• Capturing Nature

  • By: Lee Hoy
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Capturing Nature

By: Lee Hoy
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  • The Capturing Nature with Lee Hoy is a nature photography podcast that examines the creative, technical, and unpredictable elements of photography in the wild outdoors. This show offers a variety of segments with 3 to 5 segments per episode which are published twice a month. Segments include: On the Road where we will examine traveling and destinations for nature photography; Outdoor Gear Reviews; Break Free with OM-D Gear; Setting Yourself Up for Success where we look at the technical side of photography; Know Before You Click which is an in-depth look at specific species and their behavior; Clicking With . . . interviews with other nature photographers; and The Experience where we blend the technical and creative aspects of nature photography. There are other segments that are sure to inspire, educate, and entertain. Lee Hoy is an OM-D System Pro Ambassador and owner of Big Bend Birding & Photo Tours. He also serves as a photography workshop leader for Wildside Nature Tours and Precision Camera & Video in Austin and Houston, Texas.
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Episodes
  • Ep. 9: Myths & Masters of Nature Photography

    Ep. 9: Myths & Masters of Nature Photography
    Nov 22 2022

    Join OM System Pro Ambassador Lee Hoy as we examine Ten Myths about Nature Photography and we explore what it means to "Master Your Camera." This episode will debunk popular myths that too many nature photographers believe are true which often leads to frustration, wasted financial resources, and missed images.
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    47 mins
  • Ep. 8: The Geometry of Nature Photography: Visual Balance & Head Angles

    Ep. 8: The Geometry of Nature Photography: Visual Balance & Head Angles
    Aug 23 2022
    Episode #8 will take an in-depth examination of the compositional element of "visual balance." We will explore the concept, how to develop an eye for visual balance, how to use it to increase the visual impact of your images, and how to develop the skill for detecting visual balance in a scene before you press the shutter. So often, what could have been an excellent image, is left wanting due to a lack of visual balance. [caption id="attachment_5081" align="aligncenter" width="400"] The reflection in this image helps provides visual balance to this image.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_5082" align="aligncenter" width="600"] This image is visually balanced from right to left as the iguana's head and rock flow to the thinner section of body and rock in the lower left.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_5084" align="aligncenter" width="600"] The curves of the Snake River flowing toward the dip in mountains to the right of Grand Teton peak provides visual balance along with the larger group of trees to the left and the anchor tree on the right lower corner.[/caption] We take a look at a new filter adaptor that could save you a lot of money on step-down rings. The H&Y RevoRing will change how you use circular filters! Finally, we take a quick look at waiting for the right head angle in wildlife photography. [caption id="attachment_5085" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Why do you find this head angle pleasing? Hint: Consider the eyes.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_5086" align="aligncenter" width="600"] While this body position is certainly odd (which I enjoy about the image), what is it about the head angle that makes the image more pleasing?[/caption] [caption id="attachment_5087" align="aligncenter" width="600"] What about this head angle is pleasing or displeasing to your eye?[/caption]  
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    56 mins
  • EP. 7: Snorkeling with Penguins & Are You Stiff Enough

    EP. 7: Snorkeling with Penguins & Are You Stiff Enough
    Jul 19 2022
    This episode will discuss the planning, logistics, and travel to the Galapagos Islands, the proper selection, use, and considerations of using a tripod, and five tips for beginning bird photographers. [caption id="attachment_5040" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Blue-footed Booby[/caption] [caption id="attachment_5041" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Common Cactus-finch[/caption] [caption id="attachment_5042" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Galapagos Sea Lion[/caption] [caption id="attachment_5043" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Swallow-tailed Gull[/caption] The Galapagos Islands are dream destination for many photographers and for good reason! It offers up close and personal wildlife, dramatic island landscape and even underwater photography while snorkeling! I just finished my fourth workshop and first as the solo leader; but Kevin Loughlin, owner of Wildside Nature Tours, has been 41 times! To say Wildside reigns supreme as the Galapagos Photography Workshop is an understatement! If you are going to go to the Galapagos, what should you know about planning a photography trip? Do you go solo or do a live aboard? What will you miss if you go solo? How do you make sure you choose a great company for a photography workshop to this amazing destination? Find out what a "generic" Galapagos trip will leave you sadly disappointed as a photographer. Tripods are a critical piece of photographic gear and as such, I am often left wondering why such a huge percentage of photographers put so little thought into their purchase and use. In this episode, we will navigate the waters of camera support and give you some knowledge on how to best purchase and use a tripod. [caption id="attachment_5045" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Tripods[/caption] Finally, we give beginning bird photographers five tips on how to capture better bird images. Frankly, many non-beginners could use this same advice! [caption id="attachment_5046" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Yellow-headed Caracara[/caption]
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    1 hr and 12 mins
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