Why do some photos leave our jaws on the floor, while others are not even worth looking at? In bird photography, this is doubly true. I estimate that well over 90% of the bird photos that appear on my memory card are bad. It's like gold mining. For every ton...
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Photography News: New Rumored Lenses, Nikon Z8 Strap Issue
When a wedding photographer comes home without a single photo on his memory card, it's a bit of a tragedy. When the same thing happened to me today, I grabbed a coffee and a cookie and sat down at my computer to share it with you. Just imagine. You get...
How to Find Good Subjects for Wildlife Photography
Finding the animals that you want to photograph is the alpha and omega of wildlife photography. You could write a whole book on this topic, and it wouldn't be thin at all. In fact, many such books have been written, especially for birders trying to find different species! So, how...
Secrets of Professional Photography: Tomas Grim Interview
Photos of wildlife are taken in the wild. But… is that always the case? Sometimes it’s just the opposite, as revealed today in my interview with Tomas Grim. Tomas is a scientist, traveler, and photographer who enjoys turning the concept of “wilderness” on its head.
Photography News: 4th Of July Sales, Rumored Retro Nikon
It's been a few years since I stood on the summit of one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, the mighty Cotopaxi (5,897 m). It was 2009, and besides the ice axe and crampons, I also had my Nikon D... Or you know what, I'll give it to...
Wildlife Photography Camouflage: Tips and Different Approaches
Very few animal species see humans as prey. Being at the top of the food chain definitely has its advantages! However, like with many good things, there are downsides as well. Most animals are deeply and instinctively afraid of humans. For wildlife photography, that can be quite a challenge.
Photography News: Nikon Z8 Advisory, DPReview Lives!
At the beginning of this year, I made a resolution to try new things in photography, so I wouldn't get stuck in one place. They say it's good to occasionally leave the comfort zone of familiar routines and embark on an unexplored path. I ventured onto such a path yesterday...
When to use Manual Mode for Wildlife Photography
Shooting in manual mode is considered by many novice photographers to be a difficult task reserved for professionals. In this article, I’ll try to show you that the opposite is often true – shooting in manual mode doesn’t need to be hard, and it can take your wildlife photos to another level.
B&H Photo Mega Deals
Normally, I inform you about good deals and new sales in my regular Photography News articles. This time, however, I am making an exception because last Sunday was too early and next Sunday will be too late. Today I received a message from our partners at B&H Photo about a...
FlexShooter Pro Tripod Head Review
The FlexShooter Pro is a dual-ball tripod head designed to be used with telephoto lenses. I would practically say, the longer the telephoto lens you load on it, the better! At 680 grams (1.5 pounds), it's heavier than an everyday ballhead, but still portable enough to use with shorter lenses,...