Learn About Travel Insurance Coverage
Here is a great website that is very informative about travel insurance. We always recommend that our guests carry insurance, but everyone’s needs are different. Many are covered with a monthly plan, however, you may need additional coverage like emergency medical evacuation if traveling to a remote area of the… Read More »
South Africa, Day 2
It’s late tonight as it is each night by the time we get cleaned up from the field and sit down for dinner. To keep this short I’m posting a short video of a family of lions we shot today. There were 9 cubs and 4 females. The interaction was… Read More »
South Africa, Londolozi Game Reserve.
I was finally back in the wilds of South Africa and it was way too long in coming. My first trip to the African continent was in 1987 and it was here, South Africa, that I first experienced the magic of this wonderful, natural paradise. For many reasons I’ve spent… Read More »
Q&A: How Do The Old and New Nikkor 80-400mm Lenses Compare?
Jan, the 80-400mm lens I wrote about in Outdoor Photographer is a completely new design. The first version, the one you had trouble with in SA, was truly not up to the standards needed for low light and quality photography. That has all changed with the newest version. Don’t hesitate… Read More »
Q&A: Which long lens, Nikon, Sigma? Teleconverter, no teleconverter?
Marcus, Unfortunately, I’ve never used the Sigma 80-400mm lens nor have I used the Sigma 120-300mm lens. The second Sigma, the 120-300mm, has a very good reputation for being sharp and optimal quality. One of the best options for comparing sharpness of lenses is the DxOMark website. They do a… Read More »
The Great Potoo Photo Event in Potooville, Brazil
If you’re curious about what the female brigade of the Natural Exposures Explorers are photographing on our Facebook page, click on the image below to be take to a gallery of Great Potoo photos.
Jaguars & Other Wildlife of the Pantanal
Tanya and I just recently left the wilds of the Pantanal region in Brazil. It was our 2013 Jaguar Invitational Photo Tour, a place that is fast becoming one of our favorite destinations we visit throughout the world. We had another great season of jaguar viewing, with over 21 sightings of… Read More »
Nikon & Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway Go Above and Beyond
Just a quick high five to some great folks. Nikon pulled out all the stops to get me one of the new (extremely hard to get) Nikkor 80-400mm zoom lenses for our NE Invitational Photo Tour to South Africa. As many of you know, this lens is amazing and I’ve… Read More »
Facebook Changes Terms of Service For Additional Rights Grab
Facebook is at it again. The American Society of Media Photographers has posted an informational page on the Terms of Service changes Facebook has made. Once again they are changing their Terms of Service to allow them even more rights to your online privacy, your photos and any other private… Read More »
Outdoor Photographer Features Dan’s Work With New Nikon 80-400mm Zoom Lens
For those interested in seeing published results of the new Nikkor 80-400mm lens, you may want to pick up the October issue of Outdoor Photographer. OP is featuring a short piece I did for them on my enthusiasm for zoom lenses. You can see the article for yourself titled The… Read More »