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Tag Archives: wildlife photography
Anatomy of a photo (series) # 38: Hawktopus
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
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, birds, documentary, kayak photography, marine life, nature photography, Photo Essay, photography, wildlife photography
Tagged common coastal octopus, hawk with prey, kayak photography, marine life, nature photography, photography, red-tailed hawk, Tomales Bay, wildlife photography
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Anatomy of a photo #37: Least Sandpiper walking on Tomales Bay
While kayaking one day along the shores of Tomales Bay I’m the Point Reyes National Seashore, I saw a small flock of sandpipers methodically working their way along the line between land and sea. It was easy to see where … Continue reading
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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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
Disclosing where photographs were taken
There are times when I am loath to announce where I have taken a photograph. Some of the reasons are ethical, some a sense of preservation, and some… a little more selfish. Wildlife I won’t disclose the location of bird … Continue reading
Anatomy of a photo #29: Young Raccoon feeding on the Bay
It often makes wildlife pictures interesting if you can capture them in natural behavior, not just sitting there. If you capture them while grooming or feeding, it adds a little action and a hint into their daily lives. I often … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, kayak photography, marine life, National Park, nature photography, photography, portraits, SLR, wildlife photography
Tagged animal young, animals, bay, bayside, dslr, kayak photography, kayak photography, National Park, paddle sports, photography, Point Reyes National Seashore, raccoon, seaside, shore, slr, Tomales Bay, wild animal, wild raccoon, wildlife photography, young raccoon
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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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Anatomy of a photo #27: Great blue heron, boats and mist Part I
As I drive my local roads I am usually on the look out for interesting animals in interesting places, that are fairly accessible- i.e. safe place to park, I can get good views and angles without spooking the subject away, … Continue reading
Posted in birds, How To, nature photography, photography, portraits, road side, SLR, wildlife photography
Tagged bay, bird, bird photography, birding, birds, boat, dslr, fog, how to, image, mist, photo, photo of the day, photographing, photography, portrait, roadside photography, sailboat, slr, Tomales Bay, water, wildlife photography
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Anatomy of a photo #21: Great Blue Heron
I noticed I somehow missed entry #21, so I am heading back in my posting numbers a little. I was hiking in one of my local state parks (I won’t name which one, as it is nearly undiscovered, and I … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, birds, California, How To, How To, nature photography, photography, portraits, SLR, wildlife photography
Tagged anatomy of a photo, Ardea herodius, bird, birding, camera, dslr, great blue heron, heron, how to, nature photography, outdoors, park, slr, state park, wildlife photography
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Anatomy of a photo #6: Lizard portrait
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
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, How To, How To, nature photography, photography, SLR, wildlife photography
Tagged camera, digital camera, how to, long lens, natural light, nature photography, outdoors, photo, photographing, photography, portrait photography, portraits, slr, telephoto, West Marin, wildlife photography
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Using a flash when photographing wildlife
The simple rule for using a flash to photograph wildlife is just that- don’t. If it is a mammal, and truly wild (not a zoo or farm animal, or animal that has become overly acclimated to having humans present) the … Continue reading
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