Behind The Scenes of a Cape May Seascape
Utilizing sand patterns, incoming tide, and houses to balance the frame.
Canon 5Dsr +Tamron 15-30mm + Manfrotto tripod
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Tag Archives: New Jersey Nature
Trail and Pond – Tall Pines State Preserve
Trail and Pond
Tall Pines State Preserve, Gloucester County NJ
This was my first visit to Gloucester County’s first state park. I found the walk leisurely and scenic and I am glad to know that this area has their own state park for recreation.
Visit Tall Pines https://friendsoftallpinespreserve.org
Canon 5Dsr + Tamron SP 15-30mm VC
Late Day Light Through Pines
Late Day Light Through Pines
Jonathan’s Woods, Morris County NJ
A December’s day draws to an end near the former Cathedral Pines area.
In-camera HDR taken with the Sigma 17-50mm OS F/2.8 lens + Canon SL2 200D DSLR.
Video: Fall Beekeeping at Denville Community Gardens
When my friend and fellow POWWW board member Mike Leone (actually POWWW’s VP) asked for my help in producing a short beekeeping video I took little hesitation in saying yes. We created this short info video on behalf on Denville Community Gardens. The purpose of the film is to explain the great benefits of pollinators while discussing some trials and tribulations that may stump beginning beekeepers.
Initial filming took place at the Denville Community Gardens which is located on Diamond Spring Road just outside of Downtown Denville. I chose to film with my Canon SL2 DSLR which is a great compact and simple camera for clean 1080p video. For filming optics, I chose my Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro Lens for the ability to film both broad scenes as well as close-up shots of the honeybees. Voice Over audio was recorded after-the-fact by wiring my R0DE VideoMic GO directly into my SL2.
Camera information aside, I was very pleased to help web-publish the invaluable information about the ecological important of honeybees. More pollinators = more fresh local food = less processed food with preservatives and refined sugar. Many green and sustainable practices do require a time investment, however the health benefits and feelings of self-gratification make for any easy offset. I also greatly enjoy creating outdoor education content as I can use my multimedia background while both teaching and learning.
If you have any beekeeping questions or video production questions please leave them in the comments and I will route them to the appropriate individual.
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Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Lens for Canon Cameras
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Tamron 18-400mm Full Resolution Butterfly
I took this digital photograph of an Painted Lady butterfly recently in Chester New Jersey. Click on the picture to download or view the high resolution original. Zoom in to view the sharpness from the new Tamron 18-400mm ultra-telephoto all-in-one lens.
Tamron 18-400mm Macro Sample Image of an Painted Lady Butterfly. Straight Out Of Camera.
The Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 DI-II VC HLD all-in-one lens was handheld in conjunction with the Canon SL2 Digital Rebel. I am extremely impressed by the fine detail resolved in this SOOC (straight out of camera) shot. The tiny hairs by the butterfly eyes are very well defined. I also like the pleasing bokeh of background flowers.
100% crop from above SOOC photograph
Tamron 18-400mm VC 100% Crop SOOC. Handheld at 400mm F/9 on Canon SL2. Photo by Dave Blinder
Exposure settings:
Tamron 18-400mm VC @ 400mm, Autofocus On, Vibration Compensation On
Canon SL2 in Aperture Priority Mode +2/3 exposure, AI Servo Focus
1/800 F9 ISO 800
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Wildcat Ridge WMA Hawk Watch 9/23/2017
A few quick views from one of my favorite local vistas.
Photographer taking a shot of NYC in the distance. Wildcat Ridge WMA Hawk Watch, September 2017, photo by Dave Blinder.
The Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area Hawk Watch also serves as an unofficial community center for nature observation and study.
International Hawk Week banner. Wildcat Ridge WMA Hawk Watch, September 2017, photo by Dave Blinder.
A great service to the public has been provided by Bill Gallagher and more recent NJ Fish&Wildlife Volunteers. Bill will be missed.
Volunteer Frank Bundy tallies passing raptors. Wildcat Ridge WMA Hawk Watch, September 2017, photo by Dave Blinder.
These giving folks greet newcomers to the hawkwatch and provide birdwatching knowledge and tips to all.
Visitors come to discuss migration. Wildcat Ridge WMA Hawk Watch, September 2017, photo by Dave Blinder.
The volunteers also provide raptor migration data sheets to NJF&W and other wildlife monitoring organizations.
Visitors take in the panoramic view. Wildcat Ridge WMA Hawk Watch, September 2017, photo by Dave Blinder.
Visit the Wildcat Ridge WMA Hawk Watch this Fall. Parking is available at the far end of Upper Hibernia Road in Rockaway Twp NJ. Ascend the gravel road on foot 6/10 of a mile before turning for Hawk Watch access. Bring binoculars, water, and a snack.
Visit the WCR Enhancement Website for more detailed visitor information.
Dave Blinder Nature Photography 