Its just after dawn and there are some great opportunities to take bird photos at this time of the day.

Grab a cup of tea in one hand and your camera in the other and hit the back yard.  Just sit back quietly and listen to nature wake up.

Soon you will observe different sounds.  In a little while with some observation you will begin to notice which birds are making the distinctly different sounds.

It is a magical time of day and will fill your heart with the wonder of nature.  Capture that feeling and the beauty that is with your digital camera.

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Its late spring in the northern hemisphere – the perfect time to take home garden photos.  The gardens are blooming.  There are some great photo opportunities right in your own back (and front) yard.  Humm… someone should invent pictures that capture the fragrance as well as the beauty of these plants and flowers!  In my yard the peonies have bloomed.  Just three cuttings in a vase has filled the home with a beautiful perfume.  Don’t forget to capture their beauty with a timeless photograph.  Take some close-up shots and wide angle views as well.  Also, another fun project is to periodically take a photo of the same plant.  This way you can capture all of the stages of the plant blooming.  Feel free to share your comments and images below.  Happy Gardening!

Remember to take a camer on your summer vacation!  Bring batteries, memory cards, and lens cleaner.  Have fun!  Be safe.  Wear sunscreen.

Tell a story of your vacation.  Take wide shots, close ups, details, and of course people shots.  Get reaction shots.  Feel free to comment and share your best vacation shots and experiences here.  I will be having a home-grown vacation this summer.  We have a great Harborfest festival.  I’ll post photos after the event.

Be creative and experiment.  Also, consider letting a child use your camera.  You will be surprised at how much that jesture can impact them.  Also, the shots will be fun.  If nothing else, their shorter point of view will yield some new angles.  It will give you a perspective of how they perceive their world.

Abajo están algunas imágenes que tomé usando el vario trípode, el monopod, el montaje, y el equipo de la abrazadera para estabilizar la cámara para un mejor tiro. Read more »