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“The Bark Crab”

Sony a7 III ( ILCE-7M3 )

Pholsy Adaptet
Simga 24-70mm Lens
Viltrox 2x Converter
+4 Filter

ISO6400 140mm -1ev f/20 1/13s

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“The Winter Survivor” | Dark Fishing Spider

Species: Dolomedes tenebrosus

This striking encounter felt less like a simple photo op and more like a mutual observation. Often mistaken for a Wolf Spider due to its size and mottled pattern, the Dark Fishing Spider is a master of stillness. This particular individual showcased the species’ incredible “freeze” defense, reacting to the rhythmic click of the shutter by tapping its legs—testing the vibrations of its environment.

Beyond its cryptic camouflage, this species is a biological marvel. They are known to over-winter in a state of semi-activity, producing “anti-freeze” (cryoprotectants) within their bodies to prevent cellular damage during the harsh cold.

The standoff lasted several minutes until a momentary break in eye contact gave the spider the opening it needed to vanish back into the shadows of the brickwork.

Technical Specs
• Body: Sony a7 III (ILCE-7M3)
• Lens: FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
• Settings: 70mm | f/20 | 1/40s | ISO 4000
• Lighting: Natural / Ambient

“The Winter Survivor” | Dark Fishing Spider Species: Dolomedes tenebrosus This striking encounter felt less like a simple photo op and more like a mutual observation. Often mistaken for a Wolf Spider due to its size and mottled pattern, the Dark Fishing Spider is a master of stillness. This particular individual showcased the species’ incredible “freeze” defense, reacting to the rhythmic click of the shutter by tapping its legs—testing the vibrations of its environment. Beyond its cryptic camouflage, this species is a biological marvel. They are known to over-winter in a state of semi-activity, producing “anti-freeze” (cryoprotectants) within their bodies to prevent cellular damage during the harsh cold. The standoff lasted several minutes until a momentary break in eye contact gave the spider the opening it needed to vanish back into the shadows of the brickwork. Technical Specs • Body: Sony a7 III (ILCE-7M3) • Lens: FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS • Settings: 70mm | f/20 | 1/40s | ISO 4000 • Lighting: Natural / Ambient

“The Winter Survivor” | Dark Fishing Spider

Species: Dolomedes tenebrosus

Technical Specs
• Body: Sony a7 III (ILCE-7M3)
• Lens: FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
• Settings: 70mm | f/20 | 1/40s | ISO 4000
• Lighting: Natural / Ambient

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Hello everyone, I’m excited to get the season started! Last year was a bit of a test run, and I’m more than thrilled to be back and sharing my work with you all.

Please note that pricing has been updated for the new season to better align with my standard rates. While my website is currently offline due to security concerns, it is being reassessed for a future relaunch. In the meantime, I am happy to handle all inquiries and orders directly — call and texts from VoIP’s will not be answered or taken seriously; this applies to phishy emails, as well. 

I’m also thrilled to announce that additional items and inventory are currently in development. As May 1st approaches, more details regarding these new offerings will be available — pending business contract. 

Upcoming Events

Sunday Stroll
May 17 | June 21 | July 19 | August 16

Maker’s Market
June 6 | July 4 | August 15 | September 5 | October 3

Cruise Ship Days
September 6 | September 18 | September 29 | October 10

Service & Product Menu

Photo Sessions:

Professional portrait sessions focused on capturing authentic beauty.
• 30 Minutes: $75
• 60 Minutes: $100
• 120 Minutes: $200

Framed Prints:

High-quality photography featuring curated frames sourced from Japan and local boutiques. Includes professional matte bordering.
• 12 x 18: $40
• 18 x 24: $60
• 24 x 36: $90

Artisan Coasters:

Custom sublimation coasters featuring original photography.
• Single Coaster: $8
• Set of 2: $12
• Set of 3: $16
• Set of 4: $20

Artisan Postcards:

Original designs printed on premium cardstock.
• Matte Finish: $5
• Coated Silk Finish: $6
• Bundle Pricing: 3 for $15 | 4 for $20

For inquiries, custom orders, or to book a session, you can reach me directly through the Messenger button on my Facebook business page or via the WhatsApp button.

To maintain a secure and personal line of communication, my professional email address will be provided upon request through those channels or in person at any of the upcoming events. 

Updat…

Hello everyone, I’m excited to get the season started! Last year was a bit of a test run, and I’m more than thrilled to be back and sharing my work with you all. Please note that pricing has been updated for the new season to better align with my standard rates. While my website is currently offline due to security concerns, it is being reassessed for a future relaunch. In the meantime, I am happy to handle all inquiries and orders directly — call and texts from VoIP’s will not be answered or taken seriously; this applies to phishy emails, as well. I’m also thrilled to announce that additional items and inventory are currently in development. As May 1st approaches, more details regarding these new offerings will be available — pending business contract. Upcoming Events Sunday Stroll May 17 | June 21 | July 19 | August 16 Maker’s Market June 6 | July 4 | August 15 | September 5 | October 3 Cruise Ship Days September 6 | September 18 | September 29 | October 10 Service & Product Menu Photo Sessions: Professional portrait sessions focused on capturing authentic beauty. • 30 Minutes: $75 • 60 Minutes: $100 • 120 Minutes: $200 Framed Prints: High-quality photography featuring curated frames sourced from Japan and local boutiques. Includes professional matte bordering. • 12 x 18: $40 • 18 x 24: $60 • 24 x 36: $90 Artisan Coasters: Custom sublimation coasters featuring original photography. • Single Coaster: $8 • Set of 2: $12 • Set of 3: $16 • Set of 4: $20 Artisan Postcards: Original designs printed on premium cardstock. • Matte Finish: $5 • Coated Silk Finish: $6 • Bundle Pricing: 3 for $15 | 4 for $20 For inquiries, custom orders, or to book a session, you can reach me directly through the Messenger button on my Facebook business page or via the WhatsApp button. To maintain a secure and personal line of communication, my professional email address will be provided upon request through those channels or in person at any of the upcoming events. Updat…

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In the soft, amber glow of the "golden hour," a seasonal drama unfolds on the water. These images capture the persistent courtship rituals of the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos). Though these birds are generally non-monogamous and form new pairs each season, the social competition remains fierce.

In this series, a group of drakes began encircling a single hen. Despite her having already selected a partner for the season, these "plucky chaps" continued their display of bravado. The lighting highlights the stark, beautiful contrast between the sexes:

• The Drakes: Shimmering emerald-green heads and bold yellow bills, caught here in high-contrast brilliance.

• The Hen: A sophisticated palette of warm tints and earthy shades of brown, providing the perfect camouflaged counterpoint to her vibrant suitors.

The narrow aperture of f/13 ensured that the intricate detail of the feather "scales" remained sharp, while the adapted Canon glass captured the gentle ripple of the bay, as the chase continued.

In the soft, amber glow of the "golden hour," a seasonal drama unfolds on the water. These images capture the persistent courtship rituals of the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos). Though these birds are generally non-monogamous and form new pairs each season, the social competition remains fierce. In this series, a group of drakes began encircling a single hen. Despite her having already selected a partner for the season, these "plucky chaps" continued their display of bravado. The lighting highlights the stark, beautiful contrast between the sexes: • The Drakes: Shimmering emerald-green heads and bold yellow bills, caught here in high-contrast brilliance. • The Hen: A sophisticated palette of warm tints and earthy shades of brown, providing the perfect camouflaged counterpoint to her vibrant suitors. The narrow aperture of f/13 ensured that the intricate detail of the feather "scales" remained sharp, while the adapted Canon glass captured the gentle ripple of the bay, as the chase continued.

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“The Golden Suitors: A Mallard Narrative”

Technical Specifications:

• Body: Sony a7 III (ILCE-7M3)
• Lens: Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6
• Adapter: Philosy EF-to-E Mount
• Settings: 300mm | f/13 | 1/200s | ISO 320 | +1ev

Alt text on first image.

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Last ones in the set.
( Vertical Shots )

Sony a7 III ( ILCE-7M3 )
FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS

28-70mm Lens
ND8 Filter
+2 Filter

ISO50 28mm 0ev f/20 10.0s

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The online store front will be closing in April. Business will be conducted seasonally and in person.

Thank you — sorry to all those who had actual interest.

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I sat here for a bit.

Sony a7 III ( ILCE-7M3 )
FE 28-70mm F3.6-5.6 OSS

28-70mm Lens
ND8 Filter
+2 Filter

ISO50 28mm 0ev f/20 10.0s

#WarlockPhotography #Photographer #Exposures #Landscape #Scenery

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Through the precision of a Sony a7 III and dedicated macro optics, these images reveal a world usually hidden from the naked eye: the jagged architecture of individual snowflakes and the crystalline weight of a winter’s grasp.

Through the precision of a Sony a7 III and dedicated macro optics, these images reveal a world usually hidden from the naked eye: the jagged architecture of individual snowflakes and the crystalline weight of a winter’s grasp.

The Vision:

The series focuses on the interplay of texture and light. By utilizing backlighting, the photographer transforms cold, heavy ice into a glowing crown. The narrow apertures (ranging from F/9 to F/10) ensure that while the background melts into a soft, dreamlike bokeh, the intricate details of the frost remain sharp and tangible.

The Vision: The series focuses on the interplay of texture and light. By utilizing backlighting, the photographer transforms cold, heavy ice into a glowing crown. The narrow apertures (ranging from F/9 to F/10) ensure that while the background melts into a soft, dreamlike bokeh, the intricate details of the frost remain sharp and tangible.

Technical Details:

• Camera: Sony a7 III (ILCE-7M3)
• Lens: FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS with FX Macro attachment
• Lighting: Off-camera flash for highlights and transparency in the ice.
• Settings: * ISO 100 for maximum clarity.
• 1/13s Shutter Speed, requiring a steady hand or tripod to capture the stillness of the garden.

Technical Details: • Camera: Sony a7 III (ILCE-7M3) • Lens: FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS with FX Macro attachment • Lighting: Off-camera flash for highlights and transparency in the ice. • Settings: * ISO 100 for maximum clarity. • 1/13s Shutter Speed, requiring a steady hand or tripod to capture the stillness of the garden.

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“Icy Slumber”

A macro exploration of resilience and stillness, “Icy Slumber” captures the delicate white lavender as it is enveloped by a mid-winter storm.

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Series: Rock Dove (Columba livia)

An Urban Technical Study
This series captures the common Rock Dove in its natural metropolitan habitat, emphasizing the intricate feather patterns and structural coloration often overlooked in urban environments. These images serve as a brief behavioral and morphological study, documented during a chance encounter.

Technical Specifications:
• Camera: Sony a7 III (ILCE-7M3)
• Lens: FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
• Focal Length: 70mm
• Aperture: f/10
• Exposure: 1/60s | ISO 400 | 0ev

Curator’s Note:
The choice of f/10 provides a deep depth of field, ensuring that the complex “checkerboard” wing patterns and the vivid orange irises remain sharp across the subject’s frame. By utilizing the 70mm end of the kit zoom, the study documents an immersive proximity; the birds displayed a characteristic boldness, frequently hopping in and out of the car window during the shoot. This unique access highlights the iridescent greens and purples of the neck nape against the grit of the asphalt.

#WarlockPhotography #Photography #Photographer #RockDoves #Pigeons

Series: Rock Dove (Columba livia) An Urban Technical Study This series captures the common Rock Dove in its natural metropolitan habitat, emphasizing the intricate feather patterns and structural coloration often overlooked in urban environments. These images serve as a brief behavioral and morphological study, documented during a chance encounter. Technical Specifications: • Camera: Sony a7 III (ILCE-7M3) • Lens: FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS • Focal Length: 70mm • Aperture: f/10 • Exposure: 1/60s | ISO 400 | 0ev Curator’s Note: The choice of f/10 provides a deep depth of field, ensuring that the complex “checkerboard” wing patterns and the vivid orange irises remain sharp across the subject’s frame. By utilizing the 70mm end of the kit zoom, the study documents an immersive proximity; the birds displayed a characteristic boldness, frequently hopping in and out of the car window during the shoot. This unique access highlights the iridescent greens and purples of the neck nape against the grit of the asphalt. #WarlockPhotography #Photography #Photographer #RockDoves #Pigeons

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“Rock Dove”

Sony a7 III ( ILCE - 7M3 )
FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
ISO400 70mm 0ev f/10 1/60s

It makes me laugh how social these birds are.

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“Blemishes” have been fixed.

Thank you! 🥰

Canon EOS T2i Rebel
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

ISO 100 48mm -0.3ev f/36 1/40s

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It took me a while, but I finally went back and touched these up a bit.

Sorry love. 😅

Canon EOS T2i Rebel
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

ISO 100 48mm -0.3ev f/36 1/40s

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Technical Breakdown: The Midcoast Maine Triptych

Camera System: Sony a7 III (ILCE-7M3)
Lens: FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

1. Emerald Sentinel
• Exposure: ISO 6400, 38mm, f/6.3, 1/13s.
• Sensor Performance: Shooting at ISO 6400 on the a7 III pushes the sensor's dynamic range. The local noise reduction mask was essential here to clean up shadow luminance noise while preserving the high-frequency detail of the spine tips.
• Optics: At 38mm and f/6.3, the lens provides a wide enough field of view to capture the surrounding crevice while maintaining a sharp focal plane across the urchin's center.
• Stabilization: The 1/13s shutter speed relies heavily on the lens's Optical SteadyShot (OSS) to prevent motion blur at this focal length.

Technical Breakdown: The Midcoast Maine Triptych Camera System: Sony a7 III (ILCE-7M3) Lens: FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 1. Emerald Sentinel • Exposure: ISO 6400, 38mm, f/6.3, 1/13s. • Sensor Performance: Shooting at ISO 6400 on the a7 III pushes the sensor's dynamic range. The local noise reduction mask was essential here to clean up shadow luminance noise while preserving the high-frequency detail of the spine tips. • Optics: At 38mm and f/6.3, the lens provides a wide enough field of view to capture the surrounding crevice while maintaining a sharp focal plane across the urchin's center. • Stabilization: The 1/13s shutter speed relies heavily on the lens's Optical SteadyShot (OSS) to prevent motion blur at this focal length.

2. The Hidden Reef
• Exposure: ISO 4000, 54mm, f/6.3, 1/20s.
• Depth of Field: Moving to 54mm slightly compresses the background, which, combined with f/6.3, allows the kelp and barnacles to remain recognizable but secondary to the urchin.
• Noise Profile: The lower ISO (4000) compared to the first shot allowed for more aggressive shadow recovery (+15) without introducing significant grain clumping in the dark rock textures.
• Compositional Detail: The 1/20s speed was sufficient to freeze the static elements of the tide pool environment.

2. The Hidden Reef • Exposure: ISO 4000, 54mm, f/6.3, 1/20s. • Depth of Field: Moving to 54mm slightly compresses the background, which, combined with f/6.3, allows the kelp and barnacles to remain recognizable but secondary to the urchin. • Noise Profile: The lower ISO (4000) compared to the first shot allowed for more aggressive shadow recovery (+15) without introducing significant grain clumping in the dark rock textures. • Compositional Detail: The 1/20s speed was sufficient to freeze the static elements of the tide pool environment.

Post image 3. Golden Submergence
• Exposure: ISO 6400, 54mm, f/6.3, 1/13s.
• Color Science: The high ISO combined with the warm substrate light required careful calibration of the orange and yellow channels to prevent "color bleed" into the purple urchin spines.
• Macro Definition: Using 54mm at the lens's close-focus distance maximized the magnification of the hitchhiking shell on the urchin's surface.
• Shadow Management: At 1/13s, the exposure captured significant ambient light from the substrate, requiring the +15 shadow boost to be balanced against a -10 Black point to maintain professional contrast.

3. Golden Submergence • Exposure: ISO 6400, 54mm, f/6.3, 1/13s. • Color Science: The high ISO combined with the warm substrate light required careful calibration of the orange and yellow channels to prevent "color bleed" into the purple urchin spines. • Macro Definition: Using 54mm at the lens's close-focus distance maximized the magnification of the hitchhiking shell on the urchin's surface. • Shadow Management: At 1/13s, the exposure captured significant ambient light from the substrate, requiring the +15 shadow boost to be balanced against a -10 Black point to maintain professional contrast.

Technical Breakdown: The Midcoast Maine Triptych

Camera System: Sony a7 III (ILCE-7M3)
Lens: FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

#WarlockPhotography #Photography #Photographer #GreenUrchin #Sonya7III

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I wanted to give a better impression of what it looked like without the high glare and  spaceman. 

I feel rather impressed by the level of details the photo holds at 24in x 24in 
( approximately 61cm x 61cm )

I wanted to give a better impression of what it looked like without the high glare and spaceman. I feel rather impressed by the level of details the photo holds at 24in x 24in ( approximately 61cm x 61cm )

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The spot that was chosen on the wall is pretty poor when it comes to taking “minimalist” photos — so I moved it to the counter, for a moment.

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Simply click the home button in the menu to return the home page.

Simply click the home button in the menu to return the home page.

I also adjusted some errors in the “About Us” page and added the last video I made to it, sort of as a prelude to the text.

I also adjusted some errors in the “About Us” page and added the last video I made to it, sort of as a prelude to the text.

I’ve been making some adjustments, I condensed the menu tab. You can now find ‘News’, as well as, the ‘About Us’ and ‘Contact Us’ pages — under the info tab.

www.warlockphotography.net/pages/about-us

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Warlock Photography "Warlock Photography offers captivating postcards, coasters and digital downloads inspired by Maine and the natural beauty of the world, we live on; Earth. Shop unique designs, book photography sessio...

I was day late with getting the coupons created; I was tending to my vehicle, I’ve been getting it ready for a trade in.

I’ll be printing these codes out for the spring and such, so people can grab them from my booth. 😄✌🏼

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Coastal Luminance: Port Clyde at Twilight

Location: Port Clyde, Maine

Date: February 2, 2026

Timeframe: 16:45 – 17:25

This collection captures the transitional stillness of a Maine winter evening, documented during the "blue hour" at Port Clyde. Utilizing extended exposure durations and specialized filtration, these works explore the intersection of tidal movement and atmospheric light through a low-profile lens.

Technical Narrative

The series was captured using a Sony a7 III paired with a 28-70mm lens. To achieve the vivid, magenta-leaning spectral profile and enhanced contrast, an FLD filter was employed, saturating the cool tones of the horizon.

By shooting at ISO 50 with a consistent aperture of f/6.3, the technical focus remained on temporal manipulation. Low-angle perspectives were utilized to emphasize the foreground texture, while exposure times ranging from 1 to 20 seconds effectively "froze" the incoming tide into sculptural, silken ripples, transforming the Atlantic’s surface into a static, glass-like state.

Artistic Perspective

The result is a monochromatic study in purple and deep indigo. The long exposures serve to deconstruct the chaotic energy of the surf, replacing it with a sense of profound serenity. By positioning the camera close to the shoreline, the compositions highlight the rhythmic, frozen patterns of the water as it meets the kelp-covered basalt.

From these meticulously captured foreground undulations to the soft gradients of the horizon, this set invites the viewer to experience the immense, colorful silence of a mid-winter dusk on the coast.

Coastal Luminance: Port Clyde at Twilight Location: Port Clyde, Maine Date: February 2, 2026 Timeframe: 16:45 – 17:25 This collection captures the transitional stillness of a Maine winter evening, documented during the "blue hour" at Port Clyde. Utilizing extended exposure durations and specialized filtration, these works explore the intersection of tidal movement and atmospheric light through a low-profile lens. Technical Narrative The series was captured using a Sony a7 III paired with a 28-70mm lens. To achieve the vivid, magenta-leaning spectral profile and enhanced contrast, an FLD filter was employed, saturating the cool tones of the horizon. By shooting at ISO 50 with a consistent aperture of f/6.3, the technical focus remained on temporal manipulation. Low-angle perspectives were utilized to emphasize the foreground texture, while exposure times ranging from 1 to 20 seconds effectively "froze" the incoming tide into sculptural, silken ripples, transforming the Atlantic’s surface into a static, glass-like state. Artistic Perspective The result is a monochromatic study in purple and deep indigo. The long exposures serve to deconstruct the chaotic energy of the surf, replacing it with a sense of profound serenity. By positioning the camera close to the shoreline, the compositions highlight the rhythmic, frozen patterns of the water as it meets the kelp-covered basalt. From these meticulously captured foreground undulations to the soft gradients of the horizon, this set invites the viewer to experience the immense, colorful silence of a mid-winter dusk on the coast.

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HDR

Sony a7 III ( ILCE - 7M3 )
28 - 70mm Lens
FLD & Lens Hood
Low - Angle Tripod

Alt-text on first image.

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SDR

A Study in Chromatic Long-Exposure
The Work
Violet Tide is a masterful intersection of timing and optical filtration. Captured at the edge of the incoming tide, the work utilizes a 20-second long exposure to soften the Atlantic's kinesis into a glass-like surface of deep magenta and indigo. By deploying an FLD (Fluorescent Daylight) filter, the photographer has intentionally shifted the natural twilight spectrum into a surrealist palette, finding an electric vibrancy within the coastal dusk.
Technical Narrative
Executing this vision required a disciplined approach to light management. Shooting at a low angle at 40mm, the composition emphasizes the leading lines of the ridged sand, which serve as conduits for the reflected sky.
• Optics & Filtration: The combination of an FLD filter and a dedicated lens hood allowed for deep color saturation while maintaining critical contrast, preventing stray light from softening the frame's edges.
• Exposure Architecture: Using the Sony a7 III's expanded ISO 50 and an aperture of f/6.3, the photographer achieved a 20-second shutter speed without the need for heavy neutral density stacking, preserving the subtle textures of the receding shoreline.
• Dynamic Range: Presented in both HDR and SDR, the piece showcases a vast tonal range, from the darkest silhouettes of the treeline to the luminous, high-chroma peaks of the cloud formations.
Artist: Warlock Photography
Date: February 2, 2026 | 5:13 PM
Location: Coastal Maine

SDR A Study in Chromatic Long-Exposure The Work Violet Tide is a masterful intersection of timing and optical filtration. Captured at the edge of the incoming tide, the work utilizes a 20-second long exposure to soften the Atlantic's kinesis into a glass-like surface of deep magenta and indigo. By deploying an FLD (Fluorescent Daylight) filter, the photographer has intentionally shifted the natural twilight spectrum into a surrealist palette, finding an electric vibrancy within the coastal dusk. Technical Narrative Executing this vision required a disciplined approach to light management. Shooting at a low angle at 40mm, the composition emphasizes the leading lines of the ridged sand, which serve as conduits for the reflected sky. • Optics & Filtration: The combination of an FLD filter and a dedicated lens hood allowed for deep color saturation while maintaining critical contrast, preventing stray light from softening the frame's edges. • Exposure Architecture: Using the Sony a7 III's expanded ISO 50 and an aperture of f/6.3, the photographer achieved a 20-second shutter speed without the need for heavy neutral density stacking, preserving the subtle textures of the receding shoreline. • Dynamic Range: Presented in both HDR and SDR, the piece showcases a vast tonal range, from the darkest silhouettes of the treeline to the luminous, high-chroma peaks of the cloud formations. Artist: Warlock Photography Date: February 2, 2026 | 5:13 PM Location: Coastal Maine

HDR

A Study in Chromatic Long-Exposure
The Work
Violet Tide is a masterful intersection of timing and optical filtration. Captured at the edge of the incoming tide, the work utilizes a 20-second long exposure to soften the Atlantic's kinesis into a glass-like surface of deep magenta and indigo. By deploying an FLD (Fluorescent Daylight) filter, the photographer has intentionally shifted the natural twilight spectrum into a surrealist palette, finding an electric vibrancy within the coastal dusk.
Technical Narrative
Executing this vision required a disciplined approach to light management. Shooting at a low angle at 40mm, the composition emphasizes the leading lines of the ridged sand, which serve as conduits for the reflected sky.
• Optics & Filtration: The combination of an FLD filter and a dedicated lens hood allowed for deep color saturation while maintaining critical contrast, preventing stray light from softening the frame's edges.
• Exposure Architecture: Using the Sony a7 III's expanded ISO 50 and an aperture of f/6.3, the photographer achieved a 20-second shutter speed without the need for heavy neutral density stacking, preserving the subtle textures of the receding shoreline.
• Dynamic Range: Presented in both HDR and SDR, the piece showcases a vast tonal range, from the darkest silhouettes of the treeline to the luminous, high-chroma peaks of the cloud formations.
Artist: Warlock Photography
Date: February 2, 2026 | 5:13 PM
Location: Coastal Maine

HDR A Study in Chromatic Long-Exposure The Work Violet Tide is a masterful intersection of timing and optical filtration. Captured at the edge of the incoming tide, the work utilizes a 20-second long exposure to soften the Atlantic's kinesis into a glass-like surface of deep magenta and indigo. By deploying an FLD (Fluorescent Daylight) filter, the photographer has intentionally shifted the natural twilight spectrum into a surrealist palette, finding an electric vibrancy within the coastal dusk. Technical Narrative Executing this vision required a disciplined approach to light management. Shooting at a low angle at 40mm, the composition emphasizes the leading lines of the ridged sand, which serve as conduits for the reflected sky. • Optics & Filtration: The combination of an FLD filter and a dedicated lens hood allowed for deep color saturation while maintaining critical contrast, preventing stray light from softening the frame's edges. • Exposure Architecture: Using the Sony a7 III's expanded ISO 50 and an aperture of f/6.3, the photographer achieved a 20-second shutter speed without the need for heavy neutral density stacking, preserving the subtle textures of the receding shoreline. • Dynamic Range: Presented in both HDR and SDR, the piece showcases a vast tonal range, from the darkest silhouettes of the treeline to the luminous, high-chroma peaks of the cloud formations. Artist: Warlock Photography Date: February 2, 2026 | 5:13 PM Location: Coastal Maine

HDR & SDR

“Violet Tide”

Sony a7 III ( ILCE-7M3 )
Sony 28 - 70mm Lens
FLD Filter & Lens Hood
ISO 50 40mm 0ev f/6.3 20s

#WarlockPhotography #PortClyde #Maine #Photography #Photographer #LongExposure #Sonya7III

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Der Mond

Sony a7 III 
Commander Optics 420-800 Lens
X2 Vivitar Converter
Jan 29th 2026, 4:10PM & 4:35PM

Artistic Summary

The first plate, captured with an ND4 filter, offers a subdued, naturalistic view of the moon against the darkening sky. The subsequent plates, taken as the afternoon light faded, transition to a 1600mm perspective. These final images provide an intimate look at the lunar highlands and the prominent cratering of the southern pole, maintaining sharp clarity despite the absence of motorized tracking or mechanical stabilization.

The series highlights the versatility of the Sony a7 III paired with a Commander Optics 420-800mm system. To achieve the extreme reach required for these detailed crops, a Vivitar 2x Converter was utilized, pushing the effective focal length to 1600mm in the latter frames.
Operating entirely in manual mode with manual focus, these images were captured without the aid of a tripod or a star tracker. Instead, the photographer ( Myself ) employed a “bracing technique”—securing the camera to the arm—and utilized continuous shooting modes to mitigate the inherent vibrations of such high-magnification handheld work.

Der Mond Sony a7 III Commander Optics 420-800 Lens X2 Vivitar Converter Jan 29th 2026, 4:10PM & 4:35PM Artistic Summary The first plate, captured with an ND4 filter, offers a subdued, naturalistic view of the moon against the darkening sky. The subsequent plates, taken as the afternoon light faded, transition to a 1600mm perspective. These final images provide an intimate look at the lunar highlands and the prominent cratering of the southern pole, maintaining sharp clarity despite the absence of motorized tracking or mechanical stabilization. The series highlights the versatility of the Sony a7 III paired with a Commander Optics 420-800mm system. To achieve the extreme reach required for these detailed crops, a Vivitar 2x Converter was utilized, pushing the effective focal length to 1600mm in the latter frames. Operating entirely in manual mode with manual focus, these images were captured without the aid of a tripod or a star tracker. Instead, the photographer ( Myself ) employed a “bracing technique”—securing the camera to the arm—and utilized continuous shooting modes to mitigate the inherent vibrations of such high-magnification handheld work.

Der Mond

Sony a7 III 
Commander Optics 420-800 Lens
X2 Vivitar Converter
Jan 29th 2026, 4:10PM & 4:35PM

Artistic Summary

The first plate, captured with an ND4 filter, offers a subdued, naturalistic view of the moon against the darkening sky. The subsequent plates, taken as the afternoon light faded, transition to a 1600mm perspective. These final images provide an intimate look at the lunar highlands and the prominent cratering of the southern pole, maintaining sharp clarity despite the absence of motorized tracking or mechanical stabilization.

The series highlights the versatility of the Sony a7 III paired with a Commander Optics 420-800mm system. To achieve the extreme reach required for these detailed crops, a Vivitar 2x Converter was utilized, pushing the effective focal length to 1600mm in the latter frames.
Operating entirely in manual mode with manual focus, these images were captured without the aid of a tripod or a star tracker. Instead, the photographer ( Myself ) employed a “bracing technique”—securing the camera to the arm—and utilized continuous shooting modes to mitigate the inherent vibrations of such high-magnification handheld work.

Der Mond Sony a7 III Commander Optics 420-800 Lens X2 Vivitar Converter Jan 29th 2026, 4:10PM & 4:35PM Artistic Summary The first plate, captured with an ND4 filter, offers a subdued, naturalistic view of the moon against the darkening sky. The subsequent plates, taken as the afternoon light faded, transition to a 1600mm perspective. These final images provide an intimate look at the lunar highlands and the prominent cratering of the southern pole, maintaining sharp clarity despite the absence of motorized tracking or mechanical stabilization. The series highlights the versatility of the Sony a7 III paired with a Commander Optics 420-800mm system. To achieve the extreme reach required for these detailed crops, a Vivitar 2x Converter was utilized, pushing the effective focal length to 1600mm in the latter frames. Operating entirely in manual mode with manual focus, these images were captured without the aid of a tripod or a star tracker. Instead, the photographer ( Myself ) employed a “bracing technique”—securing the camera to the arm—and utilized continuous shooting modes to mitigate the inherent vibrations of such high-magnification handheld work.

Der Mond

Sony a7 III 
Commander Optics 420-800 Lens
X2 Vivitar Converter
Jan 29th 2026, 4:10PM & 4:35PM

Artistic Summary

The first plate, captured with an ND4 filter, offers a subdued, naturalistic view of the moon against the darkening sky. The subsequent plates, taken as the afternoon light faded, transition to a 1600mm perspective. These final images provide an intimate look at the lunar highlands and the prominent cratering of the southern pole, maintaining sharp clarity despite the absence of motorized tracking or mechanical stabilization.

The series highlights the versatility of the Sony a7 III paired with a Commander Optics 420-800mm system. To achieve the extreme reach required for these detailed crops, a Vivitar 2x Converter was utilized, pushing the effective focal length to 1600mm in the latter frames.
Operating entirely in manual mode with manual focus, these images were captured without the aid of a tripod or a star tracker. Instead, the photographer ( Myself ) employed a “bracing technique”—securing the camera to the arm—and utilized continuous shooting modes to mitigate the inherent vibrations of such high-magnification handheld work.

Der Mond Sony a7 III Commander Optics 420-800 Lens X2 Vivitar Converter Jan 29th 2026, 4:10PM & 4:35PM Artistic Summary The first plate, captured with an ND4 filter, offers a subdued, naturalistic view of the moon against the darkening sky. The subsequent plates, taken as the afternoon light faded, transition to a 1600mm perspective. These final images provide an intimate look at the lunar highlands and the prominent cratering of the southern pole, maintaining sharp clarity despite the absence of motorized tracking or mechanical stabilization. The series highlights the versatility of the Sony a7 III paired with a Commander Optics 420-800mm system. To achieve the extreme reach required for these detailed crops, a Vivitar 2x Converter was utilized, pushing the effective focal length to 1600mm in the latter frames. Operating entirely in manual mode with manual focus, these images were captured without the aid of a tripod or a star tracker. Instead, the photographer ( Myself ) employed a “bracing technique”—securing the camera to the arm—and utilized continuous shooting modes to mitigate the inherent vibrations of such high-magnification handheld work.

The Alt text description is all the same as it pertains to all three images — they’re a set.

Sony a7 III
Commander Optics 420-800mm
2x Vivitar Converter

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Welcome to Warlock Photography

Working on my public speaking skills; they’re admittedly rusty — regardless, I am thrilled! 😅

I’ll be posting some updates on my news bulletin within the next couple of days — nothing crazy, just general information.

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Y’all have spoken! I’ll kindly get my arse to work adding more images and updating information — regarding product listings and returns. 😅

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This composition captures where the turbulent movement of the heavy, cobalt sky is rendered motionless upon the water’s surface. By utilizing a low-angle perspective, suggests that the clouds’ very essence has been preserved within the icy stillness of the bay.

This composition captures where the turbulent movement of the heavy, cobalt sky is rendered motionless upon the water’s surface. By utilizing a low-angle perspective, suggests that the clouds’ very essence has been preserved within the icy stillness of the bay.

I took a few quick shots as I was passing through today; still breaking in the new camera and adjusting to manual mode.

“Sky in Stasis”

Sony a7 III ( ILCE-7M3 )
28 - 70mm Sony Lens
ISO 50 28mm 0ev f/4.5 0.5s
Tripod & Remote Shutter

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Sony a7 III
FE 28 - 70mm Sony Lens
ISO 50 70mm 0ev f/5.6 2.5s

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Ticker-Tape Announcement:
working on my advertisement strategy 😂

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Gilligan or Jillian

Sony a7 III
28 - 70mm Lens
ISO 3200 41mm 0.3ev f/4.5 @ 1/60s

We’ve had this Ryuken for 3 or 4 years now; still unsure of its gender. 🤷🏻

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Jan 9th, 3:38am 2026
ISO 400 600mm 0ev f/11 @ 1/250s
Cropped in.

Sony a7 III
Philosy EF-E Adapter
Canon 75-300mm Lens
Viltrox 2x Converter

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This cat is the embodiment of goodwill; if y’all need a god to pray to, he’s accepting new disciples.
( Ahhhh jokes )

Sony a7 III
28-70mm Lens
ISO 1600 36mm 0ev f/4 1/40s

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Available Now:

“Tricolor Sunset”
“The Golden Pollenator”
“Maiden’s Sunset”

Photos were taken in Camden — Maiden’s Cliff & Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens — BoothBay.

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Description:

This joint presentation of still and motion photography documents the Full Wolf Moon at its peak illumination on the night of January 3, 2025. To achieve this perspective, the artist utilized a simple 1600mm configuration, stacking a telephoto lens with a 2x converter. This extreme focal reach allows for an intimate look at the lunar rays and the high-contrast textures of the craters.

The included video serves as a transparent look at the photographer's process, capturing the "atmospheric boil"—the shimmering heat waves that create a constant, fluid movement across the lens. While the still images freeze this motion into a detailed topographical map, the video highlights the raw, living nature of long-range astrophotography. Together, these pieces offer a professional and honest record of a celestial event, captured through the lens of patience and technical precision.

Technical Breakdown for the Series:

• Optics: Commander Optics 420-800mm with Vivitar 2x Converter.

• Exposure: Balanced with an ND4 filter to manage the 7:13 PM brilliance.

• Format: High-resolution digital stills and 4K observational video.

Description: This joint presentation of still and motion photography documents the Full Wolf Moon at its peak illumination on the night of January 3, 2025. To achieve this perspective, the artist utilized a simple 1600mm configuration, stacking a telephoto lens with a 2x converter. This extreme focal reach allows for an intimate look at the lunar rays and the high-contrast textures of the craters. The included video serves as a transparent look at the photographer's process, capturing the "atmospheric boil"—the shimmering heat waves that create a constant, fluid movement across the lens. While the still images freeze this motion into a detailed topographical map, the video highlights the raw, living nature of long-range astrophotography. Together, these pieces offer a professional and honest record of a celestial event, captured through the lens of patience and technical precision. Technical Breakdown for the Series: • Optics: Commander Optics 420-800mm with Vivitar 2x Converter. • Exposure: Balanced with an ND4 filter to manage the 7:13 PM brilliance. • Format: High-resolution digital stills and 4K observational video.

Title: Sixteen Hundred Millimeters; The 7:13 Lunar Study
Artist: Warlock Photography
Date: January 3, 2025 | 19:13
Technical: Sony a7 III
1600mm f/13 1/80s ISO 1000

See description in the Alt Text

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Title: The Ascendant Gibbous: New Year’s Eve

Artist: Warlock Photography
Series Date: December 31, 2025
Technical: Sony a7 III 1600mm f/13 1/13s 
ISO 500 & 600

Description:

This series documents the waxing gibbous moon in its final transition toward the first full moon of the new year. Captured during the late afternoon of December 31, 2025, these images utilize a 1600mm focal reach to examine the expanding illumination of the lunar disk.

The composition emphasizes the prominent ray systems and the "seas" of the lunar maria, which are rendered with striking clarity as the sun reaches a higher angle over the moon’s near side.
By meticulously adjusting the ISO between 500 and 600 at a consistent 1/13s shutter speed, the artist captures the increasing luminosity of the phase while preserving the delicate textures along the western limb.

Title: The Ascendant Gibbous: New Year’s Eve Artist: Warlock Photography Series Date: December 31, 2025 Technical: Sony a7 III 1600mm f/13 1/13s ISO 500 & 600 Description: This series documents the waxing gibbous moon in its final transition toward the first full moon of the new year. Captured during the late afternoon of December 31, 2025, these images utilize a 1600mm focal reach to examine the expanding illumination of the lunar disk. The composition emphasizes the prominent ray systems and the "seas" of the lunar maria, which are rendered with striking clarity as the sun reaches a higher angle over the moon’s near side. By meticulously adjusting the ISO between 500 and 600 at a consistent 1/13s shutter speed, the artist captures the increasing luminosity of the phase while preserving the delicate textures along the western limb.

This collection serves as a study of celestial progression, capturing the moon in its penultimate stage of fullness—a visual representation of anticipation and the cyclical nature of time.

Key Features for Your Gallery Label:
• Subject: Waxing Gibbous Moon (approx. 90-95% illumination).
• Optics: Achieved via a Vivitar 2x Converter on a 420-800mm telephoto lens.
• Timeframe: A temporal study with captures at 4:20 PM and 4:31 PM.

This collection serves as a study of celestial progression, capturing the moon in its penultimate stage of fullness—a visual representation of anticipation and the cyclical nature of time. Key Features for Your Gallery Label: • Subject: Waxing Gibbous Moon (approx. 90-95% illumination). • Optics: Achieved via a Vivitar 2x Converter on a 420-800mm telephoto lens. • Timeframe: A temporal study with captures at 4:20 PM and 4:31 PM.

Taken December 31st, 2025
4:20pm & 4:31pm

Sony a7 III
Commander Optics 420-800mm
Vivitar 2x Converter
ND4 Filter

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Title: Orbital Textures No. 1231
Artist: Warlock Photography

Description:
This minimalist work strips away the context of the night sky to focus entirely on the moon as a textural object. The artist employs an ISO 320 setting to ensure a clean, grain-free transition between the illuminated lunar dust and the shadowed craters.

Through careful exposure and the specialized use of a 2x converter, the image invites the viewer to examine the moon not as a distant light, but as a tangible, weathered landscape—ancient, scarred, and perpetually in motion.

Photo Taken December 31st, 2025 at 12:09am

Title: Orbital Textures No. 1231 Artist: Warlock Photography Description: This minimalist work strips away the context of the night sky to focus entirely on the moon as a textural object. The artist employs an ISO 320 setting to ensure a clean, grain-free transition between the illuminated lunar dust and the shadowed craters. Through careful exposure and the specialized use of a 2x converter, the image invites the viewer to examine the moon not as a distant light, but as a tangible, weathered landscape—ancient, scarred, and perpetually in motion. Photo Taken December 31st, 2025 at 12:09am

Title and description below… Yes I’m tooting my own horn. 😅

Sony A7 III
Commander Optics 420-800mm Lens
Vivitar 2x Convert
ND4 Filter

ISO 320 1600mm 0ev f/11 1/13s

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