Canon 7d Mark II for Bird Photography
The Canon 7D Mark II is loaded with specifications and features that should make it perfect for bird photographers. I’ve taken my time putting the Canon 7d Mark II to the test for bird photography. Singing Carolina Wren. Canon 7d…
Photographing Summer Wildflowers in Ohio
Ohio is a great place to photograph summer wildflowers. The weather in Ohio generally isn’t too hot and a great selection of wildflowers can be found in the numerous county and state parks. Wildflower Photography Tips Get out early. The…
Bird Photography at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Florida
The Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary located near Naples, Florida is a terrific winter and early spring destination for bird watchers and bird photographers. Corkscrew Swamp has a 2.25 mile boardwalk the runs through marsh, wet prairie, and woodlands. Palm Warbler, Winter…
A Summer Morning Macro Photography Walk
One of the things I love doing in the summer is getting up early and going on a macro photography walk our in nature. I like to arrive at the park just after sunrise. Snail Climbing the Tall Grass Just…
Photo Story: Crown Vetch Wildflower
These Crown Vetch wildflowers show up in my backyard every summer. In fact, they take over one of my flower beds. Crown Vetch For years, I’ve considered them an invasive weed. I’ve finally given in and started enjoying them as…
Photographing Wildflowers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a terrific spot to photograph wildflowers in the spring. I’ve hiked several trails in the Smoky Mountains and there were many wildflowers on every trail. Common Blue Violet – Grotto Falls I brought…
Hike the Ocanaluftee River Trail for Wildflower Photography
If you want a break from hiking steep mountain trails to photograph waterfalls, try the Ocanaluftee River Trail in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. In the Smoky Mountains, I found wildflowers along almost every mountain trail. However, sometimes a…
Photo Story: Highland Doghobble Wildflower, Smoky Mountains
When hiking the Great Smoky Mountain National Park to photograph waterfalls, don’t forget to bring along your macro lens. Highland Doghobble I visited the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in early May. My main purpose for the visit was to…
Photo Story: Munching Marsh Rabbit
This photo of a Marsh Rabbit was taken at J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island in Florida. Munching Marsh Rabbit Ding Darling is known world wide for bird watching and bird photography. But, Ding Darling also has…
Florida Nature Photography – Rotary Park, Cape Coral
Rotary Park in Cape Coral, Florida is located in a large mangrove estuary and is also on the Florida birding trail. The park has over a mile of walking trails. Some of the trails are paved, but most are not…