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Photography Archives
Articles by Andy
Long
Catching Waterfalls
Andy
Long gives us some tips on how to make successful waterfall images.
A Different Kind of Moon Shot
Andy
Long tells us to plan and execute your own moon shots.
Avocet Photography
The bill - coupled with an examination of the bird’s feet- and its shape
help identify a bird. Learn about the avocet with Andy Long.
Alligator!
Andy Long gives us a short course on these animals and where to
find them.
Bald Eagle
America's national
bird, by Andy Long
The Badger
Andy Long tells us about nature's digging machine.
Bighorn Sheep
Black Tailed Deer
Black Bears
Burrowing Owls
Great Blue Herons
Eared Grebes
Lynx
WILDFLOWERS: Fundamentals and lenses
Spring is here! Find out how to
get the best wildflower photos in the article by Andy Long
"Nesting Birds"
Andy Long gives some tips on photographing birds in their nests.
Learn how you can do it too.
Patterns in Nature
Looking for patterns is one way to improve your photography.
Read more in this article by
Andy Long.
Almost, Not Quite!
Some times you get it right, and sometimes you totally miss.
Here are some hints from
Andy Long to help you get more hits than misses in your wildlife
photography.
When to Help
Andy Long reminds us that when it comes to nature we, as humans,
don't always do what is best. Find out more.
Plan B
You've made all the arrangements. You arrive at your destination
only to find that conditions have changed. That's when you need a
"Plan B". See what Andy
Long does when this happens to him.
Flight
Birds in flight have always been
challenging for the photographer. Andy Long gives us some tips on how to do it.
Check it out.
Mood Photography
Are you able to capture those elements in your photos to create
a mood?
Learn how from Andy Long
Passion
What does it mean to have passion
for your photography. Andy Long explains
why it is important to your photographic
process.
Find
out more.
Special Moments
As for photographers we are frequently witness to things that others
only see on TV. Andy Long tells us about one such experience in the
wild. Check it out.
Predator Prey: Wildlife Hypocrites and Different Tactics
Andy Long describes the drama of predator/prey
while photographing birds in the Falkland Islands.
Find out more.
Penguins of the Falkland
Islands. Join Andy Long on his trip
to photograph these birds.
Wild Colorado
Join Andy Long in his home
state of Colorado.
The Other Side of
Photography
Becoming, looking and the inner self.
Find out more in this
article by Andy Long.
The Need for Speed
How fast do you need to be?
Find out more
from Andy Long
Bosque del Apache
All of you bird photographers won't want to miss this.
Find out more
from Andy Long.
Striking Out: Those Unproductive
Photography Days in the Field
Learn
what it takes to get those wildlife photos from Andy Long.
Pinellas County: A New Hotspot for
Florida Bird Photography
Now learn
from Andy Long where you can go in Florida to photograph a large
variety of bird species.
Butterfly Houses
Learn how to get great photos of many species
of butterflies at the Butterfly Houses - by Andy Long.
The
Solitude of Winter
Andy Long takes us to a winter wonderland with
his snow covered landscape photography.
Learn how to find &
make photographic contacts from Andy Long in Unexpected Opportunities.
Seeing is Believing
Get some great photo tips from Andy Long and learn how to capture
wildlife action shots.
Water-in-Motion
Here's an opportunity to learn some photo techniques from Andy Long
when shooting fast moving water.
Interaction: Catching
Wildlife in Action
Don't miss out on some great wildlife action shots--learn some tips
from Andy Long.
Weather, Light & Trees:
New Twists to Old Photo Subjects
Andy Long will give you some tips when taking photos of trees--use weather and light to enhance your photos.
Life on a Bone Pile: Polar Bears & Arctic Foxes
Make Strange Acquaintances
It's dinner time in Kaktovik, Alaska, where the hunting comes easy. Join Andy Long on this photographic journey.
Strange Partners: Photographing Wading Birds
Take a trip with Andy Long to Fort DeSoto Park, Florida and get ready to photograph the water show put on by the wading birds.
Danger in the Field: Photographic Tales from the Edge
Is a bull elk charging, a rattlesnake ready to strike or an
alaska brown bear making threats? Take a trip with Andy
Long to find out.
Simplicity:
A Distinctive Photographic Form of Art
Focus in--keep it simple! Learn from Andy Long how to
create eye catching photos by using good compositional techniques.
Reality at a Rookery: A Bird Photographers Dream
Join Andy Long at a very productive Egret rookery--of all places, near a hospital in Dallas, Texas.
Where are the Whales: Hunting Delays Create Empty Stomachs for Some Polar Bears
Andy Long takes us to Kaktovik on Barter
Island, Alaska, where the polar bears are waiting for their next meal.
Foxes of Winter: A Photographer's Delight
Andy Long takes us to a few Colorado locations to capture stunning images of the red fox.
Find out where & how-to...
Articles by Jim
Austin
Seven Swans a Swimming
A reflective look at the importance of photography as a process,
by Jim Austin.
Apogee Alligator Adventures
Follow photographer Jim Austin, M.A. A.C.E,
your Gator Guide, on this wild Apogee Adventure with a
pinnacle predator.
Gators and Beyond: Seen, or Heard, the Alligator Farm?
Jim Austin meets the residents at St. Augustine's Alligator Farm
in Florida.
Sea for Yourself: Immerse Yourself in Aquarium Photography
Learn from Jim Austin how to capture great photos of the fish behind the glass.
Articles by Noella Ballenger
Nature by Design
Learn how to "see" better when trying to get that great nature shot. By
Noella Ballenger.
Ten Tips for Great Gardening Photos
Noella Ballenger tells how to get better photos
Tips to Make It Great
More
tips for great images from Noella Ballenger
Flower Photography
Noella Ballenger explains the best ways to get stunning photographs of
flowers. Includes 5 tips for better photography.
Getting the Most Out of a Photo
Workshop
Make
the most of your workshop experience. Noella Ballenger tells us how.
Leave the Best to Your Creative
Intuition
The more you know about photography, the more you want to learn.
Noella Ballenger recently took a class from Freeman Patterson. Here are the
results from one exercise.
They Captured This Wildlife
Photographer's Heart!
Once you decide to photograph controlled animals, how can
you create the best images possible? Noella Ballenger takes us to the Triple D
Game Farm
Get
Intimate with Your Subject
Getting close is one of the best ways to get great flower
photographs. Noella Ballenger tells us how she does it.
Elephant Seals … A
“Must-See” for Photographers!
Activities at the Piedras Blancas
rookery can provide a reach opportunity for wildlife photography. Noella Ballenger takes us with her.
The Little Things
Sometimes it is the little things that make a great image.
Noella Ballenger explains.
Why Nature?
Ever been asked why you shoot nature?
Here is how Noella
Ballenger answers that question.
~ Tragedy to Triumph ~
His two nest mates were shot & killed!
Find out how
"The Lone Survivor" was
rescued and released in this article by Noella Ballenger.
(Follow-up to "The Lone Survivor" is:)
Anne's Story...The Release of an Eagle
Find out
what
it feels like to not only hold an
eagle, but to send 7000 prayers to heaven
from Anne Westfall.
Polar Bears...a trip remembered
Join Noella Ballenger on a photographic journey to Churchill, Canada
and enjoy an array of polar bear photos.
Landscape Photography:
Accessing Your Photo Options
Learn
from Noella Ballenger what qualities of design will make the best landscape
photos.
Flowers: Beautiful, Beautiful Flowers
Noella Ballenger will teach us
how to develop a plan to get those great flower photos.
Creative Vision: An Easy Exercise to
Develop Your "Photographer's Eye"
Noella Ballenger will teach us
how to develop a "good eye", so you can get those special photos.
"Seeing the Essence" in Your Photographs
Noella Ballenger will help guide you
towards developing your own sense "of essence" when taking your photos.
Finding "The Essence" of a Photographic Subject
Does your subject move or remain static?
Noella Ballenger helps you discover more ways to depict "the essence" in your photos.
Articles by John
Gerlach
I Bracket Exposures, Too
Famed nature photographer and world traveler joins us.
Viewing Through a Grid
Wildflowers Don't Sell,
Do they?
Wildflowers may be good sellers, but only if done right!
Photographing Wildlife
From Our Car
Your car may be an invaluable aid!
How to Find Good Places
to Photograph Nature
Winter
Nature Photography
Winter offers many photographic opportunities
Why I Shoot Large Format
Cameras
John Gerlach discusses the merits of large format photography. It's
easier than you may think!
"Cactus Flowers of
Joshua Tree"
John Gerlach tells us how and where to photograph the desert's color
Long Lens Flowers
Use a telephoto lens on your close-ups for even better pictures.
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Photographing Dewy
Wonders
-
A Dewy Photo Gallery
Seeing Deeply.
Some tips on how to improve your artistic vision.
A Guideline to Good Nature Photos
John
Gerlach gives us an easy to remember formula.
Using a Diffusion Cloth
John
Gerlach tells us how and why to use a diffusion cloth for your nature
photography.
Photographing Blue Wildflowers
The
blue light of open shade causes many problems for the wildlife
photographer. Many use warming filters to correct the problem. But what
if the subject is already blue? John Gerlach tells us how to get our
blue flowers to turn out blue.
Articles by Nancy
Rotenberg
Close-up Photography
A new series of articles about close-up
photography by photographer and writer Nancy Rotenberg
Close-up Photography: Exposure
Second
in a series of articles about close-up photography by photographer and
writer Nancy Rotenberg
Close-up Photography:
Equipment
Second
in a series of articles about close-up photography by photographer and
writer Nancy Rotenberg
Close-up Photography: Magnification
Fourth in a series of articles
about close-up photography by photographer and writer Nancy Rotenberg
Close-up Photography: Natural Light
Fifth in a series of articles
about close-up photography by photographer and writer Nancy Rotenberg
Close-up Photography: Flash
Fifth in a series of articles
about close-up photography by photographer and writer Nancy Rotenberg
Close-up Photography: Esthetics
Fourth in a series of articles
about close-up photography by photographer and writer Nancy Rotenberg
Close-up Photography: Adding Interest
Fourth in a series of articles
about close-up photography by photographer and writer Nancy Rotenberg
Close-up Photography: Filters
Fourth in a series of articles
about close-up photography by photographer and writer Nancy Rotenberg
Articles by
Dr. Leonard L. Rue, III
Call 'Em In: Attract predators
with sounds that mimic their prey
How do you get great photos of predators in the wild? Leonard
Lee Rue tells us how. Check it
out.
Photographing at the San Diego Zoo
While photographing in a zoo is not everyone's first choice, if
you don' t photograph at zoos, you'll miss the opportunity to get
images of wildlife that you'll never get in the wild.
L.L. Rue explains.
Photographing Red Fox Dens
Lennie Rue tells how he photographs Red Fox Dens.
Check it out.
Pika, A High Country Critter
A new Lennie Rue article about a little known mountain critter.
Find out more
Success -- At Last!
Fifty-eight years is a long time to wait.
Find out if it was worth it
in this article by Lennie Rue.
Photographing Chipmunks
Photographing chipmunks may not be as exciting as
photographing bears, but they offer far more opportunities.
Learn about these
animals and how to photograph them in this article by
Dr. Leonard Lee Rue III.
The Gannets of Bonaventure
Bonaventure Island, on Quebec's Gaspe Peninsula is home
to the largest gannet colony in North America and the second
largest in the world. Its bird colony is a photographer's
delight. Find out more
in this article by Dr. Leonard Lee Rue III.
Ruffed Grouse
Photographing the male Ruffed Grouse "drumming" requires
patience and determination. Here are some tips that may save
you many wasted trips to the forest.
Check out Dr. Rue's
latest article.
Articles by Bill
Silliker
The Camera Hunter
Know Thyself. Join Bill Silliker in
this new column about hunting with your camera.
The Camera Hunter
Know Your
Equipment.
The Camera Hunter
"Catch and
Release Moose" Safety is a key issue when
photographing moose.
Articles by Brenda
Tharp
The Art of Nature
By artfully including existing design elements, you can create a
photograph with higher visual impact, regardless of whether it’s a
wildlife, landscape, or closeup subject. An article on composition by
Brenda Tharp
The Art of Nature, Part 2
Part
Two of Brenda Tharp's article on composition discusses bringing together
elements of visual design as they apply to nature photography.
The Gift of Photography
During this
holiday season look inward to discover in yourself the reasons you
photograph. It may be the best gift you receive this season! An
article by Brenda Tharp.
Frozen Beauty
It has
started snowing in the high country of the Rocky Mountains. Here's how
to get the most out of your cold weather photography.
The Expressive Image
Nine
steps towards more creative images, by Brenda Tharp
Other Articles
Capturing Butterflies
Getting the most our of your butterfly hunt by Jakub Jasinski
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Just Add
Water
- By Mike
Brousseau
Here's simple recipe that can supply depth and life to
an image.
Nature Photography in
Chile
by Christian McManus and Francisco Bascuñan
A Chilean Gallery
Nature Photographs from Chile
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Ethics in the Landscape
- Commentary by Lee
Watson
Daytime Lightning Photography Tips
Here's
how to get fantastic lightning shots even in the daytime!
Strategies for Lightning Photography
R.
Franklin Davis tells how to make better lightning photos and stay safe
at the same time.
Star Trail and Moonlight
Photography
The night
sky offers many opportunities for the adventurous photographer.
Chris Groenhout and Czesia Markiewicz tell you how to get the most out
of your nighttime photos.
Helen Longest-Slaughter
Tackles the Problem of
how someone weighing less than 135 pounds can carry comfortably more
than 50 pounds when hiking.
Wildlife Through the Window
Sometimes the best wildlife photography is right in your own
backyard, by Gene Garrison.
THE BEST BLIND YOU’LL EVER FIND,
AND IT
COMES WITH WHITEWALLS
You may already own
the best blind for shooting wildlife. An article by Cathy and Gordon
Illg.
First Class Photography: Lesson 14, Flowers
Flowers are a good subject especially at this time of
year. Here are some tips for getting them.
A Photography for Young People Article. (It's not
just for young people!) By Willis T Bird.
One Day Love Affair
Last week I fell in
love with a pine marten. Read more
about it in an article by John Marriott.
First Class
Photography: Lesson 17
Bird Photography, by Willis T.
Bird
Bird Photography: Starter Tips
(Part 1 – Equipment and Range)
Kris Butler tells what we need to get dynamic bird photos.
Check it out in this part
1 of a 2 part series.)
Bird Photography: Starter Tips
(Part 2)
Kris Butler tells what we need to get dynamic bird photos.
Check it out in this part
2 of a 2 part series. Part
1)
Shooting
Unique Atmospherics - Storms and Sunsets
The sky offers amazing photo opportunities. You just have to ready for them.
Check out this article
by Brenden Joel Reid.
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY LESSON 30: “Flying Flowers"
Butterflies have been called "flying flowers."
Find out how to
photograph these beautiful creatures, in this article by
Willis T Bird.
Nature
Photography in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Follow Mike Goldstein as he
explores this photographically rich area.
Timing is Everything...
The golden hours of nature's light -
Find out more
from Christopher K. Sandberg
Sharpening Your Creative Eye
How can you produce those creative photographs?
Find out how
from Steve Gottlieb
Life with Animals:
A Photo Essay of Wild Domestic Animals in Armenia by Osvanna
Hovsepyan.
The "Do's" and "Don'ts" of Bird
Shoots
Learn
photography techniques for getting good bird photos from Mike
Goldstein.
The Wild Animal
Sanctuary:
A Refuge from Their Plight
Learn about this Colorado wildlife sanctuary as Ashley Watson tells the story
about rescuing unwanted or abused captive carnivores.
Introduction to Macro Photography
Join Mike Goldstein as he discusses what
it takes to create stunning close-up photos--his are a world of flowers.
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