Tag Archives: Photography

Stuck At Home Series – Photoshop Edits

Photoshop is an excellent tool if you want to take a normal picture you have and enhance it. I do this quite a lot when I am unsure what to photograph. The edits can be as complicated or as simple as you like. I use Photoshop Elements for the more involved edits that I do.Continue reading “Stuck At Home Series – Photoshop Edits”

December At Fire Island National Seashore

Last week I went to the Fire Island National Seashore via the boardwalk at Robert Moses Field 5. I got there at midday and stayed to catch the sunset. This is one on my favorite places on the island. Visiting Fire Island Lighthouse: The boardwalk connecting Robert Moses and Fire Island is an easy walkContinue reading “December At Fire Island National Seashore”

Peculiar Parakeets

Monk Parakeets are small, green birds that are native to South America. They are communal birds that build giant nests in tall trees or on light fixtures. The most interesting thing about them is that the seem to be taking root in colder areas and thriving. There are several colonies of them on Long IslandContinue reading “Peculiar Parakeets”

Norman J Levy Park & Preserve

Last week I went to Norman J Levy Park to catch the sunset. There is a tall hill in the park that gives you a great view of the surrounding areas. The windmill on top of the hill acts as a great subject when shooting the sunset. I was using a wide angle lens andContinue reading “Norman J Levy Park & Preserve”

Stuck At Home Series – Fine Felines

Almost everyone who knows me is aware of how much I love animals. I have three cats of my own and I am a licensed veterinary nurse. Whenever I have new equipment to try out or I am struggling to find inspiration they are always around to be my “models”. If you have pets ofContinue reading “Stuck At Home Series – Fine Felines”

Stuck At Home Series – Prisms & Fractals

Last year for Christmas I received a package of prisms and a set of fractals for my photography. I have been able to create some very unique pictures using them. If you are interested, you can find the fractals here and the prisms here. They are a great way to make what would be aContinue reading “Stuck At Home Series – Prisms & Fractals”

Sunset At Port Washington Bay Walk

Last night I went to the Port Washington Bay Walk to test out some new equipment. I was able to catch a great sunset on the water with some very cooperative clouds. I used a 50mm lens and a wide angle lens to capture these. I did not use any filters this time because IContinue reading “Sunset At Port Washington Bay Walk”