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I found this video from Art Wolfe quite entertaining because I think many wildlife photographers can relate to the wonderful experience it is to be so accepted into an animal's space. (Although this probably shows acceptance more than he expected! 🙂 ) Thanks to Jim...
This time of year is filled with stories of the 'best of 2007' everywhere, so I suppose it is only natural for a photographer to think back on the images created over the last year and if any hold particular significance above the rest. So I offer up to you my "Top...
"Hey, just how did he get those Sandhills to pose like that in front of those Christmas lights?" Admit it . that's what you were thinking! Wishing all of my great visitors a terrific holiday! Thank you for your many visits, insightful comments, participation, and...
Finally I am getting around to editing some of my wood duck images from my trip to Ohio. It was an amazing contrast in their tolerance of humans compared to around here in Michigan. Around my house, I am happy to get a wood duck shot within 30 feet - and that took...
One of the things I am often conflicted about is when I read or hear about "the way to shoot" a particular subject. For example, for shorebirds, the way that is often proclaimed as the best way to shoot them is on your belly, as low as you can possibly go. This...
I stumbled across a couple of pretty good wildlife news blogs recently. They both seem to have very informative posts. If you are like me, you already have a lot of feeds you are subscribed to, but these two are worth considering adding a couple more! Wild Again From...
Bald Eagle Portrait in black and white, Howell Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Michigan Black and white photography is prevalent with landscapes, people, photojournalism and so many other types of subjects. Why is it then that we rarely see black and white images of...
I don't spend enough time in my own yard photographing the many critters that come to visit here. I have been pretty fortunate to catch a few rare ones, like the Coopers Hawk that was visiting for awhile. But I haven't really spent enough time photographing the more...
I got most of my way through editing my fox shots from this past weekend. The more I use Lightroom, the more I appreciate its features in being able to sort through a day's shoot and do very quick editing of the keepers, shots destined for the trashcan, and the best...