Tag Archives: nature  Death of a Photography Friend Death of a Photography Friend Tragedy severs and indelibly stains a mark on our repetitive sense of routine normalcy. Such was the day I learned I lost my photography friend. She was a friend in every sense of the word; trustworthy, loyal, encouraging, and ever-present. Regardless of the time, need,... 
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Stunning photos. I had a photography ‘friend’ once too. Then after one winter the leaves just did not return. Sad too because I was going to do a yearlong timelapse of it. 
Magical. That is a great way to put it. I agree. 
I lost access to my ‘friend’, an oak, when the county made it a park and limited access to just some trails. Still pining over that one. 
My friends are often flowers and blossoms that are so fleeting. I love capture #4, it reminds me of Le Petit Prince. 
Funny thing about those people that effect our lives so deeply. . .even when they are gone they are always with us. ~ For Love can survive even death. Beautiful post and your photos. . .WOW!!! 
Those are simply stunning photos. The loss of a steadfast friend is never easy. Lost my 3yo dog a few weeks ago and the loss is palpable. Like your tree, you see it’s beauty, but when it’s gone the absence keeps you longing for it’s return. 
These were lovely! What program is used to do the 360 photo? Is that in photoshop or another plug in? Its amazing! Im sorry about your loss - Thats how I feel about my mother, but she didnt pass away, she is just never there for me, never has been. SO my homage to her is NOTHING. Very sad. You were/are lucky to have a relationship with someone so lovely. That is a blessing and luck. 
Beautiful post and photos, Kent. Thank you!
Thanks for all the great feedback you guys! My Tree is really starting to drop those brown leaves finally. Most of them have held on somehow for over two years. Now with more of the trunk visible, it appears there was a lightning strike, but there’s also a large rotted area on the back side. Either way, I’m shooting the heck out of her. As a matter of fact, I shot her just recently from pre-sunrise to long after sunset and every hour on the hour for a full day. Should be some interesting things to come from that. 
when I was a tree sorry for your loss
Wow! Fantastic poem, very fitting. Thank you! 
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Gosh, I love that walking stick! My husband surprised me with a monopod for Christmas, but honestly this is better! Plus it would give me thing to keep the cows away when I am hiking!
Love the walking stick!! I need one.  Autumn Photo Adventure ~ Part 3 If you’ve read Part 1 and Part 2, you know my son loves photographing animals and we’re now at the point in our journey where we’re searching for meese (‘moose’ for the literal). Before I go any further, I must preface this post with my experience last year. Last... by Kent Weakley show 14 comments 
I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed reading all three parts of this great adventure. I’m extremely envious of the great locations you got to shoot. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait for the next adventure! 
Wow, what an adventure! I think my jaw hit my desk because your photos are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing. 
I absolutely loved this. And I love your blog in general. I just purchased my first DSLR so I have been taking in your tips with great interest! Thank you so much!! 
This was amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed reading about your adventure. Beautiful and breathtaking.
Will you be offering prints of these photos? My favorite is the close-up of the moose with the eyelashes. 
LOVED this!! The photos are amazing! Our family had a similar “hunt” for meese at Yellowstone a couple of years ago. We were only able to see a cow for about 10 minutes or so, never saw a bull. They are impressive creatures for sure. 
You boys have way more fortitude than this girl! I’m a midwesterner and detest weather below 50 degrees. 60 if I have to be out in it for any period of time. You look like such a Floridian in jeans and a light jacket! Where’s your parka? Where’re the snow pants? Mukluks? But the meese??? AAAhhhhh-moose-ing.
Can you say layers? Not Photoshop, clothing layers! At least I remembered my rain cover for my camera gear. Someone else, wonder who that might be, didn’t remember such equipment. Do the Floridians in Maine, or the hotel hand towels over someone’s camera, look more out of place?? LOL!!! 
OMG Kent!! Unreal. Just amazing captures! I can only imagine the exhileration of this experince. Really truly beautiful images… you really know how to put a shot together. Can’t wait for that Composition class – right after the Lightroom Workflow class Again, amazingly beautiful captures. Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us – you have a way of telling a story too! Great stuff Kent. 
Absolutely amazing—your luck and your photos!!!! 
wow – these are AMAZING! I will be showing my youngest son in the morning…he’s an avid outdoorsman, and will think these are the best! 
Loved your adventure. Had a laugh at the “meese.” I’m envious though; I’d love to see one! And you’re right about the people who place light poles! 
Fantastic photos! Were you using the 200-400 again this year?
I was, *wink*  Photography ~ Connecting With Fall Photography ~ Connecting With Fall If you think about it, it’s strange which photographic subjects attract us. I love shooting isolated unique landscapes as much as I love shooting many of the iconic legends that have been shot to death. What draws us to shoot something that we and everyone else... 
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Great shots, you are lucky you live in a colourful country, back here it more looks like this most times.
As “dreary” as that image looks, it’s still a pretty cool shot. I’m sure you have many beautiful areas to photograph as well, just different.
Kent – they are just beautiful. The saturated colors in that leaf photo are amazing. Do you travel up north for fall shots, or are there any places with foliage like that in your area? 
I am so happy that I discovered your site… clicking through from my3boybarians. I bookmarked you site and look forward to participating in your photo challenge sometime soon. I also teach photography classes… but for beginners. If you have a moment to check out my blog and let me know what you think I am woefully lacking in constructive criticism these days
Kent, I’ve just recently discovered your website and wonderful photos and videos. I’ve just spent well over an hour clicking through your posts, watching your videos, and enjoying your site. For those of us who are amateur enthusiasts, this site is a treasure trove of great tips and information, as well as inspiration.
Karen, Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad to have you browsing the site. Enjoy! 
I just found your blog and I think it’s wonderful. I agree; nature had a mighty pull, especially this time of year (for me anyway). I prefer shooting more uncommon or forgettable things, but when it comes to my children or nature, there’s a really big exception. The fall colors in all their vividness seem to stand there daring you to only get one shot. I end up getting so many it makes my head spin. And then I’m like, what am I gonna do with all of those pictures?? lol Anyway, great blog. I’ll be back. 
This year you’ll take photos of leaves. Next year you’ll make photographs composed by starting from the shapes the leaves form. The year after that your philosophy will perhaps have changed yet again. And every year you’ll wonder how it is you have to walk so far just to get the *one* leaf with the perfect background separation / orientation for your photographic start-point… At least, I had this thought with thistle-heads and acorns this year too. How come there are so many acorns on trees, yet only a tiny fraction within reach, and none at all on this tree suit my composition? 
The colors are just awesome! Almost makes me want to move out of Florida. (notice I said almost) 
Hi Kent! 
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