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Tag Archives: wildlife photography
Tule Elk: An essay in photos
I live near a large stretch of national park, and within that park there is an area that is protected for tule elk (a subspecies of our local elk). I try to take advantage of this natural resource from time … Continue reading
Posted in California, landscapes, nature photography, New Zealand, Photo Essay, photography, portraits, SLR, wildlife photography
Tagged dslr, elk, National Park, nature photography, nature photography, northern california, photography, Point Reyes National Seashore, slr, tule elk, wildlife photography, wildlife photography
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Anatomy of a photo #31: Pelican on a foggy day
Oh how I love the Pelican! The way its beak can hold more than its belly can One of my favorite birds. I have many photographs of pelicans, and will likely be visiting several different images of them over the … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, birds, California, marine life, nature photography, photography, portraits, SLR, weather, wildlife photography
Tagged anatomy of a photo, bird, bird photography, brown pelican, camera, digital camera, dslr, marconi cove, nature photography, pelican, photo of the day, slr, Tomales Bay, wildlife photography
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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 #28: Great Blue Heron, boats and mist Part II
When photographing wildlife, the situation is constantly changing. The “wild” in wildlife is not there by accident. These animals and birds are not trained, they act and react according to their own needs and instincts. There is no studio, no … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, birds, California, documentary, How To, How To, How to, landscapes, Location, road side, SLR, underwater, video
Tagged Ardea herodius, bay, birding, birds, boat, camera, camera tips, dslr, early sun, fog, great blue heron, heron, marshall, mist, nature photography, nature photography, photo, photography, roadside photography, slr, tomales, Tomales Bay, wildlife photography, wildlife photography
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