … Continue reading →

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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 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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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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