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Wall Filler!

Paul — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:03:55 +0000

I have been completely impressed with the image quality of the 5d2, but hadn’t pushed it too much in print size just yet. I am sorry if this is a repeat to those on Facebook, but I wanted to let everyone know that most of my images in the past year have been taken with the 5d2, and those should all look great at 40″x60″. And to show you, here is Mangrove Magic, as a gallery wrapped canvas. It is as wide as a queen sized bed, if anyone has an empty space up there. I really wish I could print all my 5d2 files this big, because it is awesome to see them at this size.

Image of the Month: March 2010-Wild American Flamingo

Paul — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:20:51 +0000

Sometimes said to be the same as the Greater Flamingo, most taxonomists now regard it as a separate species. Sightings in the Everglades and Southern Florida are rare and many are considered to be escapees from the Hialeah Race track. One specimen banded in the Yucatan Peninsula was sighted in the Everglades, so I like to believe these were birds of wild origin. Regardless, this specimen and 4 of its friends were found in the Everglades in the winter of 2008. The whole trip is written about here. For March you can purchase this image at discounted rates.

Image of the Month: February 2010, Little Sea Turtle

Paul — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:13:04 +0000

I have decided to start doing an image of the month, where I give a little info on an image and offer it at a discounted price for that month. So to kick-start it, this macro of a baby sea turtle is up for February 2010.

This image was made back in August 2009, shortly after sunrise. My friend Rick Gomez had found it trapped in a tide-pool up by Blowing Rocks, in Jupiter, Florida. It is illegal to touch them, but we decided that these little guys need all the help they can get, and so we picked it up and released it at a less rocky area of the beach. I believe about 1 in 100 survive to adulthood, and 1 in 1000 actually get to breed.

I used my Tamron 180 macro, and got down on my elbows and fired away hoping for some sharp shots in the low light. The rough rock took a toll on my elbows, but when you are in the moment, things like that don’t really register. Mosquitoes on the other hand, are pretty hard to ignore. I was lucky to get a handful of shots to pick through and liked this the best. In larger prints you can see the sky and fading sunrise colors in the sea turtle’s eye.

If you would like more info on sea turtles or want to help you can go here: Defenders of Wildlife

Print Giveaway

Paul — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:49:26 +0000

Hello everyone. Hope you guys are doing well. I just wanted to let you know that I will be selecting a Facebook Fan to receive a free matted 12×18 print. I will be selecting the fan this upcoming Monday, and if by that time I reach 1500 fans I will select a second fan to receive a free 10×15 matted print. So the odds are better for you guys at 1500, so get to promoting. =) Once you become a fan, you can click under the profile picture “Suggest to Friends”. I would greatly appreciate it. My Page is here: Paul Marcellini Photography

And just to pretty up this post, here is my first sunset of 2010. Nothing really for the portfolio as far as composition goes, but one of the best sunsets of recent memory. You can click on it to see it larger.

Buy a Print Follow-up

Paul — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:00:27 +0000

In this post I mentioned how Jim Goldstein started a project to buy a print from your favorite photographer. I participated and have finally had it framed. I had another print stored so I framed them the same as I thought they went really well together. So here they are:

Under the Aspen Tree by Guy Tal

Sometime Last Century by Tony Kuyper

Both are inspiring photographers and I am glad I have something to look at besides my own photos. =)

Everglades Workshop was great!

Paul — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:10:26 +0000

I had a great time leading and teaching three awesome students in the Everglades this weekend. Scott Anderson, Gema Saiz, and Barbara Martin allowed me to drag them around and show them the Everglades that I love. We got a little wet and a little muddy at times, but we had a fun doing it and were rewarded with great light. Here is the sunset from Friday night, just as it was starting to get good.

Buy a Print From Your Favorite Photographer

Paul — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:09:22 +0000

Jim Goldstein started this project last year and I think it is a great idea. Basically, it is exactly as it says. You can read about it here: Buy a Print. So, this year I am participating and just purchased a print from Guy Tal. He has been a big inspiration to me with his images and writing and I have always liked this image.

Under the Aspen Tree

Rich colors always appeal to me and this one has them all. Image used with Permission. You can purchase it from Guy as well here.

As part of the participation, I will also be offering a deal to anyone who wants to buy one of my prints. Open editions(flora, fauna, and most of Africa) will be $20.00 for an 8×10 or 8×12 and limited editions(most landscape images) will be $35.00 for an 8×10 or 8×12. I rarely sell limited editions this small, so if you were looking for a specific image at a cheaper price, now may be one of the only times to get it. So start browsing: Gallery

I Won a Lensbaby!

Paul — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:48:58 +0000

I have really wanted to try out the lensbaby but kept putting off buying one. When I saw this contest, I entered, and won! Can’t wait to try out the lensbaby for my flora work and other creative photo adventures. Here is the contest I won: Mysterious Places Photo Contest.

Also I would like to let you all know you can follow me on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook. I would love to know who reads and follows me so drop a comment here and there. Thanks and everyone have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Paul

Morning Fisherman up for Benefit Auction

Paul — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:46:12 +0000

I am donating a 12×18 signed matted limited edition print of Morning Fisherman to Patches, an organization that helps medically complicated children. The piece will be in the silent auction at their Spaghetti Dinner to be held on September 26th. If you would like to own the piece or attend the dinner it will help a good cause. They take donations at any time as well.

The piece is named Morning Fisherman because in print you can see a Great White Heron fishing on the flats.

25% off Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Paul — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:45:03 +0000

Canvas prints have been quite popular lately. It comes ready to hang and can be printed larger due to the nature of the surface. With my current camera at 21 megapixels, I’m pretty sure we can fill your wall. From now until Oct. 15, 2009 I am offering a 25% discount on all gallery wrapped canvases. This includes limited and open edition prints. If you are interested

and I will send out a price list.