We need to have live targets in front of our lenses to become better wildlife photographers. You need to practice as much as you can. Zoos have animals and the opportunity to work on non-cooperative animals. Zoo Why head to the zoo? You’ll find lots of different targets each with
The Bay of Islands was named by Captain James Cook in 1769. The Maori called it Ipipiri, meaning many places to fish, swim, settle and enjoy the beauty. There are many tales, and many islands; 144 apparently. The best way to see it all is by boat. There are two
Paying attention to the corners and edges of a photograph can relieve distracting visual tension. Visual tension can be good or bad. The tension I’m referring to is the nagging and irresistible pull on your eyeball away from the subject to undesirable and distracting features. Not invariably, but often, these
One of my favorite things to do is explore with my camera in hand and capture the world around me. Sometimes it includes objects that give me time to think about composition and thoughtfully adjust my settings. Other times, I see things that require a split-second decision to take the
I recently spent yet another week or two in lockdown due to that which will not be named. I had seen a post by fellow author Joy Celine Asto about capturing fun action shots with your dog in the studio. I figured it was something fun to do for myself
I spend a lot of time in the water wading after shots, both in fresh and saltwater, so much so that I often joke I don’t know how to work a camera unless I am wet. Wading provides unique opportunities to approach wildlife or capture scenes that you simply can’t
Every chance you have with a wild animal in front of your lens is an opportunity not just to capture split-second moments of action or behavior, but to also learn more about its life story. The things this creature does daily to survive and thrive in an often harsh world.
