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All Creatures Great and SmallNational Geographic “Your Shots”
National Geographic magazine runs a photo sharing site called "Your Shots". Over 240,000 photographers post to http://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com. They have kindly featured my portfolio on their website which you can see...
Composition
I have not posted in awhile, some times life gets in the way. Most of my photographic posts have been technical in nature. However no matter how technically perfect a photograph maybe if it does not have impact for the viewer it fails. Edward Weston said "Composition...
Dixon Gallery and Gardens
I'm pleased to announce that my photo featured here has been selected by Dixon Gallery and Gardens for their "Love the Leaf" exhibit which will run from July 14th, 2013 through September 8th, 2013. You can visit the Gallery's website here. M.Pachis
Post Processing Zoo Photos
Good subject and composition are the foundation for a good image, but post processing can add the magic to your vision. Look at the before and after photos below to see the results of post processing. It can be difficult knowing where to start and possibly expensive,...
Betterphoto.com Award
I received an email today from the photo site BetterPhoto.com that I was awarded "Photo of the Day" for my picture "Misty Morning" which can be seen here. M. Pachis
Memphis Botanic Garden
I do photograph other subjects beside the Zoo animals. Now that it is Springtime in the Northern Hemisphere it is a great time to get out to your local Botanic Garden, park, or just plain wild space and grab some images of the world coming to life. Here are some...
Quick Tip – Buy A Zoo Membership
Buying a Zoo membership may not sound like a photography tip but it really is for several reasons. To get good images you are going to have to go frequently to capture compelling animal behavior. The two images below are examples of catching interesting behavior. The...
How to Melt Away Zoo Enclosures
Luckily modern Zoo exhibits have been designed as more natural and open spaces thereby eliminating cages. However you will still encounter bars, fences, netting or other obstacles at some exhibits. Don't let those obstacles get in the way of a good photo! Click on...
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