Shawn Thomas Photography

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It’s either majestic, goofy, or dinosaur lol. Agreed 100%

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This shot captures the mood I was going for. The Great Blue Heron dipping its bill created a great moment of action and reflection. Sometimes B&W is the only way to go. #birds #wildlife #monochrome

Nailed this Osprey coming in for a landing with beautiful backlight on the wings. You can really see the focus on those talons. Great way to end the day. #birds #wildlife #raptor

Wildlife photos fail the B&W test. But when color distracts, monochrome adds focus. I break down my 3 rules for deciding when to strip away color and focus on form, geometry, and texture. ➡️ Swipe and check out the full guide for better B&W conversions! #B&W #Wildlife #PhotoTips

This egret found the perfect perch among the sunbathers. Just a great scene of wildlife sharing some space on a warm afternoon. #birds #wildlife

Day 7 from my National Aviary bird portrait week ends with a wild one. This is the Steller’s Sea Eagle, one of the heaviest and most powerful eagles on Earth. Native to eastern Russia and Japan.
#birds #raptors #birdofprey #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #nationalaviary

Day six of my National Aviary bird portrait week. A White-cheeked Turaco, native to East Africa. They eat mostly fruit and hop through branches. Their green color comes from a unique pigment.
#birds #nationalaviary #birdphotography #avianlife #birdfacts #wildlifephotography

Day five of my National Aviary portrait series.
Hyacinth Macaws are the largest parrots in the world and native to South America. Their beaks are strong enough to crack coconuts.
#birds #parrot #macaw #nationalaviary #birdphotography #avianportrait #wildlifephoto

Day 4 of my National Aviary portrait series. Might be my favorite image from the day, hard to beat this intensity.
#birds #pelican #birdportrait #wildlifephotography #nationalaviary #birdphotography

Day three of my National Aviary bird portraits. The Southern Bald Ibis. A species I’ve never seen in the wild, and a rare chance to shoot a clean portrait like this at just 200mm.

#birds #ibis #wildlifephotography #birdportrait #birdphotography #nationalaviary

A Trip to the National Aviary The National Aviary turned out to be a perfect birthday gift for a kid obsessed with birds and a great excuse for me to do some portrait work I’d never get to try in the wild. From open habitats to co...

New Blog: All about my trip to the @national aviary to celebrate my daughters 10th birthday:

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#birds

Day two of National Aviary Bird Portrait Week. The Black-faced Ibis was a species I’d never seen in person. Getting to photograph birds like this up close was a real highlight.
#birds #blackfacediis #birdportrait #wildlifephotography #aviarybirds #birdwatching #nationalaviary

Went to the Aviary for my kid’s 10th birthday and came home with a card full of portraits. Kicking off a weeklong feature with this crested coua, all style, all stare.
Blog coming tomorrow.
#birds #birdphotography #birdportrait #nationalaviary

Big lens small frog. This is Scout. He guards the path.
#macro #wildlife #frog #treefrog #amphibian #nature #macrophotography #naturephotography

Food time. It’s hard work pulling these out of the surf, and hard chasing these little guys while they do it. Early light, wet feet, almost a wet camera.
#birds #shorebirds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #naturephoto #birdlovers #coastalbirds #naturelovers #beachlife

Been sitting on this one since last fall. I love the clean diagonal line and how it splits the frame. Excited for the leaves to start turning again.
#birds #birdphotography #wildlife #naturephotography #mockingbird #autumncolors #wildlifephotography #closeup

Don’t be afraid to shoot through things. A few leaves in front of the lens can add depth and a sense of place. It’s not always about a clean portrait.
#birds #owl #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #barredowl

Eh while I love Nikon all the cameras these days are fantastic. It’s a mix of field technique, putting my body in uncomfortable positions, and a flair for post processing mostly lol. That said thank you so much for the very generous compliment. Happy to chat technique anytime :)

I have a thing for glowing wings.
@nikonusa @nikonoutdoors
#birds #osprey #raptor #birdofprey #wildlifephotography #flightshot #bird_brilliance #raptorshots #birdlovers #naturephotography #birdsofnorthamerica

The little warblers get so ridiculously fluffy in winter. I love it.
#birds #wildlife #warbler #nature #birdphotography

Review: The Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC I love the Nikon 600mm f4, but the real question is do you need it? In this review we’ll look at real comparisons, the questions to ask yourself, and the tradeoffs that come with a sixteen thousand do...

Just published my field review of the Nikon 600mm f/4. Not a pixel-peeper dive, more about how it actually performs chasing birds in real light and weather. Link in comments. #birds #wildlifephotography #nikon

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When I grow up I wanna be just like dad.
#birds #duckling #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #birdphotography

Silhouette and bokeh. Beach light just makes it easy.
#birds #wildlifephotography #beachphotography #silhouette #shorebird #backlight #sunsetshot #naturephotography #birdphotography

Black Skimmer skimming at sunset. I like to darken the foreground and lift the background in shots like this to add depth and help the subject stand out. Simple move, big impact.
#birds #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #naturephotography #shorebirds #coastalbirds #waterbirds

Tree frog macro and tried for the shine on this one. A little gloss goes a long way when the light is right, and the light is always right when you use a flash and diffuser.
#macro #frog #wildlifephotography #nature #closeup #outdoorphotography #macrophotography

I don’t know how I skipped this one. Found it going back through old edits and immediately flagged it. That pop of blue in a sea of yellow is just so satisfying. Worth the second look. #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #naturelovers #photooftheday