Don McCracken
Background bliss
Most discussions of backgrounds are cautionary. Because, more often than not, backgrounds ruin images. Instead of strengthening our...
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Don McCracken
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1 min
A different kind of hawk
Enter the world of macro photography and you see dashers, darners, clubtails, cruisers and skimmers. You also see different kinds of...
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Don McCracken
- Aug 12, 2019
- 1 min
The blog days of summer
I confess, I'm a man of few words. And, although I continue to spend a good deal of time observing the natural world, I'm guilty of...
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Don McCracken
- Jan 18, 2019
- 1 min
Memorable Postures
When we photograph familiar birds, we face the challenge of creating something new and interesting. Although our images might be very...
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Don McCracken
- Jan 16, 2019
- 1 min
The Suggestion of Thirds
Most people who have explored photography have encountered the rule of thirds. So, why do I call it a suggestion? In composition, I don't...
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Don McCracken
- Jan 15, 2019
- 1 min
Let It Snow!
This time of year provides unique opportunities to observe Snowy Owls. And a drive along the emptiness of country roads may be rewarded...
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Don McCracken
- Jan 14, 2019
- 1 min
Cold, Crazy Cold
I know we live in a climate with real summers and real winters. We know it gets cold. But it is difficult to appreciate just how cold it...
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Don McCracken
- Jan 12, 2019
- 1 min
Happy New Year!
A quick note of thanks to everyone who visited Much Struck in 2018, and best wishes to all of you in 2019! At this time of year, most of...
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Don McCracken
- Dec 23, 2018
- 1 min
Connection at ISO 4000
Many wildlife photography guides encourage students to create a connection between the subject and the viewer. Not every great wildlife...
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Don McCracken
- Dec 21, 2018
- 1 min
Eight Hours & Forty-two Minutes
The winter solstice is upon us and we have arrived at the shortest day of the year. To be exact, we will experience eight hours and...
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Don McCracken
- Dec 19, 2018
- 1 min
Make or Break
In wildlife photography, backgrounds make or break images. Yes, there are situations where context is important. And wide angle images of...
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Don McCracken
- Dec 13, 2018
- 1 min
The Eyes Have It!
Birds in flight are a unique challenge. Unlike landscapes that give you the time to adjust your settings and explore different...
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Don McCracken
- Dec 9, 2018
- 1 min
A Little Bit Crazy
Some time ago, I realized you have to be a little bit crazy to be a nature photographer. You wait for hours. You hope your subject gets...
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Don McCracken
- Dec 5, 2018
- 1 min
Winter Light
The days are cold and the hours of light are few. The sun's warmth touches us but with diminished intensity. Nature photographers have...
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Don McCracken
- Nov 28, 2018
- 1 min
It's Always Been There
The image has always been there. You have walked the trail hundreds of times. But you have not seen it. You visit again and again to...
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Don McCracken
- Nov 23, 2018
- 1 min
Half Asleep
Until recently, I didn't know that ducks such as Mallards are able to sleep with one eye open. They are literally half asleep! The...
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Don McCracken
- Nov 17, 2018
- 1 min
Snow Exposures
Recent snowfalls create many opportunities for memorable images. But properly exposing these images is difficult. Because of the way...
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Don McCracken
- Nov 15, 2018
- 1 min
Deep Freeze
Yes, we are in a deep freeze and that freeze is occurring sooner than expected. Last year, the Viviry Creek remained ice free well into...
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Don McCracken
- Nov 11, 2018
- 1 min
Mallard Fatigue?
While other species might be more rare and their images more valued, I never tire of Mallards, especially at this time of year. Males...
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Don McCracken
- Nov 9, 2018
- 1 min
Hoods Off!
This time of year, one of my favourite birds to photograph is the Hooded Merganser. Males of this species have ornate colouring and...
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