As the Eye Can See

Because camera sensors or "film" can not see the same way as the human eye, there are programs to help similize this. HDR photography is something fairly new to me, however what I have seen from this technology thus far has impressed me. Imagine...the camera able to see the same tonalities as the human eye.

Dusk at the Beach

Staying on location well after the sun sets proves to be well worth the wait. Sometime the sky will light up and produce wonderful colors long after the sun has set. For some really interesting colors, be patient, hang out and enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer. Make sure you bring a tripod...you definitely will need it at this time of the day.

Sunset at Bunche Beach

Patience...that would describe this image. I scouted the area two hours before to find the image I wanted. Since the tide was coming in quickly, I knew the ripples in the sand would vanish soon. I reminded myself to be patient and remember that I was shooting light; I waited for the right moment, shot the image and...seconds later a surge of water came in and the ripples were submerged beneath the waters. Thank goodness for patience.

Colorful Sky

After the sun had set, the sky turned colorful in the opposite direction; looking towards the east. A tripod was a necessity for this image due to the long exposure time. This picture was taken at Bunche Beach in Southwest Florida.

Early Morning Rays...Potrait vs Landscape

These two images were taken early in the morning at the Six Mile Cypress Slough. There was a slight mist in the air which emphasized the sun's light rays through the slough. Here I took the same image with two different orientations, one in portrait and the other in landscape; each image gives the viewer a different perspective. The point I am trying to stress here is that when you are photographing images of interest, remember to turn the camera 90 degrees. Sometimes we all can get caught up in "the moment" and hold the camera only one way.

White Ibis Drying Its Wings

This image was also taken at Lakes Park. Photographing birds in motion are definitely more interesting, but also more challenging; a technique I am still learning.

Scarlet Ibis

While white ibis are quite common, a scarlet ibis is more difficult to find. While shooting at Lakes Park with a fellow photographer, this one flew in to feed and bathe, then left about 15 minutes later. This really was the actual color of the bird. Getting up early this time was certainly worth the effort.