I saw a moose for the first time in my life last year, and it was a wild moose about 5 feet away. I was excited, but I had to consider that there was a level danger. So, I kept my distance. Fortunately for me and the group of onlookers, […]
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Wood Stork – A PRETTY Ugly Bird To Photograph
Have you ever seen a wood stork? That is a question I was asked a few weeks ago. I photograph a lot of birds. As result, I can identify more birds today than I could about 2 years ago. I don’t really consider myself a birder, but, I’m making some […]
Halloween – Game of Thrones Killer Klowns
My friend Sylvia loves halloween. It’s her favorite holiday. If you drive by her house a couple weeks before October 31, you will definitely see that it is. Her house is always elaborately decorated, with a new theme every year. These are not just spur of the moment decorations; her […]
House Sparrow Photo Subject – Behind The Shot
The House Sparrow is a bird that is easy to find near my house. They are feisty and (in my opinion) mean little birds. Sometimes the best photography subjects don’t even require you to leave your house. I will sometimes just look around for things to shoot, from household items […]
Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon was awesome! But… I never imagined that I would ever visit Utah. I even joked about that while I was there. As a child it seemed like it was a million miles away, and it wasn’t on my list of places to visit. In May 2018, that all […]
Right Place Right Time: Juvenile Eagle
Being in the right place at the right time… A lot of times that is the difference between a good picture and a bad picture – or whether or not you even get the shot. This one of those cases. Majestic Bird The bald eagle is a beautiful, powerful, and […]
Highland Arch Bridge at Night – Behind The Shot
This is Highland Arch Bridge, a pedestrian bridge in Denver, Colorado. During a recent family trip, I saw this bridge. It was during the day, and we didn’t have time to stop. I wanted to shoot the bridge, but I thought it would be better to shoot at night. My […]
Sports Photography: A Beginners Story
Sports photography always seemed interesting to me. I’ve watched quite a few sporting events, and each one has a familiar scene. Whether on a court or on a field, on the sidelines there are always people with multiple cameras, monopods and huge telephoto lenses. Ahh the thought of huge telephoto […]
Pluto Water Droplet Photography Trigger – Review
The Pluto water droplet photography trigger is one of my favorite accessories. I’m A Nerd Macro photography is one of my favorite formats. Perhaps it has something to do with… as a child, I had a microscope. I asked for it as a Christmas of birthday gift. And, my mother […]