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Adventures, Travel, Tips & Tricks, Gear Reviews, Hiking, Backpacking and Exploring all through the lens of a camera. Looking for Tips & Tricks or the best locations for Landscape, or Wildlife photography. Look no further, sometimes getting those great shots may require some hiking or back country backpacking to get them. Our goal at Shutter Bison is to provide you with as much information or details to improve your photography skills or to just have more fun in the great outdoors.
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Pasadena Audubon Society (PAS)
The Pasadena Audubon Society (PAS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1904 with the aim of promoting the conservation of birds
Don't be a Trail Idiot: You Get to Decide
It's hard to decide who truly is the Trail Idiot here. The people who break the rules or the ones who should be enforcing the rules.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
A sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care
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Demystifying Bokeh: Understanding the Art of Blurred Backgrounds in Photography
In photography, bokeh is not just about creating a blurred background. It is also about creating a mood and conveying emotions.
Photo Lighting Tip: Keep the Sun at Your Back
As a wildlife photographer, one of the most important factors to consider when taking photos is the lighting.
Merging Photos into an HDR (High Dynamic Range) image in Adobe Lightroom
Merging photos into an HDR (High Dynamic Range) image in Adobe Lightroom is a powerful technique that allows you to combine multiple photos
Pros and Cons of a Zoom Telephoto versus a Prime Telephoto Lens
Telephoto lenses are essential tools for many photographers who want to capture subjects at a distance.
5 Great Places to Birdwatch in Los Angeles
You wouldn't think that there would be many places to Birdwatch in Los Angeles, but you would be right. Kind of...
5 Reasons to Shoot in RAW
As a photographer, one of the decisions you have to make is whether to shoot in RAW or JPEG format.
Birdwatching: Identify your Subjects
A bird's characteristics and appearance can vary based on age, gender, breeding, and the changing of the seasons.
Product and Food Photography
Food and Product photography is a crucial aspect of any successful business, especially in the age of e-commerce
What is Wind Chill?
Wind Chill is defined as the temperature that a person feels based on wind speed and air temperature
A Field Guide to Birds of North America
Birds occur on land, sea and freshwater, and in virtually every habitat, from the lowest deserts to the highest mountains.
When Natures Sleeps you find other subjects to Photograph during Winter
When the weather outside is frightful, but train stations, churches, historical buildings and museums can be so delightful for Photography
My Day to Day Photography Gear
Primary photography gear for real estate photography
What do I do with all my Old Photography Gear
Camera Bodies, Lenses, Tripods, Flashes, Monopods, Drones, and so on can easily be sold to buy newer gear
Keeping Your Photos Safe
Most of us take photos for memories. Much like our mental memorys the photos we take to jar them in the future will not last forever.
A Field Guide to Colorado Wildflowers
From Pueblo Colorado to the alpine meadows of the Rocky Mountains, once spring comes the flowers come alive
Tips for Avoiding Poison Oak, Poison Ivy, Poison Sumac: What to do if you think you touched it.
If you spend time outdoors, there's a good chance you will encounter poison oak. These rash-inducing plants are found throughout the US
Comfortably Carry Your Camera Hiking and Backpacking
Like most Hikers and Backpackers, you want to have your camera ready for the once-in-a-lifetime shot
How To’s: Isolate a Subject and Adjust the Background in Adobe Lightroom
You want to be able to isolate your subject and just edit the background. This tutorial will show you how.
Tracking Animals for Photography: Research
Some great books and reference material on Animals of North America and how to track them.
How To's: Nikon Z Series Digital Level
The Nikon Z6, Z7, and Z9 Series Cameras come with a Digital Level ( or Horizon).
How To’s: Enhancing Photos in Lightroom Classic
You spent all day at your photoshoot and when reviewing your results you realize that some or all didn't turn out the way you intended.
Tracking Animals for Photography: Location
Wildlife tend to have daily routines and patterns that will revolve around the time of day, water, and food sources.
Tracking Animals for Photography: Intro
Do you love photographing animals in the wild? If so, you know that tracking them can be a challenge.
Don't be a Trail Idiot
Have you ever been on a hiking trail and encountered someone who was behaving recklessly or disrespectfully?
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