As nature photographers we’re usually scrambling to fill the frame with as much of the animal we’re shooting as possible. But Negative space… leaving the animal somewhat small in the frame… can be a powerful […]
Category Archives: Photo Tip
Napping Least Sandpipers
During a recent visit to bird shoal I found several Least Sandpipers napping in shallow water. An almost windless day, their reflection was nearly perfect in the smooth, flat water. Conventional wisdom dictates that the […]
An Artistic Presentation of a Shortbilled Dowitcher
There are some definate advantages to digital photography, though less work for the photographer isn’t one of them. However, the ability to easily switch from color to black & white and to do artistic renderings […]
Black Skimmers in Flight
Most of us that photograph birds are a little bit jealous of these creatures. Unlike us they are not bound to the ground but have the ability to soar, seemingly effortlessly, through the air. (Of […]
Picture Perfect Doesn’t Always Mean a Perfect Picture
When I’m shooting flower images I’m usually looking for one of two things: An absolutely flawlessly perfect bloom or a flower past it’s prime with drooping or twisted petals that add interest to a photo. […]
I Just Couldn’t Resist
I’m not too big on purchasing flowers for macro photography. There’s nothing wrong with doing it and it can be a great way to practice and build macro photography skills. While passing through the garden […]
Black-eyed Susans
Black-eyed Susans are a common sight along the roadside during the late spring in the Carolinas. Tall, bold yellow with a dark center they can be quite striking. They can make especially wonderful subjects for […]
Roadside Blooms
If you pay attention when you’re driving along a country road you might be amazed by the quanity and variety of blooms you’ll notice. As long as there’s enough room to pull-off of the road, […]
One of my Favorite Horse Images
Somehow I overlooked this gem when doing my first edit of Wednesday’s horse expedition. It’s so easy to fail to recognize a quality shot when sorting through a batch. I always like to go back […]
Software Demo
I’ve heard a lot of nature photographers talk highly about the Nik Color Efex Pro plugin for Photoshop. I decided give the Demo version a try. I don’t know, it’s kind of cool byt I […]