Welcome back to my series "Great Subjects". This week we're going to look at one of my favourite great subjects to photograph: birds. Bird photography can be incredibly rewarding when you get that special shot - the one with the bird in sharp detail doing something interesting with no distracting elements in the background. But it can frustrating trying to get that shot, … [Read more...] about How To Photograph Birds
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Campground Wildlife in Campbell River, BC
Our new home for the rest of the summer is in Campbell River, British Columbia, where we found a beautiful campsite with abundant wildlife, only 5 minutes walk from the marina! Campbell River, a mid-point on Vancouver Island, is the place we planned on moving to before we decided we love the RV lifestyle and didn't want to buy another house after all. Why have a house when … [Read more...] about Campground Wildlife in Campbell River, BC
California’s Salton Sea
Located along the San Andreas Fault, the Salton Sea is California's largest lake, it's 225 feet below sea level, and is 25% saltier than the ocean. But it's beginnings were much different than any other body of water in the state. Please click the images to view larger versions. It all started with an engineering error. In 1900 irrigation canals were built to divert … [Read more...] about California’s Salton Sea
Capturing Birds in Flight
I think birds are one of the most difficult subjects to photograph unless they are standing perfectly still. I have always found it difficult to pan my camera at just the right speed and manage to stay ahead of the bird. Focussing is almost impossible since the bird is always moving. Also I tend to try to fill the frame with the bird and then when they extend their wings they … [Read more...] about Capturing Birds in Flight