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About Steve DanielsI am a photographer living in St. Petersburg, Florida, which is on the west (Gulf of Mexico) side of the state. I believe this is I began my photography in 1972 as a school newspaper photographer in Michigan, quickly advancing to a local newspaper, and to a press agency news and sports photographer. I moved to Florida in 1978 and became a commercial studio and freelance sports photographer, specializing in Major League baseball and auto racing. In 1997 I got a real job (the photography market here was flooded with people who undercut the market prices and put many good photographers out of business) and started work as a computer multimedia developer, using my photography, Photoshop, and design skills to develop computer, healthcare, and fitness certification courses in a number of courseware development programs. I have worked in multimedia design for companies in the Computer Training field, a Medical School, and most recently, as a Curriculum Developer for a leading company in the fitness industry. Due to the downturn in the economy, my last position was eliminated, and the job market is very grim. I am now working as a freelance training, presentation, and graphic design consultant, which also allows more time for my photography. Living about 1/4 of a mile from the beach, I don't get there as often as I should. This area of the state, along with much of coastal Florida, is lined with barrier islands with a narrow (1/4 to 1/2 mile wide) intercoastal waterway. This provides shelter for many types of water birds, making Florida perfect for wildlife photography. I spend much of my time photographing these birds. There are plenty of them in my back yard, but I have a number of State and County parks close at hand that offer a diversity of backgrounds and animals. Other than photography for work, I currently photograph images for fine art prints for myself and others who appreciate the Florida landscape and wildlife. I experiment in Photoshop with my digital images, and use larger formats for photorealistic images.
Accidental self portrait - My interests in photography are varied, but my favorite types of photography are landscapes and wildlife. Both cover extremes, in that wildlife photography requires small and quick-handling cameras and telephoto lenses, while landscape photography begs for larger format cameras and wide angle lenses, although there are exceptions. I also do different types of panoramic photography, and cover that on its own page. Concerning photographic equipment, I will show you what I use, and what works for me. Although there are many brands of photographic equipment, what I use is my personal choice, and may or may not work well for you. Choose the options that best suit your workflow and comfort level. What is comfortable for me and has the features I like and use may be different for you. Galleries of my photographs are coming soon, and prints will be offered for sale.
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the best place to be in Florida because of the many beaches, parks, and water views available. Although it is a densely populated area, there are many wildlife photo opportunities. Within an hour's drive you can be in a wilderness area, and three hours gets you to the Everglades and South Florida wildlife preserves.