Long focal lengths and large apertures allow a photographer to pick what is and is not in focus. However, autofocus often makes things in front or in back of the focal point to be in focus. Camera makers have responded by allowing you to fine tune the point in focus. This blog post explores this.
Read MoreThe End of Photoshop As We Know It
Adobe has announced a change in the way the deliver and sell Photoshop and their other suite applications. This could well mean the end of Photoshop as we know it.
Read MoreCow Island Lake - Unparalleled Osprey Photo Opportunity
Cow Island Lake is the best place in Louisiana to photograph Osprey on the Nest. In a typical year there are at least a dozen nests many of which are located on cypress stumps just over the water.
Read MoreUsing Psychology to Learn Photography - The Role of Muscle Memory
This year I upgraded both my Camera Bodies, while the features are great, I keep hitting the wrong buttons, here's why.
Read MoreHenderson - A Magical Swampland
Many people living in or visiting Southern Louisiana have driven 18 mile the stretch of the highway from Lafayette to Baton Rogue which is elevated over an immense wetland. The area below the highway is an incredible area of Cypress Trees growing in the water with an abundance of wildlife. This area, which I know as Henderson, from the name of the town on the West side of the area, has been one of the go to shooting sites for my tours for many years.
Read MoreTrip Report April 14th–17th Tour
Despite challenging lighting and several issues at prime shooting sties, the April 14–17th tour offered excellent shooting opportunities. A little planning and a lot of luck maximized the 3 hours of sunlight. The high ISO capabilities of the newer camera bodies and careful selection of subjects and their backgrounds yielded some nice images even in low light.
Read MoreNew Website and Next Weeks Tour
I've been busy over the past month, a new Web Site! I'm also excited about next weeks Tour, with shooting opportunities looking very good.
Read MorePhotographing from a Boat
Living in Southern Louisiana, we are surrounded by water. Over 40 percent of the wetlands in the lower 48 states are within Louisiana. The crown jewel of Louisiana Wetlands is the Atchafalaya Basin. The Atchafalaya Basin is North America's largest swamp and has an abundance of wildlife. With all this water, a nature photographer in Southern Louisiana will at some point spend time photographing from a boat.
Read MorePreparing for a Photo Trip–Part 3
The third of the series from the old Web site. Final Preparations
Read MorePreparting for a Photo Trip Part 2
This is part 2 of the series reposted from the old Web site.At one week out it's time to plan on exactly what to bring. This article goes through the process of deciding what is needed and what can be left at home.
Read MorePreparing for a Photo Trip–Part 1
Part 1 of a three part series on preparing for a Photo Trip. Reposted from the old Web site.
Read MorePhotographing the Roseate Spoonbill
I've moved this from my old Web site. While I've updated the images using a slide show rather than the original in-line images, the content remains the same.
Read MoreFlash and Nature Photography
This is an old post which I have moved from my old Web site. Fortunately not much has changed and I wanted to keep it up.
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