How to Photograph Flowers After the Rain
The twenty minutes after a Florida storm is the best light I get. Here's how I shoot flowers in it: the drops, the background, and what I set.
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Through the Lens · field notes
Where the birds are, when to go, and how to tell them apart.
Notes from years of early mornings on the South Florida boardwalks: the places, the seasons, the species, the gear that matters and the gear that does not, and how to be around nesting birds and alligators without being a problem.
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Where to Photograph Wading Birds in South Florida
The public boardwalks and wetlands where I photograph herons, egrets, and wood storks in South Florida, and what to expect at each one.
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The Best Time of Year for Bird Photography in South Florida
Dry season, nesting, and breeding plumage, month by month. When to go for the best bird photography in South Florida.
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Great Egret vs Snowy Egret: A Florida White Bird ID Guide
How to tell great egrets, snowy egrets, white ibis, and wood storks apart in South Florida, including which white birds have black wingtips.
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Photographing Alligators Safely in the Everglades
How to photograph alligators safely in South Florida: the low angle look, safe distances, and simple rules that keep everyone fine.
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An Ethical Guide to Photographing Nesting Birds in Florida
Practical ethics for photographing nesting birds in Florida: reading distance, avoiding flushing, and putting the bird first.
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What Gear You Actually Need for Bird Photography (and What You Don't)
An honest, hobbyist take on bird photography gear: the lens that matters, sensible camera settings, and what you can skip.
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Pink Birds in Florida: Roseate Spoonbill or Flamingo?
The large pink bird you saw in Florida is almost certainly a roseate spoonbill, not a flamingo. How to tell them apart, and where to find them.
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How to Use or Print One of My Photos
Want to use, license, or print one of Robin Mehdee's South Florida wildlife photos? Here's the simple, no pressure way it works.
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