tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24146695842980723102019-07-15T01:47:27.539-04:00Putting technique before the technical. A blog dedicated to sharing nature through digital photography.Jarred S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05348666281257382828noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414669584298072310.post-48190270181943875922016-02-03T19:07:00.001-05:002016-02-03T19:09:49.264-05:00

If it's one thing that is probably the most intimidating when it comes to photography it is dealing with weather. We often stay inside or figure eh its crummy out why should I bother to bring my camera? Well I'll tell you that some of the best images come from the worst weather. Nature has a way of revealing her true colors when a storm comes rolling in. While we should always exercise

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The Freshkills Development Team and New York City were kind enough to invite me out along with other photographers to this amazing destination. I have had the privilege to visit this location through the seasons as well as through a biological research capacity via the mentorship of Dr. Eugenia Naro-Maciel. This location is a 30 year project to convert, at one point the worlds largest dump,

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A popular sight this past month and with all the craziness going around I almost missed it! The conditions weren't ideal, but these awesome nesting Great Blue Herons put on a true show. You can see the parents presence really keeps things lively. I hope to have more opportunities to share their likeness before they fly the coop...

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If it is one thing I have learned in photography it is that there are always new angles to put on a subject. Even in the same light during the same photo session. This waterfall is close to a special location of mine that I always enjoy spending time at whenever I get the chance to visit. These simple falls I approached at different angles and varying foreground to vary the experience for the

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Hi All! So it sure has been a while since I have posted to the blog. Shame on me I know. With my recent winning of the SI Premier Grant and my new Nikon D7100 I hit the road in the start of my soon to be photo documentary on the Shores and Marshes of the Northeast and their importance in the light of Hurricane Sandy on July 26th and August 9th at the www.sigreenbelt.com nature center. Now for a

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I was out doing some ecology research and just had to snap this Baltimore orioles' photograph. He was just beaming with color. I removed an extraneous branch in the upper left for full disclosure.

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A magpie perched on some sage brush. A brewers black bird perched on sage brush. A bison among the wild flowers.

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A gorgeous view into Yellowstone from the point of view of a geyser. A beautiful black bear that caused a bear jam as we all scrambled in Northern Yellowstone to see him. You'll notice the lack of a hump on the back of their neck between their shoulder blades as a distinguishing characteristic. A bison calf with the herd in Yellowstone this time. They held up traffic for a good 20min.

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Finally a Grizzly. Believed to be a female yearling. I love the hint of wildflowers. Horses roaming Grand Teton National Park near Moran Junction. Bison baby calf with an older sibling! Pronghorn. They can run up to 60mph. Boy was I glad they keep their horns for this photo (antlers are dropped toward the end of winter in antler using animals.)

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A bison grazing among the sage brush and wildflowers. A moose calf with its mother just hours after its birth! A boat ride, yes a boat ride across Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National park. Hidden Falls; where the beautiful boat ride has taken us.

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The Grand Tetons Range reflected. The Grand Teton Range seen from within the Moose Junction area. The Grand Teton Range seen from atop signal mountain. Yellowstone is often the most revered and well known park, but if you ask me Grand Teton backs as much if not more of a punch. One of the best parts? The view. No matter if you are near Ox Bow Bend, in the National Elk Refuge or

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Lower Falls at the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone The view you see above is one that had to be hiked too. You could photograph it up near the parking lot, but where is the fun in that?! A view of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone The work of erosion is truly amazing. Millions of years to carve out a truly awe inspiring view. Tower Falls. Breaking the vertical by going horizontal

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    On our second day out we decided to dip our toes into Yellowstone for a bit. Keep in mind the ride from Jackson Hole, WY to the Northern Mammoth hot Springs takes approximately 3.5hrs at safe speeds (slower then the limit.) Old faithful in all her glory. The trailing bacterial mats of the Grand Prismatic.  Unfortunately it seems that the grand prismatic is so hot that even

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I just wanted to share a few images from the first day in the Grand Teton Area. A ground squirrel that became such a good friend we were almost within an arms reach (different than the urban variety.) Bison shedding their winter coats. One of the many gorgeous views of the Teton range. I turned it black and white due to the high contrast lighting for the day A pronghorn who let

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Alright! How's everyone doing?! Spring is here whether we like it or not, the birds are singing, and the buds are sprouting. If your a nature/wildlife photographer it's time to get out there and shoot. I have made plans to visit the Rockys. A place I love dearly in the winter and now will experience it in the spring season. I can't wait to see what it looks like when it isn't snowing! Only a few

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My good friend Josh Bradley donates his talent and time to a local animal rescue. He recently photographed a set of puppies horribly burned in a house fire and they are in need of our help. You can read more on his site here. Please open your hearts and wallets to help save lives in need by donating directly or through Josh's site. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and theirs. *UPDATE*

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I strive to bring you all not only my most current work, but my best work of all time. I have decided to create a 500px page to put it out there. Cutting images even if it hurts! I will be periodically updating it slowly sharing some great images. Stay tuned to the page and look for the logo on the upper right of the page.

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I don't convert to black and white often, but when Nik color efex pro had a b&w filter by default and it looked good I decided to dump it into silver eFex pro and give it a go! For both images I used the filter that had high structure and contrast. I also dialed in a red filter to make the sky pop and slightly lowered the structure. When editing them in color I used a polarization

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I was in search of a small profile, durable, easy to use, long lasting battery holder. I don't know about you, but I carry tons of AA's for my flash unit and also AAA's for my remotes and accessories. I found the Storacell battery management system by Powerpax while browsing amazon and eBay. I came across these cheap clear plastic ones I have gotten for free in the past at times, but they break

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Barnegat is a location that I have wanted to visit for a long time. Barnegat has been recommended to me by some of my friends as it's known for attracting some of the most attractive waterfowl around; harlequin ducks. Plus the great ability to photograph them up close. They hang out along the breaker and at high tide you can have a very good shot at photographing them. I even saw a gray seal

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Bald eagles and birds of prey in general are a favorite of mine to photograph. Unfortunately I don't get opportunities often enough to photograph them in larger clusters. Especially for bald eagles we aren't all located in Homer Alaska where they are considered pigeons. That aside I took the 2.5hr trip to Maryland to visit the Conowingo Dam. Famous for its bald eagle viewing on the east

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I always enjoy photographing the night sky, but it can sure be difficult in the NYC area. Lots of light pollution. That aside my friend Matias invited me out to enjoy the Quadrantid Meteor Shower. We decided to meet around 2am and get setup for the peak event 3am-5am. It really was a treat. To be sitting in the frigged (it was negative 2!) cold air and enjoy the silence while watching

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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It being the eve of Christmas I thought how appropriate would it be to show a bird with a love for the cold. This is a Snowy Owl. A beautiful bird and a first for myself photographing it. It is an immature bird as seen by its spotty plumage. The adult form is pure white. As the sun began to rise and the snowy owl looked in my direction and the drama of the image increased dramatically.

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So I've decided to buy a pro account...    I often get asked about purchasing my images and I decided the easiest way would be to just turn my portfolio into a store and I did just that! You'll notice when visiting the portfolio a new buy and cart icon link. You can add your prints in all sorts of sizes and finishes and then conveniently check out with multiple check out options. Also if

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