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Calm Reflections Photography shares beautiful photographs that can be placed on mugs, mouse pads, canvas, puzzles, T-shirts, coasters and prints. Joanna Macaulay makes souvenirs of St. Mary’s County for tourists and local residents. Information about St. Mary’s County attractions, travel, events and photography can be found at her site. She now does pet photography as well.

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Monday, November 23, 2015

Raptors at Nature Visions Expo

We attended the Nature Visions Photography Expo in Manassas last week. Joe McNally was the most well known presenter this year, a photographic generalist.

Besides learning some interesting photogrsphic lessons, we signed up to photograph some disabled refuge birds. The birds can no longer live in the wild due to injuries and mental difficulties. 1 pm wasn't exactly prime photography time, so I tried to reduce the harsh shadows on the birds with a neutral density filter (darkens the bright sun) and a fill flash to lighten the shadows.

Here are the best results: