Photography Experiences

Searching for the Rufous-Capped Warbler 4/22/17

April 22, 2017  •  Leave a Comment
This past winter I read that someone had found a rufous-capped warbler in the Florida Canyon near Green valley, AZ. This is an uncommon bird for the United Sates, so I decided to look for it when I would be in AZ. in Feb. 2017. I had detailed directions to the place where the birds had been seen. I met a man in Green Valley and told him where I wa...
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How I Got the Shot

March 12, 2017  •  26 Comments
On March 5, 2017 I was driving on the Sawbill Trail in No. Minn. when I saw a flock of birds in the gravel on the side of the road. I pulled over to the side and stopped. I saw that they were Pine grosbeaks, birds that I don't see where I live in St. Paul, MN. I wanted to get a shot, but I didn't want to set up on a tripod or stand looking down on...
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Still Looking for a Short-eared Owl 2/7/16

February 06, 2017  •  Leave a Comment
For the past few months I have been hoping to get a photo of a short-eared owl. Yesterday I drove back to a place (for the third time) where one was reported. Still no luck. I tried to enjoy the drive in the country by driving slowly on the dirt roads, sometimes listening to music that I like, always binoculars and photo gear ready. I stopped for...
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Canon 5D Mark IV 1/25/17

January 25, 2017  •  Leave a Comment
I recently bought the Canon 5D MarkIV. I had been using the Canon 7D MarkII. The 5D has a resolution of 30.4 compared with 20.2 of the 7D. I have only had the opportunity to take a few shots of birds, but I have noticed the difference in detail and sharpness of my photos. I was always hesitant to use high speed continuous shooting with the 7D when...
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Photo Chasing 12/20/16

December 20, 2016  •  Leave a Comment
When I started this photography endeavor I told myself that I wanted it to be something that I enjoy- and I have. There has been much to learn: exposure, exposure composition, autofocus modes, aperture, shutter speeds, ISO. There has been many technical aspects related to my lens, cameras and speed lights. And there has been and still is a lot t...
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