I tend to think of a tripod as a necessary evil. Even with today's image stabilization, a tripod is still a requirement in many cases, so it's important to find one with the right balance of characteristics. What does that include? Small size, sufficient height, good vibration absorption, high durability, easy...
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A Rare Encounter with the Crested Eagle
Most who visit the lowland tropical forest for the first time will be surprised to find that, despite popular documentaries, it appears rather empty. You can walk for hours in the green gloom and not find a single big animal. It makes it all the more rewarding when an encounter finally occurs.
Photography News: Nine New Lenses, Wacom Tablet Sale
After finishing this week's Photography News, I went out into the streets of Prague. While testing an interesting new lens, I visited places where the average Prague resident wouldn't often venture. From the Charles Bridge, I photographed the largest castle complex in the world - Prague Castle. I tried to...
Photographing the Bearded Vulture: The Delicate Sound of Smashing Bones
Birds are amazing creatures. With around 11,000 species, they can make us smile, laugh, and watch their behavior in amazement. But if there’s one group of birds that commands the most respect, it’s the bird of prey – also known as the raptor. One such raptor is the Bearded Vulture.
Photography News: Revolutionary Tripod, Sony A9 III Rumors
I was a little worried about whether I would be writing this Photography News. This weekend I went to the Swiss Alps to photograph one of Europe's most spectacular birds of prey, the Bearded Vulture. My plan was to camp overnight in a mountain valley at 2300m above sea level....
The Advantage of an Inconspicuous Camera
There's a saying that goes, "It's not what you do, it's how you look doing it." This is true to a certain extent. A photographer dressed in the latest hunting fashion with a 600mm f/4 lens on a carbon fiber tripod looks impressive. But there are times when simple clothing...
The Sword-Billed Hummingbird: A Knight of the Andes
To date, we know about 377 different species of hummingbirds. The vast majority are found in various habitats in Central and South America. Distinguishing between species takes some practice, as the differences are often subtle. However, the species I'm going to introduce to you today is an exception. You only...
Photography News: Canon Lens Rumors, Tycho Crater Up Close
Spencer’s notes on AI, chatGPT, and the photography world resonate strongly with what I’ve personally been feeling for a long time. For years before the advent of AI in our industry, I was concerned with the “value” side of photographs. What is it that makes an image really worthwhile?
The Hard Life of a Predator
Being at the top of the food chain doesn’t mean you’ve got it all figured out. Sure, it’s nice to slither through the woods, swim in the water, or lurk in a burrow, knowing that nothing can eat you. But like everything else in this world, being a predator has its bugs. Literally.
Photography News: New & Rumored Sony Lenses, MacBook Sales
In exactly one month, I will be on a plane heading to the country with the greatest bird diversity in the world. A country whose coastline is bathed by the Pacific and the Caribbean waters. Do you know what country it is I'm talking about? Here's another hint - it...