Galápagos Islands Wildlife

Galapagos Penguin

Sally Lightfoot Crab

Marine Iguana

Sea Lion

Land Iguana

Flightless Cormorant

Painted Locust

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Photographing Natural Patterns

Look for bunching of groups and repitition of space and shapes Counterpointing of spacing instead of consistency Use a telephoto lens and/or extension tubes to bring your focusing point closer Use a small aperture to keep things crisp Fill entire frame with the pattern Use a out of place element to add interest Use reflector to diffuse light towards subject instead of direct lighting

Environmental Awareness Photography

https://www.joelsartore.com/about-joel/common-questions/how-can-photography-help-the-environment/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254250535_Conservation_photography_as_environmental_education_Focus_on_the_pedagogues https://www.theguardian.com/environment/blog/2012/jan/03/photography-medium-environmental-awareness https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/on-location/featured-stories/how-to-be-a-conservation-photographer/ http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20160629-environmental-photographer-of-the-year-winners-announced I've always thought that photographs of environmental issues were very moving. I believe it makes people more aware of the conditions of the natural world by providing a contrast to the usual "picturesque" photos we see. I've attatched some links to readings I find interesting, as well as my favorite photos in this genre.

Gjerde Nature Photography

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