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Redhead, Veteran's Oasis Park, Chandler, Arizona - E.J. Peiker "Redheads are not common in my hometown of Chandler, Arizona in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Usually I have to travel about 90 minutes southeast to Tucson for a reliable place to photograph them. In December 2009, a friend sent me a note that some Redheads had been spotted in Veteran's Oasis Park, a new water discharge facility and riparian area which is within walking distance of my house. I photographed these birds for three days before they left and moved onward in their migration. This drake was captured early one Sunday morning. The camera was lowered as close to the ground as possible to put the viewer at eye level with this beautiful subject. As he was swimming slowly in my general direction, I waited until he turned his head to capture the full view of his face." Equipment Used: Nikon D300, 500mm VR, 1.4x; ISO 400, 1/320, f/8, Gitzo 3530LSV, Wimberley WH-2, Nikon SB-900 |
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| NEW & AVAILABLE NOW: Ducks of North America - The Photographer's Guide by E.J. Peiker E.J.'s downloadable eBook is the most comprehensive book ever written on duck photography!
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 A decade ago E.J. and I met while photographing birds during spring migration in Pt. Pelee, Canada. Instantly we became friends and photography buddies. Over the years I have witnessed, and been fascinated by, E.J.'s particular passion with Ducks. If you thought bird photography was a specialty, E.J. has carved a niche for himself that no one else can touch in capturing these beautiful water-bound birds.One of the goals E.J. set for himself during the last decade was to photograph every Duck species found in North America - a tall order for anyone. He has not only accomplished that goal but has done it with skill and artistry. E.J.'s new ebook "Ducks of North America - The Photographers Guide" is a celebration of this monumental accomplishment and includes stunning array of images and detailed species accounts of all the native species found in North America, as well as visitors and captives. But this guide goes far beyond Ducks and how to photograph them. The depth of equipment and field techniques shared in this guide rivals many of the classic how-to books on general nature and bird photography. E.J. covers all the bases from gear recommendations to exposure, outdoor flash, composition, capturing action and beyond.  This is a must have guide for anyone interested in photographing birds and especially ducks! -Greg Downing
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 West Coast Bird Rookeries By Boat Serieswith Greg Downing Join us as we photograph nesting Wood Storks, Egrets, Roseate Spoonbills and more on this special adventure! Learn and practice in-flight and action photography with Greg as we spend 3 full days touring 3 of the best wading bird colonies on the west coast of Florida. Learn more > Dates: April 20-23, 2011 | Location: Sarasota/Tampa Bay |
 Historic Coast Technical Series
St. Augustine, FLwith Greg Downing Learn the techniques Greg has developed over the course of more than a decade with daily technical sessions on exposure, composition and in-flight and action avian photography. Includes a special session on using flash in your nature photography! Learn more > Dates: May 3-5, 2011 | Location: St. Augustine | |||
| Also join us at Florida's Birding & Photo Fest in St. Augustine - see further down for details. | ||||
Join us in Lake Clark National Park, the premier destination for Coastal Brown Bear photography. Our adventure begins in Anchorage Alaska, where we will meet at the local airstrip for our flight via small aircraft, to the renowned Silver Salmon Creek Lodge. After landing on the beach on the western shores of the Cook Inlet, we'll immediately be on the lookout for bears. Each day will be a new adventure as we work the tides watching and photographing the bears. Learn more > Dates: August 31-September 4, 2011 | Location: Lake Clark, Alaska |
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Join author, teacher and award-winning nature photographer Scott Linstead, along with the inventor of the PhotoTrap Bill Forbes for this spectacular 3-day adventure in the Arizona Desert. In September, Greg Downing will join as an instructor. Just bring your camera and lens and we'll provide the rest. Learn more > Dates: April 1-3 or 6-8, 2011, June 11-13 or 18-20, 2011, and Sept. 10-12 or 16-18, 2011 |
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Hummingbirds & More Adventure - Costa Rica 2012
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Loons & More - Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Only 2 spaces in each workshop available! Hurry before they are gone. Learn more & sign up now > |
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