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Strong side light over these badlands ridges in Knox County accentuates the density of the fog cover further enhancing the mystique of this rugged land. Shot from the open door of an Aeronca Chief with Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 24-105mm f4.0L lens. ISO 100.

Fog: An Element of Intrigue

By wymanmeinzer On January 4, 2012 · 19 Comments · In Lead Photo

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Photographing In Big Ranch Country

By wymanmeinzer On December 10, 2011 · 9 Comments · In Blog

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In this image only one portion of the sky presented a rich and saturated color that I desired. I used a Canon EOS 1N and Canon 400mm f5.6L lens to isolate this portion of the sky for impact.

Selecting the Right Lens for the Job

By wymanmeinzer On November 27, 2011 · 8 Comments · In Blog

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The "hood" or wagon cooks helper washes dishes and gathers firewood for the cooking chores. Here we see a pail of dishwater being dispensed just as the sun breaks over the horizon in early morning. Nikon FN and Leitz Telyt 400mm f6.8 lens. Velvia 50 ISO film and handheld.

Shooting the Big Ranch Experience

By wymanmeinzer On November 13, 2011 · 5 Comments · In Blog

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Effective use of a camera lens under low light levels comes easier to those who have shot extensively with pistols or rifles.

HUNTING EXPERIENCE AND PHOTOGRAPHY COMBINES FOR SUCCESS IN THE FIELD

By wymanmeinzer On November 1, 2011 · 13 Comments · In Blog

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Here my wolf dog runs gleefully along the lake shore late today near Benjamin. Using the AI Servo mode on my Canon 5D Mark II the predictive focusing system stayed on point with the wolf even when it was running quite fast directly at me. Remember that auto focus cameras rely on contrast for focusing accuracy so pinpointing a spot on the animals face that exhibits contrast is essential in getting a well focus subject. Canon 400mm f5.6 L lens at 100 ISO and handheld.

ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY: SHOOTING FOR THAT DEFINING MOMENT

On October 23, 2011 By wymanmeinzer

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Perhaps the most dangerous and aggressive rattler that I have ever photographed. Safety was essential in handling this big boy and all went well. I sold this photo twice to National Geographic Television.

Safety First: Photographing Dangerous Subjects

On October 17, 2011 By wymanmeinzer

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Rain is ignited by the light of a setting sun over the west Texas mountain scape. Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 24-105mm f4.0L lens. ISO 100 and handheld.

A Gift: Life Blood From The Sky

On October 10, 2011 By wymanmeinzer

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Hunting guide bringing a trophy off of the mountain. Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 70-200mm f2.8L at ISO 100.

Photographing Wyoming from the Perspective of a Texan

On October 4, 2011 By wymanmeinzer

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A beautiful spiderwort blossom shimmers in the overcast light of day. Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 180mm f4.0 lens.

In The World Of Macro: A New Adventure In Photography

On September 25, 2011 By wymanmeinzer

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Brazos under an autumn cloak.

Our Texas from a Different Perspective

On September 18, 2011 By wymanmeinzer

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About Wyman Meinzer

Wyman Meinzer is the only official State Photographer of Texas. He was raised on League Ranch, a 27,000-acre ranch in the rolling plains of Texas. Since then, he has traveled across the state many times to capture the first and last rays of sunlight as they kiss the Texas landscapes.

He started his career as a professional predator hunter. He transitioned into a research associate for the university and now teaches a senior-level course in Special Problems Photography at Texas Tech University in addition to his ongoing book projects and freelance magazine assignments.

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