Nature and Wildlife Photography

Rabbit Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:52:18 +0000

Rabbits are common in the areas I frequent; second in number only to squirrels. If it wasn't for their preference of coming out at dusk, I suspect I'd see more of them than I do of squirrels. They also make decent subjects for pictures. Unlike most other animals, rabbits don't run away as you approach. [...]

Grand Canyon Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:21:52 +0000

Last year I went to the Grand Canyon. The plan was to stay for several days, hike, and take pictures. Everything went according to plan.

Using a Flash Outdoors

Nature Photography Guy — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:12:47 +0000

When I first got in to nature photography, I couldn't grasp the need for a flash. I wasn't taking pictures in the dark, so what good would a flash do?

Yosemite Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:04:02 +0000

Earlier this year a took a trip to California. The first part of the trip included 3 days at one of the premier national parks in the United States -- Yosemite. I had heard a lot of praise about the park and was quite excited about finally having an opportunity to see it first hand.

Death Valley Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:44:55 +0000

This national park does a good job of living up to its harsh name. It is the lowest, hottest, and driest place in the United States. And year, it's 3.3 million acres which span California and Nevada are considered to be both tranquil and beautiful.

Crocodile Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:57:29 +0000

If you've ever been to the Florida Everglades, you know that crocodiles are so common there it's amazing the park is open to the public. You'd think they'd lose more hikers than they do. Perhaps the crocodiles are so well fed that they can't be bothered to chase down humans.

Lizard Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:33:32 +0000

Lizards are annoyingly skittish when you want to take a picture of them. They're so skittish that 3 out of my 5 pictures are from a zoo.

Horse Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:45:10 +0000

In North Carolina there are some areas where wild horses roam freely. However, because they are free, they're also hard to spot and even harder to take a picture of.

Steve Irwin (The Crocodile Hunter) Dies

Nature Photography Guy — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:26:05 +0000

When I'm not outside taking pictures of nature, there's a good chance that I'm at home with the TV tuned to some wildlife show. Anything that's going to show me scenes of nature and pictures of animals that I'm unlikely to see on my own gets a thumbs up in my book. That includes Steve Irwin's show, The Crocodile Hunter.

Tiger Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:11:19 +0000

Tigers are wonderful animals. I think it must be all the jungle movies you see as a kid that makes them so exciting to see.

How to Take a Good Snake Picture

Nature Photography Guy — Fri, 29 May 2009 23:35:53 +0000

A lot of people don't like snakes, but I do. Which isn't to say that they don't startle me when I stumble upon them. But when neither snake or I panic upon encountering each other, I take the opportunity to try and get a good picture.

Snapping Turtle Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:24:28 +0000

Just prior to doing some horseback riding on a beach, I decided to do a little walking. I had hoped to see some nice sea birds. Seemed like a reasonable expectation to me.

Harbor Bird Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Sat, 23 May 2009 22:57:22 +0000

I was recently on Ocracoke Island in North Carolina. This island marks the southern most end of what is called the Outer Banks. The busiest part of the island happens to be around a fairly good sized harbor. And where there's a harbor there are harbor birds.

Butterfly Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Wed, 20 May 2009 22:46:58 +0000

Butterflies are peaceful creatures. Nothing they do can possibly annoy anyone. It doesn't hurt that they're beautifully patterned and brightly colored.

Invite Hummingbirds And Butterflies To Your Garden

Nature Photography Guy — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:03:18 +0000

Shutterbugs with green thumbs are in luck. With a little work it's possible to bring the magic of butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. Just select the right plants--butterflies like bright colors while hummingbirds and butterflies both like blooms with plenty of nectar. Is there a more perfect way to hone your nature photography skills while also getting some great photos for your collection?

15 Funny Animal Signs

Nature Photography Guy — Sun, 17 May 2009 22:25:38 +0000

I had a revelation the other day that there are probably some funny signs out there related to animals. Sure enough, the wonderful users of Flickr were already on the case. Here's a collection of my favorites. Thanks for stopping by! If you liked this compilation, you might like my latest one, 16 of the Best [...]

16 of the Best Animal Photo Captions You'll Ever Read

Nature Photography Guy — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:06:14 +0000

I love it when I come across things that appeals to me on multiple levels. Such is the case with Despair Inc.'s Demotivational posters. They combine animal photography with cynical, anti-establishment one-liners that make me laugh.

Bird Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:48:48 +0000

Birds are fun picture subjects. And those in flight are a challenge for photographers. A lot of variables have to come together including enough light for a fast shutter; a lens and camera that can focus quickly and constantly; and the ability to pan the camera to match the bird's flight path.

Snake Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:30:46 +0000

Snakes bother a lot of people, but I like them. Undoubtedly it's because of the way they move and their lack of legs. I suppose the forked tongue doesn't help either. However, these very things make them good subjects for photographs. Of course, that's just my opinion.

Moon Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Tue, 05 May 2009 21:20:09 +0000

A full moon looks bright to the naked eye, but to a camera it's actually a dark object. I say that from the perspective of requiring a shutter speed that is too slow to allow for hand holding of a camera with a zoom lens. Because of this, a tripod is necessary.

Florida Everglades Bird Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Sat, 02 May 2009 21:00:04 +0000

If you like birds, whether to take pictures or to just observe, I highly recommend a trip to the Florida Everglades. The proximity to the coast, mix of fresh and salt water, and lots of brush make it an ideal place for many types of birds.

Sunset Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:35:05 +0000

Every photographer has taken a sunset photo. And why not? There are few opportunities to capture a naturally occurring scene with colors that are richer or more dramatic. The trick is to find something unique in a sunset to add a little extra interest.

Aerial Photos

Nature Photography Guy — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:22:55 +0000

Taking an aerial photo through the window of a commercial airplane usually results in a pretty low quality image. Which is why I was surprised that a few of my shots turned out so well. Speaking strictly from a technical perspective, of course.

Deer Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:16:09 +0000

Many people in my area consider deer to be a nuisance. This opinion usually comes about shortly after someone's prized begonias become a deer's dinner. Not having a garden of my own, I still like deer. And the also happen to be fairly easy to find especially in the hours around sunset. There's one particular park [...]

Flower Pictures

Nature Photography Guy — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:57:36 +0000

Flowers are the butterflies of the plant world. They're beautiful on their own. Good lighting or an interesting angle are just bonuses. I'm a fan of backlit flower pictures where some component of the flower has as a bit of a halo.