This bridge leads off a main trail to an area where I've photographed warblers, hawks and other birds. It's a bridge to a little bit of natural magic.
Bridge to birds
Tag: nature
Off trail
Normally we walk on the pathway through our local parks, but occasionally we'll venture onto one of the side trails, made much easier now that so many of the leaves are gone.
Nature Photography – Cropping
Recently I went to our local woods for an hour or so, to shoot in the middle of the day but under the canopy of trees in full leaf. I wanted to shoot wide-angle so I took along the wonderful Fuji 16mm f2.8 attached to my X-T3. I shoot both Nikon and Fuji and am… Continue reading Nature Photography – Cropping
What did you photograph in the lockdown, Daddy? My Bird and Critter Photography technique.
Bird and wildlife photography techniques.
The Struggles of a Dog-walking Photographer
A great time to take photographs is during my two or three daily dog walks. We normally wander around some of the local parks - as I've posted about previously - and today I had the opportunity to test out my new Fuji X-T3 and the 23mm F2 lens. I decided to buy the X-T3… Continue reading The Struggles of a Dog-walking Photographer
Photography mini-project – Waiting for a gardener
Quick posting this time, not an essay. I recently went home to England for a week to visit my father who is now in a nursing home and, to be honest, not likely to come out again. There's a lot of stuff I could write about Dad, about his career, his personality, how he and… Continue reading Photography mini-project – Waiting for a gardener
Local nature photography
Not every photo expedition has to be carefully planned, with the objective thought out before hand and all the necessary kit packed into a bulging and heavy backpack. Getting out of a cosy bed before dawn once the clocks have gone forward is one of the most difficult parts of the photographer's calling. Sometimes, though,… Continue reading Local nature photography
