Light & Composition » Florida http://www.lightandcomposition.com Towards the true essence of photography Thu, 23 May 2013 07:49:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Loving Hands, by Jerry Caruthershttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-03-loving-hands-by-jerry-caruthers/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-03-loving-hands-by-jerry-caruthers/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 03:12:18 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=30168 Photograph was my first baby shoot, I used natural lighting in this one, had the subjects stand next to a window. This was a challenging shoot both because it was a new born and it was my first attempt of its kind as I usually do landscapes. Technical Info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II with [...]

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]]> Photograph was my first baby shoot, I used natural lighting in this one, had the subjects stand next to a window. This was a challenging shoot both because it was a new born and it was my first attempt of its kind as I usually do landscapes.

Loving Hands, by Jerry Caruthers
Technical Info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II with 50mm f/1.8 | Exposure 1/60sec @ f/2.8 | Focal Length 50mm | ISO 320
Award Score: 65.5 (Value 12, Clarity 12.5, Composition 17, Style 11.5, Skill 12.5)
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | May 03

Title of the photograph: Loving Hands
Photo of the Day Award Category: Black & White Photography
Photograph Location: Florida | United States

Photographer: Jerry Caruthers (Safety Harbor, USA) Registered Photographer
Jerry Caruthers lives in the USA, and has been shooting off and on for about three years now, as he really enjoys photography. Jerry started with a Nikon D60, and then to a NIkon D300. He now uses a Canon 5D Mark II. His goals are to continually work on his skill and composition. He is not a natural artist, as he has to think about the shots. He hopes to get into some freelance work here to start that journey, and would love to travel the world and be a professional photographer.

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tampajerry/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ijerryc

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-03-loving-hands-by-jerry-caruthers/feed/ 2 A Bike on the Shores, by Munish Singlahttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-september-12-a-bike-on-the-shores-by-munish-singla/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-september-12-a-bike-on-the-shores-by-munish-singla/#comments Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:21:12 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=13876 There is no better way to experience the beach town then riding a bike along cool waves of ocean. The superb summer days have found us spending many hours taking long walks and riding bikes along the sandy shores. This photo is taken in south beach Miami where a bike is standing along the shores. [...]

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]]> There is no better way to experience the beach town then riding a bike along cool waves of ocean. The superb summer days have found us spending many hours taking long walks and riding bikes along the sandy shores. This photo is taken in south beach Miami where a bike is standing along the shores.

A Bike on the Shores, by Munish Singla
Technical Info: Nikon D7000 | Exposure 1/640sec f/5.6 | Focal Length 105mm | ISO 100
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | September 12
Award Score: 61 (Value 11, Clarity 12, Composition 15, Style 12, Skill 11)

Title of the photograph: A Bike on the Shores
Photo of the Day Award Category: Still Life Photography
Photograph Location: South Beach, Miami, Florida | United States

Photographer: Munish Singla ( Los Angeles, California, USA)
Munish Singla is a hobbyist photographer from California. A software engineer by profession, Munish loves to travel and meet people. He started photography few months back. Now, he believes photography to be a very powerful medium to free the imagination, and believes that ‘the sky is the limit’. He does not want to stick himself into any particular genre of photography, and wants to capture the beauty, peace, joy, pain, emotion, and madness of the world through his photographs. As self-taught photographer, he wants to continuously learn, improve and grow in this field.

Flickr: hhttp://www.flickr.com/people/62774132@N02/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msingla.sng
Twitter: https://twitter.com/munish242

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-september-12-a-bike-on-the-shores-by-munish-singla/feed/ 0 Flowers at Safety Harbor, by Jerry Caruthershttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-august-27-flowers-at-safety-harbor-by-jerry-caruthers/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-august-27-flowers-at-safety-harbor-by-jerry-caruthers/#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2012 05:19:53 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=13402 Hand held shot near the safety harbor pier, I was using my Nikon 18-200mm VR in this shot. I was surprised how well it came out, the wind was blowing and the flowers were moving. Technical Info: Nikon D300 with 18-200mm VR | Exposure 1/800sec @ f/7.1 | Focal Length 200 mm | ISO 200 [...]

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]]> Hand held shot near the safety harbor pier, I was using my Nikon 18-200mm VR in this shot. I was surprised how well it came out, the wind was blowing and the flowers were moving.

Flowers at Safety Harbor, by Jerry Caruthers
Technical Info: Nikon D300 with 18-200mm VR | Exposure 1/800sec @ f/7.1 | Focal Length 200 mm | ISO 200
Award Score: 58 (Value 10.5, Clarity 11, Composition 14, Style 11, Skill 12.5) ­

Award Winner: Photo of the Day | August 27
Title of the photograph: Flowers at Safety Harbor
Photo of the Day Award Category: Color Photography
Photograph Location: Safety Harbor Pier, Florida | United States

Photographer: Jerry Caruthers (Safety Harbor, USA) Registered Photographer
Jerry Caruthers lives in the USA, and has been shooting off and on for about three years now, as he really enjoys photography. Jerry started with a Nikon D60, and then to a NIkon D300. He now uses a Canon 5D Mark II. His goals are to continually work on his skill and composition. He is not a natural artist, as he has to think about the shots. He hopes to get into some freelance work here to start that journey, and would love to travel the world and be a professional photographer.

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tampajerry/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ijerryc

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-august-27-flowers-at-safety-harbor-by-jerry-caruthers/feed/ 1 Dock at the Bay, by Jerry Caruthershttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-august-25-dock-at-the-bay-by-jerry-caruthers/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-august-25-dock-at-the-bay-by-jerry-caruthers/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:04:47 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=13336 Hand held evening capture of the sunset hitting pier 60 in beautiful clearwater beach Florida using the canon 5D mark II and a canon 17-40L. Technical Info: Canon 5D Mark II with Canon 17-40 L | Exposure 1/320sec @ f/8 | Focal length 17mm | ISO 100 Award Score: 62 (Value 11, Clarity 11.5, Composition [...]

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]]> Hand held evening capture of the sunset hitting pier 60 in beautiful clearwater beach Florida using the canon 5D mark II and a canon 17-40L.

Dock at the Bay, by Jerry Caruthers
Technical Info: Canon 5D Mark II with Canon 17-40 L | Exposure 1/320sec @ f/8 | Focal length 17mm | ISO 100
Award Score: 62 (Value 11, Clarity 11.5, Composition 15, Style 12, Skill 12.5) ­

Award Winner: Photo of the Day | August 25
Title of the photograph: Dock at the Bay
Photo of the Day Award Category: Sunrise & Sunset Photography
Photograph Location: Clearwater Beach, Florida | United States

Photographer: Jerry Caruthers (Safety Harbor, USA) Registered Photographer
Jerry Caruthers lives in the USA, and has been shooting off and on for about three years now, as he really enjoys photography. Jerry started with a Nikon D60, and then to a NIkon D300. He now uses a Canon 5D Mark II. His goals are to continually work on his skill and composition. He is not a natural artist, as he has to think about the shots. He hopes to get into some freelance work to start that journey, and would love to travel the world and be a professional photographer.

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tampajerry/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ijerryc

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-august-25-dock-at-the-bay-by-jerry-caruthers/feed/ 0 Deerfield Pier, by Steve Hirschhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-18-deerfield-pier-by-steve-hirsch/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-18-deerfield-pier-by-steve-hirsch/#comments Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:38:36 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=8096 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 [...]

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]]> 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.

Deerfield Pier, by Steve Hirsch

Technical Info: Canon 5DII | ISO 100 | ISO 100 40mm f13 8.0 sec | Benro tripod, Variable ND filter
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | March 18
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

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-18-deerfield-pier-by-steve-hirsch/feed/ 2 Florida Gator, by Steve Hirschhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-13-florida-gator-by-steve-hirsch/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-13-florida-gator-by-steve-hirsch/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:38:24 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=8064 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 [...]

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]]> 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.

Florida Gator, by Steve Hirsch

Technical Info: Canon 7D | ISO 1000 | 400mm | f/6.3 @ 1/100 sec | Benro Tripod Polarizing filter
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | March 13
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

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-13-florida-gator-by-steve-hirsch/feed/ 0 Just Lion Around, by Victor Howardhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-16-just-lion-around-by-victor-howard/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-16-just-lion-around-by-victor-howard/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:29:13 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=5771 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: [...]

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]]> 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.

Photo of the Day - July 16
Technical Info: Nikon D300s | Shutter speed: 1/250 | Aperture: f/5.6 | ISO: 200 | Focal length: 200mm
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | July 16

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

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-16-just-lion-around-by-victor-howard/feed/ 2 Goldstripe Maroon Clownfish and Anemone, by Elizabeth Brownhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-07-goldstripe-maroon-clownfish-and-anemone-by-elizabeth-brown/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-07-goldstripe-maroon-clownfish-and-anemone-by-elizabeth-brown/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 14:00:42 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=4310 While the Goldstripe Maroon Clownfish (premnas biaculeatus) is naturally found in Sumatra, this one was photographed in my family’s home aquarium in our living room. Named “Sashimi”, she was the first addition to our saltwater tank several years ago. Although this variety of clownfish is considered to be one of the most aggressive of the [...]

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]]> While the Goldstripe Maroon Clownfish (premnas biaculeatus) is naturally found in Sumatra, this one was photographed in my family’s home aquarium in our living room. Named “Sashimi”, she was the first addition to our saltwater tank several years ago. Although this variety of clownfish is considered to be one of the most aggressive of the species, Sashimi coexists peacefully with the other inhabitants of our tank. The Goldstripe Maroon Clownfish is also known to rearrange items in the tank to their liking, which Sashimi does on a regular basis making her one of the most entertaining fish in the tank to watch.

Photo of the Day - May 07
Technical Info: Canon EOS REBEL T2i | ISO 100 | Exposure 1/125 sec @ f/7.1 | | Focal Length 59 mm | No flash
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | May 07

Title of the photograph: Goldstripe Maroon Clownfish and Anemone
Photo of the Day Award Category: Underwater Photography
Photograph Location: Safety Harbor, Florida | United States

Photographer: Elizabeth Brown (Safety Harbor, FL)
Elizabeth Brown is a fine art photographer who enjoys capturing a variety of subjects. Her interests include natural landscapes, wildlife, birds and all things associated with the coast. She uses only natural light to capture her photos allowing the true beauty of her subjects to shine through. Elizabeth’s interest in photography started at 12 after experimenting with her father’s SLR camera, purchasing her own only a few months later. Today, Elizabeth’s fine art photography is in several private collections, has been featured in several photography exhibitions and has been featured several times online. Her commercial photography can be seen in several multi-family industry publications throughout the US.

Flickr: www.ElizabethBrownPhotography.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ElizabethBrownPhotography
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/EBrownPhotos

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-07-goldstripe-maroon-clownfish-and-anemone-by-elizabeth-brown/feed/ 1 Blast Off, by Ronnie Gloverhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-25-blast-off-by-ronnie-glover/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-25-blast-off-by-ronnie-glover/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:00:52 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=3504 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 Award Winner: Photo of the Day | March 25 [...]

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]]> 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.

Photo of the Day - March 25
Technical Info: Canon EOS 20D | Aperture: 6.3 | Shutter 1/80sec | Focal Length: 37mm
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | March 25

Title of the photograph: Blast Off
Photo of the Day Award Category: Motion Photography
Photograph Location: Orlando, Florida | United States

Photographer: Ronnie Glover (Gig Harbor, WA, USA) Registered Photographer
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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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-25-blast-off-by-ronnie-glover/feed/ 0 Sky on Fire, by Sunando Royhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-february-05-sky-on-fire-by-sunando-roy/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-february-05-sky-on-fire-by-sunando-roy/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:00:38 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=3259 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. Award Winner: Photo of the Day | [...]

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]]> 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.

Photo of the Day - February 05
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | February 05

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

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