I admit I am no twitcher, but I don’t mind capturing the odd bird or two. I must say I prefer the ones that sit still, as I rarely seem to have much luck with birds in flight. Still, my hit-and-miss rate is not great. So I asked a friend
Wanna get away? Babbling brooks, towering redwood trees, empty Pacific coastlines, black sand beaches and beautiful Victorian homes sound good? Sounds like you need Humboldt and the Lost Coast in Northern California. Northern California California is an enormous state. Consequently, it differs wildly. Northern California is overflowing with verdant forests,
Nothing quite says Spring like fresh blooms and buds. I love getting out in the sunshine and exploring local gardens, even my own backyard. The weather is starting to improve and even those Spring rains that gently wash everything clean can be a joy to capture. Document the change of
If you are looking to get into some bird photography, there are certain things you can do to make your life a bit easier. I am not a confirmed twitcher (birder) but I do love to document and capture some of our local characters. It’s not as easy as it
Today, the National Audubon Society announced the winning photographs and videos of its 2021 Audubon Photography Awards. In its 12th year, more than 2,416 entrants were received from all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and 10 Canadian provinces and territories. Eight prizes were awarded across five divisions. This year’s awards include
Bird photography or photographing birds can be quite challenging. Why you ask? Birds are everywhere. It’s a piece of cake to make bird images. Well, yes and no. It’s easy to acquire a photo of the avian species. It’s quite another to get a good or even excellent capture. Read
Our most recent trip to Japan was completely different from its predecessors: We went in the winter, on a trip dedicated to wildlife photography. Seeing the best of Japanese wildlife took us to the far reaches of Japan’s northernmost main island, Hokkaido, far enough to see the off-shore islands claimed
Category: Street Photographer: superUbO I absolutely love this photograph by superUbO. Captured in Istanbul, the fun and excitement of running through the birds is captured on the street. It just shows so much emotion and happiness! The higher contrast and clarity here make the woman crystal clear with the birds
Whether it’s of a bird or a person, eye contact in a photo engages and draws the viewer into the photo, creating a connection between them and the subject. As easy as it sounds to just shoot when the critter is looking at you, rarely in the great outdoors are
I do not consider myself a “bird photographer.” I just happen to photograph birds now and then. Usually the birds are relatively big shore or sea birds, and occasionally eagles. Usually they are fast-moving. My cameras, a Fuji X-T2 and Fuji X-Pro2, serve me well for most of my photographic pursuits, but not
