I can hear the cynics now. ‘Oh sure you didn’t see the branches when you took the photos and now you’re saying it’s some fancy approach to photography.’ I’m not saying that never happens since branches hone in on my lens like ticks to a moose. But in these cases, I was trying to get the effect of looking… Continue Reading
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I play head games with myself all the time though I rarely seem to win. Here’s a couple of examples: Just wait a little more and some wildlife will magically appear… I’m sure the receptionist will call you soon and put an end to this insufferable waiting… It is entirely possible that I have also… Continue Reading
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Do some phrases bug you after you’ve heard them a few times? Perhaps a commercial you’ve seen too much? Many years ago I went through a phase of reading books on photography. One phrase that kept coming up was the idea of making photos that were tack sharp. Initially I thot it had a nice… Continue Reading
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These hawk photos are different. Or are they? What’s the difference between an average photo and a good one. Uncommon views often provide uncommon beauty. Waiting for better light (patience alert), viewing the subject from a different perspective (sore knee alert) or deciding how much of the scene to show (cropping alert) are just a… Continue Reading
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A funny thing happens when you put a camera in people’s hands. They do odd things! After spending a lot of time taking photos and watching others do the same, I have put together a mock celebration of the unusual behavior of photographers. Have you seen any of these types? 1. Touristy These people are… Continue Reading
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The snow is getting deeper and squeezing its way into my boots. I am seriously regretting leaving my ski pants in the truck but thankful my wife wore hers. She kindly makes a partial path in the snow. I’m concentrating on aligning my steps with her tracks while carefully scanning the forest around us. Neither… Continue Reading
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