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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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Tag Archives: photography
Anatomy of a photo #3: Egret fishing in fog
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
Focus on the eyes: Anatomy of a photo #2
Lesson #1 to taking a picture of a child. Get down low. Be on their level don’t take pictures of the tops of their head. Lesson #2 is to focus on the eyes. This is true of almost any portrait. … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, How To, How To, photography, portraits, SLR
Tagged camera, digital camera, how to, lessons, long lens, natural light, nature photography, outdoors, photo, photo of the day, photographer, photographing, photography, portrait photography, portraits, slr, telephoto
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Avoid clutter in your images now. Don’t rely on Photoshop later
One of the simplest things a person can do to improve their images is to look over the scene where they are shooting, before taking the picture. The things to keep your eyes out for are wires in the air, … Continue reading
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Tagged camera, camera how to, camera skills, camera tips, digital camera, how to, photography
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Anatomy of a photo #1: Tomales Bay reflections
This is the first in a new series I am starting on the blog. Every few days I will post a “Photo of the Day” and explain how I captured that particular image, what I was thinking as I tried … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, How To, landscapes, nature photography, photography
Tagged cloudy sky, how to, landscape, photography, reflections, scenic, Tomales Bay, water
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Use presets if you have them to switch between video and still shooting
For video and stills you want to use two very different shutter speeds. Often when shooting stills, it is best to have the highest shutter speed you can while maintaining the aperture and ISO that you want. Not so for … Continue reading
Posted in documentary, How To, How To, photography, SLR, video
Tagged camera, cameras, digital camera, digital video, how to, photography, slr, slr video, video, videography
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Don’t let your photos sit in your camera
One of the most important things to do when taking pictures is to not leave the pictures on your camera for months, before viewing them on your computer. This is especially true when you are first learning a new camera, … Continue reading
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Tagged camera, digital camera, how to, photographer, photographing, photography, slr
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Clown Car Crabs
Came across this path swarming with crabs near Miranda, New Zealand. They sort of reminded me of clowns and their clown cars. You’ll see why…
New Zealand’s Oystercatcher’s and Shags
Two of my favorite varieties of birds that I’ve come across in New Zealand are the Oystercatchers and the shags. This is a brief sampling of them.
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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Simple tips for kayak photography
The first time I brought my camera on my kayak with me, I was a nervous wreck. I was worried about getting my camera wet, dropping it in the water, dumping myself in the water AND getting the shots I … Continue reading
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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Abbotts Lagoon Restoration Project
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
Posted in birds, landscapes, My favorite Parks, nature photography, Photo Essay, photography, wildlife photography
Tagged Abbotts Lagoon, birds, camera, digital camera, landscapes, National Park, nature photography, outdoors, photo, photographer, photography, Point Reyes National Seashore, slr, telephoto, West Marin, wildlife photography
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