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January 2023
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DAJ Designs Photography
Winter 2023
I spent some time this past year playing with different camera settings and seeking out interesting lighting situations with the goal of developing more drama and interest in my photos. Below are a few examples of what I mean...
"Downy in Golden Light"
Photograph by: Debbie Jordan
The beautiful Downy Woodpecker above was foraging in the marsh grass at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Delaware. I followed its movement as it darted in and out of the shadows in hopes of capturing an image. He was so fast, and the marsh was so dense, that I had a difficult time keeping up with him. Just as I was about to give up, he graciously landed on a stalk where I had a clear shot and where the gorgeous golden sunlight lit up his face. I snapped the shutter and then, in an instant, he was gone.
"Into the Light"
Photograph by: Debbie Jordan
As the sun was just rising over the marsh to my left, I saw movement in the woods to my right. A pair of small Sika deer were slowly and silently making their way through the underbrush. The morning sun began to filter through the trees and the little doe stepped into the light. I already had my camera adjusted for the dim light and was ready to capture the scene. I especially like the dark background contrasting with the soft golden light on the deer. Taken at f/5.6, ISO 500, 1/500 sec, with exposure compensation.
"Spotlight on Blue"
Photograph by: Debbie Jordan

Camouflaged amid the dense woodland vegetation, this Great Blue Heron had settled down for an afternoon nap warmed by a shaft of golden afternoon sunlight. It was a beautiful scene and I knew it would make an interesting image.  I was close enough to capture some incredible feather detail as well as the catchlight in its eye, but still far enough away so as not to disturb the heron. Taken at f/5.6, ISO 250, 1/1250 sec, and cropped in post processing.
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