Nature and Wildlife Photography

Fish Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:13:19 +0000

In Florida you can go snorkeling in water that is clear enough to take pictures. That's where most of these pictures were taken. I didnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t use my usual DSLR for these though. Instead, I borrowed a friend's point-and-shoot that had a waterproof case. On of these shots has the silhouette of a shark. It was a [...]

Underwater Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:00:07 +0000

In Florida you can go snorkeling in water that is clear enough to take pictures. That's where these ones were taken. I didn't use my usual DSLR for these though since the waterproof casing would cost more than the camera. Instead, I borrowed a friend's point-and-shoot that had a waterproof case. All of these underwater pictures [...]

Death Valley Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:32:52 +0000

This national park does a good job of living up to its harsh name. It is the lowest, hottest, and driest place in the United States. And year, it's 3.3 million acres which span California and Nevada are considered to be both tranquil and beautiful.

Tiger Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:52:57 +0000

Tigers are wonderful animals. I think it must be all the jungle movies you see as a kid that makes them so exciting to see.

Yosemite Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:37:31 +0000

Earlier this year a took a trip to California. The first part of the trip included 3 days at one of the premier national parks in the United States -- Yosemite. I had heard a lot of praise about the park and was quite excited about finally having an opportunity to see it first hand.

Snapping Turtle Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:12:17 +0000

Just prior to doing some horseback riding on a beach, I decided to do a little walking. I had hoped to see some nice sea birds. Seemed like a reasonable expectation to me.

Steve Irwin (The Crocodile Hunter) Dies

Nature Photography Guy — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:32:08 +0000

When I'm not outside taking pictures of nature, there's a good chance that I'm at home with the TV tuned to some wildlife show. Anything that's going to show me scenes of nature and pictures of animals that I'm unlikely to see on my own gets a thumbs up in my book. That includes Steve Irwin's show, The Crocodile Hunter.

Lizard Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:32:08 +0000

Lizards are annoyingly skittish when you want to take a picture of them. They're so skittish that 3 out of my 5 pictures are from a zoo.

Crocodile Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:00:43 +0000

If you've ever been to the Florida Everglades, you know that crocodiles are so common there it's amazing the park is open to the public. You'd think they'd lose more hikers than they do. Perhaps the crocodiles are so well fed that they can't be bothered to chase down humans.

Horse Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:12:33 +0000

In North Carolina there are some areas where wild horses roam freely. However, because they are free, they're also hard to spot and even harder to take a picture of.

Invite Hummingbirds And Butterflies To Your Garden

Nature Photography Guy — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:18:17 +0000

Shutterbugs with green thumbs are in luck. With a little work it's possible to bring the magic of butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. Just select the right plants--butterflies like bright colors while hummingbirds and butterflies both like blooms with plenty of nectar. Is there a more perfect way to hone your nature photography skills while also getting some great photos for your collection?

Harbor Bird Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:42:55 +0000

I was recently on Ocracoke Island in North Carolina. This island marks the southern most end of what is called the Outer Banks. The busiest part of the island happens to be around a fairly good sized harbor. And where there's a harbor there are harbor birds.

How to Take a Good Snake Picture

Nature Photography Guy — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:08:07 +0000

A lot of people don't like snakes, but I do. Which isn't to say that they don't startle me when I stumble upon them. But when neither snake or I panic upon encountering each other, I take the opportunity to try and get a good picture.

16 of the Best Animal Photo Captions You'll Ever Read

Nature Photography Guy — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:26:03 +0000

I love it when I come across things that appeals to me on multiple levels. Such is the case with Despair Inc.'s Demotivational posters. They combine animal photography with cynical, anti-establishment one-liners that make me laugh.

Flower Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:28:48 +0000

Flowers are the butterflies of the plant world. They're beautiful on their own. Good lighting or an interesting angle are just bonuses. I'm a fan of backlit flower pictures where some component of the flower has as a bit of a halo.

15 Funny Animal Signs

Nature Photography Guy — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:13:23 +0000

I had a revelation the other day that there are probably some funny signs out there related to animals. Sure enough, the wonderful users of Flickr were already on the case. Here's a collection of my favorites. Thanks for stopping by! If you liked this compilation, you might like my latest one, 16 of the Best [...]

Aerial Photos

Nature Photography Guy — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:28:58 +0000

Taking an aerial photo through the window of a commercial airplane usually results in a pretty low quality image. Which is why I was surprised that a few of my shots turned out so well. Speaking strictly from a technical perspective, of course.

Florida Everglades Bird Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:19:04 +0000

If you like birds, whether to take pictures or to just observe, I highly recommend a trip to the Florida Everglades. The proximity to the coast, mix of fresh and salt water, and lots of brush make it an ideal place for many types of birds.

Bird Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:59:27 +0000

Birds are fun picture subjects. And those in flight are a challenge for photographers. A lot of variables have to come together including enough light for a fast shutter; a lens and camera that can focus quickly and constantly; and the ability to pan the camera to match the bird's flight path.

Sunset Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:30:53 +0000

Every photographer has taken a sunset photo. And why not? There are few opportunities to capture a naturally occurring scene with colors that are richer or more dramatic. The trick is to find something unique in a sunset to add a little extra interest.

Snake Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:28:53 +0000

Snakes bother a lot of people, but I like them. Undoubtedly it's because of the way they move and their lack of legs. I suppose the forked tongue doesn't help either. However, these very things make them good subjects for photographs. Of course, that's just my opinion.

Moon Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:17:19 +0000

A full moon looks bright to the naked eye, but to a camera it's actually a dark object. I say that from the perspective of requiring a shutter speed that is too slow to allow for hand holding of a camera with a zoom lens. Because of this, a tripod is necessary.

Frog Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:05:24 +0000

Frogs abound in the parks I frequent. They're even on some corporate campuses that are open to the public that I visit. Frogs are fairly docile creatures which make them easy subjects for photographs. The hardest part is getting the camera down to their level for a natural looking shot.

Deer Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:49:24 +0000

Many people in my area consider deer to be a nuisance. This opinion usually comes about shortly after someone's prized begonias become a deer's dinner. Not having a garden of my own, I still like deer. And the also happen to be fairly easy to find especially in the hours around sunset. There's one particular park [...]

Orchid Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:11:41 +0000

The New York Botanical Gardens is running a special orchid exhibit. This seemed like a good opportunity for me to go and practice taking pictures since I don't otherwise take many during the winter. The conservatory where the orchids were housed was quite crowded so taking finding a good spot was sometimes tricky. The lighting was [...]