Before diving into the latest news from the world of photography, I’d like to share a painful experience - thankfully not my own. During one of my night canoeing trips deep in Ecuador's Yasuní National Park, I came across this poor caiman that had survived a very painful encounter. What...
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Neutral Density Filters in Photography, Explained
As, photographers we often struggle with a lack of light, necessitating uncomfortably high ISOs or dangerously long shutter speeds. But there are occasions with the opposite problem: too much light. In these moments, neutral density filters are invaluable. What Are Neutral Density Filters? Neutral density (ND) filters are simply dark...
Photography News: New Leica Camera, Shimoda Backpack Sale
It’s the end of September, which means it’s the perfect time to head out and photograph the deer rut, now in full swing. But if the idea of misty, chilly mornings in temperate forests doesn’t appeal to you, hop on a plane to the tropics. I’ve chosen one tropical animal...
Nikon Z6 III Initial Review
The Nikon Z6 III is a full-frame, 24 megapixel mirrorless camera with fast autofocus and high-speed features. I’ve now shot with the Nikon Z6 III for several weeks, and I’m ready to give my initial review of this interesting camera.
Pre-Release Capture Explained: Photographing the Past
A toucan peers out of its nest and seems ready to take flight at any moment. I wait eagerly in the hide, my finger on the shutter button, determined not to miss the moment when it flies out and spreads its wings. Cut to an hour later. I blink, I...
Photography News: Rumored DSLR Flagship, Last F-mount Exotics on Sale
Do you know what a significant event took place on September 16, 1824? On that day, two important events took place in France: King Louis XVIII of France died, and photography was born. With all due respect to the French king, I consider the second event to be more important...
How Important Is Patience in Wildlife Photography?
A widespread belief among the general, non-animal-photographing (and therefore more or less normal) population is that patience is the essential quality of a wildlife photographer. I consider myself primarily a wildlife photographer, and my social bubble is teeming with other such weirdos. So let me give a little insight into...
Photography News: Canon’s Budget f/2.8 Zoom, M4/3 Sales
As I write this opening paragraph, I'm sitting on a train, looking out at the flooded landscape around the tracks. Just a few dozen kilometers further north, floodwater is rushing through the towns and villages. Streets have become raging rivers, houses have become islands. How helpless and vulnerable we humans...
Photography News: New Fast Zooms, Great Nikon Telephoto Deals
What can focus on its prey better - the American Harris's Hawk, the European Golden Eagle, or the Japanese Nikon D6? And how does the new Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 perform in the field? I sought answers to these and other questions while photographing birds of prey yesterday. I'll share...
About the Owl and the Wicked Jay
After reading the title of this article, you might think that I have started writing fables or even fairy tales for children. Or perhaps you are shaking your head in disgust and thinking that I have turned to writing zoological tabloids? Well, I also thought I was going crazy when...