I found this interesting book in the Internet Archive and decided I wanted a printed copy.

Description:

268 fact fill pages include color plates and descriptions of over 38 common birds including: Goldfinch, Magpie, Bullfinch, Starling, Chaffinch, Raven, Linnet, Rook, Common Wren,Jay, House Sparrow, Jackdaw, Common Grouse, Kestrel, Robin, Repoll, Rinddove, Wryneck, Golden-Crested Wren, Whitethroat, Thrush, Siskin, Greenfinch, Redstart, Teal, Nuthatch, Blackbird, Great Tit, Common Gull, Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher, Moor-hen, Nightingale, Lapwing, Barn-owl and Crossbill

I created a bound copy so I could take it along while out walking. If you’d like a paperback copy please check it out here.

Watch for future posts about great places around the Puget Sound to take pictures of birds.

Here’s today’s photo.

I’ll let Clay explain:

The summer flowers are in full bloom here and to celebrate I thought I’d give you a few tips on photographing flowers.

• Flowers look best shot from below or at eye level. Don’t shoot down on them, that’s the view we all see.
• Whenever possible use a dark background when photographing them. Pull out a piece of dark paper and place it behind the flowers – it’ll even work if you’re shooting in nature. Use a larger lens opening or F/stop to create a shallow depth of field behind the flower.
• Flowers look stellar on overcast days! They look even better just after a rain or mist, with drops of water clinging to their petals or leaves.

Now, go out and try taking some photos!

Go now!

After the Sun
Capturing the Glow and Magic of Dusk
Text and Photos by Allan Weitz

Read it here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/find/newsLetter/Dusk.jsp

The National Wildlife Federation invites artists to submit images to our 2008 photography competition—our biggest Photo Contest in 38 years. Cash prizes totaling $18,000 plus camera equipment and other gifts will be awarded to the winners in three separate divisions: professional, amateur and youth. The grand prize winner will receive $5,000. Plus, a portfolio of award-winning entries will be published in the 2008 December/January issue of the magazine. $15 entry fee. For further information visit http://www.nwf.org/photozone/enter_photo_contest.cfm?&utm_source=20080520PhotoZone_EAppeal_LastChanceMay&utm_medium=EnterNowLink
Top 100 Photo Contest
Presented by Canon and Microsoft

Submit photos to the Top 100 Photo Contest for a chance to win $1,000 cash, the Canon 5D D-SLR Camera and the Microsoft Photo Workflow software package—along with publication of your winning image in PCPhoto!

All photos must be submitted online by August 15, 2008.

http://www.pcphotomag.com/top100/

 
 Just a quick update. The next online digital camera class is
forming. I would love to have you join us.

Here are the details:

  Take this class without leaving the comfort of your home.
Taught by Cindy Shebley
Dial in and watch your computer monitor.
When: June 3 & 10
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 Pacific Time (6:00 -8:00 pm eastern)
Cost: $45.00 (plus the cost of the phone call)

I’ll provide the information necessary to produce great photos and
walk you through step-by-step how to use your digital camera.

During these two classes we’ll cover: the various modes and
settings your camera has to offer, the basics of composition, how
to get those images to your computer, basic software uses, printing
and sharing your photos via email and the internet.

We’ll open up the phone lines for questions at the end of each
session, so bring your camera, questions and enthusiasm – and never
leave the comfort of you home!

Includes a downloadable PDF file with the presentation so you can
follow along with your camera instead of taking notes.

To Register Or for more information:
http://www.clovercitysells.com/online-digital-camera-classes.htm