Tag Archives: Photographing

Photographing the Fluorescent Bones of Amphibians using “X-Ray Vision”

pay per click advertising “How did you make that photo look like an x-ray?” It’s one of the questions I get asked most frequently, usually referring to one of the images below. The answer is that I get this x-ray … Continue reading

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Photographing the Goosander, a Very Special Duck

For most of us, the duck we know (and love?) is the widespread Mallard. You can see it across the world: Europe, Asia, North America, and it has even been introduced to Australia and New Zealand. But today I’m going … Continue reading

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Photographing a Wild Parrot Once Thought to Be Extinct

Today I would like to introduce you to a parrot which became so rare that, just a few decades ago, it was thought to be extinct. This is the Yellow-Eared Parrot – and unlike its extinct relatives, such as the … Continue reading

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Photographing Toucans with 400mm Lenses

If you show anyone pictures of birds from South America, there are two types that they are sure to know: toucans and parrots! Toucans are the subject of today’s article – I’ve photographed them for years during my travels, with … Continue reading

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Photographing the Bearded Vulture: The Delicate Sound of Smashing Bones

Birds are amazing creatures. With around 11,000 species, they can make us smile, laugh, and watch their behavior in amazement. But if there’s one group of birds that commands the most respect, it’s the bird of prey – also known as … Continue reading

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