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Rich Harrington has a special guest this week. Robert OToole joins us to discuss his migration from commercial photographer to world-renowned nature photographer. Robert was the co-leader for our Alaska trip this year and a fantastic photographer and instructor.
Robert O’Toole is an award-winning professional photographer. He was named American Bald Eagle Foundation “Photographer of the Year” in 2008. His vertical banking Bald Eagle image was awarded highly commended in the 2006 BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Image © Robert O’Toole Photography
Rich and Robert discuss:
His move into nature photography
How to practice wildlife photography in your own neighborhood
Strategies for photographing nature
What makes a great image
Where to position the sun when shooting outdoors for the best light
The best times of day to shoot outdoors
Why Robert loves snow and eagles
The role of postprocessing and nature photography
The best camera settings for outdoor shooting to preserve highlights and exposure
Why he shoots manual 90% of the time
His favorite plugins for nature and landscape work
How to use your back focus button
How tracking sensitivity impacts your shots
Where you can travel with Robert for workshops
Image © Robert O’Toole Photography
Disclaimer: This show presents several ideas and techniques that we hope help you. These are just some ways of approaching the issues at hand. Combine with your own skill for best results.
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