tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:53:26 +0000westmahoning creekThree fallsTom Brown Jrphotography salequehanna traillandscape photographyhelium writersscent camouflagestalkingbaltimoresilver riverantshuckleberriescolumbia mdstates of mindsbuzztom brown jr trackermacro photography how toevergladesducksshutterbugdesertemailcamouflagephotography techniquesbusfred rogersoutdoor photographymarketing tipscityscapesmosquitoescougarroadtripphilosophyant bitesphotography galleryquehanna highwayadventureinterviewfawnhoney bee photosiceflickrseasonsmarketingwaterfallheliumround island runeducationboatingbritish photographerhoverflywildlife photographypredatorsinnemahoningearly snowfalldan statesnature photographyoutdoor experiencespreyflorasunset photographswildlife of englandsilver springsmahoning shadow trailphotographybobcat photographsruralmountain lionpennsylvaniawaterfallsgoogle earthtom brown jr booksnature photography tipsoutdoorsphotography salestwitterwoodsold citywhite tailed deerquestionshistoricalclearfieldfall colorssouth floridaquehanna wild areaState Collegeraccoonsartfred mcfeelystatesofmindsoil creek state parksurvivalfaunacreative leadplants of englandstorefronttravelhikingexperiential educationmacrowildernesswildlife photography tipseastern timber rattlesnakeshots from the roadphotos of geesewilderness photographytimber rattlesnakealligator photoswalkingPA wildsmushroominner harborrattlesnakesbritishbuckcanoecampingcold weatherbucktail trail highwayoutdoor photography tipskunes campblurbeespheasant photosintroductionspanther trackingsinnemahoning state parkbluzztable fallscentennial parkThe Tracking Schoolphotos of beesnature photographskunes camp trailshutterbug storefrontmountainswhite tailed deer picturesPAwaterfall photographswildlifepheasant photographsmonkeystrailswoolsnakewinterphotography tipsphotosnick cantleclose-upmarylandpanoramaroe deerindiana countyfungusrattlesnaketravel photographymedix runfeedbackurban photographycity yearmarketing helpcreekblack racerwildlife photographsforestbeaver run shallow water managementalligatorrainy seasonbumblebee photovolunteerreadersinsulationwildlife dangerswild photographyinner harbor photographsbackpackingelk herdsouth phillystreambearwaterfall photosbutterfly photosocklawaha rivergoose photographspanoramiobumblebee photographypennsylvania wildsfloridabuttermilk fallsoutdoor safetyphiladelphiamapssnowStates of Minds: Wildlife & Nature PhotographyAs an amateur nature and wildlife photographer read about my amazing nature photography experiences. Come join me as I walk you through wildlife photo shoots and reflect on my experiences as a freelance and outdoor photographer.http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Dan States)Blogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-6326941936619421428Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:12:00 +00002011-10-19T23:39:03.915-04:00Sad to Announce Our Closure Officially Greetings, I am Dan States, and I am the Creative Lead for this blog, and until today, also kept a display of wildlife and nature photos on a different site. Due to a series of events spanning the last 9 months, my life has taken a very unexpectant turn, and I am dealing with several serious things at one time. When it rains, it pours, they say. Life is funny. Some people that don't even try http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/25Fmg1d8jKo/sad-to-announce-our-closure-officially.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/25Fmg1d8jKo" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2011/10/sad-to-announce-our-closure-officially.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-8336973625346332421Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:29:00 +00002011-09-26T11:29:36.693-04:00Closing DownOur creative lead at States of Minds has had a family emergency to assist with, so we are unfortunately forced to close our doors until the crises is resolved. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and would like to thank our loyal readers and customers. Our gallery will remain available for the next few weeks, so if you would like a print, please contact us and we will try our best to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/9nB0RLJEZOM/closing-down.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/9nB0RLJEZOM" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2011/09/closing-down.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-1861423082419086096Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:59:00 +00002011-06-04T14:59:39.784-04:00columbia mdphotos of geesecentennial parkwildlife photographytrailsA Walk in the Park (Centennial Park, Columbia, MD) We finally seem to be getting some good weather in the Baltimore, MD area, so we decided to get outside and enjoy it over Memorial Day Weekend. We arrived at the north entrance to Centennial Park in Columbia, MD in early afternoon, intending to take a nice little walk around the lake. I took my camera to take impromptu snapshots, not for a wildlife outing. That said, I was surprised at the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/TI8S_CT9-4U/walk-in-park-centennial-park-columbia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/TI8S_CT9-4U" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2011/06/walk-in-park-centennial-park-columbia.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-6808052351083280537Thu, 10 Mar 2011 02:30:00 +00002011-03-09T21:30:21.605-05:00baltimoreinner harborducksmarylandinner harbor photographsnature photographsFirst Baltimore Wildlife   I moved to the city of Baltimore about two weeks ago, and have been getting adjusted to a new city and new opportunities-alot of hustle bustle and great times learning a new area. The Inner Harbor is so far one of my favorite Baltimore neighborhoods. It is one place I have found abundant wildlife in the city to get my nature fix on! A few days ago, while taking night time harbor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/9YgZWzip_7g/first-baltimore-wildlife.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/9YgZWzip_7g" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2011/03/first-baltimore-wildlife.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-2183747978615188662Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:07:00 +00002010-10-29T13:07:50.169-04:00outdoor photography tipsPA wildslandscape photographypennsylvaniamahoning shadow trailsunset photographsmahoning creekThe Right Place and Time for Nature Photography The Chilly Mahoning Creek The cold shocked my feet numb within 30 seconds, my wool socks not able to keep my feet warm with the moderate current of fifty degree water flowing over my feet and lower legs. Whose idea was this anyhow? I knew the shot I wanted, but needed to be in the middle of the creek to get it-and since I needed many long exposure shots to piece together a panorama, I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/rYXC0mHoyaI/right-place-and-time-for-nature.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/rYXC0mHoyaI" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/10/right-place-and-time-for-nature.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-7469604795310791066Sun, 24 Oct 2010 21:34:00 +00002010-10-24T17:34:26.736-04:00outdoor safetynature photographyantsant biteswildlife dangersLittle Things that Bite a Nature Photographer Ant Symbiosis The photo to the right makes a fine print-I obviously edited it to a sepia tone, but the background was originally blue sky. It looks great framed on the wall...especially when I recall the pain that I went through to get the shot! I had been on my way home when I noticed the ants making the trips up and down the stalk of the flower. Not thinking about it much, I set up a small http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/0jOqhbXLYII/little-things-that-bite-nature.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/0jOqhbXLYII" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/10/little-things-that-bite-nature.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-71928411561776460Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:07:00 +00002010-10-21T20:07:51.599-04:00quehanna wild arearound island runquehanna highwayPA wildsmedix runwaterfallsThree fallsDay Out at Three Falls in Pennsylvania Wilds Tucked away far from any paved highways in the Pennsylvania Wilds area-just outside of the Quehanna Wild Area, sits Three Falls-a beautiful waterfall which is about 20-25 feet high. Having just found concrete directions to the site a week prior to a sceduled shoot at (relatively nearby) Table Falls, I decided to arrive early and check out the Three Falls area on Round Island Run. I got on the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/oKu19fKy9xM/day-out-at-three-falls-in-pennsylvania.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/oKu19fKy9xM" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/10/day-out-at-three-falls-in-pennsylvania.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-8726487838304344798Tue, 05 Oct 2010 03:02:00 +00002010-10-04T23:02:22.991-04:00PAoil creek state parkwaterfallsDry Waterfalls and Gloomy in Oil Creek State Park A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to spend some time in Titusville, PA-basically the birthplace of the modern oil industry. A friend and I were eating breakfast at a downtown diner when I noticed several nature photographs on the wall-several were waterfalls, and all were taken by a local photographer-and all of them were taken at Oil Creek State Park Throughout the rest of the week, Ihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/bouS9a7-9ZE/dry-waterfalls-and-gloomy-in-oil-creek.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/bouS9a7-9ZE" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/10/dry-waterfalls-and-gloomy-in-oil-creek.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-6021844883649171409Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:04:00 +00002010-09-01T13:04:46.810-04:00white tailed deer picturesoutdoor photography tipswalkingTop Tip to Walking Quietly on the Trail In our normal, everyday lives, walking on cement sidewalks, crossing paved roads, and traipsing around on tiled floors, few of us realize exactly how we're walking. I don't mean just the speed, but also the nuances like: What muscles am I using? Am I efficiently utilizing the energy I am spending? Are my joints paying the price for this little stroll? Am I being as quiet as I can be? Last http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/XSJ-pu9ETAM/top-tip-to-walking-quietly-on-trail.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/XSJ-pu9ETAM" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/09/top-tip-to-walking-quietly-on-trail.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-812080576036124082Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:14:00 +00002010-07-26T00:14:21.873-04:00quehanna wild areakunes camp trailrattlesnakeseastern timber rattlesnakekunes campKunes Camp and Rattlesnakes in Pennsylvania Wilds The warm sun peeked through the foliage heating me up even as I gathered my gear across from mile marker 3 on the Quehanna Highway in the Pennsylvania Wilds. I glanced into the woods and thanked my lucky stars that it was mostly shaded. It was already near 90 degrees despite the early hour and rather humid as well.  I feared the weather would be my undoing on my shoot today-I hoped to findhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/uyYdPjZzm4o/kunes-camp-and-rattlesnakes-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/uyYdPjZzm4o" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/07/kunes-camp-and-rattlesnakes-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-8049905761819327063Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:25:00 +00002010-07-21T19:25:57.897-04:00butterfly photosquehanna wild areaquehanna trailhuckleberriespanoramaThe Huckleberries in Quehanna Wilds The sun was scorching; I mean, I don't mind getting tanned, but I don't like to be cooked! I had hiked in to Kunes Camp in the morning and planned to hike in and around the Beaver Meadows Shallow Water area and check on the huckleberries. All of these places are in the Pennsylvania Wilds section of North central PA, in a place called the Quehanna Wild Area. Quehanna Wild Area is huge! 1,000's http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/60KpXnzbBfg/huckleberries-in-quehanna-wilds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/60KpXnzbBfg" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/07/huckleberries-in-quehanna-wilds.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-3428487472353153289Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:51:00 +00002010-07-10T14:51:14.881-04:00photos of geesegoose photographsnature photographswildlife photographyCooked Goose-Geese in a Heat Wave A few days ago the east coast was in the midst of a nasty heat wave, I had to wait until mid evening to walk the dog to keep her from burning her paws. As soon as we crested the levy on the walking trail, I saw about 2 dozen geese floating nervously down the creek! I guess they had sheltered up during the heat and were only then coming out to get refreshed in the creek and find a bite to eat. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/QpIBejpycyQ/cooked-goose-geese-in-heat-wave.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/QpIBejpycyQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/07/cooked-goose-geese-in-heat-wave.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-2537784250930590200Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:16:00 +00002010-06-27T21:19:08.933-04:00pennsylvania wildswhite tailed deerPAnature photographswildlife photographyPreparedness and Zen in PA Wilds  Being ready for anything in the outdoors can make all the difference between getting the shot or getting frustrated. Today was a rare day when I was given a second chance to photograph a large white tail deer. I was visiting some family in the country (rural PA) when we noticed this large deer across the road! There was only one little problem-my camera was in the vehicle with the windows up! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/jA1SOoLlGvU/ready-for-anything-in-outdoors-can-make.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/jA1SOoLlGvU" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/06/ready-for-anything-in-outdoors-can-make.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-2428343980563902970Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:26:00 +00002010-06-22T21:39:46.853-04:00tom brown jr trackertom brown jr bookswildlife photography tipsnature photography tipsTom Brown Jr. is a Must Read for Wildlife Photographers In your wildest dreams, would you think it possible to track an ant across pavement? How much can you learn from an animal track? When the animal made it? How large the animal was? How fast it was moving? If it was male or female? How it was feeling-is it sick or hurt? Tom Brown Jr. answers all of the above questions-and far more, in his books. As a wildlife and nature photographer, I have http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/b-DIIjeOikw/tom-brown-jr-is-must-read-for-wildlife.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/b-DIIjeOikw" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/06/tom-brown-jr-is-must-read-for-wildlife.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-2752763994916693634Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:12:00 +00002010-06-21T14:04:59.783-04:00photos of beesbumblebee photomacro photography how tonature photographyhoney bee photosbumblebee photographywildlife photographyBuzzed! Experiences Photographing Bees  Feeling pinched for time in a hectic schedule, yet still feeling the urge to get out and shoot, I found myself just outside the house in the waning sunlight. At first I was discouraged because I had so little daylight left, but it led to a greater appreciation of all of my surroundings. Whoever said that a person can find all the entertainment they need in their own backyard had it exactly http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/Ch2wRT0sbaU/buzzed-experiences-photographing-bees.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/Ch2wRT0sbaU" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/06/buzzed-experiences-photographing-bees.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-1787917228692105945Sun, 23 May 2010 21:37:00 +00002010-05-23T17:46:38.908-04:00stalkingfawnbuckwhite tailed deerwildlifewildernesswildlife photographyStalking Wildlife for that Great Photo  Most anyone can walk into the woods and see wildlife, but getting the animal to stay still long enough to get a great photo of it while acting naturally is another matter altogether-and requires much skill, work, and luck. One method is to sit/stand very still while watching and waiting. Another tactic is to stalk the wildlife. For wildlife photography, it's imperative to be proficient at bothhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/B1Xyna8t0A8/stalking-wildlife-for-that-great-photo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/B1Xyna8t0A8" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/05/stalking-wildlife-for-that-great-photo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-6430209887526814701Wed, 19 May 2010 16:58:00 +00002010-05-19T13:38:44.755-04:00raccoonswoodswildlifewildernesswildlife photographyoutdoor experiencesRaccoons-Nature's Slapstick ComediansHaving spent countless days alone in the wilderness, I am perfectly at home there, but still needed a good laugh on occassion. Luckily, nature's comedians extraodinaire were in abundance!                                                                 Raccoons, relatives to bears, are relentless scavengers who will search nearly anywhere for food-going to great lengths just for a quick bite to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/ODg7Mmhsiio/raccoons-natures-slapstick-comedians.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/ODg7Mmhsiio" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/05/raccoons-natures-slapstick-comedians.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-8772072037590088719Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:42:00 +00002010-04-26T20:42:11.998-04:00bucktail trail highwaysinnemahoning state parkelk herdforestpennsylvaniawildliferattlesnakepennsylvania wildsPAnature photographysinnemahoningeastern timber rattlesnakeruralExploring the "Rocky Lick" in PA Sinnemahoning is one of Pennsylvania's secret little gems-a quiet, sparsely populated, nature lover's getaway where the rest of the world seems to disappear, taking the tension from your shoulders with it while you explore this scenic area. Situated on the Bucktail Trail Highway (Route 120, a very scenic drive!) between to other small towns (Driftwood and Renovo), Sinnemahoning itself is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/moINVexeNV8/exploring-rocky-lick-in-pa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/moINVexeNV8" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/04/exploring-rocky-lick-in-pa.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-5167640175613566488Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:01:00 +00002010-04-11T23:01:36.490-04:00waterfallpheasant photographspennsylvania wildsquehanna wild areaquehanna highwaywaterfall photoswaterfall photographspennsylvaniawildlife photographypheasant photosLosing my Mind in Pennsylvania Wilds There are times it is good to lose your mind-this last weekend was one such time for me. It seemed I had not taken any time to enjoy myself for about a month, and I was sure due for some relaxation. So, when a friend called and asked if I would like to do something, I jumped at the opportunity to share some of the sights of the Pennsylvania Wilds with him. The day was bright and warm, with a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/QNz6vDVg2G4/losing-my-mind-in-pennsylvania-wilds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/QNz6vDVg2G4" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/04/losing-my-mind-in-pennsylvania-wilds.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-8704397433566670919Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:31:00 +00002010-03-05T21:38:56.825-05:00buzzvolunteercityscapesphilosophyurban photographyblurhistoricalsouth phillyphiladelphiaartcity yeartravel photographybluzzold cityWild Urbanity-Life's a Bluzz! Even though I focus mostly on wildlife and nature photography, I still very much enjoy other genres such as cities and urban areas. The photographic possibilities are endless, limited only by your own imagination! The urban jungle has many surprises if you know where to look. While there is abundant wildlife in the city also, I will be focusing on a different area for this post (I will be http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/Zpn-t2BpRaU/wild-urbanity-lifes-bluzz.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/Zpn-t2BpRaU" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/03/wild-urbanity-lifes-bluzz.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-6017758565092956844Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:24:00 +00002010-02-20T07:26:19.612-05:00florahoverflyfaunawildlife of englandinterviewnick cantlebritish photographerplants of englandroe deernature photographymushroomfunguswildlife photographyInterview with Nick Cantle, Part Deuce  For those who enjoyed "Interview with Nick Cantle, a 21 Year Old British Nature Photographer," I am sure you will enjoy the second part of our conversation! After some scheduling issues were worked out, and some major "technical difficulties" on Nick's end were quickly overcome (for details, see Nick's Twitter page http://twitter.com/NickCantle and say a prayer for his Mac!)...we are back to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/VloxnnvzHGI/interview-with-nick-cantle-part-deuce.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/VloxnnvzHGI" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/02/interview-with-nick-cantle-part-deuce.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-9107264841881332931Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:15:00 +00002010-02-12T10:15:40.249-05:00beesmosquitoesoutdoor safetyantscampingwildlifehikingwildlife photographywildlife dangerssurvivaloutdoor experiencesevergladesWildlife Dangers of the Wilderness (Editor's note: Part two of my interview with Nick Cantle has been moved to next week due to scheduling constraints. We apologize for the inconvenience but wish to convey the best interview as possible, so please enjoy this posting and return next week.) When many people think about hiking or the wilderness, they envision an environment fraught with dangers-bears, alligators, venomous snakes, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/UKqBCK9GTu8/wildlife-dangers-of-wilderness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/UKqBCK9GTu8" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/02/wildlife-dangers-of-wilderness.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-697746020970799578Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:56:00 +00002010-02-06T14:05:15.033-05:00close-upnature photographyinterviewbritishnick cantlemacrowildlife photographyInterview With Nick Cantle- A 21 Year old British Nature PhotographerAs a wildlife and nature photographer I don't only enjoy my own photos, but those of other photographers as well-not only for their aesthetic value, but in order to learn a few things as well. There is a huge number of talented nature photographers across the globe and  I was recently fortunate enough to talk with one such subject and decided to share some of his knowledge and experience with ourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/TX5GiqiA9qQ/interview-with-nick-cantle-21-year-old.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/TX5GiqiA9qQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/02/interview-with-nick-cantle-21-year-old.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-3980058998766383663Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:15:00 +00002010-01-31T12:20:25.859-05:00statesofmindseducationphotography techniquespreyexperiential educationnature photography tipsdan statesstates of mindspredatorExperiential Education-Learning Nature Photography the Hard Way  As a self taught wildlife and nature photographer, I find the learning curve steep at times-but I also find that I retain the lessons I learn far better than I would retain abstract concepts I only read about. That said-I am still human and sometimes make the same mistakes twice in the heat of the moment. About a week ago, I was driving on a back road with a good friend, when I looked up and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/yIHVCdGO7E4/experiential-education-learning-nature.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/yIHVCdGO7E4" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/01/experiential-education-learning-nature.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105893149010766708.post-8447461993380496636Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:05:00 +00002010-01-14T22:06:50.938-05:00heliummapspanoramiowild photographyadventuretwittershutterbug storefrontstorefrontflickrshutterbughelium writersgoogle earthdan statesstates of mindsDan States and Adventure Locations Readers of States of Minds and admirers of our wildlife and nature photography have requested information on where our adventures have taken place. After some reflection, I realized that I could add a new dimension to our online presence and have opened up two new sites, where folks can see exactly where my adventures have taken me on maps and Google Earth-please check back often, as I will behttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~3/hAcf2Vk4Szg/dan-states-and-adventure-locations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan States)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StatesOfMindsWildPhotography/~4/hAcf2Vk4Szg" height="1" width="1"/>http://statesofminds.blogspot.com/2010/01/dan-states-and-adventure-locations.html