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Photo of the Day | March 18 | Deerfield Pier, by Steve Hirsch

L&C Team — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:08:36 +0000

I planned this photo shoot 1 hour prior to sunrise beneath the Deerfield Beach pier. Not a person was in sight this time of the morning but shortly before sunrise the fisherman began to arrive at the pier. I could tell the sun was going tho brake through the cloud bank and wanted to capture it. I also wanted to try and get the reflection of the pier if possible. Using a variable ND filter and tripod I was fortunate to capture this exposure. I went back the morning for more it was so much fun.

Technical Info: Canon 5DII | ISO 100 | ISO 100 40mm f13 8.0 sec | Benro tripod, Variable ND filter
Title of the photograph: Deerfield Pier
Photo of the Day Award Category: Sunrise & Sunset Photography
Photograph Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida | United States
Photographer: Steve Hirsch (Columbus,Ohio, USA)
Steve Hirsch grew up with a love of photography, had a darkroom in his basement and photographed throughout high school. He took some time off to get married, raise 3 girls and become an otolaryngologist. Now that the kids have grown he has renewed his interest in his favorite hobby. His other favorite pastime is travel. The two passions go hand-in-hand, travel landscape and wildlife photography. In order to grow as a photographer he has attended workshops in Africa and various locations. He continues to travel all over the world and the United states to capture animals in their natural habitat and photograph beautiful landscapes in all different seasons of the year and various lighting. His artwork adorns the walls of his home, his friends, family and clients homes as well as medical offices. He feels photography is his way to express oneself artistically and connect with people on a very basic level. He enjoys the process of planning and traveling to each unique location, patiently taking the best shot and exploring the best way to display his works of art. He currently lives in Columbus Ohio USA.
Website: stevehirschphotography.com
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/stevehirschphotography
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/pages/Steve-Hirsch-Photography/229872250393874

Photo of the Day | March 13 | Florida Gator, by Steve Hirsch

L&C Team — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:38:24 +0000

On a beautiful morning this winter while visiting south Florida I went to the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray, the wildlife present is truly amazing. Birds and Gators coexisting in a natural habitat with a manmade boardwalk throughout. This gator was about 5 feet long and almost posing for me as it seemed to know it was being photographed.

Technical Info: Canon 7D | ISO 1000 | 400mm | f/6.3 @ 1/100 sec | Benro Tripod Polarizing filter
Title of the photograph: Florida Gator
Photo of the Day Award Category: Wildlife Photography
Photograph Location: Delray, Florida | United States
Photographer: Steve Hirsch (Columbus,Ohio, USA)
Steve Hirsch grew up with a love of photography, had a darkroom in his basement and photographed throughout high school. He took some time off to get married, raise 3 girls and become an otolaryngologist. Now that the kids have grown he has renewed his interest in his favorite hobby. His other favorite pastime is travel. The two passions go hand-in-hand, travel landscape and wildlife photography. In order to grow as a photographer he has attended workshops in Africa and various locations. He continues to travel all over the world and the United states to capture animals in their natural habitat and photograph beautiful landscapes in all different seasons of the year and various lighting. His artwork adorns the walls of his home, his friends, family and clients homes as well as medical offices. He feels photography is his way to express oneself artistically and connect with people on a very basic level. He enjoys the process of planning and traveling to each unique location, patiently taking the best shot and exploring the best way to display his works of art. He currently lives in Columbus Ohio USA.
Website: stevehirschphotography.com
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/stevehirschphotography
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/pages/Steve-Hirsch-Photography/229872250393874

Photo of the Day | July 16 | Just Lion Around, by Victor Howard

L&C Team — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:29:13 +0000

I shot this on the photo on the Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Kilimanjaro Safari ride. The lion raised his head to look across the rock and I was struck by the power and majesty of his presence. It was exciting to capture a king surveying his kingdom.

Technical Info: Nikon D300s | Shutter speed: 1/250 | Aperture: f/5.6 | ISO: 200 | Focal length: 200mm
Title of the photograph: Just Lion Around
Photo of the Day Award Category: Wildlife Photography
Photograph Location: Florida | United States
Photographer: Victor Howard (Houston, TX, USA)
Victor is an amateur photographer who took up photography as a hobby to expand his perspective and develop his creative side. What started as a learning opportunity for him in 2007 has evolved into a passion. He loves to capture the beauty of the world and people around him. He enjoys exploring different styles and techniques while developing his craft. Victor believes it is important to capture the shot as perfect as possible at the time of the shoot. He believes nothing replaces the learning accomplished by simply taking pictures; and he likes to spend time every week with his camera in hand. He uses a plan, shoot, review, adjust approach while photographing a particular subject to continuously improve a shot.
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/victorhoward
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/victorhoward

Photo of the Day | March 25 | Blast Off by Ronnie Glover

L&C Team — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:00:52 +0000

Rockets of fireworks blast into the sky before exploding. This photo was taken in Orlando, FL. I liked the trails of light and smoke and the hint of the possible endings
Technical Info: Canon EOS 20D | Aperture: 6.3 | Shutter 1/80sec | Focal Length: 37mm
Title of the photograph: Blast Off
Photo of the Day Award Category: Motion Photography
Photograph Location: Florida | United States
Photographer: Ronnie Glover (Gig Harbor, WA, USA)
Photography took a backseat while Ronnie obtained his college degree. After graduation, he purchased his first camera but was unable to produce the images that he saw in his mind. He then took a few continuing education class to learn the technical aspects of the camera and realized there was so much more to learn about photography. So Ronnie enrolled in the professional program at Southeastern Center for the Arts in Atlanta. The school was operated by Jeanne & Neil Chaput de Saintonge, who currently operate Rocky Mountain School of Photography. He spent 14 years living in Alaska and this gave him unbelievable opportunities to experience nature and capture many images. Ronnie also enjoy travel photography and the experience of different cultures. It is his wish that his images will expose others to the beauty of nature and other cultures. He invites everyone to enjoy his gallery and feel free to contact him with any comments.

Portfolio: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/ronnie-glover.html
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Land-Slide-Photography/325780197741
Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheLandSlide

Photo of the Day | February 05 | Sky on Fire, by Sunando Roy

L&C Team — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:00:38 +0000

This photo was taken at the Everglades in Florida. I remember rushing for the sunset to the supposed view point but in the end it was all worth it. The clouds gave the skies an exceptional fiery red tinge that made for a perfect photo with minimal efforts.

Title of the photograph: Sky on fire
Photo of the Day Award Category: Sunrise & Sunset Photography
Photograph Location: Florida | United States

Photographer: Sunando Roy (State College, USA)
Sunando Roy is currently pursuing his PhD from Pennsylvania State University in State College, spending most of his time studying viruses. When not staring at the computer screen he is usually out with his camera trying to capture the world as he sees around him. He has had no formal training in photography and is learning new things everyday while trying to take photos. Most of what he has learnt is on a Canon Powershot S3IS and only recently has switched to a Nikon D90. He shoots mostly landscapes or nature preferring it over portrait photography.
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunandoroy
Twitter: http://twitter.com/sunand0

Photo of the Day | November 21 | Scallop Shells by Elizabeth Brown

L&C Team — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 01:34:13 +0000

Beachcombers have long sought out scallop shells as they can add such vivid color to a shell collection. Regarded for their beauty for thousands of years, the Roman goddess Venus (also known as the Greek goddess Aphrodite) was born from a scallop shell according to ancient mythology. The beautiful colors and symmetry of the shells has made them popular subjects for artists for centuries. As an avid collector of shells, the warm hues of this group of scallop shells caught my attention.

Technical Info: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT, Exposure: 1/200 at f/8, ISO: 400, Focal length: 88mm
Title of the photograph: Scallop Shells
Photo of the Day Award Category: Close-Up Photography
Photograph Location: Florida | United States
Photographer: Elizabeth Brown (Safety Harbor, FL, USA)
Elizabeth Brown is a fine art photographer who enjoys capturing a variety of subjects. Her interests include landscapes, architecture, plants and all things associated with the coast. Elizabeth’s fine art photography is in several private collections and her commercial photography can be seen in several multi-family industry publications throughout the US.
Elizabeth has been fascinated by photography for more than 20 years. “My interest in photography started at 12 after experimenting with my father’s SLR camera. Only a few months later I bought my first SLR camera that I still have today. I had no idea then that I had discovered my life-long passion.”
“Some of my very first photos were of the coast and it is still a favorite subject for my photography today. I find nothing more serene than a salty breeze off the coast with the sound of the surf in the distance and use photography to capture those fleeting moments to savor.”
After growing up in Virginia Beach and living in many cities throughout the southeast, Elizabeth now resides on the Gulf Coast of Florida and enjoys spectacular sunsets with her family regularly.

Website : www.ElizabethBrownPhotography.com
Facebook : www.Facebook.com/ElizabethBrownPhotography
Twitter: twitter.com/EBrownPhotos

Photo of the Day | November 14 | Turret Shells by Elizabeth Brown

L&C Team — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:59:18 +0000

Also known as Auger Shells, Turret Shells are elongated conical shells with tightly coiled turrets. Mainly living in tropical seas, these shells are part of the larger Turretella genus of sea snails that prefers living on muddy or sandy bottoms. I found the fine detail of these shells along with the muted colors from one shell to the next intriguing

Technical Info: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT, Exposure: 1/250sec at f/9, ISO: 400, Focal length: 88mm
Title of the photograph: Turret Shells
Photo of the Day Award Category: Close-Up Photography
Photograph Location: Florida | United States
Photographer: Elizabeth Brown (Safety Harbor, FL, USA)
Elizabeth Brown is a fine art photographer who enjoys capturing a variety of subjects. Her interests include landscapes, architecture, plants and all things associated with the coast. Elizabeth’s fine art photography is in several private collections and her commercial photography can be seen in several multi-family industry publications throughout the US.
Elizabeth has been fascinated by photography for more than 20 years. “My interest in photography started at 12 after experimenting with my father’s SLR camera. Only a few months later I bought my first SLR camera that I still have today. I had no idea then that I had discovered my life-long passion.”
“Some of my very first photos were of the coast and it is still a favorite subject for my photography today. I find nothing more serene than a salty breeze off the coast with the sound of the surf in the distance and use photography to capture those fleeting moments to savor.”
After growing up in Virginia Beach and living in many cities throughout the southeast, Elizabeth now resides on the Gulf Coast of Florida and enjoys spectacular sunsets with her family regularly.

Website : www.ElizabethBrownPhotography.com
Facebook : www.Facebook.com/ElizabethBrownPhotography
Twitter: twitter.com/EBrownPhotos

Photo of the Day | September 16 | Gallery at Fort Barrancas, by Victor Howard

L&C Team — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:00:42 +0000

“Gallery at Fort Barrancas” photo was shot on December 29, 2009 during a family visit to the fort located in Pensacola, Florida. Fort Barrancas is a wonderfully restored fort originally built in the mid-1800′s. The fort overlooks Pensacola Bay and has numerous galleries, tunnels, and walls. This particular photo is shot down one of the long galleries used for gun and cannon placement.

Title of the photograph: Gallery at Fort Barrancas
Photo of the Day Award Category: Architectural Photography
Photograph Location: Florida | United States

Photographer: Victor J. Howard (USA)
Victor is an amateur photographer who took up photography as a hobby to expand his perspective of the work and develop his creative side. What started as a learning opportunity in for him in 2007 has evolved into a passion. He loves to capture the beauty of the world and people around him. While not specializing in a particular type of photography, he enjoys exploring different styles and techniques while developing his craft. Victor uses the internet and eBooks to learn, then just goes out and shoots. He believes nothing replaces the learning accomplished by simply taking pictures. He uses a plan, shoot, review, adjust approach while photographing a particular subject to continuously improve a shot.

Portfolio: www.flickr.com/photos/victorhoward
Twitter: http://twitter.com/victorhoward

Photo of the Day | September 15 | Wishes at Cinderella’s Castle by Victor Howard

L&C Team — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:00:06 +0000

“Wishes at Cinderella’s Castle” was shot on November 27, 2009 at Walt Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida. The photo shows fireworks from the “Wishes Nighttime Spectacular” fireworks show put on each night in the Magic Kingdom. The whole show is truly magical and offers a variety of opportunities to capture amazing fireworks over Cinderella’s Castle.
Title of the photograph: Wishes at Cinderella’s Castle
Photo of the Day Award Category: Night Photography
Photograph Location: Florida | United States
Photographer: Victor J. Howard (USA)
Victor is an amateur photographer who took up photography as a hobby to expand his perspective of the work and develop his creative side. What started as a learning opportunity in for him in 2007 has evolved into a passion. He loves to capture the beauty of the world and people around him. While not specializing in a particular type of photography, he enjoys exploring different styles and techniques while developing his craft. Victor uses the internet and eBooks to learn, then just goes out and shoots. He believes nothing replaces the learning accomplished by simply taking pictures. He uses a plan, shoot, review, adjust approach while photographing a particular subject to continuously improve a shot.

Portfolio: www.flickr.com/photos/victorhoward
Twitter: http://twitter.com/victorhoward