Category Archives: Wildlife

How To Isolate Subjects, Part 3

[Editorial Note: This is the third part of a series, showing methods of isolating photography subjects. Part one is here. Part 2 is here.] In the picture of a common raven, above, I isolated the subject from the surrounding elements of the scene by using a lens with a rather narrow angle of view. Generally...

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My Latest Interview

First, let me share a picture of the day. I was interviewd by Bill Henderson, founder of Hold the Eye Images, a couple days ago. We discussed a range of topics, from the thinking behind some wildlife photography projects, to equipment for wildlife photography, and more. You can listen to the interview, by clicking the...

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Bird Gallery

. Here’s an overview of the bird pictures I’ve shown on Naturography, so far. There will be many more coming, of course – so I’ll update the slideshow, now and then. Like most of the pictures I show on Naturography, these pictures are available as fine art prints, and also available to license as rights...

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Wildlife Gallery

. Here’s an overview of the wildlife pictures I’ve shown on Naturography, so far. There will be many more coming, of course – so I’ll update the slideshow, now and then. Like most of the pictures I show on Naturography, these pictures are available as fine art prints, and also available to license as rights...

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The Golden Section Hypothesis: A Critical Look

. There’s a prevalent belief about composition among photographers and other visual artists. In academic circles, the belief is called “the golden section hypothesis” or “the golden section theory”, though most of it’s adherents don’t know the name. Today, I’m going to thoroughly scrutinize the golden section hypothesis, and – as a nonbeliever – I’m...

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