Monthly Archives: March 2011

Balance In Composition

Posted on March 28, 2011 by dooleywords

One thing the new photographer hardly thinks about and even advanced photographers often miss, is the sense of balance in a photograph.  I probably don’t need to define “balance” for the term is (or should be) easily understood by the … Continue reading →

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Male Northern Shoveler

Posted on March 25, 2011 by dooleywords

Male Northern Shoveler, originally uploaded by Dan Dooley. I try as much as possible to avoid posting static, posed shots (ok, this gentleman is not posing for me actually) but sometimes the specimen is good looking enough to justify it. … Continue reading →

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Super Moon Over Texas

Posted on March 20, 2011 by dooleywords

They reported what was called a “Super Moon” last night. Thankfully the skies were clear here in the North Texas area allowing for a clear shot of the moon. Noting that with the time change, I forgot to set the … Continue reading →

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Resting Wasp

Posted on March 18, 2011 by dooleywords

Resting Wasp, originally uploaded by Dan Dooley. Perhaps this one is entertaining himself by watching the alligators on the other side of the fence. He didn’t move much when I got close and had I had the macro lens mounted … Continue reading →

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Turtles on a Log

Posted on March 11, 2011 by dooleywords

Turtles on a Log, originally uploaded by Dan Dooley. They do seem to enjoy climbing up on a sloping log or anything which angles out of the water. Sunning themselves and ready at an instant’s threat, or even any suspicious … Continue reading →

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Sandy has a number of wind chimes.  Most of them hanging out under our covered patio top.  We’ve gotten into the practice of buying at least one from each holiday destination we go to.  The most recent is a wood/wicker … Continue reading →

Posted on March 10, 2011 by dooleywords | Leave a comment

I’m not sure everyone would agree that this is making use of Color Contrast and perhaps everyone else is correct and it’s not.  I suspect that most everyone has a different definition of the term.  Maybe it’s a matter of … Continue reading →

Posted on March 9, 2011 by dooleywords | Leave a comment

Savannah Sparrow

Posted on March 8, 2011 by dooleywords

Savannah Sparrow, originally uploaded by Dan Dooley. Village Creek Drying Beds, Arlington, TX. Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM at 400mm. 1/1000 sec. f/7.1. ISO 250

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