Lady Fern Patch
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Painted Turtle Covered in Duckweed
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Juvenile Eastern Box Turtle in Spring
I really like finding amphibians and reptiles and photographing them. Up close, when you can see the details, amphibians and reptiles have amazing colors and textures. You will need a close focusing zoom lens or telephoto macro lens to photograph these details. If you plan on photographing small creatures up close on a regular basis purchase a true macro lens, preferably one with a focal length of at least 100 mm.
The best advice I can give someone to improve their natural history photography is to be a good naturalist. The more you know about your subjects the better photographs you will make. In addition, working fast and knowing your equipment is vital.
Ring-billed Gull In-flight
Birds are the most popular subjects among wildlife photographers by far. They are also one of the most difficult to photograph due to their size and constant movement. Birds have excellent vision which makes them difficult to get close to.
Having the right equipment for the job is key in photography. If you wish to photograph wild birds you will need at least a 300 mm lens or something longer like a 400, 500 or 600 mm lens.
Today action photos of birds are commonplace. In order to capture flying birds or any type of action photography on a consistent basis, you must be proficient with the auto focus system in the camera body and on the lens. If you are having difficulties capturing action photos its most likely your technique which is at fault and the lack of understanding how your camera's auto focus modes work.
Autumn Colors
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Jumping Spider on Peony Flower
The jumping spider is a member of a group of hunting spiders that have the ability to jump or leap anywhere from 10 all the way to 40 times their own body length. Depending the specie, the spider will either jump or walk.
Because of the jumping spider’s good eyesight, their prey can be noticed anywhere from approximately one foot (30 cm) away. At this point, the jumping spider actually scans their prey; in fact their eyesight is similar to that of a zoom lens on a camera. When the prey is registered as eatable, the jumping spider will move closer. The jumping spider even catches prey much bigger than its own size. The jumping spider does not use webs to catch its prey, but they do attach a line of silk to their prey in case they happen to fall. When the jumping spider is within good distance of their prey they will actually jump or pounce on it.
Juvenile Northern Water Snake
I really like finding amphibians and reptiles and photographing them. Up close, when you can see the details, amphibians and reptiles have amazing colors and textures.
You will need a close focusing zoom lens or telephoto macro lens to photograph these details. If you plan on photographing small creatures up close on a regular basis purchase a true macro lens, preferably one with a focal length of at least 100 mm.
Northern Water Snakes live near lakes, ponds, marshes, streams, rivers, and canals; just about anywhere there is water. They are active during the day and at night. They are most often seen basking on rocks, stumps, or brush.
Gray Tree Frog
The gray tree frog is about two inches in length. It is green, gray, or brown in color. It can be a solid color, or it can have blotches on its back.
The gray tree frog can change its color in seconds. It tends to become darker when it is cold or dark. Its coloring helps it blend in with tree bark.
Due of its excellent camouflage, these frogs are extremely hard to find and photograph. You can be right next to one and never know its there. Because of its small size, a close focusing or macro lens is needed to obtain a decent image size.
Day hiking and photography are two of my favorite activities. I make some of my best nature images while on the trail. This photo was made with my Nikon 17-55 f 2.8 lens. This focal length is ideal for this kind of work. I can carry just one lens all day and enjoy the experience. Try not to burden yourself by carrying too much weight. Keep your camera kit as light and as simple as possible. I normally wouldn't use a fast aperture lens for landscape photography but the 2.8 f stop is essential when I need a shallow depth of field when making close-ups.
Colors and Patterns on a Hot-air Balloon
i made this image at a hot-air ballooning festival in Readington, NJ. While other photographers shooting next to me photographed wide views of the balloons lifting off, I zoomed my 18-200 mm lens to t its telephoto setting and concentrated on the colors and patterns.I like this image much better than the standard run of mill documentary photos of hot-air balloons.
Pine Cones in Early Autumn
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Delaware National Wild and Scenic River in Summer
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Silver Fox
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