Category Archives: marine life

The secret to seeing (and photographing) seals when kayaking

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

New The biggest secret to seeing seals close up while kayaking shouldn’t be a secret at all… It’s simply to remember to look behind yourself. It is illegal to approach a seal too closely (federal marine mammal act), but it … Continue reading →

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The Languid Sea Lion, Continued…

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

I just noticed that I had a few other images of a Sea Lion languidly lounging at the water’s surface. I took these images the same day as I took these images of a Sea Lion with its flippers floating … Continue reading →

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The Alien Anemone: A brief essay of photos

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

New Anemones are one of the more otherworldly creatures I can imagine… which I suppose makes sense, as they are from another world, a more watery one of ocean and sea. Some varieties are more regular visitors to our terrestrial … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #68: Elephant Seal Pup

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

New Two important factors when taking photographs of wildlife are finding them and safety (for the photographer and the wildlife). Right now, there is a chance to find both at the same place and time. I was able to take … Continue reading →

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The Languid Sea Lion

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

New On an afternoon like this, in a year not so far ago, I was kayaking the waters of Tomales Bay, when I came across this Stellar Sea Lion, floating in a dream. I stopped paddling, and began to drift … 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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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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The why of kayaking with your camera

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

  Recently I addressed some of the issues people new to kayak photography should think about, without realizing that I never said “why” people should kayak with their cameras in the first place. So today, I will talk a little … Continue reading →

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The Yellow-billed Loon: An Essay in Photos

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

This is a rare bird in the area where I live, but occasionally we have one that will stop and spend a summer. This is a younger bird, but it seemed to feed well here in our coastal waters. I … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #53: Osprey and fish

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

I was out kayaking one day when I saw an osprey on the rocky shores of Tomales Bay feeding on a decently sized fish. I got up a little speed while still a distance away so that I would have … Continue reading →

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