tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27123689398093917612024-03-19T14:50:08.049-07:00Photography By AzoreTop 20 Captivating Images And Tips To Create ThemPhotography By Azorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09441837257877110617noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2712368939809391761.post-64072856548517112812015-12-13T17:21:00.003-08:002015-12-13T17:41:31.044-08:00Meeting Clyde Butcher<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><span lang="UZ-CYR">Meeting Clyde
Butcher was something of a dream of mine. I’ve been a fan for a handful of
years now, am on his email list and I follow him on Facebook. I knew he was
hosting the Big Cypress Gallery Fun Swamp Event on October 31 and November 1,
so I made plans to spend the weekend in Everglades City at River Wilderness
Waterfront Villas so I could meet him in person. To me, Clyde is one of the
most influential black and white photographers, or at least his work has
influenced me in ways that have changed my life and the way I approach what I
do as a photographer. </span></div>
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<span lang="UZ-CYR">I decided to attend his Big Cypress
Gallery opening extra early to keep from standing in what I thought was going
to be a very long line to meet him. Upon arriving at the gallery, there were
quite a few people outside speaking with the rangers and signing up for the
swamp walk. That day, I was not interested in the swamp walk. I headed on into
the gallery where I was greeted pleasantly by a lady at the reception area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She asked if I was there for the swamp
walk. I told her no, whereafter she asked if I was there to meet Clyde. I said
yes, and showed her the two books I had purchased from the gallery about two
years prior, and how excited I was for Clyde to sign them. She said he would be
in the gallery in a few minutes and showed me inside. </span></div>
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<span lang="UZ-CYR">I browsed the gallery in complete awe, my
usual state while viewing Clyde’s work. I was admiring images he had captured
in Jupiter, Florida, and when I looked up, Clyde was entering the room with a
cup of tea. </span></div>
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<span lang="UZ-CYR">Clyde greeted me pleasantly. After
introductions, we began a conversation about photography while he took me on a
mini-tour of the gallery and his digitally captured images. In the midst of our
conversation, as he was explaining to me about being out in the wild and why
gators don’t bother him, he suddenly pointed to one of his images and stated
emphatically: “I wanted to capture the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">whole
situation that was going on</i>.” The way he worded that phrase gave me pause. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The whole situation.</i> I had never thought
of a landscape scene in quite that way before. It gave me a complete
understanding of the way he thinks and feels about a scene, even before he sets
up his camera. The word "<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">situation</i>"
for me meant stillness, silence, and action, all coming together at the same decisive
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<span lang="UZ-CYR">That statement made such a profound impact
on me. From now on, I will use that knowledge when photographing a landscape. I
will ask myself “how do I convey not just <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">what
I feel</i> about this scene, but how can I better convey <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">what is before me</i>.” In other words, I must first set up the shot in
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<span lang="UZ-CYR">I heard Clyde say something else that day
that was equally as profound. He was speaking to another fan who had happened
into the room we were in. He too was beaming to meet Clyde. He had a video
camera in his hand and asked Clyde permission to shoot some video in the
gallery. Clyde gave him the go-ahead, and the man, who spoke with a heavy English
accent, asked Clyde “How do you use your camera to take such pictures?” to
which Clyde answered by saying "My camera doesn't take the picture, I do.
The camera is just an instrument I use to show the world my view." Now
that might not be what he said verbatim, but again, I found myself plunged into
another “ah ha!” moment, one that was even more profound because in this we
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<span lang="UZ-CYR">These were just some of the things I have
learned from Clyde Butcher. I was like a sponge, soaking up every bit of
knowledge that he shared with me. What a great day. He signed my books, and I
also purchased one of his prints called "Little Butternut Key 1" The
image can be seen here, <a href="http://www.clydebutcher.com/image/95">[Little Butternut Key 1]</a>. He signed the back of the
print as well, and I pre-ordered his new book, which will be mailed to me when
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<span lang="UZ-CYR">I love the Florida Everglades. It is about
a two-hour drive from Pahokee, FL, The town I was born and raised. I find it so
amazing that I was raised in this area and had never until fairly recently seen
Clyde Butcher’s mesmerizing Everglades landscapes. I discovered Clyde's work
about three years ago through a friend who had previously viewed his work and
thought I should see it. We went to a showing at the <a href="http://omart.org/">Orlando Museum of Arts</a> in
Winter Park Florida, and I was instantly awestruck and amazingly uplifted as I
entered the exhibit room. I felt like I was floating around the exhibit, buoyed
by complete admiration, and blessed by the presence of each image.</span></div>
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<span lang="UZ-CYR">I felt drawn into each print, captivated
by each <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">situation</i>. I felt peaceful
emotions move through me as I walked in the presence of alligators. Birds held
their places on branches and beaches as I journeyed close by, as though my
being was a naturally occurring thing. I was able to peer under and around
cypress knees, and be dwarfed at the base of huge cypress trees. I moved over
silky waters, with clouds that rolled across the sky just below heaven. I
strolled through marshes and mangroves, over beaches with dunes on a landscape
that went on into infinity. I was no longer in the museum but being pulled into
the Dead Lakes, teeming with life, floating over wetlands as I became a part of
the Fakahatchee Stand. I traveled Tupelo Creek, Three Sisters Springs,
Fish-Eating Creek, and I rested below a memorial tree. And after this short but
infinite journey, I floated back into the museum with the mantra playing over
and over in my mind: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">I must meet him, I
must meet Clyde Butcher,</i> for I knew what I was seeing was beyond photography
and into the mystic. Finally, on October 31, 2015, this dream was realized. </span></div>
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<span lang="UZ-CYR">Thank you, Mr. Butcher, for your
contribution. The gifts you have given to the world through your photography has
inspired me, and no doubt millions of others. Your work whispers to us all not to
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">just keep shooting, </i>but to try and
see and feel that invisible, ever-present, ever-peaceful creative energy. Your
images so perfectly encapsulate the movements, the essence of that eternal
energy. When I view your work, I think: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">there
I am, that peace that exists in the midst of wildness, that which neither man
nor animal can disturb. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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Here is an image of Clydes new book it arrived on time for me to place in my blog, its more of a photography story book very different from the other books I have purchased of his.</div>
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Photography By Azorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09441837257877110617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2712368939809391761.post-79359738855658746652015-10-26T05:55:00.006-07:002015-10-26T17:09:28.008-07:00Crowning The Pine, Tale Of The Caracara Bird.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Some things are just meant to be photographed and at times
all you have to do is be prepared. I first came upon this caracara bird on a beautiful
sunny Saturday morning. It was standing in the middle of my lane but as I got
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back and waited a few minutes but he didn’t return so we continued on our
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We had been gone for several hours before heading back down
this same two lane country road and to my amazement in the same location I
spotted what I first thought to be an eagle flying pretty low in the sky. I
keep my camera in the front seat with me and if I am traveling alone it is my
passenger seat companion. I became so excited and asked my companion to pull
over but the only place she could pull over was in someone’s driveway. I was
like “ we are not going to be here that long.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This made my companion pretty nervous but she pulled into
the driveway anyway, but not without letting me know several times we were
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I jumped out of the car with camera in hand and spotted the
bird high up in a pine tree. It was at this point I noticed it was not an eagle
but a caracara bird. I fired off several shots hand holding the camera but
wanting to get sharper images I took a chance on grabbing my tripod from its
bag Laying on the back seat, then in a hurried frenzy I opened up all the legs and placed my camera onto
the tripod and to my amazement the caracara waited. I had done what I
needed to do and that was show up and be prepared and nature would do the rest
as she always does.<br />
To learn more about the Crested Caracara bird click the link:<a href="http://arcinst.org/raptors?gclid=Cj0KEQjwnrexBRDNmZzNkf7c4c4BEiQALnlxhckEEHOBErNiM2susWxjlVpUNZN5vXAKwMM2Ja2gFWEaAqgO8P8HAQ">Crested Caracara</a></div>
Photography By Azorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09441837257877110617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2712368939809391761.post-38834164771867843742015-05-11T09:30:00.000-07:002015-11-02T04:46:14.962-08:00TOP 20 CAPTIVATING LONG EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAHS AND TIPS TO CREATE THEM<span style="color: orange; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The top 20 captivating images you will find are some I captured from the very beginning of my photography endeavor to the present moment. The unyielding desire I possessed in the beginning of my photography journey, is one I hope to use to perfect my craft with each click. I am not a technical person and my biggest teacher has been Guru "Trial and Error." Maybe you have met him/her, they happen to be the very best teacher you could hope for. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I love the digital era and digital photography is one of those genres one can become as creative as they desire. With digital imaging one is no longer stuck at the mercy of the print shop. We no longer wait and worry for days to see what our images look like. Printing capability is improving more and more each day. Owning a professional printer is a photographers dream along with the best camera and gear on the market. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In truth all one needs these days, if photography is your dream, is a camera."I say a camera" because as your images began to take shape and others start commenting from your social media outlets the desire to improve on your new skills or to broaden your horizon will come complete with a desire for a new upgraded camera. Buying a new printer, new and improved camera along with accessories means nothing without first understanding how to operate your equipment to get "Your" desired results. I capitalized "Your" because it's your eye looking through the view finder and "Your" creative vision and the world will take it or leave it. The most important thing is to create it, share it and go make more of it... To purchase or view more of my images please visit:</span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <a href="http://www.stillsbyazore.com/" target="_blank">www.stillsbyazore.com</a> </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Or visit and like my photography page at:</span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/azoreH" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/azoreH</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: small;">This image is one of my very first attempts at long exposure, I had my camera, B+W 3.0 ND filter, it was my trusted filter, I thought of using no other filter at this time because I was so very pleased with the results as you can see. My camera setting was as follows: shutter speed 240 sec, manual mode, f/5.0 with an ISO of 100. The lens I used for this shot was Canon EF-18-55mm. I can't tell you the time of day as I have forgotten and my camera data does not have the correct time. I am of course using a tripod (a very cheap one but it worked) which is a main ingredient for long exposure photography unless you have a very steady hand and can hold your camera over 30 sec or longer. The image above is the end result of my first ever attempt, therefore it was not without my trusted trial and error Guru. I had no book only the info in my head that I read on the web on this technique, a strong desire to master it and my won creative flair. You can acquire filters any place you like but here a few places.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="color: orange; font-size: small;">Taken at a pull off on the way to Big Talbot Island In Jacksonville. My main focus was the bridge using an infrared filter but that did not turnout well, walking back to my car I again pulled out my trusted B+W 3.0 ND filter and this is the end result.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: small;">Sometimes you never know where the shot will take you. I had to walk through the woods, climb down a dirt ledge and carefully walk over slippery mud all while carrying my gear. For this shot I used Lee's Big Stopper to slow the movement of the falls and the clouds. I was aiming for the dreamy look and do believe I succeeded in my attempts. The fall colors in the background further added to the beauty of this magical landscape. I captured several shots as I did not want to climb back down to get to this location nor did I know when in future I would return. Therefore it's very important to make sure you get the shot you envision as there might not be a second chance. I processed this image using Nik Editing Software as I do with all of my images. You can find them here: <a href="https://www.google.com/nikcollection/">https://www.google.com/nikcollection/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: small;">This is one of those images where the end result brings a smile to your lips. I love the contrast in this image. The way the lights makes the bridge appear yellow when in fact it's white is amazing to me. I set my camera on the tripod for steadiness as I needed to allow the shutter to be open for about 30 sec or until I got my desired results. For this shot there were no filter used but because there were very little light, I needed the shutter to remain open to allow enough light to enter the camera and make the image. It is also very helpful to use a shutter release cable so you do not have to touch your camera which can result in blurred images if your camera shakes even a little.</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: small;">For this image I once again used Lee's Big Stopper, I find that the urge to go out and capture images might not be during the most popular times of day but with filters, it frees one up to go out whenever the urge hits them. I am a firm believer that when intuition and inspiration hits the freedom to answer should not be hindered by the time of day. Therefore it would not hurt to add to your gear bag a few filters, so that day light will never darken your creative yearnings. I also love to angle my shots so that the obvious is not dead center but placed off to the side. I find this adds depth to the imag<span style="font-weight: normal;">e making it more interesting it also put the attention on other beautiful things within the photo.</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <span style="font-size: small;">More about the Big Stopper can be found here:</span></span></span></div>
<a href="http://www.leefilters.com/index.php/camera-directory/camera-dir-list/category/the-big-stopper"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.leefilters.com/index.php/camera-directory/camera-dir-list/category/the-big-stopper</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: small;">I love this image because it's not confined to anyone direction and speaks to ones desire to get out and see the world, whether by water, land, or air. It has life, movement and depth. It also says slow down and live in the moment. Once again this is a long exposure image, using the Lee filter and a shutter release cable attached to the camera keeps the camera steady on the tripod. I find that the slightest movement will blur the image. The only thing I wanted blurred was the water. So many of my best images was captured when trying out a new technique and not being afraid to do so. </span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: small;">Check here for Lee's Big Stopper: </span><span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"> <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.leefilters.com/index.php/camera/bigstopper">http://www.leefilters.com/index.php/camera/bigstopper</a></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: orange;">Enjoy the remaining images. All images taken during daylight hours were captured using Lee's Big Stopper. As you can see I love long-exposure photography and try my hand at it every chance I get. You can purchase any of my work at <a href="http://www.photographybyazore.com/">www.Photographybyazore.com</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: small;"> Panama City Beach, Florida </span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: small;">On my photography journey I found myself alone, "meaning" having no one to ask a question as to my techniques, which made this journey one of both laughter and tears. Just when I thought I had the shot correct it was only after I had driven miles back home to find my blunder and the tears would roll. But I did managed to get this one right.. Photoshop CS5 is my best friend and I love this editing software, which has came with a learning curve all in itself. As they say "Repetition is the mother of skill," and if you keep at something long enough you are bound to master it.</span><span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"> </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: small;">Sanford Florida Marina. This image I edited using Nik Silver Efex Pro 2, My favorite editing software along with PS CS5.</span><span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: small;">Washington Oaks State Park, Palm Coast, Florida and Key West, Florida</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: small;">In this image I blended the sky taken in Key West Florida with the beach and rock scene from Washington Oaks State Park and this is the end result. </span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: small;">Captured off of an old Florida roadway in Flagler County. This was one of those images that screamed "TAKE ME HOME TO YOUR LIGHT ROOM" and so I did...</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: small;">No filter was used for this image just the camera lens, shutter release and tripod, 30 sec exposure time. Capturing images at night one need not bother with a filter, you could but the exposure time would be extremely longer than it needs to be. But I have done that as well, and as stated, I just hung out at the location a long time...</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: small;"> Lower Cataract Falls in Indiana</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: small;">This location truly tested my courage, but my desire to capture the image outweighed my fears...I took several shots exposing for the sky alone first, then I reset my camera for the foreground and in PS blended the two images to create it the way I saw it in my head. </span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: small;">Boat harbor in Titusville Florida. My aim was not just for the boats but the tree in the background that split this image in half.</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: small;">A fantastic day shooting long-exposure photography can be achieved with clouds like these. I always look for the sky filled with great white puffy clouds screaming to be photographed. They make a great image even greater, when there is movement and they are not just sitting in the sky. Although I usually angle off my shots this one demanded center stage. We also have to learn to listen to how a scene wants to be photographed, so taking a little time so sit and meditate on the image helps to give a clear vision in your minds eye and doing so will gift you with a great image. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: orange;">Two images merged to make one, I captured the sky first with a longer shutter speed, then I changed the settings in my camera and photographed the bottom half of the image using a shorter shutter speed, merged and edited them both in Photoshop CS5 and then bounced it over to Nik Silver Pro. This was my first attempt at merging an image and I am happy with the results.</span><span style="color: blue;"> </span> </span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: small;">Also note: that whenever working with Lee's Big Stopper or any dark filter make sure to focus the shot before putting the filter on. I usually auto focus on the subject first and then turn the lens to manual and bulb on the camera, using bulb mode allows me to hold the shutter open as long as I desire, using a shutter release cable. If the camera is not set to manual mode it will not be able to capture the shot, per my own experience the camera will not be able to focus through the black lens and will keep searching for a subject.</span><br />
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