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. Makapu’u Point Lighthouse
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…
What’s New in Topaz Impression and How it Improved my Workflow
Topaz Labs has released a new version of their popular Impression photo processing software. Topaz Impression is a digital painting program. Flag Flying over the USS Arizona Memorial (Processed with Topaz Impression 2)
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
Elephant Making its Own Ice Cubes
While visiting the Honolulu Zoo on Waikiki Beach, I witnessed some interesting and intelligent behavior by elephants in the zoo. Elephant Making his own Ice Cubes – #1
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. Diamond Head Crater from a…
Reddish Egret Fishing Sequence
While photographing birds at J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, I captured a sequence of photographs of this Reddish Egret fishing in the shallows. Photographing a Reddish Egret while fishing is a real treat. Reddish Egret Fishing Reflection
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. White Pelican Coming in for a Landing
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. Black and White Warbler – Six Mile Slough
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.
