Perhaps the most famous sight in Utah’s Zion National Park is the Narrows, a slot canyon carved by the Virgin River. The dramatic patterns in these sandstone cliffs are some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country, making for incredible images. I had the opportunity to photograph this amazing sight last...
The Nikon D500 – Reigniting The DX / FX Debate And A Few High ISO Photos
With the introduction of the Nikon D500, I expect the DX/FX debate, which some had considered settled relative to "professional" grade cameras, to reignite. Following are some of my thoughts regarding my photography journey and a perspective on the D500 along with some high ISO photos. (more…)
How Was This Picture Made #09?
We are continuing our "how was this picture taken?" series of articles and this time I present an image of the Sokullu Mehmet Pasha mosque, which I captured at sunrise from a rooftop of a hotel in Istanbul: The answer has been posted here. (more…)
Celebrating #100 with Readers
It seems like it was just yesterday when Nasim called and asked me to join the Photography Life team. Here we are some two and a half years later, with this being my 100th posting. A celebration of sorts. It has been a wonderful experience being a part of the...
Return of the Cormorants
The return of the cormorants to Southern Ontario is in full swing and over the weekend I spent a couple of hours at Hamilton harbor photographing them. Sometimes I wonder why I make the trek down to the harbor since I already have captured thousands of images of these birds...
Oben CC-2461 Tripod Kit Review
Many photographers who want to upgrade their tripod are stuck choosing between high-end aluminum tripods and low-end carbon fiber models. These two types of tripod tend to be similar in price, which makes the decision even more difficult. I have been trying out the carbon fiber Oben CC-2461 tripod over...
Eclectic Images from a Morning Street Walk
From time to time I like to go out for a walk with a camera and create a small challenge for myself. This morning it was walking a few blocks up one side of a city street, then down the opposite side, while capturing a few images along the way....
Photographing San Francisco’s Botanical Gardens With An Extension Tube
I am a self-proclaimed people photographer. Whenever anyone asks what I photograph, I say "anything involving people". If that's the case, you might be wondering why I'm posting about photographing flowers and plants. To be honest, I sometimes like to head out on my own and experiment with different types...
Happy Birthday John Muir!
It is April 21, a special occasion for all the lovers of nature and wilderness. Today is John Muir’s 178th birthday! His legacy is well and truly alive not only through National Parks, Sierra Club and National Audubon Society but also through all those who love being outdoors and relish...
How Was This Picture Made #08: The Answer
Last week, I had posted a landscape photograph for installment #8 of our How Was This Picture Taken? series. Judging from the comments, many of our readers took this exercise very seriously and posted deliberate and insightful remarks on how this photograph was visualized and constructed. I enjoyed both the aesthetic and...