I previously worked as a news and sports photographer. Recently I have been enjoying wildlife photography. My approach toward bird photos is similar to sports photography. I attempt to capture mostly action and hopefully a unique perspective.
This was tonight’s sunset at the Waccamaw River here in the coastal South Carolina area. The second photo was taken with the 8mm lens.


a fish-eye view perhaps? 😀
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Yes indeed, a fisheye. I only use it occasionally. The first one was taken with the 16-35 at 16 but using a crop sensor camera I don’t get 16.
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Magnificent Phil. Absolutely magnificent! Robyn
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Thanks so much Robyn, glad you like it!
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Beautiful capture! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you much Becky I appreciate it!
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Stunning!! The 8mm Fisheye is incredible.
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Thanks so much Andrew, and yes the fisheye can produce some good results at times for sure!
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The fish eye’s quite appropriate, considering … but do alligators see red? They’re wonderful shots of a stunning sunset, though I think the last set you posted pip this one for drama.
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There actually are a lot of alligators in the river and as hard as I looked last night I didn’t see any. 🙂
Thanks much for checking these out!
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Absolutely beautiful Phil.
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Thanks a million Jan!
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I can never get enough of your sunset pictures, Phil! These are beautiful and the reflection in the water simply doubles the beauty.
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Thank you very much Maggie, glad you liked these sunsets pics! There is actually a bar right there on the river where you can enjoy a beverage along with this view. 😀
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These pictures are wonderful ! I never seen a sunset like that where i live … So thank you for sharing ! // Maria
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We are blessed with many such sunsets in our area Maria. Thank you very much I’m happy you enjoyed these!
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There is so much harmony in your photos, great stuff! ☼
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Thank you I appreciate it. 🙂
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Take my breath away… Thank you for the gorgeous post. Happy Sunday, Phil!
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Thanks a million Amy! Hope you enjoy your Sunday!
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Love those deep colours. Much post-pic processing or not?
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Thanks, glad you like these. In general I do very little PP. I only shoot jpegs and will do some brightness and contrast adjustments and occasionally minor color tweaks but that’s about it. One thing I did do here was switch from AWB over to Shade WB when taking the pics.
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Wow! These are both so amazing, Phil. 🙂
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So glad you enjoyed these Sylvia!
They ran the first one during our 11pm TV News last night for a weather shot.
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Spectacular!
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Thanks so much Deb!
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Another beauty Phil!!
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Thanks Adrian!
They ran the first one during our 11pm TV News last night for a weather shot.
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right up my street – great to see some of your sunsets lovely Phil
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They ran the first one during our 11pm TV News last night for a weather shot.
Thanks a lot Scott
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Wow, that was amazing.
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Thanks very much Charlie!
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Woooow!! That place looks awesome 🙂
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Yes it can be very nice there and it’s even better because there is a bar right on the river where you can get a drink and a snack then sit back and enjoy the view. 😀
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Hahahahaha the bar owner has a good opportunity to make some money for sure! :p
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Beautiful and dramatic colors!
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This was one of those ‘after the sunset’ sunsets. The good colors did not pop out until later. 🙂
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Wonderful colors.
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We were happy to be there for this one. 🙂
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WOW ! These are stunning ! Love the 8mm effect. Makes me want one. 🙂
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Thanks Emily but it gets even better because there is a bar right on the river where you can get a drink and a snack then sit back and enjoy the view. 🙂
Back before Christmas B&H had a 2 day sale on a Rokinon 8mm fisheye for $214 so for that price I had to grab it.
It’s full manual everything but that’s OK.
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Wow! These are stunning, Phil.
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Thanks very much Lucy, so glad you like these!
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Beautiful!
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Thanks! I really appreciate you looking and commenting!
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Absolutely beautiful! 🙂
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