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Coyotes: An essay of photos
New I live out in the country. In ranch land in fact, and the feelings out here about coyotes are often rather negative. They are an interesting animal, and are rather wily if I may. In urban and suburban areas … Continue reading
Posted in coyote, My favorite Parks, nature photography, Photo Essay, photography, wildlife photography
Tagged coyote, nature, photo essay, photography, predator, wildlife
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Anatomy of a photo (series): #44 Octopus event on Tomales Bay (the days before Hawktopus)
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
Turkey Vultures: An essay in photos
The Turkey Vulture is one of those ubiquitous birds that is seen throughout the states during the warmer months, but disappears during the winter and cold. Some areas, such as the California Coast and lower inland areas that don’t see … Continue reading
Anatomy of a photo #22: Bobcat stalking the shores of Tomales Bay
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
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, bobcats, kayak photography, nature photography, photography, wildlife photography
Tagged bobcat, kayak, nature, photo essay, photoblog, photography, wildlife
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The Eureka Sand Dunes: An essay in photos
It used to be that my friends and I would head down to the Eureka Sand Dunes (found in the Death Valley National Park) every year for a few days to a week. Amazing place. Tallest sand dunes in California, … Continue reading
Posted in birds, California, documentary, landscapes, My favorite Parks, National Park, nature photography, Photo Essay, photography, ruminating, SLR, weather, wildlife photography
Tagged camera, death valley, dslr, eastern california, eastern sierra, eureka snad dunes, eureka valley, national monument, National Park, photo, photo essay, photographing, photography, sand dunes, slr
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Surfing under the Golden Gate Bridge: An essay in photos
I headed over to the south side of the Golden Gate Bridge early one morning and was surprised to find many people surfing. It is a rather unique spot, as the surfers head parallel to the shore, rather than just … Continue reading
Posted in California, documentary, landscapes, Photo Essay, photography, portraits
Tagged bay, bay area, board sport, bridge, california, camera, digital camera, fort point, golden gate bridge, northern california, outdoor, photo, photo essay, photograph, photographing, photography, san francisco, san francisco bay, surf, surf board, surfer, surfing, water sport
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New Zealand Visions: Northland and Back
This is just a brief intro to all we’ve seen on the journey from Auckland to Cape Reinga at the northern tip of New Zealand. It is by no means a complete representation of the journey, or New Zealand itself. … Continue reading
Posted in birds, documentary, landscapes, nature photography, New Zealand, Photo Essay, photography, portraits, road side, weather
Tagged bird, birding, birds, camera, cape reinga, digital camera, kauri, landscapes, National Park, nature photography, new zealand, outdoors, photo, photo essay, photography, portrait photography, russell, weather, wildlife photography
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Some of New Zealand’s birds
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
Posted in birds, nature photography, Photo Essay, photography, portraits, wildlife photography
Tagged bird, birding, birds, camera, digital camera, National Park, nature photography, new zealand, outdoors, photo, photo essay, photography, telephoto, travel photography, wildlife photography
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Photo essay: Clammers on Tomales Bay: Part II
Part 2 in my Tomales Bay clamming series is hi lighted by Eloy Garcia, a man that has been visiting Tomales Bay, California for decades. Eloy’s method of catching his clams differs greatly from the majority of clammers out here. … Continue reading
Posted in documentary, kayak photography, marine life, nature photography, Photo Essay, photography, portraits, SLR
Tagged camera, clam, clammer, clamming, clams, family tradition, kayak photography, kayaking, long lens, National Park, paddling, photo essay, photographer, photographing, photography, Point Reyes, Point Reyes National Seashore, portrait photography, portraits, shellfish, slr, telephoto, Tomales Bay, West Marin
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Clammers: A photo essay: Part I
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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Tagged camera, clammers, clamming, clams, destruction, digital camera, Dillon Beach, kayak photography, long lens, low tide, mud flats, National Park, nature photography, outdoors, paddling, photo, photo essay, photographer, photographing, photography, Point Reyes National Seashore, portrait photography, portraits, sand flats, seafood, shellfish, slr, telephoto, tidal flats, Tomales Bay, water sports, wildlife photography
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