Photography Compositions at the Valley of the Temples on Oahu, Hawaii
While there are beautiful mountains, coastlines, and waterfalls in Hawaii, the Valley of the Temples on Oahu is a pleasant surprise for photographers. Byodo-In Temple The main photo opportunity in the Valley of the Temples is the Japanese style Byodo-In…
Photographing the Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail
On the most eastern point of Oahu right off of Kalanianaole Highway, the Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail provides some beautiful photo opportunities. I rank it high on the list for nature and landscape photographers visiting Oahu. The Hike to Makapu’u…
Photographing Hawaii on a Helicopter, plus Helicopter Photography Tips
One of the things I really wanted to do during my trip to Hawaii was to photograph the coasts, mountains, and waterfalls of Hawaii from a Helicopter. We visited Oahu and the Big Island during our trip to Hawaii. Waikiki…
Visiting and Photographing Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor is the most visited tourist attraction on the Island of Oahu in Hawaii. In addition to reflecting on its historical significance, a photographer can get some good photographs at Pearl Harbor. Flag Flying over the USS Arizona Memorial…
What to photograph at Waikiki Beach?
Waikiki Beach is one of the most popular tourist areas in Hawaii. It is also the most crowded. Even though Waikiki Beach has the most tourists in Hawaii, don’t overlook it as a photography destination. Photography Opportunities at Waikiki Beach…
Birds in Flight Photography at J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is one of my favorite places to photograph birds. I especially like to practice birds in flight photography at Ding Darling. What makes the Ding Darling so good for photographing birds in flight? One…
Hot Spots for Bird Photography in Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida is a known hot spot for bird photography. It’s an especially good place to photograph birds during the winter and spring migrations. Florida is a terrific location for wading birds, shore birds, migrating song birds, raptors, and even…
Double-crested Cormorant Water Splashing Sequence
While photographing birds at Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, I noticed a Double-crested Cormorant splashing wildly about in the water. The cormorant would travel about 20 – 30 feet while splashing its wings in the water. This must be some kind…
Using Florida Nature Photography to Create Works of Art
I enjoy creating artwork using nature as my inspiration for the art. I’ve used photographs of flowers, leaves, tree bark, weeds, and ice just to name a few. Red Leaf ArtTaken at Bailey Track of Ding DarlingProcessed with Topaz Texture…
What to Photograph on Sanibel Island, Florida
Sanibel Island is a popular beach vacation spot for tourists. Miles of beaches, shelling, fishing, kayaking and miles of paved paths for bicycling are some of the attractions on Sanibel Island. Sanibel Island is also a great place for photographers. …
