Articles filed in A Photo Tip A Day.
OM System’s New Video Tutorials
OM System’s video tutorials are one of many benefits that OM cameras come with. Some of these videos relate to photography in general. However, many are specific to different features within the OM camera system. Take for example this informative piece by Michael Amico titled Bird and AI Pro Capture.… Read More »
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Setting up your Olympus cameras for wildlife and nature photography
I’ve recently had a rash of interest from many of our NE Explorers on how I set my Olympus cameras. I was thinking about buying new digital cameras for this blog when I got an email from a long-time acquaintance and fellow natural history photographer, Joe McDonald. Joe and I have known… Read More »
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Photo Tips from the Field: Birds in Flight
Capturing exquisite photos of birds in flight is a popular discussion across the internet. Many photographers wanting to improve their wildlife photography skills often turn to our avian friends for practice and inspiration. Getting that crystal-clear, fast-moving bird, with details in every feather, is like a gift from the photo… Read More »
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Macro Tips for Wildflowers
Many of you may not be aware of the fact that along with this Blog I also have a YouTube channel we call Natural Exposures TV. Natural Exposures TV is just another way to get the word out about the joys of nature and photography. I’ve been working on producing… Read More »
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Get to Know and Use Your Histogram
Those of you who’ve traveled with us know I’m a big fan of the histogram. I especially love the fact my Lumix cameras allow me to see the histogram BEFORE I shoot. In the days of shooting film, it was impossible to know exactly what a perfect exposure was. It… Read More »
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Lumix Diaries Goes To Cuba
Lumix Diaries Goes to Cuba With A Photo Lesson A Day One of the things I want to start doing is sharing more information about how I shoot certain images. Our Natural Exposures Invitational Photo Tours keep me on the road taking pictures for as many as ten months of… Read More »
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Focus Stacking with Lumix Cameras
There are so many fabulous new tools available with Panasonic’s new cameras. So many it’s hard to know them all. One option I’m interested in knowing more about is Focus Stacking. In my search to understand this feature better I stumbled across fellow Lumix Ambassador Levi Sim’s article for Photofocus… Read More »
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The Lumix Diaries: Macro Made Easy
There’s been a great deal of interest lately in a macro image I posted to Facebook. The picture was a close up of a beautiful orchid showing its soft pastel colors and elegant form. The technique is quite simple and easy to replicate with minimal equipment. The key to doing this right is… Read More »
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Lumix Diaries Comes to Instagram
Lumix Diaries Comes to Instagram In my ongoing effort to share as many Lumix Diaries with our Natural Exposures audience as possible, I’ve decided to join Instagram. Type in Instagram and Daniel J. Cox into Google’s search bar and you’ll see numerous posts about my dislike for Instagram’s Terms of… Read More »
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Birds in Flight Settings for Lumix Cameras
Birds in Flight Settings for Lumix Cameras Editorial Note: As of 1/31/2018 I’ve changed a few of the settings, for Birds In Flight Settings for Lumix Cameras, listed below to reflect the newer cameras I’m shooting including the Lumix GH5 and G9. Any text shown in GREEN reflects the new changes I’ve made… Read More »
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Are you the Family Photographer?
If you love photography, and most likely you wouldn’t be here if you don’t, you may be the family photographer, like I am. It’s not an easy job, getting people to smile, organizing the group, having to shoot when everybody is just relaxing and having fun. But it’s an important… Read More »
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The Lumix Diaries Kenya: Cleaning a Dusty Sensor
Cleaning a dusty sensor is quite easy. During our time here in Kenya we’ve traveled on some very dusty roads, and along the way I’ve been changing lenses now and again. In general, I try not to change lenses while in the field, especially in a place as dusty as Samburu National Reserve, but… Read More »
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The Lumix Diaries 1/13/2015 Cheetah Chase
The first part of our adventure took us to the dry, brushy landscape of Samburu National Park. I’ve been here maybe a half dozen times and it’s always a wonderful place for many subjects, but especially elephants. This year has been no exception, but the highlight of our three days in Samburu was a cheetah chase… Read More »
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The Lumix Diaries: Adventures in Alaska
The Lumix Diaries Adventures in Alaska post is a compilation of a recent month long shoot in our 50th state. I’ve chosen not to write a day to day description since a lot of wildlife and nature photography can be very boring and uneventful. What I have included are the highlights… Read More »
Read article →Fireworks Photography Settings – Support Independence Day Photo Specials
Tonight is the big night for fireworks and our good friends at F-11 Photo have shared some details on taking photos of the fun and celebration. F-11 Photo is my favorite go to store for my Nikon equipment which I’ll be shooting tonight when the skies light up over the… Read More »
Read article →Shooting Nikon’s New D600 in Brazil
Tanya and I just finished our first two week shoot in the wilds of the Pantanal of Brazil. I was shooting the D4 and the new D800 on this first trip. I’m still processing the images so I don’t have anything to share, but it was so exhilarating to be… Read More »
Read article →Major Publication Wants Free Photos Yet Charges $155,000.00 For One Ad
I just received an email from a good friend, who has requested to remain anonymous. He’s an enthusiastic photographer with a day job as an attorney and his email highlighted a situation he recently ran into with Travel and Leisure magazine. We’ll call my friend and fellow photographer Igor, only… Read More »
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The Nikon Coolpix AW 100 Underwater Point and Shoot Camera
Just before I left for the Galapagos, I decided to pickup the relatively new Nikon Coolpix AW100 underwater point and shoot camera. I made the decision not to bring the huge amount of equipment normal large DSLR cameras create when shooting below the water’s surface. I wanted light, quick, and… Read More »
Read article →My Favorite Camera Review Site: DPReview Details the Nikon D800
DPReview is the first web page I go to for information on all things new in the photography world. These guys do an amazing job. They recently released their in-depth, hands-on review of the new Nikon D800. For anyone planning to purchase this camera, this will give you all the… Read More »
Read article →A Mixed Bag of Photo Techniques, Climate Change and Damn Tired
Sometimes to get inspired to write I just have to let things flow. That’s what the first part (the top) of this blog is all about. The good stuff is towards the middle and below. Skip to that if you don’t care for my period of warming up. There’s a… Read More »
Read article →Photo Tips From The Field: Cleaning Your DSLR Sensor
Below is a video I recently made on how to clean the digital sensor on your DSLR camera. I’ve been cleaning my own sensors since 2003 when I first started shooting digital. I am often asked by my students how this is done and very seldom do I show them,… Read More »
Read article →Photo Tips From The Field: SD Cards and Lens Caps
Here’s the first installment of Photo Tips From The Field. This will be a regular feature here on the Corkboard/Blog where I share with our readers new ideas, photo accessories, photography tips and tricks etc. This first video was shot on my recent trip to Kenya, Africa, where a good… Read More »
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Photo Tips From The Field – How To Use Flash to Stop Action and Create Interest
I recently left Kenya having finished our latest photography tour, workshop, adventure, or whatever you might want to call it. It’s one of our ongoing Invitational Photography Tours in a land I dearly love. This blog entry is a miniature snippet of what our small group of African travelers experienced while… Read More »
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Photo Tip – Controlling Perspective With A Very Wide Angle Lens
Artist Dan Metz-An Introduction One of the most fulfilling perks of working in the field of photography are the opportunities I get to meet a lot of interesting people. Twenty years ago or so, I met one such individual, wildlife artist Dan Metz. Dan is a true artist. He sells… Read More »
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How To Improve Christmas and Holiday Photos of Family and Friends (Part 2)
Yesterday I wrote about a technique that involves using flash and ambient light to improve your holiday photos of family and friends. Today I want to discuss another trick that deals with lighting that is equally beneficial for improving your holiday pictures. It too includes the use of flash but… Read More »
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How To Improve Christmas and Holiday Photos of Family and Friends (Part 1)
One of the great things about the holidays, whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s or any other celebration, is the chance to get together with friends and family. With so many digital cameras around there is no reason we all shouldn’t have fabulous photos of the ones we love. So,… Read More »
Read article →Macro Photography – A Whole Different World
We just finished hosting our second Costa Rica Photography Tour group. I’m now writing this on a short day off before our third group arrives and we’re back in to the Costa Rica rainforest. I thought I would share some of the fun we’ve been having while visiting this magnificent… Read More »
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