Photos from last weekend

Last Saturday, I participated in an event celebrating the 182nd anniversary of Hernando County. Many attendees wore historical costumes, making it a great opportunity for photography.

 

I took to the event the Tamron 28-300 EF, It’s a very convenient lens because it covers a wide focal range. However, that comes at a price—photos aren’t as sharp as those taken with my Canon L lenses. Still, as you can see, the images have enough detail to satisfy any photographer. At one point, I had to remove the battery from my Canon R6 because the camera became unresponsive—something that occasionally happens when using this lens. Keep that in mind. You can enjoy the rest of the pictures from this event at Flickr. 

On Sunday, I returned to wildlife photography and captured this beautiful shot of a Carolina Wren. It perched nearby, delighting me with its lovely song. 

Taken using a Canon R6 and EF100-400 Mk2 with 1.4ext.

 

 

 

Is photography an Art?

That’s the subject of a recent article published by The Photographer.

Conquering the top of the world!

 According to Google AI: "Art is a creative expression that can be a physical object, experience, or skill. It can be beautiful, thought-provoking, or emotional. Art can be created through a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, music, dance, and photography."

Google AI goes deeper by saying that photography is an art because:

It's a creative endeavor that uses skill and imagination

It can evoke feelings and memories

It can be used to express thoughts and emotions

It can be used to research the world and our place in it

Do I think that photography is an art?

Putting modesty aside, yes, I do. What do you think?

Birds portrait photography

I'm fascinated by bird portrait photography. While capturing the entire bird showcases the vivid colors of its feathers, shooting portraits highlights the beauty of its eyes. Birds' eyes come in a stunning variety of colors. Click on the image to zoom in and appreciate the details.

 

Human contamination

Human contamination of nature is a serious problem. If you don’t understand its impact, just look at this picture of a seagull trying to eat a red plastic floater.

 

 

Sleeping Squirrels

In this video, wildlife photographer Dani Connor explains how she captured photos and videos of sleeping squirrels—a project that took her two years to complete.

 

From Last Weekend

Last weekend was a long weekend with a lot of activity, I shot more than 1200 pictures starting with a Karate Event last Saturday. Here are some of my favorite pictures from the event. 

 

A funny moment!

You can see the rest of the HD pictures of this event here. There photographs were taken using the EF70-200 L f2.8, my favorite lens for this type of events. 

During Sunday and Monday I resumed my normal activities doing some wildlife photography.

These pictures were taking using the EF100-400 L, with a 1.4x. 

 

 

Clients be aware

Wedding photography can be a lucrative business, with some photographers charging thousands of dollars for a single day’s session. Believe it or not, many clients are willing to pay that amount to capture one of the most important moments of their lives. Unfortunately, scammers exploit this, preying on emotions and stealing money from those who choose the wrong "photographer." This news highlights how difficult it can be to recover your money once you've fallen victim to one of these impostors.

In a twist to this scam, the so-called photographer actually hired a real photographer to do the job. The photographer completed the work but was never paid. As a result, she is holding onto the wedding pictures until she receives her payment, leaving the bride stuck in limbo.