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This blog is designed to give lessons in photography, kayak photography, and as a platform to share kayak videography experiments. There is a lot of good information here, so feel free to browse through archives and enjoy-
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Category Archives: wildlife photography
Walkabout to Abbotts Lagoon
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
Posted in birds, documentary, landscapes, nature photography, photography, ruminating
Tagged Abbotts Lagoon, beach, birds, dunes, habitat restoration, landscapes, marshland, National Park, national seashore, nature photography, networking, non-native, ocean, parks, Point Reyes National Seashore, restoration project, restoration work, sand dunes, volunteer, wildlife photography
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Does the kayak choose the camera, or the camera the kayak?
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
Posted in birds, How to, kayak photography, mammals, marine life, nature photography, photography, wildlife photography
Tagged how to, kayak, nature, photography, wildlife
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Wildlife Kayak Photography: Tips and Tricks
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
Posted in birds, kayak photography, marine life, nature photography, photography, wildlife photography
Tagged how to, kayak, marine life, nature, photography, slr, telephoto, wildlife
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Underwater housings and cameras for kayak 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
Posted in How To, kayak photography, marine life, nature photography, photography, underwater, wildlife photography
Tagged camera, kayak, kayaking, marine life, nature, paddling, photography, underwater, underwater housing, wildlife
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Why to kayak with your camera
Yesterday 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 about … Continue reading
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Tagged kayak, nature, photography, videography, wildlife
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