Welcome to the website of Gregory Sweeney photography featuring our photography tours, Greg's images, and products
On this website you will find details about the many wildlife photography tours hosted by Gregory Sweeney including underwater adventures and an exclusive African Safaris for photographers or another for yoga enthusiasts. Gregory's work is presented in the Gallery on this site and his images can be purchased as prints or on other products such as note cards, postcards, and magnets in the Store.
Tips for Photographing Manatees
Getting a Great Shot of a Manatee Up for a Breath
Manatees are very slow moving and when you are in the springs of Crystal River, you should have plenty of time set up your shot and chances to repeat the shot until you get it right. If the manatee is on the bottom near you asleep the regulations say that you are not allowed to disturb it especially by diving down to photographic it while it is asleep. A more exciting photo would be to catch it in the process of taking a breath.
How do you get a good image of one coming up for a breath?
1) Choose a manatee who is facing such that there will be light on its face (not in the shade from a tree) and is preferably not facing such that you will be shooting into the sun.
2) Decide your angle; 3/4 shot, directly on, full side pose, vertical or horizontal camera position. Scan what will be the background and plan to place undesirable elements like people behind the manatee or out of frame.
Read the full article on my blog
Join me this January for a Manatee Photography Workshop
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Using Lightroom Metadata to Research Best Settings
The Library Filter Panel in Lightroom 3 helps me research the best times and camera settings for locations I visit frequently. The extra work in recording data about each shoot pays off when the database becomes a learning tool.
Tiger Shark Dive Expedition was filled with great encounters
The Tiger Shark Expedition to Tiger Beach Bahamas was fantastic with numerous tiger shark encounters as well as aggressive lemons and the sleek reef sharks.
12 Day Safari Added for 2012 w/ Sabi Sands
We have added by special request a safari to our 2012 schedule. We meet the guests in Johnnesburg on May 30th and you will depart June 10th after 8 days at our tree house lodge, 2 days in Sabi Sands, and 2 days at a wonderful big cat reserve. Only 2 spaces left!
| Tiger Shark Cageless Dive | 2013 coming soon | March 1 - 7 2014 |
| Manatee Swim and Photography Workshop | Jan 22 - 28th 2012 | Sold Out |
| Sailfish and Sardine Run | Jan 2013 | spaces available |
| Photography Safari in Africa | April 17 - 26 2012 | 4 spaces left |
| Yoga Retreat & Safari in Africa | May 2 - 12 2012 | 3 spaces left |
| Swim with Whalesharks | Aug 5 - Aug 10 | 2 spaces remain |