Tag Archives: digital camera

Some of New Zealand’s birds

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

I’ve been in New Zealand for almost a week now. I knew I wanted to see and photograph birds, and I have definitely been able to do so. Some of the birds have been a little more challenging than expected, … Continue reading →

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Abbotts Lagoon Restoration Project

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

The Point Reyes National Seashore is restoring hundreds of acres of coastal sand dunes that are home to many threatened and endangered species. This project is taking place on Ten Mile Beach, largely in the Abbotts Lagoon area. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Lambs of Tomales

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

I live in ranch country. Most every hill is dotted with cows or sheep (and the occasional goat.) In the winter, usually around mid-December, lambs are born. This often continues into January, and over the months the lambs get older, … Continue reading →

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Clammers: A photo essay: Part I

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

I wanted to fool around with the idea of a photo essay, which is essentially a series of pictures with little or no text, but that still tells a story. This is Part I, and it is images of people clamming … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget to twist your camera

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

There are times when I get so focused on what I am taking a picture of, I don’t remember that I can simply rotate my camera ninety degrees and I will have a very different image, that will sometimes be … Continue reading →

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Why I don’t use Photoshop

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

I don’t know how to use Photoshop anymore, but that is okay- 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, making business cards, … Continue reading →

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The weather’s not so nice. Guess it’s time to grab my camera.

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

There’s a storm out there. It’s foggy and grey. The winds are blowing and I can hardly stand up straight. These are all excuses for the “normal” person (read non-photographer) to stay indoors. For those of us who suffer from … Continue reading →

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Shorebirds of Tomales Bay: The Marbled Godwit

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

I went kayaking recently on Tomales Bay, and found one of my favorite shorebirds, the Marbled Godwit. It was one of the first sandpipers that I learned to identify, as it is very distinctive with its barred cinnamon coloration, and … Continue reading →

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What to bring in your kayak

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

When I head out kayaking to take pictures, I am often paddling alone so as to be less intrusive to the wildlife. There are some items I find indispensable to kayak photography, but also being alone on open water, often … Continue reading →

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What to look for in a kayak (for photography)

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

There are a wide range of factors to consider if you are looking for a suitable kayak to photograph from. In this post I don’t recommend a particular kayak, because each person is a little different, their needs will be different, … 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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Getting clarity by turning off your focus

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

One of the best camera tech tips I ever got was to turn off the focus capability of the shutter release button. I’ve been doing so for years now, and today, I suggest that you do the same. (Gasps of … Continue reading →

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