The lenses by stats: 150-400 f4.5 300 f4 While this article is a comparison, it is not a “versus” comparison. Both lenses are finely designed and built pieces of equipment. Both Tomy and I can say with complete confidence after using these lenses extensively for over a month and photographing birds under a wide variety […]
The Olympus 150-400mm f4.5 and the Olympus 300mm f4.0 Read More »
As I’ve been photographing quite a few birds lately I thought I’d review how I program or set up my camera to maximize my success for bird photography. Birds are without a doubt one of the more challenging subjects for camera technique. Having the proper settings can make all the difference between joy and utter
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This is the third and final segment of how I photographed the eclipse. In this segment I will explain how a created the above composite image. During the eclipse I had two cameras photographing. One with a long lens to create the close ups of the eclipsed sun and one with a wide angle photographing
How I photographed the total Annular Solar Eclipse. Composite image. Read More »
This is the second in a series of three articles about how to photograph an eclipse of the sun. This last week on October 14, 2023 there was a total Annular eclipse of the sun. It originated in Oregon and passed through the SW of the US, into Mexico and South America. I lead a
How I photographed the eclipse. Read More »
In this article, I will talk about what gear you need for a successful photo of the eclipse. There are two solar eclipses in North America in the next 7 months. The Annular Total Eclipse tracking from Oregon to New Mexico on Oct 14, and the Total Eclipse running from Mazatlán to Maine, April 8, 2024.
Solar Eclipse and Filters Read More »
Nothing depicts the soul of a place better than the faces that occupy it. Travel and Street photography can be some of the most rewarding and interesting photographs that we can make. It does, however, take a special approach and way of thinking.
Travel & Street Photography Read More »
The Olympus OMD E-M1X My latest equipment addition is the Olympus E-M1X (not the latest version) and the accompanying lens the Olympus Zuiko 300mm f4 also purchased used. Those of you who know me know that for the last 5 years I’ve been shooting Fujifilm cameras. I love my Fuji gear. For what it is
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This is the second posting in a series about the trip to Mexico that I am co-leading with John Gregor, March 20-29, 2022. After enjoying Alamos, Mexico, for three days, we drive two and a half hours to El Fuerte through rich farmlands. El Fuerte is the second Pueblo Magico, or magic city, we visit.
Copper Canyon, World Of Wonders Read More »
I am starting a short series about the trip I am co-leading with John Gregor to Mexico on March 20-29, 2022. This first part is about the city of Alamos, Mexico, where we will spend three nights after picking up our guests in Hermosillo. Alamos is a Pueblo Magico, or magic city, and is so
Cooper Canyon, A world of wonders. Read More »
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