Tag Archives: 80-400mm

Mind of a Young Elephant

I know animals do not act like humans.  I know they do things for their own reasons mostly having to do with food and propagation of the species.  However, it is hard not to imagine this young elephant was doing what … Continue reading

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View 263: Familiar Faces

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York is running their annual January Winter Photo Contest.  People with a camera and a coupon (see link for details) can get free admission into the zoo.  They have cut the regular admission … Continue reading

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Looking for Photography Ideas for 2013?

I shared with you my goals for 2013 last week.  I posted the link in a few photography forums and they generated a lot of discussion.  It was interesting to see people talk about goals but, like I did in 2012, … Continue reading

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Hydroplane Racing

Hydrobowl 2012 is this weekend hosted by Geneva, New York and run on beautiful Seneca Lake, one of the Finger Lakes.  Time to get out the long sport lenses and photograph roostertails of the Inboard Hydroplane racing boats. It will … Continue reading

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Panning In Motion

While I was at the race in Watkins Glen a couple of weeks ago, I took these two photos to show the difference between stop action and motion photography.  There are many times when stop action is great in sports … Continue reading

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