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Category Archives: bobcats
Anatomy of a photo #85: Bobcat tongue
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 animals, bobcat, kayak, nature, outdoors, photography, wildlife
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Camera settings for kayak 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 camera settings, kayak, kayak photography, lens, nature, outdoors, photography, videography, wildlife
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The drive for the better photograph
While I have done a bit of driving around to find a better vantage or hunting new landscapes and vistas, that is not the sort of “drive” I am talking about.I’m thinking more of the drive that makes us pursue … Continue reading
Posted in bobcats, elk, kayak photography, nature photography, Photo Essay, photography, ruminating, wildlife photography
Tagged bobcat, elk, nature, photography, wildlife
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Bobcats: An essay in photos
Over the years I have come across many bobcats. The most meanigful encounters I have had were while kayaking. Most of my photographs of bobcats were taken in the Point Reyes National Seashore. Here are some of those images- And … Continue reading
Posted in bobcats, kayak photography, nature photography, Photo Essay, photography, wildlife photography
Tagged animals, bobcat, kayak, lynx rufus, nature, outdoors, photography, wildlife
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Anatomy of a photo #22: Bobcat stalking the shores of Tomales Bay
This image was in a recent photo essay that I posted, and due to its popularity, I am going to write a little about what went into capturing this image. First of all this photo was taken from my kayak. … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, bobcats, kayak photography, nature photography, photography, wildlife photography
Tagged kayak, lynx rufus, nature, outdoors, photography, wildcat, wildlife
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Anatomy of a Photo #23: The bobcat marks its territory
I sat there, photographing this bobcat as it sauntered down the beach. I saw it stiffen slightly as it saw me, but it barely paused, as it kept on towards me. As it walked down the shore, I took many … Continue reading
Anatomy of a photo #22: Bobcat stalking the shores of Tomales Bay
This image was in a recent photo essay that I posted, and due to its popularity, I am going to write a little about what went into capturing this image. First of all this photo was taken from my kayak. … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, bobcats, kayak photography, nature photography, photography, wildlife photography
Tagged bobcat, kayak, nature, photo essay, photoblog, photography, wildlife
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Bobcats: An essay in photos
Over the years I have come across many bobcats. The most meanigful encounters I have had were while kayaking. Most of my photographs of bobcats were taken in the Point Reyes National Seashore. Here are some of those images- And … Continue reading
Posted in bobcats, documentary, kayak photography, National Park, nature photography, Photo Essay, photography, wildlife photography
Tagged bobcat, kayak, nature, photography, wild cat, wildlife
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