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NatureScapes.net Monthly Newsletter - May 2013
Explosion of Color by Nikhil Bahl Flowers make for wonderful subjects. They come in so many different varieties of shape, size and color. I often find myself making abstract images of flowers by showing only part of the bloom. In this particular case I was really attracted to the colors of the Blue Poppy. Using a 300mm f/4 lens combined with a close-up filter allowed me to get the magnification needed. By getting really close and excluding some of the features that help identify the flower, the image became all about color. Equipment Used: Nikon D300, Nikkor 300mm f/4, Canon 500D close-up filter, 1/25 sec at f/8, ISO 560. Location: Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania USA
 
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Meet Gaurav Mittal and Jim Urbach
Gaurav Mittal Gaurav Mittal Gaurav is a bird photographer and blogger who grew up with a passion for animals and wildlife in his native birthplace of New Delhi, India. Gaurav migrated to the U.S. at the age of fifteen. After college he pursued a career in tax consulting. However his love for the wild brought the focus back in his life and a determination to follow his heart to be a wildlife photographer. Gaurav’s passion for birds began in 2011 in Bosque Del Apache, New Mexico where observing the Sandhill Cranes brought a sense of harmony and a new vision to him. His desire to be a top class bird photographer has led him to places such as Bharatpur, Bosque, Alaska, New York, Costa Rica and Florida, where he has worked under world-class photographers to improve his skills. Welcome Gaurav » Jim Urbach Jim Urbach Jim has been taking images for over 40 years. For 27 of those years he was a dedicated orthopedic surgeon. For at least 10 years he took primarily family pictures and then planned vacations at many scenic U.S. locations at their prime times after stumbling on Outdoor Photographer magazine. All changed in 1992 when he went to Alaska with a 300 f2.8 lens. He retired early in 1999 and since then his traveling has expanded enabling him to photograph all over the world including Antarctica, Africa, Japan, Iceland, India and numerous trips to Canada. His images have appeared in Birder's World, Nature's Best, and Audubon publications. Jim has been an active member of NatureScapes since its inception in 2003. Welcome Jim »
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  Copyright Stefan Christmann My Year in Antarctica by Stefan Christmann It’s 3am when my alarm clock rings. I am only half awake when I slide into my boots, covering myself with a thick jacket and putting on my beanie. Descending the stairs I can feel my body slowly waking up and when I open the door, a cold gust of wind blows into my face making the moisture in my nose freezes in an instant. The sky is pitch black with a million stars twinkling like holes punched into a backlit curtain. Soft clouds… Continue reading »  
  Copyright F.M. Kearney Creative Flower Photography - Tip #1: Aim Low by F.M. Kearney Spring is finally here and the abundance of blooming flowers will soon present an array of interesting photo opportunities. Tulips are one of the first flowers to make an appearance, and are usually photographed in large, backlit colorful clusters… Continue reading »  
  Copyright Carl Donohue The Passion of Wildlife Photography by Carl Donohue The topic of wildlife photography is an important one to me. I’ve admired the work of wildlife photographers since I was a kid, watching countless reruns of whatever documentary program the TV channels we received offered, or browsing… Continue reading »  
  Copyright Graeme Guy Chestnut-headed Bee-eaters by Graeme Guy As a nature photographer, you develop an attachment to certain species. One of my favorite bird species is bee-eaters. They are colorful, are master hunters and flying aces. In my adopted location of northeastern Malaysia there are three species… Continue reading »  
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  Banff and Jasper National Parks - Alberta, Canada / October 19-26, 2013  
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  Nestled in the heart of the majestic Canadian Rockies, Banff and Jasper National Parks are a dream destination for photographers looking to photograph rugged landscapes and iconic northern wildlife. The trip will start in Banff with visits to classic locations such as Lake Louise, Vermilion Lake, Peyto Lake, and more. There we'll have ample time to experience and capture some of North America's most beautiful and iconic wilderness landscapes before heading up to Jasper to focus on wildlife. In Jasper, we'll have opportunities to witness the world's largest bighorn sheep rams and see the elk and moose rut in full swing where spectacular mountain backdrops provide the perfect setting for incredible photographs and an unforgettable experience. Learn More & Register »  
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Ultimate Africa Experience November 2–12, 2013 This photographic safari combines an exciting photography workshop in one of the world’s most outstanding wildlife, birding, landscape and cultural locations together with a luxury vacation in fascinating Tanzania. Learn More & Register » Uganda Primates November 12–19, 2013 Join Greg on a special chimpanzee and gorilla trek in the Africa rainforest. We’ll spend 6 full days on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit and photograph chimpanzees, mountain gorillas and various other possible primate species. Learn More & Register »
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