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Small Files to Huge Prints
Jan Wegener confirms what I’ve been professing for many years. You can print really, really huge prints with smaller megapixel cameras as long as you have a sharp, quality image to start with AND you use the right software for processing. Micro Four Thirds are considered small files With my… Read More »
The Hyacinth Macaw
This month’s Natural Note showcases the Hyacinth Macaw. Over my long career as a wildlife and nature photographer, I’ve been fortunate to spend time with some of the most beautiful birds in the world. A few stand out for their exceptional colors and regal elegance. One of those birds is… Read More »
Switching From Windows to Mac
Switching from Windows to Mac happened for me over 20 years ago. I was a diehard Windows user with no interest in moving to the Mac platform. Then Apple developed Aperture, and the hook was officially set. At the time, Lightroom didn’t exist, and I was juggling a hodgepodge of… Read More »
NANPA Summit 2025 Review
It’s been a whirlwind five-day nature photography extravaganza this past week, where I attended the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) annual summit. This blog post is a NANPA Summit 2025 review and some thoughts on how important I feel this organization is at this pivotal moment in history. NANPA’s… Read More »
Proposed Language Change in the Endangered Species Act
It’s About The Overall Story The proposed language change in the Endangered Species Act is a very big deal that could be devastating for endangered species. I’ve been a photographer since I was 16 years old, and virtually everything I do is related to telling a visual story—many of those… Read More »
OM-1 Mark II Firmware Update: What You Need to Know
Update your OM-1 Mark ll OM System just released the OM-1 Mark ll firmware update version 1.2. Their website doesn’t give a lot of details. It simply says the following. Either way, you need to go get this update. Download OM-1 Mark II Version 1.2 The OM-1 Mark II Firmware… Read More »
The Evolution of Computational Photography
Computational Photography For a long time, I’ve wondered when traditional camera makers would catch up with computational photography. The iPhone does this every time you take a photo. If the iPhone can do it, why can’t our traditional mirrorless cameras have the same capabilities? Olympus Does It First OM System… Read More »
OM System OM-3: A Vintage Camera with Modern Features
OM System Releases Retro OM-3 Today OM System released the retro OM-3 in response to the public’s desire to step back in time. Fujifilm started this trend with its retro-styled cameras. Nikon, also took a step in this direction with the Nikon ZF which looks like one of the Nikon… Read More »
Outdoor Photographer Rises From the Ashes as Wild Eye Magazine
There’s seldom good news regarding publishing magazines nowadays. But I was recently pleasantly surprised to hear that the late great Outdoor Photographer was rising from the ashes as the new Wild Eye magazine. Dan Havlik, former editor-in-chief of Outdoor Photographer, has taken the concept of the old magazine and brought… Read More »