If you are buying your first DSLR camera, the available options that are out there can be pretty overwhelming. In this article, I'd like to walk you through the important similarities and differences between a few of Canon's entry level DSLR cameras, currently the Canon EOS Rebel SL1/100D, Canon EOS...
An Interesting Hour
Like many folks after I've been working hard, either physically or mentally, I like to grab a camera and relax by capturing a few images. This afternoon I finished building a 'honey-do' project in the backyard and I had a little bit of available time. So, I grabbed one of...
A Rainbow and a Waterfall at Sunrise: The Making of a Photograph
After a week in Ireland, I have seen some incredible sights. This is a beautiful country, and the people are incredibly warm and welcoming. Although most days here have been rainy, I've tried to make the most of foggy landscapes and simply enjoy my time in such a unique place. However, the weather...
Sometimes Shorter is Better
For most folks who enjoy photographing wildlife in general, and birds-in-flight in particular, having additional 'reach' with their gear is always preferred. I was out yesterday morning attempting to capture some Purple Martin in flight and came to the realization that sometimes shorter is better. (more…)
Dangerous Photographers at the Cliffs of Moher
I arrived in Ireland a couple days ago, and I have been taking plenty of photos along the way. I’ll post them in future articles, but there is something more important to discuss for now: the dangerous, idiotic behavior I saw at the Cliffs of Moher. The Cliffs of Moher...
Nikon D500 Review
Nikon released the much-anticipated D500 for sports and wildlife shooters on January 6, 2016. Thanks to its excellent image quality, proven ergonomics and a superb autofocus system with a huge buffer, the Nikon D500 is a sports and wildlife photographers' dream come true. Note: this review has been written and...
How to Use the Full Dynamic Range of Your Camera
Suppose you have read somewhere that the dynamic range of your camera at a certain ISO setting is 11 stops. And here comes the immediate question – how can one use such a treasure to its full potential? Optimal exposure for RAW is the answer. But now we need to...
How Was This Picture Made #11?
It is great to finally be back to posting regularly on the site! It took us a while to finally wrap up our second video course, and despite my attempts to keep the site fresh with new content, things have been quite hectic, to say the least. And now that...
After the Rain
One of my favourite times to photograph garden plants and flowers is first thing in the morning after a fresh rain. All of the colours and textures seem richer after the rain dapples them with water droplets. Even the smallest and simplest of flowers take on a new look as...
Photographing Birds-in-Flight with Nikon 1 J5
I've been quite busy with client work lately and I decided that I needed a break. So, today I headed out to photograph birds-in-flight with my Nikon 1 J5. As most folks know, this camera does not have a viewfinder, so I used four, thick elastic bands to attach my Zacuto...