Light-Chasers

Welcome to Gary W. Stanley's Light-Chasers

Cover Shot:
Baltimore Oriole 1st Spring
West Harpswell, Maine

Nikon D300 and Nikkor 80-400VR lens

I was taking a leisurely walk about a hundred yard from my home when I noticed a lot of activity in a small apple tree along the road. I saw several Orioles and Purple Finch working their way around the top of this small tree. I set up my tripod so that I had a good background to work with and waited for the right moment to photograph the birds. I really liked how the color of the blossoms cradle the bird.

Purple Finch
West Harpswell, Maine

Nikon D300 and Nikkor 80-400VR lens

I was able to work several compositions both horizontal and vertical. The background of deep green allowed the birds to really stand out.

Because I was able to compose my subject in the upper right third of my composition, I could include some of the apple blossoms. I've also noticed a nice diagonal line between the lower blossom and the Purple Finch.

Baltimore Oriole 1st Spring
West Harpswell, Maine

Nikon D300 and Nikkor 80-400VR lens

Patience always seems to be the key to successful bird photography. One minute they're framed perfectly in your viewfinder, you go to take the picture, and they've totally disappeared. At the same time, your trying to watch out for branches in the way of your subject, looking for catch light in the eyes, and trying to get a great composition. While these bird images near my home were photographed without the aid of a bird feeder, carefully placed bird feeders can help as it encourages the birds to land where you can more easily photograph them before or after they land at the feeder.

Common Redpoll
Algonquin Indian Reservation
Maniwaki Que. CA.

Nikon D200 and Nikkor 80-400VR lens

My mother always loved watching the birds as they came to her feeder. She had such an amazing variety of birds there on the reservation.

Mom really enjoyed watching the birds while sipping her morning coffee, but It wasn't until she saw the birds that I had photographed and down-loaded to her computer, that she was able to see and appreciate the tremendous amount of detail in each of the birds. Each bird had its own very distinct personality too.
We could sit on her porch and tell what bird went passed just by the sounds that it made. Miss you Mom!

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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?

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Thanks,

Gary W. Stanley

gary@light-chasers.com

1-207-710-0353

Gary W. Stanley
60 A Tide Mill Cove Road
Harpswell, Maine 04079