Tag Archives: marine life

Finding scale in New Zealand

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Galen Leeds Photography

So often when taking photographs, we see something amazing, raise our cameras, take the shot, and walk away very pleased with ourselves. Until we get home and review our pictures. We were so impressed with how much larger or smaller … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #42: Fallen star

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Galen Leeds Photography

Paddling along Tomales Bay in my kayak one day, at a very low tide, I came across a star fish whose own weight had peeled it off of the rocks. I was enthralled by the various textures and shapes, the … 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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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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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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Manta Ray Night Dive: An Essay in Photos

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

Darkness beckons on all sides, but I hardly noticed as I stared into a small sea of light. I was afloat on the ocean’s surface, gently bobbing in the swell. An endless teaming column of thousands upon thousands of fish … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo (series): #44 Octopus event on Tomales Bay (the days before Hawktopus)

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

The other day I was speaking with someone that had seen my Hawktopus post (the Red-tailed Hawk that I was able to photograph as it flew with an octopus) and while they were very enthusiastic about it, they chided me once they … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #43: Fallen Star a.k.a. Simpsons Cartoon Hands

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

Paddling along Tomales Bay in my kayak one day, at a very low tide, I came across a star fish whose own weight had peeled it off of the rocks. I was enthralled by the various textures and shapes, the … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo (series) # 38: Hawktopus

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

It was the middle of winter, less than two weeks past solstice, and there were rumors of whales in Tomales Bay. It was hard for me to put my kayak in the water before 4:30pm that week, but one day … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #35: Elephant Seal and Scientists

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

Wide angle lenses exaggerate the distance between between two objects, while long lenses and telephoto lenses can actually compress the appearance of the physical distances between objects. Notice the size of the elephant seals head, relative to the size of … Continue reading →

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