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Photographer Profile: Robert Potts
Clatsop County, Oregon. Challenges: Magnification, steadiness, attracting elusive subject. Nikon D500, 200mm Nikkor micro, tripod. Exposure: 1/640 sec., f5.6, ISO 200.
Photographer: Robert Potts
Part-Time Professional Photographer
Photographic Specialties:
Biography
I am a nature photographer working out of Astoria on the Oregon Coast. My images have appeared in several magazines and calendars. I print my own photos and sell at art fairs and galleries. I belong to an agency. I hope you will visit my website and view my shots.
Website
www.stormlightfoto.com
Seaside, Oregon. Challenge: Getting close enough to elusive subjects. Nikon D500, 300mm f4 Nikkor, Bush Hawk. Exposure: 1/1600 f5.6 ISO 200.
North Oregon Coast. Challenges: hail, spring weather. Nikon D800, 50mm fi.8 Nikkor. Exposure: 1/500 sec., f8, ISO 160.
Clatsop County, Oregon. Challenges: A subject that could fly away; steadiness. Nikon D500, 200mm f4 Nikkor, bean bag.
Exposure: 1/800 sec, f7.1, ISO 250.
Neskowin Beach, Oregon. Challenge: Rapidly changing conditions. Nikon D500, 85mm f1.8 Nikkor. Exposure: 1/320, f10, ISO 160.
Astoria, Oregon. Challenges: Long exposure, low light, steadiness. Nikon D800, 50mm f1.8, Nikkor tripod.
Exposure: 15 sec., f5.6, ISO 100.