Nature: Richard Hamilton Photography

Balance

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:36:23 GMT

This was taken in Austria, in February 2007. It was so peaceful and the weather was absolutely wonderful. Coming from Canada it was amazing that I could spend hours outside with a light coat, no gloves and not freeze. This photo was taken with my Canon 30D and 400mm lens.

Bye Bye Birdy

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:52:41 GMT

I was in the backyard taking pictures of the birds when I started tracking this bird from the side. It then turned and started flying away. I was fortunate to be able to frame it amongst the tree branches while still keeping it in focus.

Moving Along at a Snail's Pace

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:00:53 GMT

I find snails amazing creatures. In Canada I did not see them, but here in the Cayman Islands, they are everywhere. Photographing them can be a little tricky since they only emerge at night, while during the day they are curled up in their shells. This photo was taken on my front sidewalk. The camera was on the ground a few feet from the snail which was making its way across the sidewalk to some fresh greenery.

A Little Shuteye

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:09:21 GMT

This photo was taken during one of my lunch hours in January 2009. The little lizard was kind enough to stop and pose for me. It was taken with my 5D Mark II, 200mm and a couple Kenko tubes. Anyone who has been around any of these lizards now they do not let you get very close. That poses some problems when you are trying to do a macro shot. Accordingly, I spent quite a bit of time taking photos and moving in very slowly so he would not feel threatened. He was getting so comfortable that he started to fall a sleep :-)

Cayman Sea by Night

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:53:06 GMT

This shot was taken around 10:30 p.m. off the Pier in downtown George Town, Cayman Islands.Strobist Information: Canon 5D Mark II, 85mm and an on camera Canon 580EX II flash.

A Butterfly amongst the Bougainvilleas

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:02:31 GMT

This was taken during a walk on my lunch hour. It's amazing the looks that you get when you are standing bent over a flower bush taking pictures in the middle of the day.

Strobist Information: Canon 5D Mark II, 85mm, Natural light.