Light-Chasers

Welcome to Gary W. Stanley's Light-Chasers

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Nikon D300 and Nikkor 80-400VR

Red Breasted Merganser
Fisherman's Beach
Swampscott, MA

Have you ever tried so hard to photograph a wildlife subject only to have it practically land on your doorstep?

Well for years my list of quality Mergansers and Common Loon shots was extremely short. You know the scenario; "Darn (or similar!), he's to far away" or; "The lights not good," "Water's to rough," "He was here yesterday!" and the excuses go on and on!

The best images I've ever taken of both Loons and Mergansers, were taken this spring from the pier in front of my home and within a two hour period. I have shots of the Mergansers taking off in flight, the Loon with a crab in it's mouth, and a flounder in it's mouth.

Did these birds decide that I had suffered enough? Did they take pity on me? Well not exactly, I just did my homework! Since I knew that these birds winter at sea, they come into my harbor every spring waiting for the ice to melt off the lakes and ponds, before they head inland.

Using binoculars, I watched them from home almost every day while waiting for both high tide and great morning light. I tried several times from shore with no success, before it dawned on me that I could get better shots from the pier.

While luck can certainly play a part in the photographic process, a little preparation doesn't hurt either!

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Light-Chasers has set out to provide for you a website that is a fun place to visit; a site that has informative articles of interest for both the traditional film and digital photographer. A place where you can catch up on recent trips and favorite places. Gary's educational books and CDs are featured on the site along with a schedule of Light-Chaser's seminars and workshops.

Photographers for the most part are looking for that special light. They’re also looking for that special experience with the notion that their best shot is still out there. We all know that it doesn’t happen every day, but that’s okay, life would be pretty boring if it did. I want Light-Chasers to be able to provide you with the leadership and instruction you're looking for, to help you capture that special moment. Gary leads tours, seminars and workshops all across the country and we want you to join us in a Light-Chasers experience. Isn’t it time you became a Light-Chaser?

Read about how the name Light-Chasers came to be by clicking here.

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Thanks,

Gary W. Stanley

gary@light-chasers.com

400 Humphrey St
Swampscott, MA 01907
781-599-0819