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. …
A Photography Drive in the Scenic Canaan Valley, West Virginia
The Canaan Valley in West Virginia has some beautiful mountain scenery. The two primary photography and tourist attractions in the Canaan Valley are Blackwater Falls State Park and the Dolly Sods Wilderness. Outside of these two beautiful tourist attractions, there…
Photograph Beautiful Landscapes at Bear Rocks Preserve in Dolly Sods Wilderness Area
The Dolly Sods Wilderness Area in northeastern West Virginia is a high altitude plateau. Dolly Sods is a large wilderness area with over 17 thousand acres with 47 miles of hiking trails. Bear Rocks in Dolly Sods Wilderness At the…
Is the Calf Mountain Trail in Shenandoah worth it for Landscape Photographers?
Shenandoah National Park has numerous overlooks and trails but which hikes should you choose for photography photography? Calf Mountain Summit I hiked the 2 mile (round trip) to the summit of Little Calf Mountain in the peak autumn foliage season and…
Photographing the Loft Mountain Loop Trail at Shenandoah National Park
The Loft Mountain Loop Trail is a fairly easy 2.7 trail that makes use of a dirt fire road, the Appalachian Trail, and the Frazier Discovery Trail. The first half of the trail is up hill but it leads to…
