Using Position in Wildlife Photography
The three most important things in real estate are location, location, location. In wildlife photography, they are position, position, position. As a nature photographer specializing in plants, I offer...
View ArticleGreat Horned Owls – From Nesting to Fledging
The Great Horned Owl begins nesting earlier than most other birds in the U.S. and by spring, young likely have hatched or are ready to hatch. Here, I share photographs and the story of one pair from...
View ArticleGuidelines for Advanced Composition and Image Design
An excerpt from “The Art of Bird Photography II”, a book in progress: When I was a fledgling photographer living in New York City, there were many local camera clubs with lots of members who enjoyed...
View ArticleCreating Intimate Portraits in Nature
Since the first day I picked up a camera and started photographing birds I felt compelled to create images that seem, and many times are, larger than life. I enjoy nothing more than capturing intimate...
View Article“Meadow Diving”
I’m a big advocate of using a tripod for every image I possibly can. I believe that my compositions get better, I make exposure choices with more thought, and sharpness and image quality are greatly...
View ArticleThe Art of Abstract Macro Photography
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in June, 2006, and is being featured again with its original text and one new image. Our thanks to Michael Brown. From Wikipedia online...
View ArticleThe Basics of Nature Photography
Are you new to nature photography? Feeling a little unsure of how to get started in your quest to make beautiful images? If you want to consistently make good photos, there is a lot to learn....
View ArticleBlack and White Photography
The development of black and white photography prior to the 1930’s was the byproduct of technical limitations rather than desire. I am quite certain that had color been available from day one, people...
View ArticleFine Art Composition Top 15
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”-Albert Einstein 1. Composition is the strongest way of seeing. This is Edward Weston’s definition...
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