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Martin Belan

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  • Paddling into the Sunrise - Sanibel Island
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    Photo Story: Paddle Boarding into the Sunrise

    This sunrise photo was taken on Sanibel Island in southwest Florida.  It might seem strange that I was taking a photo of the sunrise instead of the sunset on the gulf coast of Florida. Sanibel Island – Paddle Boarding into…

    By Martin Belan
  • Carrying Wood at Sunset, Mehtab Bagh, India
    Photo Stories

    Photo Story: Carrying Wood at the Mehtab Bagh, Agra, India

    This photo was taken across the river from the Taj Mahal in an area next to the Mehtab Bagh Garden in Agra, India.  This Indian lady was carrying wood for use as fuel and is pictured with with her son…

    By Martin Belan
  • Northern Shrike in the Briers
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    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…

    By Martin Belan
  • American Tree Sparrow Feeding on Seeds
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    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…

    By Martin Belan
  • Sunset at Agra Fort
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    Photo Story: Sunset at Agra Fort

    Sunsets are beautiful and a lot of fun to photograph.  This sunset was taken at Agra Fort in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Sunset at Agra Fort One technique in photographing sunsets and sunrises is to silhouette a unique subject against…

    By Martin Belan
  • One Legged White-Browed Wagtail
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    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…

    By Martin Belan
  • White-throated Kingfisher on a Light Pole
    Photo Stories

    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…

    By Martin Belan
  • Rose-ringed Parakeet Couple at the Taj Mahal
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    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…

    By Martin Belan
  • Carrying Cow Patties, Agra India
    Photo Stories

    Photo Story: Carrying Cow Patties in India

    In rural India cow dung patties are used as fuel for cooking and heating.  The water buffalo gather along the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, where these cow patties were formed and dried. Carrying Cow Patties in Agra,…

    By Martin Belan
  • Snowy Fields of an Ohio Farm
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    Photo Story: Snowy Fields of an Ohio Farm at Sunrise

    Wildlife length telephoto lenses can also be used for photographing landscapes.  I was out photographing birds and wildlife when I saw this beautiful farm landscape at sunrise. Snowy Fields of an Ohio Farm This photo was taken with the Canon…

    By Martin Belan
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