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Nature Photography in the Canadian Rockies
Nature Photography highlights from Canadian Rockies Arrived in Canadian Rockies 13 Sep. It was in the mid-80s that I was here last. Lots more buses and tourist now. Points accumulated on IHG rewards credit card and previous stays at IHG hotels qualified us for free...
Costa Rica Photo Tour & Photo Tips
The first time I visited Costa Rica, it was during an alumni bus tour where photography was not the focus. The trip and people were nice, but the country was not high on the list of places I wished to revisit. However recently, I was fortunate to meet some friends...
Mobile Blinds & Beanbags for Supporting Camera Lenses
I often photograph animals from vehicles, which serve as mobile photo blinds with a telephoto lens supported on its foot by a beanbag resting on the window sill. In wildlife refuges and places where animals are protected and are used to seeing vehicles, you and your...
Wildlife Photography – Safety and Ethics
Safety/ethics - Don’t corner an animal or block its path. - With animals, be aware of signs of agitation or aggression: scrapping ground with hoof, thrashing grass or bushes with antlers, strong stare, ears back, showing whites of the eyes, bluff charge, growl,...
Unique Image from Tangier Island, VA
Photographed on Tangier Island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay. I have seen herons pick up eels, fish, and crabs but never this. Kind of sad, but part of nature. Took 15 minutes to position turtle in order to swallow it. Dipped the turtle in water so it could...
Wildlife Photography, Value of Patience
Value of Patience when photographing wildlife. The key to good wildlife photography is patience. During my photo workshop on Assateague Island, I observed two ruddy turnstones at Ferry Landing. Class participants took several fine photos capturing interaction...