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Spencer Pullen's Portfolio
Landscapes
01
Mangrove Island
"Mangrove Island" was located in Charlotte Harbor, Florida. This clump of mangroves is now lost from Hurricane Milton in 2024.
02
Anvil Thunderstorm
This thundercloud was taken at Cecil Webb in Punta Gorda, Florida.
03
Lily in the pond.
Beautiful lily was taken at Cecil Webb in Punta Gorda, Florida.
04
Boardwalk into the swamp
This boardwalk makes it easy to see the beauty of the swamp. This was photographed at Highlands Hammock State Park located in Sebring, Florida.
05
Three palms of Florida
This vast grassland that is offset with three palm trees was taken at Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, Florida.
06
Great Smoky Mountain River
This view of the Great Smoky Mountain river was along the Newfound Gap road. I used long exposure to give the photograph some interest.
07
Walk though the Oaks
This pathway with the Spanish moss on the overhanging Oak tree was photographed at Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, Florida.
08
Cades Cove River
This scene is from Cades Cove that is in the Great Smoky Mountain park. I used long exposure to add interest to the water.
09
Mangrove Island II
Another photo of Mangrove Island where I used long exposure to smooth the water putting the attention on the mangrove itself.
10
Hillsborough River Rapids
These are the "rapids" at Hillsborough River State Park located in Thonotosassa, Florida. Photographed in black and white with long exposure brings the photograph to life.
01
Mangrove Island
"Mangrove Island" was located in Charlotte Harbor, Florida. This clump of mangroves is now lost from Hurricane Milton in 2024.
02
Anvil Thunderstorm
This thundercloud was taken at Cecil Webb in Punta Gorda, Florida.
03
Lily in the pond.
Beautiful lily was taken at Cecil Webb in Punta Gorda, Florida.
04
Boardwalk into the swamp
This boardwalk makes it easy to see the beauty of the swamp. This was photographed at Highlands Hammock State Park located in Sebring, Florida.
05
Three palms of Florida
This vast grassland that is offset with three palm trees was taken at Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, Florida.
06
Great Smoky Mountain River
This view of the Great Smoky Mountain river was along the Newfound Gap road. I used long exposure to give the photograph some interest.
07
Walk though the Oaks
This pathway with the Spanish moss on the overhanging Oak tree was photographed at Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, Florida.
08
Cades Cove River
This scene is from Cades Cove that is in the Great Smoky Mountain park. I used long exposure to add interest to the water.
09
Mangrove Island II
Another photo of Mangrove Island where I used long exposure to smooth the water putting the attention on the mangrove itself.
10
Hillsborough River Rapids
These are the "rapids" at Hillsborough River State Park located in Thonotosassa, Florida. Photographed in black and white with long exposure brings the photograph to life.
- Mangrove trees photographed in black and white from Charlotte Harbor, Florida
- Thundercloud photographed in black and white at Cecil Webb in Punta Gorda, Florida
- lily in a pond photographed in black and white by Spencer Pullen
- Boardwalk through the swamp taken in black and white. Highlands Hammock in Sebring, Florida.
- Black and white photograph of Florida grassland with three palm trees taken at Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, Florida.
- Great Smoky Mountain river with smooth water photographed in black and white.
- Pathway under a overhanging oak tree with Spanish moss. Photographed in black and white.
- Flowing river with smooth water from Cades Cove from the Great Smoky Mountain park, photographed in black and white
- Mangroves with smooth water from long exposure photographed in black and white. Located in Charlotte Harbor, Florida
- Hillsborough River photographed with long exposure and black and white. Located in Thonotosassa, Florida
Birds and Wildlife
01
American Alligator Watching
This American alligator was watching me as I was taking his photograph. Presenting the photograph in black and white brings out the details. I took this photograph at the Everglades National Park.
02
Dusting Elephant
While I was at Zoo Tampa, I photographed this elephant dusting himself. Presenting this photograph in black and white allows all the details to emerge.
03
Resting Flamingo
In the late afternoon this flamingo was getting some rest. This black and white photograph was taken at Zoo Tampa.
04
American Bald Eagle
I photographed this American Bald Eagle at Zoo Tampa. Photographing in black and white, allows the expression to come though.
05
Egret Mating Plumage
This egret was showing off it's mating plumage. Photographing in black and white allows the contrast of the feathers to show. Photographed in Venice, Florida
06
Egret in the Glades
This egret was fishing for dinner in the Everglades National Park. Photographing in black and white allows the egret and bromeliads to be the focus of the photograph.
07
Great Blue Heron
This Great Blue Heron was looking over it's nest. Photographing in black and white allows the details of the feathers to show. This was taken in North Port, Florida
08
Egret Taking Off
This egret is taking off to find sticks for the nest. Photographing in black and white allows the details to be the focus of the photograph. Located in Venice, Florida
09
Flying Egret
The egret was flying close to the water. I was lucky to get a photograph before it flew off. Photographed at Cecil Webb in Punta Gorda, Florida.
10
Curious Racoon
This curious racoon was peeking out of the bushes to see what was going on. This was taken in my back yard.
11
Egret Looking On
Beautiful egret looking into the light. Photographed in Venice, Florida
01
American Alligator Watching
This American alligator was watching me as I was taking his photograph. Presenting the photograph in black and white brings out the details. I took this photograph at the Everglades National Park.
02
Dusting Elephant
While I was at Zoo Tampa, I photographed this elephant dusting himself. Presenting this photograph in black and white allows all the details to emerge.
03
Resting Flamingo
In the late afternoon this flamingo was getting some rest. This black and white photograph was taken at Zoo Tampa.
04
American Bald Eagle
I photographed this American Bald Eagle at Zoo Tampa. Photographing in black and white, allows the expression to come though.
05
Egret Mating Plumage
This egret was showing off it's mating plumage. Photographing in black and white allows the contrast of the feathers to show. Photographed in Venice, Florida
06
Egret in the Glades
This egret was fishing for dinner in the Everglades National Park. Photographing in black and white allows the egret and bromeliads to be the focus of the photograph.
07
Great Blue Heron
This Great Blue Heron was looking over it's nest. Photographing in black and white allows the details of the feathers to show. This was taken in North Port, Florida
08
Egret Taking Off
This egret is taking off to find sticks for the nest. Photographing in black and white allows the details to be the focus of the photograph. Located in Venice, Florida
09
Flying Egret
The egret was flying close to the water. I was lucky to get a photograph before it flew off. Photographed at Cecil Webb in Punta Gorda, Florida.
10
Curious Racoon
This curious racoon was peeking out of the bushes to see what was going on. This was taken in my back yard.
11
Egret Looking On
Beautiful egret looking into the light. Photographed in Venice, Florida
- American alligator just above the water watching. Photographed at Everglades National Park
- Black and white photographed elephant dusting himself at Zoo Tampa.
- Black and white photographed flamingo resting at Zoo Tampa, Beak neseled into it's feathers.
- American bald eagle staring at the photographer. Presented in black and white. Located at Zoo Tampa.
- Egret showing it's mating plumage. Photographed in black and white, photographed in Venice, Florida
- Egret fishing in the Everglades National Park. Photograph is presented in black and white to allows the details to show through.
- Great Blue Heron near a nest looking over a pond. Photographed in black and white. Located in North Port, Florida
- Egret taking off from a branch in Venice, Florida. Photographed in black and white.
- Black and white photograph of an egret flying close to the water.
- Racoon peeking out the bushes. Photographed in black and white
- Black and white egret looking into the light. Photographed at Venice, Florida.
Macro
01
Easter Lily Stamens
The stamens on this Easter lily caught my attention, so I made them the focal point. I had to focus stack to ensure all of the stamens would be in focus.
02
Water Drop with Bell
This water drop created a "bell" shape on top when the two drops collided. Photographing in black and white allows the small details to show. This was photographed with the Cognisys water drop system.
03
Get to the Point
This extreme macro photograph of this pencil point allows for a different perspective. Photographing in black and white allows the details of the wood and graphite to stand out.
04
Rain Drop Daisy
I photographed this daisy in my photo studio with a macro lens. The water drops really add interest to the photograph.
05
Sea Grape Leaf
This macro photograph of a sea grape leaf shows all of the details these have. Presented in black and white allows the focus to be on the leaf.
06
Greasy Gears
These greasy gears are on an old hit and miss engine. Using focused light and photographing in black and white allows all the details to show. Photographed in Fort Myers, Florida
07
Water Drop Ring
This macro water drop collision created a ring shape. Photographed in black and white allows the details to show through.
08
Wine Time
This macro photograph shows how careful lighting and placement of the corks and corkscrew on a burlap background can create an interesting still life. Photographed in black and white to allow all the textures to show through.
01
Easter Lily Stamens
The stamens on this Easter lily caught my attention, so I made them the focal point. I had to focus stack to ensure all of the stamens would be in focus.
02
Water Drop with Bell
This water drop created a "bell" shape on top when the two drops collided. Photographing in black and white allows the small details to show. This was photographed with the Cognisys water drop system.
03
Get to the Point
This extreme macro photograph of this pencil point allows for a different perspective. Photographing in black and white allows the details of the wood and graphite to stand out.
04
Rain Drop Daisy
I photographed this daisy in my photo studio with a macro lens. The water drops really add interest to the photograph.
05
Sea Grape Leaf
This macro photograph of a sea grape leaf shows all of the details these have. Presented in black and white allows the focus to be on the leaf.
06
Greasy Gears
These greasy gears are on an old hit and miss engine. Using focused light and photographing in black and white allows all the details to show. Photographed in Fort Myers, Florida
07
Water Drop Ring
This macro water drop collision created a ring shape. Photographed in black and white allows the details to show through.
08
Wine Time
This macro photograph shows how careful lighting and placement of the corks and corkscrew on a burlap background can create an interesting still life. Photographed in black and white to allow all the textures to show through.
- Black and white photo of an Easter lily.
- Water drop collision with a "bell" shape on top. Photographed in black and white. Cognisys water drop machine was used.
- Extreme macro photograph of a pencil point photographed in black and white. The graphite and wood in the pencil has lots of detail.
- Black and white daisy with water drops on the leaves.
- Macro photograph of a sea grape leaf. Photographed in black and white to allows the details to come through.
- Greasy gears off an old hit and miss engine photographed in black and white. Focused light allows the teeth of the gear and cotter pin to show.
- Macro water drop collision created a ring around the center. Photographed in black and white allows the details to show.
- Corks, corkscrew laying on top of burlap and focused studio lighting brings this photograph together. Photographed in black and white gives this scene mood.
Americana
01
Model T Ford
This Model T Ford was taken at Heritage Village in Largo, Florida. The themed garage really adds to the vintage look.
02
Old Locks
These are some old lock styles from over the years. Photographing them in black and white allows the details and the light direction to come through. Photographed at Florida Flywheelers in Fort Meade, Florida
03
Standard Ignition Parts
This still life photographed in black and white shows off some standard ignition parts that were used many years ago. I photographed these at the Florida Flywheelers in Fort Meade, Florida
04
Great Smokey Mountain Mill
This is the old mill that is located in Cades Cove from the Great Smoky Mountains. Photographed in black and white allows the details to show through.
05
1910 Case Steam Powered Tractor
This 1910 Case steam powered tractor was used to run the saw mill at the Florida Flywheelers in Fort Meade, Florida. Photographed in black and white makes this photograph feel timeless.
06
Blacksmith
This blacksmith was forming raw iron into a horseshoe. As you can see the iron was hot and sparks flying as the was forming it. This photograph was taken at Heritage Village in Largo, Florida.
07
Mingus Mill
This is the Mingus Mill that is located on Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains. The water was flowing over the sides of the flume. Photographed in black and white allows the details to show through.
08
1800's Kitchen
This is a rustic kitchen from the 1800's. This is part of the now abandoned Koreshan historic site in Estero, Florida. Photographed in black and white brings focus to the lighting and details.
01
Model T Ford
This Model T Ford was taken at Heritage Village in Largo, Florida. The themed garage really adds to the vintage look.
02
Old Locks
These are some old lock styles from over the years. Photographing them in black and white allows the details and the light direction to come through. Photographed at Florida Flywheelers in Fort Meade, Florida
03
Standard Ignition Parts
This still life photographed in black and white shows off some standard ignition parts that were used many years ago. I photographed these at the Florida Flywheelers in Fort Meade, Florida
04
Great Smokey Mountain Mill
This is the old mill that is located in Cades Cove from the Great Smoky Mountains. Photographed in black and white allows the details to show through.
05
1910 Case Steam Powered Tractor
This 1910 Case steam powered tractor was used to run the saw mill at the Florida Flywheelers in Fort Meade, Florida. Photographed in black and white makes this photograph feel timeless.
06
Blacksmith
This blacksmith was forming raw iron into a horseshoe. As you can see the iron was hot and sparks flying as the was forming it. This photograph was taken at Heritage Village in Largo, Florida.
07
Mingus Mill
This is the Mingus Mill that is located on Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains. The water was flowing over the sides of the flume. Photographed in black and white allows the details to show through.
08
1800's Kitchen
This is a rustic kitchen from the 1800's. This is part of the now abandoned Koreshan historic site in Estero, Florida. Photographed in black and white brings focus to the lighting and details.
- Model T Ford photographed in black and white in a garage that looks like it's from the 1920s.
- Old locks photographed in black and white from Florida Flywheelers located in Fort Meade, Florida
- Still life of standard ignition parts photographed in black and white. Photographed at Florida Flywheelers in Fort Meade, Florida
- The mill in Cades Cove located in the Great Smoky Mountains. Photographed in black and white.
- 1910 Case steam powered tractor running an old saw mill at Florida Flywheelers in Fort Meade, Florida
- Blacksmith forming a horseshoe out of raw iron at Heritage Village in Largo, Florida
- Mingus Mill located on Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains. Water is flowing over the flume. Photographed in black and white.
- 1800's kitchen from the Koreshan historical site in Estero, Florida. Photographed in black and white.
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