Tag Archives: kayak

Anatomy of a photo #22: Bobcat stalking the shores of Tomales Bay

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

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 →

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Birds of Tomales Bay: The Common Loon: A video

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

The Common Loon. I see these birds often, as I kayak along Tomales Bay and the Point Reyes National Seashore, and I am always sure to tell them, “There’s nothing common about you.” They are a fun bird to watch … Continue reading →

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Bobcats: An essay in photos

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

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 →

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Anatomy of a photo #14: Three Willits in pickleweed

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

As I look through my photographs of animal images, I notice more and more that there are two main lighting conditions that most of my favorite portraits were taken in- early/late low angle sun, or else while the subject was … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #9:Harbor Seal portrait

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

I captured this image the first time I took my dad kayaking. It was early one afternoon in Tomales Bay, when the winds were calm. While I have seen many seals on the bay, we were lucky on this day … Continue reading →

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Oysterscapes: An essay in photos

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

Water seems to be a central theme here in this bucolic stretch of northern California. With Tomales Bay and Drake’s Estero, here in my lap, I find myself hardly able to escape aquaculture during my many paddlings. While it is … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #5: Bubble Jelly in Drake’s Estero

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

This is a picture I took while kayaking in Drake’s Estero, a body of water lying within the Point Reyes National Seashore, one of my local parks. This one was simple to take. I have a small, digital point and … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #3: Egret fishing in fog

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

This image was made while kayaking early one morning on Drake’s Estero. When I saw this egret on the local oyster farm’s racks, I knew right away that I wanted a vertical orientation to the picture. The structure of the … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo: How do I photograph an otter eating a fish?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

I can only answer this question by explaining how I got high definition video and 20+ megapixel images of a North American River Otter this past weekend. The first key factor was, well, luck. I was kayaking in an area … Continue reading →

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River Otter devouring large fish

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

For the story of how I capture video and some beautiful still images of this otter eating its fish, you can read and view pictures here. The experiment in kayak videography continues. The sound disappears part way through the movie, … 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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