Author: David Mathre

I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.

Tuesday (09-February-2016) — Vietnam

Gone to See the World. Semester at Sea Spring 2016 Voyage on the MV World Odyssey. Day 35: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Fishing from a fence in the middle of Vinh Ganh Rai (Bay). On the way to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam aboard the MV World Odyssey. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V3 camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 172 mm, f/5.3, 1/1600 sec).

Fishing from a fence in the middle of Vinh Ganh Rai (Bay). From the deck of the MV World Odyssey on the way to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V3 camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 172 mm, f/5.3, 1/1600 sec). (David J Mathre)
Fishing from a fence in the middle of Vinh Ganh Rai (Bay). Image taken with a Nikon 1 V3 camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 172 mm, f/5.3, 1/1600 sec). (David J Mathre)

Two-Years Ago (07-February-2014) — Florida

Gone to See America. February 2014 Florida Road Trip. Day 7: St. Petersburg.

Hawk Guarding the Handicapped Parking Space at a Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 300 mm f/4 lens (ISO 2200, 300 mm, f/4, 1/1250 sec).

Hawk Guarding the Handicapped Parking Space. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 300 mm f/4 lens (ISO 2200, 300 mm, f/4, 1/1250 sec) (David J Mathre)
Hawk Guarding the Handicapped Parking Space. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 300 mm f/4 lens (ISO 2200, 300 mm, f/4, 1/1250 sec) (David J Mathre)

Two-Years Ago (06-February-2014) — Florida

Gone to See America. February 2014 Florida Road Trip. Day 6: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Alligator Crossing Biolab Road at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. I stayed in the car while taking images. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 300 mm f/4 lens (ISO 100, 300 mm, f/4, 1/1250 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro 8, Focus Magic, and Photoshop CC.

Alligator Crossing Biolab Road at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 300 mm f/4 lens (ISO 100, 300 mm, f/4, 1/1250 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro 8, Focus Magic, and Photoshop CC. (David J Mathre)
Alligator Crossing Biolab Road at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 300 mm f/4 lens (ISO 100, 300 mm, f/4, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)

Two-Years Ago (05-February-2014) — Florida

Gone to See America. February 2014 Florida Road Trip. Day 5: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Tricolored Heron on a Branch. Along Biolab Road at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 300 mm f/4 lens (ISO 100, 300 mm, f/4, 1/1250 sec).

Tricolored Heron on a Branch. Along Biolab Road at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 300 mm f/4 lens (ISO 100, 300 mm, f/4, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)
Tricolored Heron on a Branch. Along Biolab Road at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 300 mm f/4 lens (ISO 100, 300 mm, f/4, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)

Two-Years Ago (05-February-2014) — Florida

Gone to See America. February 2014 Florida Road Trip. Day 5: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Morning Osprey on Lookout at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 140, 600 mm, f/8, 1/1250 sec).

Morning Osprey Lookout at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 140, 600 mm, f/8, 1/1250 sec) (David J Mathre)
Morning Osprey Lookout at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Image taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 140, 600 mm, f/8, 1/1250 sec) (David J Mathre)