Tag Archives: Park
Composing Symmetry, Empty Sky Memorial, Liberty State Park, NJ
When photographing a symmetrical subject, either take the time and effort to make it perfectly aligned in the frame … or don’t come close to doing so. An image of a symmetrical subject that is perfectly symmetrically framed (or … Continue reading
Invitation: Fall Landscape in Acadia National Park Instructional Photography Tour
Join me for the Fall Landscape in Acadia National Park Instructional Photography Tour! Acadia National Park is considered the “Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic Coast.” Consuming about half of Mount Desert Island on the coast of Maine, Acadia … Continue reading
Mr. Unique, Whitetail Buck, Shenandoah National Park
An easy way to get a unique photo is to find a unique subject. I have seen a lot of different antler abnormalities, but this buck sported a new one. Antlers are very strong, but deer frequently break their … Continue reading
Fawn in Spring Green Flora, Shenandoah National Park
For wildlife photography, timing, in a variety of ways, is critical. The time of the year is one timing factor. In Shenandoah National Park, spring brings bright green foliage and these adorable whitetail fawns. Another timing factor is … Continue reading
Bull Elk Posing in Rocky Mountain National Park
The rut is the perfect time to get great bull elk poses. This bull was without a harem but staying close to a larger bull that has one. These satellite bulls are constantly watching for their opportunities to move in. … Continue reading
Bull Elk in Water, Rocky Mountain National Park (2 Openings for Additional Week!)
Just add water, because water usually makes an image better. I was staying ahead of this bull and his harem in a large meadow for perhaps 30 minutes when we arrived at a small pond that I didn’t even … Continue reading
High-Stepping Fawn in the Meadow, Shenandoah National Park
The fast frame rate of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II caught this high-stepping fawn with a couple of leg joints high in the air, making the already adorable animal look even cuter. Joining me in Shenandoah National Park … Continue reading
Interesting Photo of the Day: Rainbow at Rainier National Park
Landscape photographers know that patience is key. With the right lighting and at the right moment, even the most boring landscape can look splendid. Photographer Thad Mason managed to take this image of a rainbow breaking in at Rainier National … Continue reading
Whitetail Buck Wrapping a Pine Branch Around Its Face, Shenandoah National Park
Did you ever see a whitetail buck wrap a pine branch around its face? The rut brings out the best in unusual whitetail activity. This buck is creating (or freshening) a scrape used communication purposes at this time of the … Continue reading
It’s All About the Lines, Watkins Glen State Park
In Watkins Glen State Park, visitors are (mostly) confined to the trail which primarily consist of rock, rock steps and rock walls. I usually prefer to keep the hand of man out of my landscape photos, but that is not … Continue reading
Revisiting a Great Location, Oneida Falls, Rickets Glen State Park
Oneida Falls is one of my Rickets Glen favorites and I always stop to photograph it when in this state park. Yes, I have numerous images from this location. But, different days bring differing water flows, foliage and lighting. And, … Continue reading
Beautiful Bull Elk, Rocky Mountain National Park
When there is a choice, I nearly always go after the elk with the nicest antlers. While everyone has opinions on what “nicest” means, I generally look for overall size (bigger is better with age, genetics and nutrition aiding this … Continue reading