Photo Story: Roseate Spoonbill Flapping its Wings – Plus a Processing Tip
A Roseate Spoonbill was on my shot list for a January photography trip to southwest Florida. With as much bird photography as I have done, I had never need or photographed one in the wild. Roseate Spoonbill Flapping its Wings…
Florida Bird Photography with the Canon 100-400mm Mark II Lens
Palm Warbler – 560mm with 1.4X Telephoto Extender Attached (Above Photo) On a six day bird photography vacation to Florida, I decided to leave my Canon 500mm f/4 lens at home and bring only the Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 Mark II lens…
Photo Story: Northern Shrike in the Briers
The Northern Shrike is a predatory song bird, feeding on small birds, insects, and rodents. The Northern Shrike is a resident of Northern Canada for most of the year and migrates to the United States during the winter months. Northern…
Photo Story: American Tree Sparrow Feeding on Seeds
The weather on the day after Christmas was a balmy 50 degrees fahrenheit and sunny. At this time of year, the temperature here is usually in the 20s with snow on the ground. American Tree Sparrow Since the weather was…
Photographing the Hovering American Kestrel
The American Kestrel is the smallest falcon found in North America weighing at less than 6 ounces and only around 7-10 inches long. It is also one of the most beautiful raptors and a great subject for bird photographers. Where…
Photo Story: One Legged White-Browed Wagtail
On a recent trip to Hyderabad, India, I stayed at the Hyatt in Gachibowli. The Hyatt has a jogging / walking path through the gardens that surround the property. One Legged White-Browed Wagtail This exercise path is a great place…
Can You Use a Micro Four Thirds Camera for Bird Photography?
Bird Photography is one of my passions. There is so much variety in birds, different species, sizes, shapes, and colors. Also, each area of the world has their own variety of birds. So as you travel, you get to discover…
Photo Story: White-throated Kingfisher on a Light Pole
The White-throated Kingfisher is located in the Middle East, India, and throughout Southern Asia. This Kingfisher was photographed in Hyderabad, India. White-throated Kingfisher on a Light Pole The White-throated Kingfisher is a beautiful bird with a blue back, tail, and…
Testing the Canon 100-400mm Mark II for Bird and Wildlife Photography
American Tree Sparrow. Taken with the Canon 100-400mm Mark II and the 1.4x III Telephoto Extender at ISO 800 (Above Photo) Nature photographers have been waiting a long time for the upgrade to the Canon 100-400mm f/4.5 – 5.6 L…
Photo Story: Parakeet Couple at the Taj Mahal
Photographers come from all over the world to photograph the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is an amazing piece of architecture to photograph and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Rose-ringed Parakeet Couple at the Taj Mahal…
