Tag Archives: telephoto

Using long lenses for portrait photography

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Galen Leeds Photography

When people think about “portrait” photography, it seems they instantly think of fast 50mm and 85mm lenses, perhaps going up or down a hair in focal length. No thanks, I’ve been there, done that, and don’t feel the need to … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #47: Mt Tam from Mt Vision

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

Early morning. What a wonderful magical time of day. I’ve heard that from a scientific point of view the range of sunrise colors is equal to sunset, and that one is simply the other in reverse, but from an emotional … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #6: Lizard portrait

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

This picture was taken in a friends back yard. There was nothing special about the location, no miles of hiking, no hours of paddling. It was just right there, outside the door. Sometimes you don’t have to go very far … Continue reading →

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Do I need image stabilization in my camera or lens?

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

The answer to this question lies in what you intend to use your cameras and lenses for. Most people can escape without IS, VR, (or what other term your camera manufacturer uses to say that the camera and lens you … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #4: The Golden Gate Bridge at sunrise

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

I often feel silly taking pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge… It’s been photographed so many times, by so many people (likely it is one of the most photographed object in the bay area), at so many different times of … Continue reading →

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Focus on the eyes: Anatomy of a photo #2

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

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 →

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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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Photo essay: Clammers on Tomales Bay: Part II

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

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 →

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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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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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Using long lenses for Portrait Photography

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Galen Leeds Photography

When people think about “portrait” photography, it seems they instantly think of fast 50mm and 85mm lenses, perhaps going up or down a hair in focal length. No thanks, I’ve been there, done that, and don’t feel the need to … Continue reading →

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