A Great Salt Lake Sunset
Today, I was out on Antelope Island State Park working on a couple blog post ideas. Yes, I know it's a grueling job but somebody has to do it, right?…
Is Nature Photography Just A Big Lie? Well, It Can Be.
I love taking nature and wildlife photographs, so much so it has become my true passion, of sorts, and the driving force behind this blog. Yes, I must confess, I…
Underexposing Your Bird Photos Is The Right Thing To Do, Sometimes.
It might seem like a counterintuitive proposition to most newly fledged bird photographers, but I am here to tell the story of how underexposing your bird photographs can indeed make…
What Shutter Speed Do You Need For Photographing Hummingbirds?
If you read my recent post about finding hummingbirds on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, it should be pretty clear I love to photograph hummingbirds against wildflowers. But photographing…
Are There Hummingbirds On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge?
As I sit here at the computer and reflect upon years and years of nature photography, two things come to mind. First, I sure do love photographing hummingbirds against wildflowers.…
Patience Is The Key To Great Nature Photographs
A few years ago, while chasing a sunset with my camera, I was reminded of a valuable lesson I always teach in my Beginning Outdoor Photography Workshops, patience is key…
A Simple Tip For Unique Dragonfly Photographs
When it comes to dragonfly photography, I try to do things a little bit different than other photographers, at least whenever it's possible, that is, especially with regards to the…
Free Nature Photography Class Coming To Farmington Bay WMA
Update: Workshop is postponed until further notice Some of my readers already know I put on a free Beginning Outdoor Photography Workshop on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge each…
5 Simple Camera Settings For Great Bird Photos
One of the aspects of bird photography I like the most is helping other bird watchers learn how to take great photos of our feathered friends. In fact, I like…
Does The Canon Rebel Take Good Bird Photos?
So what would you say if I told you my old Canon Rebel is the camera I use the most out of my arsenal of Canon DSLR cameras? It might…
Photographing The Burrowing Owl
With the onset of summer just around the corner, one particular bird I put a lot of time and effort into photographing this time of year is the burrowing owl.…
Photographing Pelicans In Flight
Taking photographs of birds in flight is a challenging and sometimes very frustrating endeavor. Trust me, I know from personal experience as I spend countless hours behind a camera each…
Photographing The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
It's no secret one of the main catalysts for my very frequent visits to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is bird photography. But photographing birds, however, is only a…
Free Outdoor Photography Videos Coming
As many people know, I am not only an avid bird watcher but an avid outdoor photographer, as well. Bird photography is, in all fairness, one of the main catalysts…
Visiting Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge
Tucked away in the far southern portion of Utah's western desert is, what others have previously termed, “an oasis in the desert”, a hidden slice of nature brimming with scenery…