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I positioned myself to make this image until the buffalo walked into the position I wanted. I had a chance of having the "thought bubble" appear to convey that the buffalo was saying "Cheers with Nutyumz!". Sometimes, you can anticipate when something might bring the elements of the scene together.
February 7, 2026 at 1:14 AM
I positioned myself to make this image until the buffalo walked into the position I wanted. I had a chance of having the "thought bubble" appear to convey that the buffalo was saying "Cheers with Nutyumz!". Sometimes, you can anticipate when something might bring the elements of the scene together.
In photography, you can visually alter the "perception" of anything in a composition just by choosing a position to make a photograph from. These two school girls are now approaching 30 years old, but when this image was made 22 years ago, they were small. The image is from a very low position.
January 23, 2026 at 12:18 PM
In photography, you can visually alter the "perception" of anything in a composition just by choosing a position to make a photograph from. These two school girls are now approaching 30 years old, but when this image was made 22 years ago, they were small. The image is from a very low position.
The second image in the series from 2004 of ladies with attitude. Expressions captured by the subjects, unbeknownst, allowing them to be photographed candidly, naturally, unconcerned. People are their true self when a camera is not obviously present, and that can make for engaging photographs.
January 15, 2026 at 11:19 PM
The second image in the series from 2004 of ladies with attitude. Expressions captured by the subjects, unbeknownst, allowing them to be photographed candidly, naturally, unconcerned. People are their true self when a camera is not obviously present, and that can make for engaging photographs.
Also from 2004, I captured some side-eye. Her expression, popping over her seat-mate's head, has stuck in my memory all these years.
I've always liked the soft focus, dingy light, and metal bar across the window. They give reason to why her attractive face wears an expression that's almost menacing.
I've always liked the soft focus, dingy light, and metal bar across the window. They give reason to why her attractive face wears an expression that's almost menacing.
January 7, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Also from 2004, I captured some side-eye. Her expression, popping over her seat-mate's head, has stuck in my memory all these years.
I've always liked the soft focus, dingy light, and metal bar across the window. They give reason to why her attractive face wears an expression that's almost menacing.
I've always liked the soft focus, dingy light, and metal bar across the window. They give reason to why her attractive face wears an expression that's almost menacing.
When I first started to travel outside of the US 30 years ago, EVERYTHING was different from what I was used to. My head was on a constant swivel, as sights, scents, sounds were bombarding me from every direction.
This 2004 image from India is a great example of all the senses triggering my work.
This 2004 image from India is a great example of all the senses triggering my work.
January 5, 2026 at 8:54 PM
When I first started to travel outside of the US 30 years ago, EVERYTHING was different from what I was used to. My head was on a constant swivel, as sights, scents, sounds were bombarding me from every direction.
This 2004 image from India is a great example of all the senses triggering my work.
This 2004 image from India is a great example of all the senses triggering my work.
I have been reviewing my past work. In 2026, I am going to post some to share.
I'll start with an image I didn't make. This is why most of us love photography. Emotions. Photography is all about emotion. Capturing it, projecting it, invoking it. Feeling heartache, anger, amazement, from imagery.
I'll start with an image I didn't make. This is why most of us love photography. Emotions. Photography is all about emotion. Capturing it, projecting it, invoking it. Feeling heartache, anger, amazement, from imagery.
December 29, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I have been reviewing my past work. In 2026, I am going to post some to share.
I'll start with an image I didn't make. This is why most of us love photography. Emotions. Photography is all about emotion. Capturing it, projecting it, invoking it. Feeling heartache, anger, amazement, from imagery.
I'll start with an image I didn't make. This is why most of us love photography. Emotions. Photography is all about emotion. Capturing it, projecting it, invoking it. Feeling heartache, anger, amazement, from imagery.
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Photography in Antarctica! What you need to know. What gear. The "how to's". Planning. Working with the environment. If you are going and taking your camera with you, watch this video.
Photography in Antarctica! What you need to know. What gear. The "how to's". Planning. Working with the environment. If you are going and taking your camera with you, watch this video.
JDP14 Mastering the Ice Tips and Techniques for Successful Photography in Antarctica
YouTube video by John De Silva Photography
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December 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Photography in Antarctica! What you need to know. What gear. The "how to's". Planning. Working with the environment. If you are going and taking your camera with you, watch this video.
Photography in Antarctica! What you need to know. What gear. The "how to's". Planning. Working with the environment. If you are going and taking your camera with you, watch this video.
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Here's Part 2 of Building Your Portfolio. Hope you enjoy it, and please leave any comments or questions in the comment section below. Thank you for watching.
Here's Part 2 of Building Your Portfolio. Hope you enjoy it, and please leave any comments or questions in the comment section below. Thank you for watching.
JDP13 Building a Portfolio Part 2
YouTube video by John De Silva Photography
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November 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Here's Part 2 of Building Your Portfolio. Hope you enjoy it, and please leave any comments or questions in the comment section below. Thank you for watching.
Here's Part 2 of Building Your Portfolio. Hope you enjoy it, and please leave any comments or questions in the comment section below. Thank you for watching.
JDP12 Introduction to Building a Strong Portfolio
YouTube video by John De Silva Photography
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November 20, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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Here's my video on how to take care of your gear, and mental preparation before you begin making images.
Here's my video on how to take care of your gear, and mental preparation before you begin making images.
JDP 10 Care for Your Gear & Think Before you Shoot
YouTube video by John De Silva Photography
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September 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Here's my video on how to take care of your gear, and mental preparation before you begin making images.
Here's my video on how to take care of your gear, and mental preparation before you begin making images.
JDP 9 Comparing My Camera Backpacks
YouTube video by John De Silva Photography
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August 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Look at your subject matter from all angles. Don't leave unexplored possibilities behind. Take your time and get creative, cover your bases - and KEEP MAKING GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS!
Look at your subject matter from all angles. Don't leave unexplored possibilities behind. Take your time and get creative, cover your bases - and KEEP MAKING GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS!
JDP 8 High Low, Near Far
YouTube video by John De Silva Photography
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July 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Look at your subject matter from all angles. Don't leave unexplored possibilities behind. Take your time and get creative, cover your bases - and KEEP MAKING GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS!
Look at your subject matter from all angles. Don't leave unexplored possibilities behind. Take your time and get creative, cover your bases - and KEEP MAKING GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS!
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This video details how to determine what gear to take, and what gear to leave home. Watch and travel lighter the next time to board a plane!
This video details how to determine what gear to take, and what gear to leave home. Watch and travel lighter the next time to board a plane!
JDP 7 Photography Gear - Travel LIGHT!
YouTube video by John De Silva Photography
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June 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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This video details how to determine what gear to take, and what gear to leave home. Watch and travel lighter the next time to board a plane!
This video details how to determine what gear to take, and what gear to leave home. Watch and travel lighter the next time to board a plane!
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All the preparation, the gear, the planning, the fun, the challenges, the cold, the exhaustion! It's all in there!
View, like, and subscribe, and help me get my numbers up!
If you would like to have any images you see for yourself, or need photography services, contact me!
All the preparation, the gear, the planning, the fun, the challenges, the cold, the exhaustion! It's all in there!
View, like, and subscribe, and help me get my numbers up!
If you would like to have any images you see for yourself, or need photography services, contact me!
JDP 5 Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Sep. 2021
YouTube video by John De Silva Photography
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April 21, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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All the preparation, the gear, the planning, the fun, the challenges, the cold, the exhaustion! It's all in there!
View, like, and subscribe, and help me get my numbers up!
If you would like to have any images you see for yourself, or need photography services, contact me!
All the preparation, the gear, the planning, the fun, the challenges, the cold, the exhaustion! It's all in there!
View, like, and subscribe, and help me get my numbers up!
If you would like to have any images you see for yourself, or need photography services, contact me!
Hey photography enthusiasts! This video is a "BIGGIE" - travel photography in Antarctica. If you have a trip planned, or are considering one, check out my video to get my views on the experience. You will get information on planning, packing, gear, making pictures, and more!
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JDP 4 Antarctica, Photography Gear for the SEVENTH Continent
YouTube video by John De Silva Photography
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April 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Hey photography enthusiasts! This video is a "BIGGIE" - travel photography in Antarctica. If you have a trip planned, or are considering one, check out my video to get my views on the experience. You will get information on planning, packing, gear, making pictures, and more!
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If you are traveling to the Vancouver area and will make photography part of the experience, check out my video on Whatsapp gear you'll need.
If you are traveling to the Vancouver area and will make photography part of the experience, check out my video on Whatsapp gear you'll need.
JDP 2 - Gear for Canada trip
YouTube video by John De Silva Photography
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February 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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If you are traveling to the Vancouver area and will make photography part of the experience, check out my video on Whatsapp gear you'll need.
If you are traveling to the Vancouver area and will make photography part of the experience, check out my video on Whatsapp gear you'll need.
2/2 At least add some wording, prefacing that it is just smoke, a whisp of vapor. Nothing tangible. There's no department. There's no structure. There're no proposals. It's not LEGAL. No office. No administration. Just the richest numbskull in the world, and a team of inexperienced suck-ups.
February 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
2/2 At least add some wording, prefacing that it is just smoke, a whisp of vapor. Nothing tangible. There's no department. There's no structure. There're no proposals. It's not LEGAL. No office. No administration. Just the richest numbskull in the world, and a team of inexperienced suck-ups.
1/2 Everyone, from individuals to all of the media, let's start here. Stop referring to "it" as DOGE. Don't use the word/acronym, because it does not even EXIST! You give it validity when you do that. We refer to KNOWN criminals and their KNOWN criminal acts as alleged.
February 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
1/2 Everyone, from individuals to all of the media, let's start here. Stop referring to "it" as DOGE. Don't use the word/acronym, because it does not even EXIST! You give it validity when you do that. We refer to KNOWN criminals and their KNOWN criminal acts as alleged.
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Marco Rubio's new acting undersecretary of state for public diplomacy, ladies and gentlemen.
February 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Marco Rubio's new acting undersecretary of state for public diplomacy, ladies and gentlemen.
"This isn’t a ‘trade war’ with Canada, or Mexico, or China — this is about fentanyl," said Interior Secretary Douglas Burgum on Fox News. "We’ve had a mass invasion of our country."
43 pounds of fentanyl was sized at Canada border in 2024.
Can you see the lie by yourself, or do you need a picture?
43 pounds of fentanyl was sized at Canada border in 2024.
Can you see the lie by yourself, or do you need a picture?
February 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
"This isn’t a ‘trade war’ with Canada, or Mexico, or China — this is about fentanyl," said Interior Secretary Douglas Burgum on Fox News. "We’ve had a mass invasion of our country."
43 pounds of fentanyl was sized at Canada border in 2024.
Can you see the lie by yourself, or do you need a picture?
43 pounds of fentanyl was sized at Canada border in 2024.
Can you see the lie by yourself, or do you need a picture?
CNN announces Mexico "consented" to put troops on their northern border to stem the flow of fentanyl and migrants, but OMIT that Trump agreed to take measures to keep automatic weapons FROM AMERICA from crossing the border into Mexico. Another crappy job of reporting, CNN.
February 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
CNN announces Mexico "consented" to put troops on their northern border to stem the flow of fentanyl and migrants, but OMIT that Trump agreed to take measures to keep automatic weapons FROM AMERICA from crossing the border into Mexico. Another crappy job of reporting, CNN.
3/3 They see him as someone unhinged, uncaring about Americans other than the rich, uneducated. It seems they have a sharper lens and more cogent mind from a distance, than Americans who decided to back this "organic mistake" of a President.
February 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
3/3 They see him as someone unhinged, uncaring about Americans other than the rich, uneducated. It seems they have a sharper lens and more cogent mind from a distance, than Americans who decided to back this "organic mistake" of a President.