Regardless of your skill level, I truly believe that you can benefit by spending more time studying the art of photography at zoos and safari parks. Practicing with your gear, working on composition, testing new modes, creating custom settings, etc.…
Continue ReadingZoos with specific areas set aside for local species
In my KelbyOne Wildlife Photography Conference class on Honing your Craft: Practicing your wildlife Photography at a ZooI promised I would post a list of zoos that have sections devoted to local wildlife.I polled a group of Docents from around…
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To sign up simply click on the image! I am presenting a class on Honing Your Craft: Practicing Your Wildlife Photography at a ZooIf you are seeing this post then you most likely watched my Art of Zootography class on…
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I know I will probably be going pretty quickly, so here are some of the things I intend to mention during my hour.Using your hands and finger to estimate required focal lengthhttps://news.softpedia.com/news/How-to-Visualize-Lens-Focal-Lengths-Using-Your-Hands-428778.shtml My Monopodhttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1604785-REG/benro_msd46c_supadupa_carbon_fiber_monopod.html The Gimbal head I put on…
Continue ReadingTurn Color Photos into Coloring Pages
I have been busy making coloring books of my animal images for the Oakland Zoo web site. https://www.oaklandzoo.org/programs-and-events/zoo-at-home I put the instructions to turn color photos into coloring pages on the back page of Volume One. Check out my guest…
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The Association of Zoos and Aquariums has a web page listing the videos and activities on various websites and Facebook pages.Take a look if you are trying to find things to do for your animal loving children (or yourself). You…
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I was given the opportunity to participate in the Oakland Zoo's new web page "Zoo@Home".This is a great page for kids of all ages to learn something new, and to keep busy during these unique times. Check it out at…
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We are all looking at ways to spend our shelter-in-place time effectively. I am working on a free coloring book made out of my animal photos (blog post to come later), keywording animal photos, and culling as many as I…
Continue ReadingPhotoshopUser Magazine – March Issue
I just have to tell you that it is kind of a thrill to be reading the newest issue of PhotoshopUser magazine and see an advertisement for my class on the Art of Zootography.I am so happy that KelbyOne decided…
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Travel Photography and Zootography have a lot in common. Scott Kelby is giving away his eBook “Scott Kelby's 10 Tips for Making Better Travel Photos.All you have to do is go to https://kelbyone.com/free-PH-Travel-eBook and put in your email address. You…
Continue ReadingFacebook groups and pages for Zootographers
I enjoy sharing my Zoo and Safari Park photos on Facebook with people of like minds. I have been told I should post on Instagram more often, and keep my portfolio up to date, But, honestly, I don't get the…
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