The Spectacular Green Violetear! I guess the first statement to make here would involve my passion for photographing Hummingbirds in Flight! About 7 years ago I started with my first long (ish) lens, the 70-300mm ED, gear drive. Right away, my passion was directed to raptors. After following and participating in several nature and wildlife […]
Author: Raymond Barlow
Birding in Costa Rica – Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula)
Most photographers run when they see rain, and I do understand why they are so concerned. Getting thousands of dollars worth of equipment wet is not a good option! I guess it goes without saying, I take a different approach to this opportunity. I actually get very energized. Shooting birds in the pouring rain is […]
Birding in Costa Rica – Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum)
Part 1/20 of an image “play by play” series taking place in Costa Rica. My tour business leads several highly successful photographic workshops entitled “The Colours of Costa Rica”. What a fantastic place! There is so much to see and do in this country and some really exceptional shooting opportunities. This blog series will feature […]
Nature Photography = Natural Light by Ray Barlow
Well, there is a lot of discussion these days about flash usage and nature imaging. Certainly, there could never be an absolutely right or wrong here, we all can only share opinions. Although using a fill flash, with various attachments may be fun, or considered the “better” technique, I personally do not agree. In the […]
A Dream Was Realized
As a young lad, my favourite shows were Johnny Quest, Hercules, and Tarzan. My dream quickly became a trip to Africa to see first hand what these amazing animals looked like face to face. At 49 years old, I packed in my business of contracting in 2008 and went full time as a wildlife photographer, […]