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 – Focus on the eyes

When photographing an animal (people too) make sure that the eyes are in the sharpest focus. Also many animals have dark eyes, lighten them in your post processing software, if necessary. Avoid eyes that look like “black holes”.        Click...

Telephoto Lens for Zoo Photography

In my earlier post, here, I discussed getting in close increases the impact of Zoo photography by eliminating unnatural elements of the exhibit and creating a detailed intimate image of the animals. Getting in close requires a telephoto zoom lens, below I discuss what...

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