So I bought a new "Super Computer" to keep up with my large files since all my cameras are high mega -pixel monsters and with the new computer I decided to go through my archives and I found a few goodies! here is one of them. It was a day I'll not soon forget as this is a scene that is just too special to put into words.
Showing posts with label florida nature photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label florida nature photography. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Website Updated - WHAT !!!!
The world just stopped spinning for a second as my website was updated!
Yes, it is true,after nearly a year I have some updates & new photos to share.
This is what happens when you try to be a photographer, a photoshop user and a website manager, some things get left last. You can spend FULL time with any of these three task and still never be caught up! So when all three come into play, well, something is going to suffer. ( If you say it is my photography....I'll hunt you down!:-)
That said,I do find it easier to update my flickr site then to go through the rigamarollof updating my actual website.
Anyway without further ado.
MY Updated Website
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Sunday, October 18, 2009
American Alligator - Canon 7D 2108
To witness these great beast in full combat is as close as we can come to witness what it could possibly have been like to watch dinosaurs battle!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Reddish Egret Dancing the Dance
I found this Reddish Egret in Ft. Desoto Park near St. Petersburgh, FL and he danced around looking for small fish to consume.
I am pretty sure he worked it a little harder as he knew I was photographing him..... :-)
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Holy Cow - I updated my Website again!
Yes, it is true. I have updated my website yet again.
Check it out !
FloridaNaturePhotography.Net April Updates
Monday, April 20, 2009
Roseate Spoonbill - Gatorland
Oh wait......there's more......if you view now you'll get to see yet more amazing images from Gatorland for the same free price as the last post.....but only if you are veiwing right now because this offer wont last long!
Cattle Egret Mated Pair on Nest
Snowy Egret in Fll Breeding Plumage performing Courtship Dance.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Swallow Tailed Kite Nest in Ft. Lauderdale !
On my way home from a Doctors appointment I happened across a Swallow Tailed Kite that flew in front of my car in a very busy and public place! I pulled over and watched in amazement as this graceful Kite flew at some bushes and caught a dragonfly. The Kite soared and flew closer to me than I have ever been to a Kite. I, OF COURSE, had no camera in hand and I was miles away from getting it! I took advantage of the beauty of the Swallow Tailed Kite following it with my binoculars. After it caught another dragonfly, I saw it fly to a lone Australian Pine. While I thought it was to stop and eat its catch, it was in reality to land on a nest with it's mate already there! I felt weak for a moment and was STUNNED that this nest is in such a populated area and with such easy access! 
Of course I went back later in the day with camera in hand and managed to get a few images. 
Monday, March 30, 2009
Great White Egret - Gatorland
If you have never been to Gatorland in Kissimmee Florida then you are missing out on a lifetime experience!
Gatorland is located in Kissimmee Florida just outside of Orlando
and close to all the Disney World attractions so if you plan on Disney you should DEFINITELY make time for Gatorland!
You will witness not only more Alligators & Crocodiles in one place then you will probably ever see in your lifetime you can view one of Florida most stunning Rookeries where Egrets & Herons Court, Preen, Mate & Nest a mere few feet from you! You will see nest so close you could pick up their eggs!
If you are a photographer bring extra Cards/Film & batteries.
If your are just a "picture taker" then your point & shoot compact camera will still get you images that will leave you breathless!
If you are just simply a nature lover then plan to spend a few hours because the sights are many.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Limpkin in Flight
Photoshop.......I have done so little in over a year that it really was scary to jump back into it and it took almost a full day to remember just what I needed to do and in what sequence but I again feel like I have a small grasp on it.
I have been culling some older images and I came across this one of a Limkin in flight
and after a few simple PS moves like Levels, Shadow & Highlight, Curves, H&S and USM I was able to bring this image to life.
I know most people hear the word Photoshop and they automatically think.....FAKE, but I assure you this is not so in most cases such as here. I would venture to say that almost every digital image can and will benefit from a few simple PS adjustments.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Black Crown Night Heron with Catfish
Here is another image from Shark Valley taken with the specatacular Canon Mark III. The files from this camera require very little work in PS. A basic crop & some USM and....here it is.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Great Blue Heron - First Canon Mark III Image
I guess I am lucky as the Mark III shoots like a dream and the files that come out of it are like butter smooth and require very little processing. I am at a loss as to why there are so may "bad" copies out there.
Here is one of the first images from today at Shark Valley in ENP.
I have several more to share later.
Great Blue Heron - First Canon Mark III Image 8747, originally uploaded by floridanaturephotography.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Wood Stork 0304
Here is a unique view of a woodstorks head....with this crop it really does look like a piece of wood.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Photo of the Week #3
Here is a Male Downy Woodpecker at his nest entrance ready to feed the two young chicks inside. If you look closely you can see that he has Paper Wasp larva in his beak!
This nest was located on a busy boardwalk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach, Florida. I witnessed many people walk right by this nest with no idea a woodpecker nest was a mere three feet from their heads!
This nest became very popular with the local photographers and the woodpeckers never seemed to be alarmed in the least they came & went hourly and provided weeks worth of images.
I thought this gem of a nest would go on for years but sadly hurricane Wilma destroyed it in October of 2005. Luckily the nest was empty as the two Downy Woodpeckers fledged safely!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Least Grebe / Canon 50D
Here is a rarity for Florida.
A nesting pair of Least Grebes !
First images shot with the stunning Canon 50D !
Friday, June 6, 2008
Loxahatchee Snail Kite - Florida Everglades - June 05 2008
So here is onae more image from today of the Loxahatchee Snail Kite.
He's a beauty and I thought I would just slap this up to show it off.
Canon 40D > Canon 500 IS > Canon 1.4 Extender > Tripod
Friday, April 18, 2008
Flamingo , ENP Florida April 17 2008
I went down to Flamingo in Everglades National Park today to shoot a Pileated Woodpecker nest with three chicks and it appears a single chick fledged today and the other two probably did so this afternoon or by tomorrow. I hope it is the latter as I am heading down there again in the AM for another chance at shooting them ! It was spectacular. Here is a Pileated flight image as well as an image of a Red Shouldered Hawk that was harassing them.
It is a two hour drive to Flamingo as it as at the very end of mainland Florida. Well, two hours with no traffic that is ! I left at 5 AM to get there at & 7AM for sunrise as the nest is
situated so the sun will hit it after a few minutes from rising and it is in good light untill 10 AM.
Then it is off to "Robert Is Here" fruit stand for the BEST MILKSHAKES in Florida !!
It is actually mandatory that you stop on the way out of ENP , or so I am told.
Anyway, I hope for more images tomorrow. I'll keep myself posted..... haha.
Michael Wolf
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