Wildlife Panoramas
When I’m in that situation I try to expand my frame by making a stitched panorama. It’s a common approach for landscape images – but it can also work for wildlife photos too
When I’m in that situation I try to expand my frame by making a stitched panorama. It’s a common approach for landscape images – but it can also work for wildlife photos too
Back in July of 2007, I wrote a post about Mt. Evans, Colorado and included this image of an Elk herd we saw there: At that time, I was using a Nikon D80 camera and made this photo with an entry level 70-300 telephoto lens. I remember wanting to capture as much detail as possible, so instead … Continue reading Reprocessing a Mt. Evans Elk Herd panorama
I was up on Mount Evans near Denver, Colorado with an Olympus E-PL5 camera and a 24-100mm equivalent lens. This is a 16MP camera and the mountains and valley were just too large to fit through that lens and onto that sensor. I really wanted to capture something that would give viewers a sense of the scene. So how did I make the 46MP (9608×4804) wide angle panorama below with the gear I had?
I hadn’t been out to Orlando Wetlands since early May and I’ve been curious about what’s going on. So Lutfi and I met there about a week ago to walk around and do a little scouting. As far as the park itself goes, they’re still working on the new Visitor Center. The hours remain sunup … Continue reading Orlando Wetlands: Oct. 27 2023
I’ve been busy with other things and it’s been terribly hot here (and everywhere). So I haven’t been photographing much lately. I know summer isn’t the best time for wildlife but I really needed to scratch my photography itch. So I headed out one morning about a week ago toward Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. … Continue reading 5 Photos in 45 minutes
I haven’t posted in a while, so it’s about time. And I have been making some photos lately. Here are a few that I like – all made since my last post. Another quiet morning on the St. Johns river. (February 17; Boat ramp on HW 50 at the St. Johns River; three frame panorama; … Continue reading Photos with a new camera
My good friend Kevin M. was in town a week ago and wanted to visit LAWLD. We also invited Lutfi and the three of us met and drove up together. It’s about the same distance for me as Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and has a wide variety of birds to see (especially at this … Continue reading Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive – Jan. 7 2023
The entrance to Lake Monroe Wayside Park is on the right hand side of Highway 17-92 as you leave Sanford heading east. It’s just before the bridge over the St. Johns River and there’s a boat ramp and some interesting views there. I hadn’t been in a while and decided to go last Friday. The … Continue reading Below the Bridge
I stopped by the St. Johns river at the SR 50 boat ramp before sunrise recently. The sky was a bit plain, but there were a few clouds low on the horizon with some pre-sunrise color showing. And Venus was visible below and to the left of a waning crescent moon, which added some interest. … Continue reading Venus and the Moon Over the Marsh
The light was unusual about 15 minutes before sunrise . I don’t think I’ve encountered anything like it before. Strange light at dawn by the dock (3) There were only a few clouds near the horizon. The sky was much brighter than the river and things on it. So bright that I knew it would … Continue reading Strange Light