Articles filed in Newsworthy.
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 »
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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 »
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Brown Bear Photography in Peril – Lake Clark National Park’s Coastal Management Plan
I recently learned of Lake Clark National Park’s Coastal Management Plan, which will drastically change brown bear viewing opportunities along the Lake Clark National Park coast. The Project’s Purpose, as stated in their recent newsletter, is “to improve visitor experiences at key coastal sites while protecting resources and responding to… Read More »
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Art Wolfe’s Wild Lives Is Impressive
Art Wolfe’s Wild Lives takes me way back. I remember vividly the first time I became aware of Art Wolfe. It was 1981. I was 21 years old and beginning to follow my burning passion to earn a living with a camera. Introduction to the name Art Wolfe My father… Read More »
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The Power of Teamwork
The recent release of Polar Bears International’s 2023-2024 Annual Newsmagazine showcases a great deal of the work I’ve been producing under the umbrella of the Arctic Documentary Project. It truly highlights the power of teamwork. The Arctic Documentary Project and PBI Since the beginning of Polar Bears International, I’ve donated… Read More »
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Even Digital Camera World Doesn’t Give Photographers Credit
I first wrote about magazines not giving photographers credit for their images in a blog post titled Selling Editorial Photography, Demand a Credit Line way back on January 17, 2012. Unfortunately, things have not gotten any better. And, in fact, they’re getting worse. Astonishingly, even Digital Camera World often doesn’t… Read More »
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NANPA Environmental Impact Award
The North American Nature Photography Association recently awarded me the NANPA Environmental Impact Award. I can’t express enough how grateful I am for this honor. I think it best to let Frank Gallagher of NANPA explain what this award is all about. Criteria For Award To win the Environmental Impact… Read More »
Read article →Olympus Changes to OM System
Olympus changes to OM System in the big announcement that had been teased for October 27. It’s interesting that not only Olympus had a less-than-exciting announcement, but so did the Lumix folks. On October 27 we heard a bit more about the new Olympus camera that’s coming and even less… Read More »
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Photo News You Can Use
Photo news you can use regarding the photo trade getting back on track. OM Digital Solutions, DxO PhotoLab, Luminar, Sony A7 Mark lV, and Lumix GH6 all are making headlines. There are lots of reasons why photography vendors have been laying low. Most notably? The damn pandemic. Pretty simple, those… Read More »
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Photo Thievery is Upheld by Texas Supreme Court
Many of you know I’m a staunch supporter of photographers protecting the rights of their pictures. Creating images does not come cheap. Cameras are expensive, and computers to process those images are equally expensive. The time, effort, and money spent to get to locations are additional costs. All of this… Read More »
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Aki Murata of OM Digital Solutions (Olympus) Interview
OM Digital Solutions (Olympus) is off to a great start. In this recent interview by DPReview, Aki Murata talks about the new company being much more nimble. You can read why that’s an advantage in the future for not just still photography but video as well. I’ve been in contact… Read More »
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Panasonic & Olympus May Finally Start Getting Frisky
Micro Four Thirds system reborn? After a 13-year marriage, Panasonic and Olympus may finally start getting frisky based on an interview in DPReview. What the heck does that mean? Well, let me explain. Back in 2008 Panasonic and Olympus started a cooperative effort known as the Micro Four Thirds system.… Read More »
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Lumix GH6 8K Powerhouse On The Horizon
LUMIX GH6 in Development There was some encouraging news in the world of Micro Four Thirds recently. 43Rumors reports that Panasonic announced at CP+ they are definitely working on the Lumix GH6, an updated version of the immensely popular GH5. Techradar has a great article about the coming GH6. Revolutionary… Read More »
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Olympus Camera Now OM Digital Solutions
On June 24, 2020, the photo world was shocked to hear that Olympus was throwing in the towel on their camera business. This engineering powerhouse had been producing cameras since 1936. But… between the iPhone and Covid-19, they just couldn’t make a go of it. Fast forward to today and… Read More »
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Camera weather sealing, do we need to worry?
One of the benefits of the Olympus and Lumix Micro Four Thirds cameras is their superior weather sealing. Most models from these two manufacturers are so good I no longer even think about putting them away in inclement weather. Having such faith shooting in rain or snow for the last… Read More »
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Lumix S5 Full-frame Camera Released
My Lumix history Many of you know I’ve been a big fan of Panasonic Lumix cameras for many, many years. At one time I was even one of their ambassadors. However, my affiliation with Panasonic ended about a year and a half ago mainly due to issues with their autofocus… Read More »
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Lumix Professional Services Offer Great Support
Lumix Professional Services Awhile back I shared a post about the relatively new program the folks at Panasonic implemented known as Lumix Professional Services. That was about one year ago and over the last twelve months, I’ve experienced exactly what Lumix Professional Services means. Lumix Professional Services offer great support. And… Read More »
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Natural Exposures TV on YouTube
How it all started Natural Exposures TV on YouTube is off and running. I’ve had a YouTube channel since March 18, 2009, over 10 years. My original inspiration for producing videos came about with the release of the Nikon D90 in August 2008, a camera that had the ability to… Read More »
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Lumix Firmware Updates
Panasonic keeps upping their game. And when they do Lumix users win. Today Lumix announced major firmware updates to several cameras but most importantly the G9 and GH5, the two cameras I use the most. Equally important is an improved firmware updating experience. I downloaded and then installed firmware updates… Read More »
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Mining in Two of the World’s Most Precious Wilderness Areas
Two of the world’s most precious wilerness areas are at risk. Some of the most precious resources we still have left in the United States are the wilderness areas of Alaska and Minnesota. In Alaska, it’s the Bristol Bay watershed. In Minnesota, where I grew up, it’s the Boundary Waters… Read More »
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Adobe Price Increase for Lightroom & Photoshop
Ever since Adobe came out with the subscription model for their products there’s been concern about an Adobe price increase some time in the future. And today it seems as those fears may have been well-founded. The website PetaPixel announced today the Adobe price increase that was announced on the… Read More »
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Lumix G90 Announced Hail the Baby G9
Find out why Dan is excited about the new Lumix G90/G95. One of the main reasons is the built in flash.
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Google Supports Protecting Photographers’ Pictures
Google Supports Protecting Photographers’ Pictures One of the downsides to sharing your pictures on the web is how easy it is for them to go astray. With digital capture I’ve always said, “Easy come, easy go,” and that applies to the web as much as it does to photos on… Read More »
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Lumix Full Frame Cameras
Well… it’s finally official and proof the rumors were true. Panasonic announced today at Photokina that they plan to release two full-frame Lumix cameras. That’s the big news, but it’s not the only Lumix news. Here’s a list of what was announced at the Photokina Press Conference. Keep in mind… Read More »
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NANPA Nature Photography Celebration 2018
Adventures in Conservation NANPA Nature Photography Celebration 2018 took place this past weekend in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It was a great gathering of like-minded people in one of the most beautiful places in all the west. Geoff York of Polar Bears International and I gave our talk titled Adventures in Conservation… Read More »
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Panasonic Lumix Leica 50-200mm Official Release Date
Well that didn’t take long. Panasonic has been doing a really great job of keeping special announcements, products, etc. under wraps. We’ve known for quite some time that they were considering a Leica 50-200mm lens. But until today we had no idea when, or if, it was actually going to… Read More »
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ProGrade Digital Resurrects Lexar Legacy
ProGrade Digital rises from the ashes of defunct Lexar This past week, having been on a shoot in Cuba, I missed the announcement of a new CF & SD card company going by the name ProGrade Digital. Seems several Lexar employees wanted to continue on even though Micron Electronics threw… Read More »
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Leica 50-200mm Coming Soon?
Back in September 2016 I wrote about Panasonic announcing several new products. One of those new products was a Leica 50-200mm F/2.8-4.0 zoom which I was ecstatic about. Unfortunately it’s been a long time in coming, but the folks over at 43Rumors are suggesting our wait may be nearly over.… Read More »
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Lumix Stories Video Series: Jennifer Maring & William Innes
Panasonic’s Lumix GH5 camera is gaining attention from professionals and enthusiasts alike. Panasonic is so well known for producing world-class video cameras that they’re often overlooked when it comes to their camera’s still photo capabilities. It’s unfair, but hey, who ever said life was fair? To help solve that problem,… Read More »
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Lumix Stories Video Series GH5 World-Class Still Camera, Ben Grunow
The Lumix GH5 is a world-class still camera and this video, the first in a four-part series, drives the point. One of the most common misconceptions about Lumix cameras is the idea they’re mainly built for high-end video capture. The comments I often here go something like this, “The GH5… Read More »
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Lexar Calls It Quits, No Surprise Here
Yesterday, Lexar made what some are calling a “bombshell” announcement: they will stop producing Lexar cards and other Lexar memory/storage devices. All I can say is, it doesn’t surprise me. On the company’s official blog, a post was written by Jay Hawkins, VP of Micron. He states, “The company will… Read More »
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Could the Nikon Rumors Be True?
Could the Nikon rumors be true? If so it’s very sad, but one that is making its way around the Internet that suggests the Japanese government is trying to broker a deal between Nikon and Fuji. It first appeared on Fuji Rumors, a sister site to 43Rumors. The story, by Japanese… Read More »
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Apple Recommits To High-end Pro Users
Apple Recommits To High-End Pro Users It’s no secret to the high-end graphics, video, and still photography users of Apple products, that Apple has been seriously letting us down the past 3-5 years. It was only yesterday that Apple finally opened their corporate heart and made an important announcement: they’re in… Read More »
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More Information On The New Lumix G85
Lumix G85 I’m just getting out of the wilds of Madagascar and catching up on news in my hotel in Tana. One of the first places I head is 43Rumors, and they have a great series of videos on some of the new gear announced at Photokina 2016. Matt Frazer from… Read More »
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Newly Announced Lumix G85 Attracting Lots of Attention
Lumix G85 Attracting Lots of Attention Photokina for 2016 is now history and with its passing, more information about the new Lumix G85 is finally starting to emerge. To be completely frank, Panasonic’s new Lumix was definitely overshadowed by the announcement of the updated Olympus flagship, the OM-D EM-1-ll. Without… Read More »
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Olympus Announces E-M1ll at Photokina
The gloves come off in the world of Micro Four Thirds as Olympus announces E-M1ll at Photokina. One of my predications for the world of mirrorless was that at some point, mirrorless cameras were going to outpace traditional DSLR’s in speed of AF, frames per second, and just about everything… Read More »
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Skip Cohen University Presents “Why?” with Daniel J. Cox
One of the truly most rewarding parts of joining the Panasonic Lumix Luminary team is the amazing array of talent associated with the brand. One such gentleman who’s become a good friend is Skip Cohen, the driving force behind the web portal Skip Cohen University (SCU). Skip’s an amazing man who has a… Read More »
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Summer Flashback Photo Contest Enter Today
Hello Everybody, I’m working with Drobo helping them with their Summer Flashback Photo Contest. Anything goes as far as subject matter but the idea is to send us your best images showing what a great summer you’ve been having. There are great prizes. Below is a list of what’s up for grabs.… Read More »
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Mylio Releases Another Great Update
I’ve been writing about Mylio for many months now. One of the ongoing benefits is the constant updates they keep cranking out. Not sure of the exact timeline, but it seems about once month they’re adding new features or improving what they already have. Mylio version 1.9 was just released… Read More »
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Outdoor Photographer Highlights Dan’s Work With Lumix Cameras
One of my favorite publications, Outdoor Photographer, ran a piece last month I wrote titled Advantages of Micro Four Thirds cameras. Awhile back, after retuning from Africa and about four months of using the new Leica 100-400mm, I contacted the new editor, Wes Pitts, and pitched him the idea. I guess you could… Read More »
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Protect Your Photography, Art, and Intellectual Property Copyright
I’ve never believed in the concept of the ‘starving artist.” Rather, I believe just because you want to be creative, there’s no reason you can’t make a decent living. I’m a firm believer in protecting my photographic copyrights and so should all others who aspire to be successful in the arts. You… Read More »
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Nature’s Best Features Daniel’s Work with Panasonic Lumix
Nature’s Best Features Daniel’s Work with Panasonic Lumix Without a doubt, the most beautiful nature magazine in publication today is Nature’s Best. Daniel’s work has appeared in Nature’s Best a couple of times over the past 20 years —a polar bear cover and other incidental images as well as the winner of the Landscape division… Read More »
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Mirrorless Telephoto Comparison Leica, Fuji, Nikon, Olympus
Mirrorless Telephoto Comparison Leica, Fuji, Nikon, Olympus Last December I was fortunate to receive the new Leica 100-400m zoom, built for the Panasonic Lumix cameras I’ve been enthusiastically shooting since 2008. A complete transition to Micro Four Thirds has been squelched by the fact we just didn’t have the long professional quality telephoto/zoom… Read More »
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Sony Getting Serious About Professional Users
Just a quick post about a recent video I saw with a photographer who recently received Sony’s new Pro Support package. If it’s all this photographer describes—he shows the unboxing so to speak—it sounds quite impressive. I’ve been a Nikon Professional Services member since 1981 and they do a great job supporting… Read More »
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Mylio Built by Computer Guys & Gals Who Love Photography
Some of you are wondering why I love Mylio so much. Well today, Sunday, is just one example. I’ve been on the phone with JP Duplessis for over two hours working on problems I created that he was fixing in my Mylio library. Keep in mind I’m kind of what you… Read More »
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Google’s Nik Software is Now Completely Free
Google’s Nik Software is Now Completely Free I have always been a fan of Nik software but once Google bought it I kind of forgot about it as I used other programs. I haven’t seen a lot of updates to Nik so I was concerned it was on the way of… Read More »
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Reviews of Leica 100-400mm Showing Up
Mixed Reviews of Leica 100-400mm Update of original Update 5/12/2016 The issues I had read about with AF and the new 100-400mm seem to have been solved. I know mine were. Have not heard any concerns in the past few weeks. Only have heard glowing reviews. I think Panasonic has got all… Read More »
Read article →Wired Magazine Loves the Lumix GX8
Wired Magazine Loves the Lumix GX8 I’ve been shooting and loving the new Lumix GX8 for about six months now and others are beginning to see the benefits of Lumix’s amazing new technology. Wired magazine just reviewed the GX8 and was impressed by the exceedingly fast auto focus, Dual Image Stabilization, a… Read More »
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Lumix Diaries Leica 100-400mm Samples
I’ve decided to share some images from the new Leica 100-400mm lens in this Blog post. There has been a lot of interest and requests from my readers to see full-sized, high resolution images ever since the assignment I was given to produce ad materials for then new Leica 100-400mm zoom. Sharing full-sized,… Read More »
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Mylio Releases Version 1.6 With Updates
Mylio releases version 1.6 with updates. For all you folks looking for another option in the world of photography software you might want to give Mylio a look. I’ve been working with Mylio for almost a year now and it just keeps getting better and better. You can read some… Read More »
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Lumix Diaries: Shooting the New Leica Lumix 100-400mm
Today, January 5, at 10:00am Vegas time, Panasonic finally announced the ability to order the new Leica Lumix 100-400mm zoom. It’s a professional quality lens I’ve been dreaming about ever since I started getting serious about the Lumix line of cameras nearly six years ago. Today is the day we can go… Read More »
Read article →Blazing-fast Write Speeds of Lexar SD UHS ll Cards
Blazing-fast write speeds of Lexar SD UHS ll cards was brought to my attention by Natural Exposure’s Explorer Gerry Heine. Gerry gave me the heads up to a great Blog post by the website calling themselves Camera Memory Speed. Their speciality is “Memory Card Comparison & Performance Tests for Digital Cameras.” The… Read More »
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American Photography Pro Photo Daily Master Series Highlights Daniel’s work
Just a heads up for those who may be interested. American Photography Pro Photo Daily Master Series recently interviewed me about my nearly 40 years of professional photography. I worked with writer Jeff Wignall to put this piece together. It has information on my thoughts about getting into the wildlife photography… Read More »
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Newest Image of the Coming 100-400mm Leica/Lumix Zoom
I recently found a video shot at the recent Fotomässan 2015 photo show in Sweden that is showing what I’m guessing is a prototype of the coming 100-400mm Leica/Lumix zoom. All audio is in Swedish so it’s impossible to understand what is being discussed. But…. they do visit the Panasonic booth—which… Read More »
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Delta Service I could have never imagined.
Ok, I’m still virtually in shock. I just landed in Salt Lake City coming from the DFW PhotoExpo in Dallas via Delta airlines. Our plane was late coming in to Salt Lake. As I exited the plane, there, on the gang way was a very nice lady dressed in a long, Delta blue… Read More »
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Adobe Lightroom Feature Request Add Your Voice
Adobe Lightroom Feature Request Add Your Voice. Since moving over to Lightroom I’ve come to appreciate the power of Adobe’s editing tools. They are, without a doubt, much superior to what I was using in Aperture. That said, there are a few serious drawbacks in Lightroom as well. This post is to… Read More »
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DPReview Awards Lumix G7 Hybrid Camera of 2015
DPReview Awards Lumix G7 Hybrid Camera of 2015. Panasonic Lumix is finally getting noticed. Not long ago Lumix released their G7 hybrid camera. Hybrid meaning it shoots great stills AND equally great video. Many photographers are finally coming to realize Lumix is no one-trick pony. I’ve been shooting Lumix now for over… Read More »
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Leica Lumix 100-400mm Zoom Getting Closer
Leica Lumix 100-400mm Zoom Getting Closer? Robert Pothorcki spotted the new Leica/Lumix 100-400mm MFT prototype lens behind some glass at the Panasonic/Lumix booth at IFA Berlin. Could the release of this lens not be far off? I’m truly hoping it’s sooner rather than later. I’m not sure if others have heard of the… Read More »
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Full Frame Leica with Panasonic Technology
Full Frame Leica with Panasonic Technology. There is another very interesting rumor floating around that suggests there are more surprises coming from the Panasonic/Leica relationship I recently wrote about. The rumor is that Leica is about to release an entirely new, designed from the ground up, full frame digital camera system that is… Read More »
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Backblaze Updates Hard Drive Failure Rates
Each quarter, Backblaze updates hard drive failure rates with the latest data. Seems the HGST drives are still far and away the best drives out there. I find this report extremely helpful for those of us who want to know which drives fail and which ones don’t. If you want to… Read More »
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6-Axis Image Stabilization Updates for Most Lumix Lenses
Recently Panasonic introduced updates for most Lumix lenses so they can utilize the amazing new 6-axis Image Stabilization on the recently announced Lumix GX8 camera. To get the same feature in all other Lumix cameras you have to update your lenses’ firmware. The firmware updates have now been released. To get… Read More »
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Lumix Luminary Summit Glancing Back Looking Forward with Lumix GX8
Lumix Luminary Summit Glancing Back Looking Forward with Lumix GX8 June 28, 2015 How does one truly appreciate what you are given? I’m certain most of us have all been there. Going about your everyday life when a vision from the past stops you cold. For me, this early morning… Read More »
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The Lumix Diaries With High Arctic Polar Bears
July 14, 2015 – Oslo, Norway The Lumix Diaries with high arctic polar bears. It’s been three days since we arrived in Oslo. Tanya and I like to be on our destination continent at least two days before our guests arrive. There’s nothing worse than feeling the physically debilitating effects… Read More »
Read article →Lumix GX8 Reviewed by ePhotozine
Lumix GX8 Reviewed. Just a few days ago Panasonic announced their new GX8 and it’s boasting some amazing new technology that I’m super excited to test. ePhotozine just posted their hands-on review and they loved it. What caught my attention is the in-body’s 4-axis image stabilization that works with image stabilized Panasonic Lumix… Read More »
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ASMP Delivers Copyright Reform Ideas
A few weeks ago I alerted all of you to ASMP wanting ideas for copyright reform. Many of you responded by adding your voice on this Blog. I just got an email from them announcing “ASMP Responds to Copyright Office Notice of Inquiry”. You can read more about what they suggested… Read More »
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Lumix Promises 100-400mm Super Zoom
LUMIX PROMISES 100-400mm SUPER ZOOM I’m writing this at the airport having just landed in the town of Longyearbyen, Norway. I’ve been on a ship, much of the time spent in the pack ice north of the archipelago of Spitsbergen searching for polar bears and other arctic wildlife. While I was away from the… Read More »
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US Copyright Reform for Photographers and Artists – Add Your Voice
US Copyright reform for photographers and artists is on the table and the American Society of Media Professionals is leading the charge. I recently added my voice to this debate and you can do the same. It doesn’t matter whether you are a some-time photographer, full-time photographer, or artist of… Read More »
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Sigma Finally Gets Onboard with Micro Four Thirds Lenses
Sigma Finally Gets Onboard with Micro Four Thirds Lenses. 43Rumors site just posted a patent by Sigma showing a new Micro Four Thirds lens they are at least thinking about. The patent is for a Sigma 35mm F/2. Remember you have to multiply all MFT lenses by two to get the equivalent… Read More »
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Panasonic Lumix Execs Come to Bozeman
Panasonic Lumix Execs Come to Bozeman. Two days ago was a big day for us at Natural Exposures and Polar Bears International. Three executives from Panasonic’s Lumix division came all the way to Bozeman, Montana. Mr. Yasuhide Yamada is actually stationed in New Jersey, but two of his colleagues, Shinji Watanabe… Read More »
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Panasonic Lumix Future Lens Development – Add Your Voice!
Panasonic Lumix Future Lens Development. This morning I’m working on a presentation for a meeting I have with Panasonic on June 2nd. Awhile back Panasonic contacted me to see if I would meet with two of their people from Tokyo to discuss future lens developments and they want to meet in… Read More »
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Mylio Releases Aperture iPhoto to Mylio Migration Tool
Mylio Releases Aperture iPhoto to Mylio Migration Tool. Over the last several weeks I’ve been working with the folks at Mylio to help develop an Aperture to Mylio migration tool. I haven’t had a chance to run this yet since I’m currently in Croatia, but the Mylio team has built… Read More »
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Mylio CEO David Vaskevitch Guest Post
Mylio CEO David Vaskevitch Guest Post. Many of you know that I’m very excited about a new software program I’m using called Mylio. There has been some confusion about exactly what Mylio is, how it works, and why you might want to use it. It does work with the cloud, but… Read More »
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Mylio May Just Be the Next Big DAM Thing
Mylio May Just be the Next Big DAM Thing. A few months ago I introduced the readers of this blog to a new piece of software called Mylio by way of my friend Kevin Gilbert’s guest appearance on TheGrid. When I first heard of Mylio, my gut reaction was hmmm…that’s kind of a… Read More »
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Doug Bray Suggests Book for OM-D EM-1
Thanks Doug. Great information for the MFT readers. I noticed they also have a book on the GH4 which I may just order myself. Really appreciate the heads.
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Ivory Gulls Suffer From Sea Loss Due to Global Warming
Ivory gulls suffer from sea loss due to global warming. While gulls aren’t quite the iconic poster-animals of climate change as polar bears, they are one of many arctic species feeling the heat from global warming. Like polar bears, ivory gulls (Pagophila eburnea) count sea ice as their habitat, and… Read More »
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Holy Grail of Lens Design Harvard Invents Flat Elements
Holy Grail of Lens Design Harvard Invents Flat Elements. Harvard’s school of engineering and applied sciences recently made a breakthrough discovery that has allowed them to build lenses that are ultra thin. In an online article titled, Perfect colors, captured with one ultra-thin lens, this Harvard news and events post talks about… Read More »
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German GEO Publishes ADP Project on Snowy Owls
German GEO Publishes ADP Project on Snowy Owls. Last summer I joined Denver Holt of the Owl Research Institute in the field to document his project on snowy owls. My photographs of last summer’s shoot were recently published in the March issue of German GEO, a highly respected European magazine. My first essay on snowy’s first… Read More »
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Olympus Announces OM-D E-M5 Mark II
The Micro Four Thirds world gets another interesting entry to move this category of cameras forward. Olympus today announced the OM-D E-M5 which is a rather normal 16 megapixel MFT camera with a rather interesting feature that sets it apart from almost all other cameras in any category. Its unique and differentiating… Read More »
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Fellow Lumix Luminary Giulio Sciorio Talks In-depth About 4K Video
Fellow Lumix Luminary Giulio Sciorio Talks In-depth About 4K Video on the B&H YouTube channel. 4K is the newest and hottest technology on the market. Lumix Luminary Giulio Sciorio gives an overview of Panasonic’s 4K technology and how it is changing the photography world. This talk will answer how photographers… Read More »
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The VERGE Takes a Look at Sony’s New Mirrorless A7 ll
The VERGE takes a look at Sony’s new mirrorless A7 ll. One of my favorite online websites that reviews all things digital recently looked into the new Sony A7 ll. I couldn’t agree more with their less than enthusiastic look at this camera. I’ve handled the A7 ll and unfortunately… Read More »
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The Lumix Diaries LX100 Colorado Avalanche and Nate MacKinnon
The Lumix Diaries LX100 Colorado Avalanche and Nate MacKinnon. This past two weeks of the Christmas season has been a whirlwind of family activity. The gift of being together is better than anything I could ever imagine under the Christmas tree. Along with family comes the opportunity for lots of pictures but… Read More »
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Flickr Feels the Internet Heat Stops Selling Creative Commons Prints
Flickr feels the Internet heat stops selling Creative Commons prints. Flickr does what’s fair and right by removing all Creative Commons photos from their wall art sales program. In case you missed the commotion, read the Wall Street Journal original report from almost three weeks ago about Flickr’s new program to sell… Read More »
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The Gifts of Books for Kenya School Kids
The Gifts of Books for Kenya School Kids. Kenya is just around the corner and once again we’ll be working with our local Kenya guides to supply textbooks to a local school in Kenya. On our last trip two years ago, our group donated $1000 to one such lucky school. Henry… Read More »
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Polar Bears Have Smelly Feet
Recently, scientists have discovered that polar bears have smelly feet. Not sweaty-gym-socks-smelly, but scent-trail-smelly. Turns out polar bears paws leave a chemical trail wherever they go. Other polar bears can glean information from those scent trails. Megan Owen, research scientist for the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, wrote for… Read More »
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Canon Announces the Updated 100-400mm Zoom – Finally
Canon Announces the Updated 100-400mm Zoom. For all of you out there who have been longing for an update to the Canon 100-400mm zoom, your wishes are about to be answered. I had heard rumors about this lens for a long, long time but I just received a message from my friends at… Read More »
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Olympus Currently Shipping Spectacular 40-150mm F/2.8
I just heard from the folks over at 43Rumors that at least one of their readers has shipping confirmation from Olympus of his pre-ordered 40-150mm F/2.8 lens. I have one on order with F11 Photo in Bozeman, Montana, so hopefully mine will be on its way as well. I can’t wait… Read More »
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Tundra Connections with Polar Bears International
I’ve been in Churchill, Manitoba this week to help my friends at Polar Bears International with Polar Bear Week. It’s been a lot of fun and I’ll be sharing photos at a later date. Today I helped BJ Kirschhoffer with their program called Tundra Connections. If you want to see what… Read More »
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Latest Natural Note Makes Some Folks Angry!
Each month I like to share one of my favorite photos that goes out to our email list of editors, art directors, and travelers as something we call a Natural Note. Typically it’s a beautiful scene with flowers, animals, landscapes, or something similar. Every now and again I like to stir… Read More »
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Leica Panasonic Broaden Their Partnership
Leica Panasonic Broaden Their Partnership. It’s another great day for the world of photography and specifically for the Micro Four Thirds sector. Why? Because Panasonic and Leica announced today they’ve signed an agreement to continue with and expand their working relationship for the next five years. This is great news for both of companies. Leica… Read More »
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Photokina Brings Good News For Micro Four Thirds Cameras
Photokina Brings Good News For Micro Four Thirds Cameras. One of the biggest hits of Photokina is the new Lumix LX100 which I’ve mentioned in an earlier post. However, there was a YouTube video I recently found in which Panasonic’s Matt Frazer gives more details about how its new revolutionary camera was… Read More »
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New Cameras & Lenses by Panasonic & Olympus
New Cameras & Lenses by Panasonic & Olympus are announced a day ahead of Photokina. The Micro Four Thirds (MFT) world is on fire this morning with the announcement and pricing of some fabulous new products. My favorite website, 43 Rumors, is showing the the brand new Lumix GM5 and Lumix LX10o… Read More »
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Mark Your Calendars for Dan’s 2015 Workshop in Florida
The FCCC Annual Conference will be held from March 6th – 8th, 2015 at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida. Dan will be presenting and leading a workshop during the event. We hope to see you there!
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Apple’s New PhotoKit Has Huge Potential
Apple’s New PhotoKit Has Huge Potential. It’s now been at least a couple of weeks since Apple announced they would no longer be developing Aperture or even iPhoto. The disappointment was well documented across the web including my own dismay. However, since the announcement I’ve been doing more investigation of… Read More »
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SupplierPay Program Helps Small Business Owners
SupplierPay program helps small business owners. The Obama administration recently developed a new program to encourage large corporations like Apple to agree to start paying their small suppliers on a more timely basis. Hallelujah!!! I’ve been in business since I was 16 years old and I could never understand why a… Read More »
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Manifest Creative Is Absolutely Phenomenal
Manifest Creative Is Absolutely Phenomenal and I would like to give a great big shout out to Philip Downer of Manifest Creative. Philip has been the one-man-band behind what I feel is our stunning new website. He recently finished up the Explorer’s Gallery version 2.0 with a lot of new… Read More »
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Robert Boyer via ApertureExpert Hits the Photos Nail Right on the Head
Robert Boyer via ApertureExpert hits the Photos nail right on the head. He explains his take on the death of Aperture and does it with aplomb. The dust is beginning to settle from last weeks announcement from Apple that they were discontinuing the development of my preferred photo workflow program,… Read More »
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Panasonic Updates Firmware for Lumix GH4
Panasonic updates firmware for Lumix GH4 which is to improve video performance. It’s a big file to download, and being in Alaska I may not be able to get it due to my Internet connection. Last night was my first shoot on a nest site of snowy owls and most of… Read More »
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Wall Street Journal Confirms 2014 Breakout Year for Mirrorless Cameras
Wall Street Journal confirms 2014 breakout year for mirrorless cameras. Sadly, they also discuss and blame a faulty Nikon strategy for the success of Olympus and Panasonic. In some ways this is a heart breaking news story. I’ve been a loyal Nikon shooter for over 30 years but was tempted to… Read More »
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Melynda Harrison Joins NE Blog Team as Conservation Editor
Melynda Harrison Joins NE Blog Team as Conservation Editor. One of the reasons I became a photographer was my interest in nature and the world of conservation. Many of you who read the Blog/Corkboard know that I like to share stories about our planet, it’s wildlife and wild areas, or anything… Read More »
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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 All-in-One Camera
The Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 is Panasonic’s newest release into the world of digital photography. The FZ1000 is what’s referred to as a Bridge Camera, a term used to describe the gap that exists between the all-in-one point and shoot and the more sophisticated interchangeable lens cameras like the GH4. I’m typically not… Read More »
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Join the Copyright Reform Debate Today at 3:00PM EST
Join the Copyright Reform Debate Today at 3:00PM EST. Below is the text from an email I received from my friends at the Copyright Alliance. These folks are fighting the war to protect our legal rights for the images we create. They have alerted me to a one-sided discussion taking… Read More »
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Aperture Adds Support for Lumix GH4
Aperture Adds Support for Lumix GH4, Ok, I’m going out on a limb here to say that as far as I can tell, Aperture is now supporting RAW files from the Panasoinc Lumix GH4. I have heard nothing about Apple bringing out an update to Aperture to support the GH4… Read More »
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The Winner of the Bose $250 Gift Card is Jim Edwards
Winner of Bose $250 Gift Card is Jim Edwards. On February 24th of this year we sent out an email to everyone signed up on our email list. The subject was, “What is on Your Travel Bucket List?”. We’re always asking our NE Explorers where they want to go. To say thank… Read More »
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Panasonic Lumix 14-140mm Lens Review by NE Explorer Mark Pemberton
Panasonic Lumix 14-140mm Lens Review by NE Explorer Mark Pemberton – a real-world enthusiast’s user report on this terrific little lens. There are more extensive reviews with lots of graphs, charts, sample images, etc. (like this one on Micro 4/3’s photography), but I asked Mark to offer his thoughts from a general user’s perspective on this updated version… Read More »
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The Panasonic GH4 is a Superb Stills Camera. Finally…People Are Getting It.
Thought some of you who are considering the new GH4 might like to see this video by our Canadian friends from Calgary, Alberta. They take a final production GH4 through some tests. Like most all reviews to date they spend a lot of time on this new camera’s video capabilities,… Read More »
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Cuba Educational Photo Tour “A Land Lost in Time”
I recently returned from our Cuba Educational Photo Tour, a place I’m calling, “a land lost in time.” Cuba is definitely one of the most inspirational and educational efforts we have ever undertaken. Our mission to learn more about Cuba was allowed via a person to person educational permit. I had heard lots… Read More »
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Panasonic Lumix GH4 & The Speeding Pooch Test
I recently received a pair of Panasonic Lumix GH4 cameras and I couldn’t get them in my hands fast enough. They’ve been in the wild so to speak since about last Friday, April 25, 2014. Ray Norouzi from Samy’s Camera in LA was fast out of the blocks and called… Read More »
Read article →Copyright Alliance Brings Us More News on Protecting Photos and Art
The Copyright Alliance has once again alerted me to another fight on the front of protecting your Intellectual Property Rights. Seems there are people out there that are hijacking TV and radio signals, capturing them and then repackaging the content to be sold to buyers on the Internet. This would be something… Read More »
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Calling All Photographers & Artists-Help Copyright Alliance Protect YOUR Copyright
Calling All Photographers & Artists-Help Copyright Alliance Protect YOUR Copyright. It’s time to put down your cameras, art brushes, sculpting clay and design tools for 15 minutes of business that will help you earn a better living at what you love to do. Photography & Art. I subscribe to a newsletter… Read More »
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One Year Testing the Panasonic Lumix GH3
I’ve had one year testing the Panasonic Lumix GH3, which all began with the Blog entry, Testing the Panasonic GH3, during a shoot in Kenya, Africa. Overall, during that first review, I came away feeling the GH3 was quite impressive, especially when you take into consideration it’s reasonable price, superbly appealing size and weight… Read More »
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Nikon Stands Behind Their D600 by Offering Free Repairs
Nikon stands behind their D600 by offering free repairs for all those who want one. Seems many folks have experienced issues with their D600 cameras producing an unusual amount of dust and even oil spots on the cameras sensor. This was a big issue for many and in fact, Nikon… Read More »
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Olympus, “Our reason to exist is to push the envelope”. I love that attitude!
DPReview recently interviewed Mr. Hirofumi Imano, Division Manager of Product Strategy at Olympus, at the recent C+ 2014 show in Japan. I’m a huge fan of what Olympus is doing, though I’m not as excited about their camera’s ergonomics and ease of use. However, you can’t argue with their quality optics… Read More »
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Micro 4/3’s Lenses Sharper than Full Frame Lenses? You Decide
There’s quite an interesting discussion ragging over on one of my favorite web sites DPReview regarding the sharpness of Micro Four Thirds lenses compared to some very famous Full Frame Canon’s Nikon’s, Leica’s and other world famous optics. It an interesting read having been reported by slrgear.com. I’m a little… Read More »
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Official Nikon Lens Rebates – $400 Off the Amazing New 80-400mm VRll
Tanner, a young man from one of our favorite camera shops, Bozeman Camera, recently alerted us to a new rebate program from Nikon. He sent info on the official rebates from Nikon on many of their lenses including the new version of the 80-400mm zoom. I was shocked by this… Read More »
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Nikon’s Turn to Update Their All-in-one Compact Coolpix P600
Today was Nikon’s turn to update their all-in-one compact – Coolpix P600. In earlier posts I’ve mentioned that for some people all-in-one compacts are actually something to consider. It was an all-in-one compact from Canon that one of our NE Explorers had in Yellowstone last month that caught my attention and… Read More »
Read article →Panasonic To Announce GH4 Tomorrow, Feb 7th
Panasonic To Announce GH4 Tomorrow, Feb 7th. The rumor mill is alive and well, talking about Panasonic’s newest Lumix that will be announced tomorrow Feb. 7th. It’s speculated to be an update to the current GH3 which I’ve been using for a bit over a year now. The newest GH4 will… Read More »
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What’s the Best Computer for Still and Video Production?
What’s the best computer for still and video production? This is a question I’m often asked by many of our traveling photo guests. Since 2004 it’s been all Apple and the story below will show you why. Apple recently released a 90 second video highlighting the 30-year anniversary of the… Read More »
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The Olympus Stylus SP-100EE
The Olympus Stylus SP-100EE is a new all-in-one compact camera that looks extremely interesting. The all-in-one compact category of cameras include the ones that typically have a very wide ranged zoom, wide angle to telephoto, that’s not removable and fixed permanently to the camera. In other words it has many… Read More »
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Pixelmator 3.1 Marble – A Photoshop Replacement – Optimized for Mac Pro
Pixelmator 3.1 Marble, a Photoshop replacement, has just been updated so you can take full advantage of the power of the new Mac Pro. Serious design work can now be handled at 16 bits per channel. For all of you who are not fans of the new Adobe Creative Cloud… Read More »
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Yellowstone Photo Tour 2014 – Day 2
Our second day in the park included photographs of bison, bald eagle, coyote, goldeneye ducks, trumpeter swans and the beautiful scenics. Light snow fell most of the day and once again the clouds broke somewhat at the end of the day. Our highlight was an elk that somehow had died… Read More »
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Canon EOS 1DX Firmware Update Released
Canon EOS 1DX firmware update released. Thanks to Explorer Jane Norris for sending me an alert on this. Kudos to Canon for giving such great improvements via a firmware update rather than making all of their users buy a whole new camera. You can read below for more detailed info on… Read More »
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Google Presentation Tomorrow in Mountain View, California
Tomorrow’s a big day. I was invited to come visit Google headquarters to give a presentation I call Photography Mentorship & Fulfilling Your Creative Dreams. The program will be held on what I believe is called the Google Campus. How many Googlers will be there I have no idea but… Read More »
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Nikon’s New DF Retro Camera
UPDATE: As I’m literally writing this post MYNIKONLIFE just announced Nikon’s new DF retro camera so all the speculation below is now no longer speculation. It’s real. Take a look for yourself. Much of what I wrote below was not about the specs but rather why. Nikon’s on a roll… Read More »
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Hunt’s Photo Annual Sale – Support The Little Guy
My friend Gary Farber at Hunt’s Photo sent me a note asking for us to let our readers know about Hunt’s Annual Sale this weekend. Hunt’s is where I buy my Panasonic gear and Gary is a big supporter of NANPA. If you’re in Boston you might want to stop in.… Read More »
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Video #5: Nikon Pure Photography, Savor Photography All Over Again
Last night Nikon released their fifth video in the Nikon Pure Photography series. I have to say I’m liking what I see. You can finally get a good look at the camera they’re slowly introducing and it’s definitely retro. It’s interesting how the designs of new cameras are shifting towards… Read More »
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New Canon 100-400mm Zoom?
This is for you Canon fans who have been drooling over my new Nikon 80-400mm zoom lens. As I’ve mentioned to many of you, seems Canon has a new version of the 100-400mm in the works. They should, since their new 200-400mm is so incredibly expensive, $11,800.00 at B&H Photo, a… Read More »
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Video #3: Nikon Pure Photography, No Clutter, No Distractions
So Nikon has released the third video of the Nikon Pure Photography ad series. It shows a bit more of the actual camera. Based on the lens the photographer is cleaning around the campfire, it’s not a small camera. I guess that hope is out the window. I love the… Read More »
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Video #1: Nikon’s New Camera Ad Campaign – Pure Photography
Nikon has released a teaser video, with four additional teaser videos to come, showing a photographer shooting with a new Nikon camera. Or I should say, showing the photographer but not the camera. It’s titled Pure Photography. They’re trying something new here and when I first heard about the new… Read More »
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Bozeman Camera’s 2nd Annual Photo Expo
Marshall Lewis and the crew from Bozeman Camera & Repair held their second annual Photo Expo in Bozeman, Montana this past weekend. It was a free day of inspirational photography by well known photographers and reps from the photo industry, including fellow photographer and friend Darrel Gulin, Nikon Rep Rose… Read More »
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Last Stand Ted Turners True Story
Ted Turner Conservationist Last Stand Ted Turners true story is about Turners life and philanthropy Many of our NE Explorers who’ve traveled with us have heard me talk about Ted Turner, a man I consider one of the greatest conservationists living. I’ve been fortunate to live in Mr. Turner’s backyard,… Read More »
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Serious Changes Predicted in The Camera Industry
I’ve been talking about serious changes predicted in the camera industry for several years. Many of our Explorers have shared lengthy conversations on this subject. My first indication that things were chaining fast was the how quickly I saw a company like Panasonic get my attention by producing a really… Read More »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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Testing the New Nikkor 80-400mm Zoom Lens
Testing the New Nikkor 80-400mm Zoom Lens I’ve been meaning to write this post highlighting Nikon’s newest zoom, the updated 80-400mm, for quite some time. Unfortunately a lot of travel has kept me from being able to run the proper tests, but finally I was able to put Nikon’s newest… Read More »
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Explorer Christine Crosby’s Successful Juried Art Show
We love to see our Explorers doing well, taking great photos, then getting them in front of the public. Christine Crosby has been doing all of the above. Christine and Paul joined us in Patagonia earlier this year, then Christine came along to Machu picchu a little later. Her photography… Read More »
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The Future of Photography~Sony Rumors Nails It.
Sony Alpha Rumors is a web site I regularly follow. I do believe that, without a doubt, Sony is leading the big three, Canon, Nikon, Sony, in new ideas, taking chances and rethinking what a camera should be going forward. There is so much technology in the photography world that… Read More »
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Good Friend & Fellow Photographer Takes His Cameras to The Other Side
Robert Taylor, a good friend and well respected photographer, naturalist, and artist lost his battle with cancer last Thursday. Robert was a great guy. I spent many days viewing and photographing polar bears with him at Cape Churchill. Robert came down with cancer a couple of years ago and he… Read More »
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The NE Blog Makes Nikon Rumors Top Ten Posts for July
This past month Nikon Rumors highlighted one of my Blog entries from a few years ago where I mentioned the misfortune of a German woman who dropped a 600mm F/4 from a Tundra Buggy. Our Natural Exposures blog hits went off the charts with nearly 6,000 visitors in one day.… Read More »
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Wisconsite Mark Hirsch – Another Great Photo Story on CBS Sunday Morning
CBS Sunday Morning loves photography! This morning’s show featured a story about a photographer from Wisconsin that encourages us all to slow down and smell the leaves in this case. Take a look to inspire your own photographic vision. I love this show.
Read article →Nikon Rumors Highlights DxOMark Super Telephoto Tests Between Nikon, Canon and Sony
Nikon Rumors posted some interesting comparison’s of tests recently performed by DxOMark. DxOMark is the go-to website for detailed information on the tehnical qualities of the super telephoto lenses from Nikon and Canon. Nikon’s 20mm F/2 is listed as the sharpest Nikon lens ever tested and one of the sharpest lenses DxoMark… Read More »
Read article →Will Cell Phone Cameras Destroy The Big Camera Makers?
An interesting NBC news article was brought to my attention this evening. It’s all about how cell phone cameras are changing the photography market like nothing the camera makers have seen since the end of film. I saw a different news report a few days ago which was also mentioned… Read More »
Read article →Ireland, The Magical Land of the Irish
Tanya and I just returned from leading two groups of photographers to the spectacular island of Ireland. We had a fabulous month in this wonderful country and I’ve put together a collection of photos for you to see it for yourself. Our Ireland trip actually began almost two years ago… Read More »
Read article →Another Great Photography Story on CBS Sunday Morning
I’ve written about CBS Sunday Morning before. It’s one of the best shows ever produced for exposing great feel-good stories that make you smile and provide inspiration. Amazingly, many of the pieces they run are photography related and this morning they featured a terrific story titled: Photography That Changed… Read More »
Read article →Photographer Sues BuzzFeed for 3.6 Million
The social media sharing craze is being tested in a recent legal suit by a photographer out of Idaho. The photographer, Kai Eiselein, had one of his images copied from Flikr and distributed without his permission over the BuzzFeed social sharing network. I’m not going to highlight the entire situation since… Read More »
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Apple Priming the Pump for an Aperture Update?
Aperture Expert Joseph Linaschke recently discussed his thoughts about Apple updating the Aperture Software Developers Kit (SDK). This is the software for people who write plugins for Aperture use to make it all work together. Apparently Apple had not updated their Aperture SDK since Aperture 2.1. He declares this is… Read More »
Read article →Chicago Sun Times Agrees – There Is No Need for Professional Photographers.
About a week ago I wrote a piece on how the CEO of Flikr stated there were no longer any professional photographers. Though many were not happy about this seemingly insensitive comment, including me, from one of the largest web portals for great photography, she may end up being vindicated.… Read More »
Read article →Flickr’s CEO Marissa Mayer Inserts Foot and Twists!
A couple of days ago I wrote about the new changes taking place at Flickr. Overall pretty positive other than the fact Flickr removes Metadata/Contact Information from all photos other than the largest, high resolution version. Then yesterday Flickr’s CEO Marissa Mayer stuck her foot in her mouth and gagged out… Read More »
Read article →The New Flickr ~ Stripping Your Photo’s Contact Information
Yesterday Yahoo announced they were improving their photo sharing site Flickr, giving every Flickr user one Terabyte of free cloud storage for photographs. “Wow” I thought. “What a deal”. I’ve had a Flickr account for a least a couple of years but I’ve never used it. So off I went… Read More »
Read article →Fix Your Photos Without Photoshop – 10 Options
This past week Adobe announced their new Adobe Creative Cloud subscription service that will force Photoshop and Creative Suite users to pay a monthly fee for the use of Adobe’s software. The idea is to get Adobe users to accept the idea of paying for software on a subscription plan.… Read More »
Read article →UK Photogs, Petition Against New Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill 2013
UK photographer Martyn Chillmaid recently made me aware of a petition being circulated on the internet taking a stand against the new Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill 2013. My only disappointment is you have to be a UK resident to sign the petition. So if you are from the UK you… Read More »
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Canon Shooters Rejoice – I think? Canon 200-400 on its way for nearly $12,000.00 USD
Back in February of 2011 Canon announced that they planned to announce, the announcement of their recently announced, up and coming 200-400mm lens. Yes, I intentionally used the word “announce” that many times 🙂 Seems one of the hottest lenses Nikon ever built was finally hitting a nerve with Canon’s… Read More »
Read article →Orphan Works & Stripping Metadata/Contact Info From Your Photos Explained
I recently became aware of a podcast that does a great job of explaining the dangers of stripping Metadata/Contact Information from all of our photos posted to the web. Facebook is without a doubt the biggest offender. I’ve written a response to this Podcast that was originally going to be… Read More »
Read article →UK Gov Passes Instagram Act: All your pics belong to everyone now!
Good grief! Photographers just took another hit in favor of corporations who may want to hijack your images for their own personal gain. The Register, a leading global online tech publication, just released an article detailing a new law passed in the UK . In short, the law allows anybody, any… Read More »
Read article →NANPA’s Magazine Features Daniel’s Work With The Arctic Documentary Project
The North American Nature Photography Association has just released their spring issue of Currents Magazine. They were very kind to interview me about my ongoing work with Polar Bears International and the Arctic Documentary Project (ADP). You can download a copy electronically as well as purchase a high quality printed… Read More »
Read article →Hunt’s Photo & Ilford Present Fine Art Print Making Free Webinar
I’ve known Gary Farber since way back in the days of film. He’s a great guy and works hard for his customers. He and I recently reconnected at the NANPA conference and he sent me some information on a free webinar Hunt’s is hosting on March 29 at 1:00pm EDT.… Read More »
Read article →Nikon Releases an Updated 80-400mm Zoom – Finally!
Nikon finally updates one of their most popular lenses for the photo enthusiast group, the Nikkor 80-400mm zoom. This lens was the first Nikon-branded product to incorporate their VR technology. The first generation of this optic, which came out twelve years ago, was a descent lens but nothing really special… Read More »
Read article →International Polar Bear Day. Good for Polar Bears is Good for the Planet.
Today’s the Day! Our friends at Polar Bears International and Frontiers North Adventures are celebrating International Polar Bear Day. I just got off a conference call with one of the world’s leading scientists Dr. Andrew Derocher from the University of Alberta. It was a tough call to sit in on.… Read More »
Read article →New York Photographer Goes After DKNY For Illegal Photo Usage
I recently found this great article on the US News Bblog about photographer Brandon Stanton who was approached by DKNY to use his photos of street people from New York. As the article describes, DKNY offered an unreasonable fee for the use of so many images, so Brandon declined the… Read More »
Read article →Consumer Reports Loves the Panasonic GH3
Congratulations to Panasonic for impressing the hard to impress folks at Consumer Report Labs. They do a series of tests with all cameras and the GH3 outscored all other DSLR cameras. It won by only one point but as Consumer Reports states, “It’s just one point higher, but that’s still… Read More »
Read article →Getty Gets Nasty With Photographer Who’s Finally Had Enough
Awhile back I wrote about Getty Images sealing a deal with Google that was announced on their Blog as “5,000 new photos of nature, weather, animals, sports, food, education, technology, music and 8 other categories are now available for your use in Docs, Sheets, and Slides”. 5000 images handed over to… Read More »
Read article →iPhoto – Simple, Extremely Easy and Now Customizable
One of the questions I’m often asked is what program I recommend for working with photos. I often respond with a few questions of my own to better understand the person’s comfort level and capabilities with computers. If they are new to digital photography, but computer literate, I often suggest… Read More »
Read article →Newsworthy Notes – Dell and Panasonic
Dell recently announced what sounds like a phenomenal series of monitors. They come in 24 and 27 inch models but their biggest claim to fame is they promise 99% coverage of the AdobeRGB color space. If true, that’s a big deal. We’ve been using Dell monitors for the past couple of… Read More »
Read article →Canon 200-400mm Super Zoom Is Almost Here
Canon announced their version of the highly coveted 200-400mm lens over two years ago. On the Nikon side, this is the lens that has kept me shooting Nikon for a couple of decades. Now it’s this lens AND Nikon’s amazing high ISO capable full frame cameras. For the Canon folks,… Read More »
Read article →Update: Shooting the Panasonic GH3
In a recent Blog post titled Testing Panasonic’s Micro Four Thirds Camera, the GH3, I promised I would be printing two images of a leopard I photographed with both the Nikon D4 and the Panasonic GH3. Before heading to Patagonia I had the chance to do that and I wanted to… Read More »
Read article →CENSORED! By Facebook For Criticizing Instagram’s New Terms of Service For Photos
A couple of days ago Instagram’s New & Improved Terms of Service plot to steal our photos was brought to my attention. I was alerted to the completely useless new language by PhotoBizCoach Beate Chelette’s excellent blog. So I wrote a blog post of my own titled Instagram’s New & Improved Policy To Steal… Read More »
Read article →Instagram’s New Policy To Steal Your Photos Returns
Instagram is at it again. They’re approaching their online community of professional photographers, photo enthusiasts, mom and pops, school kids and grannies, with a smile on their face and a hand shake. As their right hand squeezes down, like the grip of any crook who’s about to make off with… Read More »
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Testing Panasonic’s Newest Micro Four Thirds Camera: The GH3
January 3, 2013 Many of you may already know that Panasonic recently released the Lumix GH3, their newest addition to their growing line of Micro Four Thirds cameras. Being a big fan of the Micro Four Thirds system I scrambled, searching the web, calling contacts and eventually got my hands… Read More »
Read article →Micro Four Thirds Camera Industry Gains Five New Members
Olympus recently announced that five new camera-makers have joined the Micro Four Thirds camera technology group. You can see a list of the new members by following this link. In 2008, Panasonic and Olympus started the Micro Four Thirds consortium with the intent to develop a new category of cameras… Read More »
Read article →DPReview Crowns 2012’s Best Cameras
DPReview, my favorite go to website for all camera information, recently took a poll from their readers to get their thoughts on the best camera of 2012. And the winner is the Micro 4/3’s Olympus OM-D EM-5. Nikon’s D800/D800E was second and the Canon EOS 5 Mark lll came in… Read More »
Read article →Nat Geo, Mark Zuckerberg’s Photo, Class Action Law Suit and A Partridge in a Pear Tree
The recent Broo-ha-ha over Instagram’s new Terms of Service seemed to come to an end with Kevin Systroms semi-apology, however, until the new Terms of Service are officially released the jury is still out so to speak. One of Instagram’s most popular accounts is the king of all photography, National Geographic. Their… Read More »
Read article →Just in Time for Christmas – Panasonic Lumix GX1 on Sale for $499.00
This post was sent out a bit prematurely. I was trying my WordPress Blog App on my new iPhone 5 while in the gym. The WordPress App is pretty impressive but it posted this Blog before it was ready for primetime. Sorry to those who saw an editorial misfire. My… Read More »
Read article →Instagram/Facebook Apologizes. Backs Off New Policy to Hijack Your Photos
Seems Facebook’s social media reach worked against them this time. You can read the apology from Instagram here. Yesterday, I was made aware of Instagram/Facebook’s (Facebook owns Instagram) new Terms and Conditions that stipulated posting any photos to the Instagram site gave Instagram all rights, commercial and otherwise, to those images forever.… Read More »
Read article →Facebook/Instagram New Policy Allows Them To Sell Your Photos With No Compensation to YOU.
Instagram, which is entirely owned by Facebook, recently announced a new policy that allows them to use any images you upload to their service. If they’re doing this on Instagram, it’s only a matter of time before it’s in place on Facebook. You can read a snipit of the new… Read More »
Read article →Which Camera for Christmas? Nikon D600 Versus Canon 6D by Jett
I recently ran across a great video that compares the Nikon D600 and Canon 6D. Jett H. has put a terrific comparison video together and goes over many of the features that will interest both still and video enthusiasts alike. He mentions that he is not a professional in either… Read More »
Read article →Photoshop: Friend or Foe. You Decide.
A recent story by the BBC gives all photographers something to think about. They discuss in detail how manipulating an image can change the way the human memory recalls things. A quote from Rose Eveleth states, “Doctored images can affect what we eat, how we vote and even our childhood… Read More »
Read article →Rolling Shutter: What is it and does the GH3 have it?
I’m fairly new to the world of video production. That being the case, I’m all eyes and ears when it comes to learning as much as possible in the realm of video. One of the issues I’ve heard a great deal about is something the industry refers to as Rolling Shutter.… Read More »
Read article →Atomos Ninja-2 – Firmware Update & Donation to ADP
A few weeks ago I met Heather Williams from Atomos at the Kenmore Camera Photo Expo. She was showing an exciting new product for the Nikon D800 and other HDMI capture devices. The new tool is called the Ninja-2. It’s an LCD screen that shows a larger view of what you’re documenting… Read More »
Read article →PhotoShelter Publishes Fine Art Sales Guide – Get It Free
PhotoShelter is the service we use to market our photographs to publishers, editors, ad agencies, etc. They also host our work for fine art prints. PhotoShelter recently released another one of their FREE well researched sales guides for photographers. This one is on the subject of fine art photo sales.… Read More »
Read article →Apple Making iMacs in the United States
Brian Williams interviews Apple’s head CEO Tim Cook tonight on the program Rock Center. A stunning announcement comes from this short, pre-program clip that Apple plans to bring the manufacturing of an entire line of iMacs to the United States. Wow, what a feel good story. Only time will tell whether they… Read More »
Read article →Find Your Photographic Passion & See The World – This Guy Did
The thing I love about photography is the immense variety of subject matter and specialities we have access to. I began my career shooting news, weddings, commercial assignments and printing in the darkroom, all the while yearning to specialize in nature and the outdoors. However, as I mentioned above, I… Read More »
Read article →CO2 Emissions Affecting More Than Polar Bears
One of the great benefits to working with Polar Bears International is the fact we have a tremendously popular and charismatic animal that helps introduce people to the message of man-made Climate Change also known as Global Warming. Within PBI our message is most often one of how this change… Read More »
Read article →Apple Updates Camera RAW Adding the Panasonic GH3
For anyone thinking that Apple isn’t serious about Aperture, the recent lightning fast updates to Camera RAW seem to prove otherwise. I just got back from Churchill to find an OSX message that included information about a new ITunes and Camera RAW update. One of the cameras included in that… Read More »
Read article →Panasonic’s GH3. Why Are Photographers Wanting Smaller and Lighter?
Tonight I wanted to share with you a recent video produced by the relatively new web show known as Camera Diner. I stumbled upon this video they produced by accident. It’s a great preview of the upcoming Panasonic Lumix GH3. The camera has been expected for awhile but just recently… Read More »
Read article →Live Broadcast With World-class Polar Bear Ecologist Ian Stirling
For those interested in the work I do with Polar Bears International, today I had the honor to share a Live Broadcast from Buggy One with world-renowned polar bear ecologist Ian Stirling. Dr. Stirling has studied polar bears for over 40 years and has been instrumental in not only collecting… Read More »
Read article →Apple’s Aperture Gets Another Update to 3.3.4
Apple’s been steadily updating their full fledged photo application, Aperture. Some have been disappointed that we haven’t seen a major update to version 4.0 yet I’m quite happy and enthusiastic about Aperture’s trajectory. While it’s true we haven’t seen the BIG update yet, I’m confident that it’s not far off.… Read More »
Read article →Nikon’s D600 & Other News from Kenmore Digital Photo Expo
I recently took part in the Kenmore Camera Digital Photo Expo in Seattle and it was fun to get out and meet so many digital photo enthusiasts. Nikon’s booth was extremely busy with people lining up to checkout the D4, D800 and especially the new D600 FX camera bodies. Rose Whitaker,… Read More »
Read article →Japan, Always A Photo Leader, Shows the Way to the Future!
Read the article below about how Japan is driving the mirrorless camera market. Thanks to our friends at Mirrorless Rumors. From Mirrorless Rumors Japan is the one country that leads the mirrorless revolution started by Olympus and Panasonic four years ago. And the latest market analysis released by BCNranking (translation here) shows how 50% of all… Read More »
Read article →Digital Media Cards Are Not All Created Equal
A few months back I had the good fortune to meet Peter Liebmann from SanDisk. We met on the Mentor Series Oregon Trek and during a couple of lengthy bus rides he shared with me and all the Trekkers great information about digital media cards. I was so impressed with… Read More »
Read article →Win A Free Trip to See Polar Bears: PBI’s My Planet My Part Contest
A new online community from Polar Bears International is here! My Planet My Part is a web community offering inspiration and information on how everyone can reduce their carbon footprint to help save polar bears and their arctic habitat. Cool features at My Planet My Part: Live HD video of… Read More »
Read article →Support Embedded Metadata/Contact Information Manifesto
I was recently made aware of a great new website called Pro-Imaging. It has a lot of good information on all things for professionals as well as advanced amateurs and even the up-and-coming photo enthusiasts. It’s never too early to learn about the need to retain the rights to your… Read More »
Read article →Update on Thompson/Reuters Stripping Metadata
Greetings Everyone, I’ve been off the grid for a few weeks and recently contacted my editor at Reuters requesting more info on how and why metadata is stripped from an image. Here is her response. Hard to believe but true. I’m hopeful we can push this issue. Anyone with any… Read More »
Read article →Fred Kurtz Shows The Beauty of Blurb Books
One of our favorite people, Fred Kurtz, who has traveled the world with us, recently sent me a link to a book he’s published on trains. Fred and his wife Kathy are two of the nicest people you’ll ever meet and Fred loves photography. He’s fairly new to the game… 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 →Record Arctic Ice Melt – Support the Arctic Documentary Project.
A recent article discusses the record ice melt seen in the arctic this summer. Thankfully the scientists think the melting is finished for this year since fall is approaching and in past years melting begins to reverse about this time, however, this is just another sign of things to come.… 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 »
Read article →Reuters Strips All Metadata From Your Photos
Has anyone else noticed that all metadata is removed from images when sent out via Thompson/Reuters wire service? Take a look for yourself by following the link to a recent story they published of mine. Click on one of the four images and drag it to your desktop, then open… Read More »
Read article →Arctic Documentary Project’s Tundra Fires Syndicated Through Reuters
Reuters news agency recently published the story on the tundra fires that have been burning parts of the subarctic. I was in Churchill last month and the photos we sent out caught their attention. PBI’s senior scientist Dr. Steven Amstrup was interviewed by the news agency and discussed the issues… Read More »
Read article →This Country Has Too Damn Many Regulations? You Decide.
It’s about 4:00am and I’m working with my pictures putting together projects for Nikon and Photo District News. My computer is set up for Pandora and streaming radio. One of my favorite news programs is NPR, and I heard a story this morning I just had to share. When some… Read More »
Read article →Apple’s Keynote and Pages – Getting Images Out of These Documents
I’m a huge fan of Apple’s Keynote and Pages programs. Keynote is the Apple equivalent to PowerPoint and Pages is the Apple version of Word. Both are extremely powerful and allow you to actually convert all respective documents to/from either of Microsoft’s versions of the similar program, and it does… Read More »
Read article →Winners of The Art of Nature Photo Contest by PhoozL
I recently judged a photo contest organized by an online Internet site called Phooz that’s organized by a friend of mine, Harald Johnson. Harald and I met during our time working together with Hewlett Packard. The entries were superb and it was hard selecting the three winning images. Over all… Read More »
Read article →Canon Users Wishing for a 200-400mm – Your Lens is Almost Here
Some time ago, at least a year, maybe two, Canon announced they planned to offer their photographers a 200-400mm lens. The announcement came before the earthquake/tsunami disaster and I’m guessing that the natural event put things on hold. Well last night I ran across a website that showed a huge… Read More »
Read article →Pixelmator: Watermark Copyright Protection and Practically Free at $14.99
Creating watermarks for your photographs is something every photographer should be doing. It tells people you are proud of your hard work and at the same time offers a warning to those who wish to pirate your images and use them for their own purposes. All photographs are technically and… Read More »
Read article →Photographer To Use Micro 4/3’s Lumix G5 to Cover Olympics
DPReveiw had a recent posing about professional sports photographer Dean Mouhtaropoulos covering the Olympics in London with a Lumix G5 camera. Ok, many of you know how much I love the Lumix system, but I have to say I have a hard time not laughing. I’m chuckling as I write this.… Read More »
Read article →Canon Steps Up With the EOS-M Mirrorless Camera
Canon has finally joined the mirrorless, interchangeable lens revolution and by the looks of the introductory videos all over the web, it is a great first attempt to this fast growing category in photography. This is a positive sign for all of us wanting to see this class of camera… Read More »
Read article →Comparing Nikon’s 24-70mm f/2.8 to Nikon’s 24mm PC Lens
Rainy days and time away from a busy studio setting can be very productive. Especially if you’re as far north as Churchill, Manitoba. I’m visiting Churchill documenting summer in the arctic for the Arctic Documentary Project. I’ve been here for a few days staying at the PBI house. My first… Read More »
Read article →Getting the Most From Your Mac for Photography and Everyday Use
On the eve of what is rumored to be Apple’s largest release of new products in the company’s history, I want to offer some ideas on how to get the most of the amazing tools they provide us. Tomorrow is Apple’s annual World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco… Read More »
Read article →Apple Keeping Pace With Digital Camera RAW Functionality
Apple just announced the update of their Digital Camera RAW software to the most current version 3.13. Go to your Apple logo in the upper left corner of your Mac and select Software Update to get the newest version. This is big news in my mind since this is the… Read More »
Read article →Liquid Lenses to Make All Cameras Smaller, Faster and Lighter
I’m not sure how many years ago it was that I read about liquid lenses for the first time; it might have been fifteen, probably twenty. The article was an syndicated story in my local hometown paper the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, most likely from the Associated Press, on how all the major… Read More »
Read article →Grizzly Bears Keep Threatened Status Until 2014
Here in Montana grizzly bears are a big deal. Yellowstone National Park is just south of my home in Bozeman and the park is one of only two consistent places in the U.S. you can still see grizzly bears. Last fall the the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service attempted to… 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 →Revenge of the Electric Car: Independant Lens Documentary
Another great program that originally aired on Sunday night. It’s about the electric car and how several different companies are moving ahead to make it happen. It includes Nissan, Tesla, and General Motors. So many interesting things seem to be happening on the environmental front. I’m hopeful maybe our work… Read More »
Read article →Biologist Speaks Out on Recent Polar Bear Surveys in Canada
Ian Stirling and Andy Derocher, two polar bear biologists that have worked closely with Polar Bears International, were recently interviewed by the Canadian newspaper Edmonton Journal. In the article a Nunavut Inuit organization claims to have done studies refuting current polar bear numbers that were compiled by Stirling and Derocher as… Read More »
Read article →Nikon’s D800: A Very Short Hands-On Preview
I recently returned home from India, walked down to my local camera shop and found one of Nikon’s D800s sitting on the shelf. It wasn’t there due to lack of interest, rather it had been set aside as a demo. So I asked Jen, “Hey Jen, any chance I could… Read More »
Read article →New Natural Exposures Website Coming Soon!
My goodness how time flies. The first Natural Exposures website appeared clear back in 1996. Around 2006 we rebuilt our web presence to what you see today. Now we’re in the process of completely changing it all once again and I thought I would share this process with you. Amazing… Read More »
Read article →Introducing Joseph Linaschke: THE Aperture Expert
Workflow, the process of managing and working with your digital photos, is one of the most daunting, yet important aspects of being a competent photographer in todays digital world. Even if you don’t sell your images, the ability to put a finger on a particular picture, at a moments notice,… Read More »
Read article →Canon Announces 4K Ready Video/Still Camera, The EOS 1D-C
Several years ago I wrote a post about new cameras that produce a combination of stills and video. I’ve been predicting for several years how eventualy stills and video will merge. The first camera to really make that a reality was the Red One Video Camera that captured 4K resolution… Read More »
Read article →Wall Street Journal: A New Focus for Camera Makers
I opened to the Technology section of the Wall Street Journal this morning to find one of the world’s most respected papers reporting on the subject I’ve been discussing for several years now: A New focus for Camera Makers. It’s a good story on the changing tastes of photographers, especially female photographers.… Read More »
Read article →The Yotel in the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
I’ve written before about my favorite airport around the world being the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. I’m writing this on my way back from India having been shooting there for the past eight weeks. Having a 9 hour layover in Amsterdam inspired my wife to look into a mini-hotel known… Read More »
Read article →The Life of a Photographer: Chase Jarvis Sheds Some Light
One of my favorite blogs, Chase Jarvis, had an interesting post on the realities of being a photographer. Chase is an amazing young man and I tell my wife on a regular basis that when I grow up I want to be like Chase. Guess it will have to be… Read More »
Read article →Nikon D700’s Amazing High ISO Capabilities
On our recent Winter Photography tour to Yellowstone National Park I had a chance to capture some exciting images that just would not have been possible without the high ISO capabilities of the Nikon D700. As I’ve mentioned in the past, I typically shoot two D7000 bodies and I have… Read More »
Read article →Canon Announces Their New EOS 5D Mark III
Canon recently announced the newest version of the hugely poplar Canon ESO 5D Mark III. Interestingly, this is the camera apparently meant to compete with the new Nikon D800, yet the two cameras are SUBSTANTIALLY different. Nikon chose a huge 36 megapixel sensor. Canon has gone with 22 megapixels. Nikon… Read More »
Read article →Layne Kennedy Gives a Brief Intro on the Use of Lens Baby
Recently my good friend and old college buddy (University of Minnesota, Duluth) Layne Kennedy, shared his creative thoughts and instructions on one of his favorite tools, the Lens Baby, which he attached to a Nikon D3 camera. This short video is a basic introduction to this interesting way of capturing… 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 →Panasonic SD Card Survives Two Dudes in the Tub Test
For all you folks who’ve been telling me for years that Canadians are no fun I’m here to prove you wrong once and for all. I recently posted a piece titled, Not All SD Cards are Created Equal, and to that end, in the name of international science and technology, I… Read More »
Read article →The Value of Quality Photography and the Love of Dogs
Several months ago my wife and I were lounging, watching one of the few TV shows we enjoy, Sunday Morning, when they presented an insperational story on two of my favorite subjects: Dogs and Photography. I went to the CBS website, hoping to find the program, but apparently they don’t… Read More »
Read article →Mirrorless Cameras Continue to Change the Photographic Landscape
As I’ve been saying for quite some time now the mirrorless camera revolution is a freight train that will be impossible to stop. A new survey out of Japan, the leading country of all great new ideas in photographic tools, shows that mirrorless cameras are now selling better than all… Read More »
Read article →The Red Scarlet Versus Panasonic GH2
I recently ran across this article on the Video Blog EOSHD that compared the inexpensive Panasonic GH2 against the newly released Red Scarlet. Both shoot still photos, with the Panasonic being known for mainly being a still photo capture device. That said, Panasonic also equipped it with fabulous video capture,… 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 →Aperture Applet: Show Caption On Grid View Thumbnails
About a year ago I switched from Lightroom as my Photo Viewer/Editor of choice to Apple’s Aperture. I’ve really come to love the Aperture system overall, but there are a few Lightroom tools I really wished we had in Aperture. Tanya has stuck with Lightroom and the two of us… 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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Selling Editorial Photography? Demand a Credit Line!
I’ve been thinking about writing this piece for over a year. What finally inspired me to get this off my chest was the image I’ve included below. The issue I want to discus is photographers not demanding proper credit lines from their agents and the magazines they market to. I’m… Read More »
Read article →DSLR’s Are A Dying Breed! Trey Ratcliff Lays Out The Coming Changes
Wow, what a great article written by a guy many of us follow, Trey Ratcliff of StuckInCustoms. I don’t often post from other sites but sometimes it’s the best thing to do for passing information along that you folks can use. If you follow my Blog, or travel with Tanya… Read More »
Read article →Photo Tip: Steps to Perfecting The Photo You See
Last night, when we arrived in Nairobi, my wife Tanya and I followed our yearly tradition by stopping by the lounge for a nightcap at the Norfolk Hotel. The Norfolk is part of the Fairmont Hotel chain and it’s one of our favorite places to wind down throughout the world.… Read More »
Read article →Contour GPS MiniHD Video Camera
I recently posted the image below on our Natural Exposures Facebook Fan Page of my Godson Colter helping me rig one of the newest additions to my image capture arsenal. He was working to connect my Apple iPad and iPhone to a MiniHD, video camera known as the ContourGPS so… Read More »
Read article →Photography Using Program Mode
I recently received a question about photography using program mode, via my LinkedIn Nikon Photographers Forum that I tried to answer via LinkedIn. However, due to the length of the answer I decided to bring it over here to my blog. The question is, “what shooting mode do most photographs… Read More »
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Dr. Ian Stirling Talks About Polar Bears in Winnipeg
Last night Polar Bears International hosted Dr. Ian Stirling at the Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where Dr. Stirling signed his newest book about polar bears. His presentation discussed his prediction that Manitoba polar bears are doomed due to the warming climate and that other polar bears are equally at… Read More »
Read article →Arctic Documentary Project Official Launch In Winnipeg
Tonight was the official launch of the Arctic Documentary Project here in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It’s been a long time coming, something I’ve been working on unofficially for many years. It wasn’t until I was inspired by a good friend that offered a substantial donation that I realized I really needed… Read More »
Read article →A Few Highlights From PhotoPlus Expo
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I’m attending the 2011 PhotoPlus Expo in New York. It’s an interesting year and the show is a bit different than other PhotoPlus Expos I’ve attended. The biggest difference I’ve noticed is there are many more Japanese engineer types, executives, etc. obviously from… Read More »
Read article →PhotoPlus Expo Starts Tomorrow-I’ll Be Covering Right Here
I just flew into New York in preparation for PDN PhotoPlus International Conference & Expo. I’ve been attending this show for nearly twenty years, sometimes as a guest of Nikon and others, sometimes just on my own. This trip qualifies as just on my own. It’s a great trade show,… Read More »
Read article →Polar Bear Cam is Reinstated for the 2011 Season
My friends at Polar Bears International and Frontiers North Adventures just announced the rebirth of the Polar Bear Cam coming from the Tundra Buggy Lodge on the shores of Hudson Bay, Manitoba. You can take a look for yourself to see how the bears are doing. My good friend and… Read More »
Read article →Adobe Continues to Raise The Bar With Photoshop Image Deblurring
I just watched an amazing Youtube video that was shot at Adobe’s Max Conference. Seems the day of soft images due to camera movement or possibly even subject movement will be a thing of the past. Over the past few years I’ve quite throwing images out due to lack of… Read More »
Read article →Help Us Choose a Logo for the Arctic Documentary Project
We’re in the process of designing a logo for the Arctic Documentary Project that I’m working on with Polar Bears International. We have numerous options that we would love to get your opinion on. Below is a sample of what has been designed so far. Click on the image below… Read More »
Read article →A Fond Goodbye to Steve Jobs-Thank You For The Inspiration
As most people already know, Steve Jobs, the amazing creative genius and business man who’s passion has been so inspirational to so many across the planet, including me, has passed from this world to the next. I like so many others will miss his spirit and creative influence. I have… Read More »
Read article →Big News From Fuji on a New Mirrorless Camera System in 2012
Wow! Big news on the mirrorless camera front. Today Fuji has announced they are jumping into the mirrorless, interchangeable lens camera game. And from what they announced they are entering the game in a BIG way. Seems Fuji is going to really pull out all the stops with a monstrous… Read More »
Read article →Tundra Connections in Full Swing-Polar Bear Season Nearing
It’s nearly time to head to Churchill, Manitoba for my annual pilgrimage to the best place on the planet to get close and document the largest carnivore known to man, the polar bear. I’ve been fortunate to have spent nearly twenty consecutive Novembers in this little town on the edge… Read More »
Read article →Adding Motion to a Still Photograph
One dilemma a still photographer continually faces is the difficulty of trying to make a still image come alive. To accomplish this feat there are a couple of different ways to bring life and movement to a still photograph. One of my favorite tricks is to create motion blur by… Read More »
Read article →Nikon Joins the Mirrorless Camera Game
About two weeks ago I posted an entry on the Corkboard titled My Predictions of Changes in Camears Coming True. It was a short piece that included a news item from Bloomberg highligihting the Mirrorless revolution taking place with nearly all camera manufacturers except Nikon and Canon. Well, a lot of… Read More »
Read article →Historic Sea Ice Losses, Polar Bear Encounters
After spending much of August searching for polar bears on ice near the archipelago of Svalbard, I’m not surprised by the latest headline on Polar Bears International’s most current electronic newsletter. The headline reads Historic Sea Ice Losses, Polar Bear Encounters. During our nearly five week expedition looking for polar… Read More »
Read article →My Predictions of Changes in Cameras Coming True
Those of you who have spent time with me on our Invitational Photo Tours know that I’ve been predicting that future cameras will be missing the traditional mirror designs we’ve all been shooting the past 50+ years. I’ve been talking about this for over two years now. The new technology… Read More »
Read article →Arctic Documentary Project – Svalbard, Norway Final Post #5
August 10, Danskøya Island 37F Click on this link to see photos of our favorite images from the Svalbard shoot for the Arctic Documentary Project This morning is cold. Most definitely the coolest we’ve experienced. Danskøya Island is on the northwest part of the archipelago and is on the edge… Read More »
Read article →Arctic Documentary Project – Svalbard, Norway Post #4: Second Trip
August 8, 2011, Cloudy and 43F Tanya and I spent the past three days in Lonyearbyen in a small, very European, apartment, catching up on business matters, writing and a little rest before our next group of guests arrived. The first trip went really well, but every adventure to… Read More »
Read article →Aperture Applet-GPS Info in Aperture for the ADP
Just going through some of my images and wanted to share a very interesting and worthwhile feature I’m exploring within Aperture. Before I left I purchased the Nikon GPS unit GP-1 for the D7000. I’m not a big fan of labeling the exact location of every photo but for the… Read More »
Read article →Arctic Documentary Project – Svalbard, Norway Post #3: Whales, Walrus, Bears and Seals
July 27 – Clear skies, Temp Around 45F The weather continues bright and sunny. For two days now we’ve had skies with virtually no clouds. Some wind yesterday afternoon but amazingly if it weren’t for the desolate landscape, void of vegetation, and cool temps, I would swear we were cruising… Read More »
Read article →Arctic Documentary Project – Svalbard, Norway Post #2: Polar Bear Sighting
July 23, 2012 Two years ago on my first trip to Svalbard we found a dead whale, floating in the waters of Holmiabukta. It was partially beached, the underside of its large, bloated carcass coming aground on the bottom of the fjord, 50 feet or more from the gray,… Read More »
Read article →Svalbard Photo Equipment List
July 18, 2011 Yesterday I received a note on Facebook from a friend of mine in South Africa. He saw the picture I posted of Tanya with all our bags and asked if there was any camera gear inside. We’ve traveled together so his comment was just a friendly poke.… Read More »
Read article →The Changing World of Digital Photography- Update
Many of you may recall a post on the Corkboard I wrote a couple of years ago titled The Changing World of Digital Photography discussing my introduction to the realm of Micro 4/3s digital cameras. It all revolved around a new camera called the Panasonic GF1. I was in Yellowstone… Read More »
Read article →Countdown for Svalbard Norway-Invitational Photo Tours, ADP and Polar Bears International
June 10, 2011 My last trip to Svalbard was almost two years ago. Soon I will be there again and this blog post is the beginning of my report from what is an incredible land of ice, water, wildlife and sky. If you’re interested you can read about my last… Read More »
Read article →Major Hard Drive Meltdown-Lessons Learned
I thought I would share with you some lessons I learned recently with regards to protecting your pictures. About three weeks ago I had a major Drobo hard drive failure where I had nearly 3 Terabytes of images go up in smoke. Thank goodness I had them all backed up… Read More »
Read article →Always Looking for New Ideas & Chase Jarvis is Incredibly Inspiring
I’ve know about Chase Jarvis for about six months now. I can’t recall how he came to my attention but with 45,000 friends on Facebook he’s obviously very popular and you can find him nearly everywhere, doing nearly anything and everything in the world of creative visuals.. The guy really… Read More »
Read article →Aperture Applets~Is Aperture Coming to IPad?
One of my favorite Blogs for all things Apple is 9-5Mac Apple Intelligence. They recently posted a story about a patient application that suggests we may see the IPad running some form of Aperture in the future. Those of you who follow our Corkboard/Blog know that this has been a… Read More »
Read article →Introducing Aperture Applets~Tips and Tricks for Aperture Workflow
One of the most difficult aspects of the digital photography workflow is finding software that helps us process thousands and thousands of captured images. Back in the mid 90’s when the internet came alive and gave us the opportunity to present our images like never before, I was introduced… Read More »
Read article →Portia Polar Bear A Finalist in International Book Awards Contest
This morning we received our first award for Portia Polar Bear’s Birthday Wish. Several months ago our dear friend Julie Cox began the lengthy process of submitting Portia to lots of different children’s book award contests. It’s a long and arduous process but well worth while if a title… Read More »
Read article →IPad as a Photographers Tool~Update
Awhile back I wrote a piece on using Apples IPad as a device to store my images on while traveling. I had taken my IPad to Vietnam and tried using it exclusively as my sole archiving tool. For those who read that earlier post you know that I came away… Read More »
Read article →Apple’s Aperture for Digital Photo Workflow
Many of you know that I’ve been using Adobe’s Lightroom as the main photo editing software for my digital photography workflow and it’s been a great tool. However, for our latest photography workshop in Costa Rica I decided to move over to Apple’s Aperture due to it’s better ability to… Read More »
Read article →A New Mini Film Partially Shot with Nikon D5100
My wife Tanya and I recently treated Jill, Tanya’s office assistant, and Colter, my god son, to an all too short vacation in Florida. Colter was out on spring break and had never been to Florida. Tanya got creative and tracked down a place to take surfing lessons in Cocoa… Read More »
Read article →Thirty Three Years Shooting Nikon Cameras
Nikon recently sent me the new D5100 camera and 18-55mm kit lens. I’m fortunate that they often allow me to test new gear if I request it. One very big misconception many people I meet seem to have is the idea that I have some sort of special inside… Read More »
Read article →Zip Lining Costa Rica-A MiniVideo
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZQP6TwLKRA[/youtube] Three of our guests on our recent Costa Rica Photography Adventure decided to try the Arenal Volcano Zip Line experience. I shot some video of one of our favorite people Michelle Duggan working on gaining the courage to take the leap. This zipline is unbelievably long, nearly a half mile.… Read More »
Read article →Mentoring~ Pass It On
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting a very pleasant young man from my home state of Minnesota. His name is Jae Seifert and he’s currently attending college in Bemidji, Mn. Jae and I met at a presentation I was giving for the Boca Grand Camera Club in Boca Grand,… Read More »
Read article →Apple’s IPad 2~Update to my Traveling Light and Mobile Entry
Several weeks ago I announced my intentions of working with Apple’s IPad as a new tool for trying to go as light and mobile as possible. I started this “experiment” during my most recent Mentor Series Worldwide Photo Trek to Vietnam/Angkor Wat. Unfortunately it didn’t go as I had hoped,… Read More »
Read article →Photo Tip- Creating Movement in a Still Photo with Panning
As still photographers we are constantly trying to give our images life. It can come in many forms but one of the most exciting ways to make your images dynamic is to add the technique known as panning when photographing something on the move. This technique works wonders to help… Read More »
Read article →Travel Lite & Mobile An Experiment With Apple’s IPad in Vietnam
02/08/2011 I’m writing this as I sit in the Four Points Sheraton in LA waiting for our flight to Vietnam. Tanya and I are on our way to meet the folks from American/Pop Photo Mentor Series Treks that is sponsoring our trip. I as well as old college buddy Layne… Read More »
Read article →Yellowstone Winter Photography Tour 2011
Our Yellowstone Winter Photography tour is now history. What a fabulous season of world class photo opportunities in one of my favorite places on earth, Yellowstone National Park. Tanya and I hosted 28 guests in all with some coming from as far away as Spain. Many were old friends and… Read More »
Read article →Tanya’s Travel Corner~Probiotics for International Photo Tours
Whether you are a frequent traveler or not you should consider taking probiotics, the healthy “good” species of bacteria we all need in our bodies. Probiotic is a Greek word that means “for life”. Many people do not realize that a healthy person has over 100 trillion bacteria living in… Read More »
Read article →Daniel’s Arctic & Antarctic Photography Showcased
Recently my work in both the arctic and antarctic was featured in several newspaper articles. The inspiration for this interest by the media came from the heart wrenching video I shot this past fall of the dying polar bear cubs. Though most of my work in the antarctic was done… Read More »
Read article →Kenya, Africa 2011 Photographic Workshop Tour
January 11, 2011 We’ve landed in Nairobi. Tanya and I as well as three of our guests arrived at the Nairobi National Airport about 8:30pm last night. What a change it is to come from the cold air of Montana to the warm dry climate of Kenya. Over the next… Read More »
Read article →Dr. Steven Amstrup, PBI Sr. Scientist, Dying Cub & Nature Paper
Dr. Steven C. Amstrup, senior scientist with Polar Bears International, addresses the question of the Dying Cub Video. He also discusses the paper he recently published in the prestigious journal, Nature, which offers hope for polar bears if we significantly reduce carbon emissions. There are many unknowns about the dying cub,… Read More »
Read article →Nik Software’s Fabulous New Tools
Nik Software first came to my attention several years ago with the arrival of Nikon Capture. Nikon included Nik’s special U-Point Technology in Capture NX2 and it was a truly revolutionary new way to make corrections to photographs. After several years of Nikon exclusivity U-Point Technology has finally come to… Read More »
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Digital Image Numbering System
Find Photos Fast with A Digital Image Numbering System One of the first things any digital photographer should think about is a digital image numbering system. Even so, very few give it a second thought. One of the true benefits of digital photography is the ability to organize your pictures. … Read More »
Read article →Guest Post by World Renowned Polar Bear Biologist Ian Stirling
Dr. Stirling had requested a more in-depth response than what the normal blog comments allow. His response below is in regards to my earlier post of the polar bear cub dying of starvation video Posting this video of a polar bear cub dying of starvation on the western coast of… Read More »
Read article →Portia Polar Bear Visits PBI’s Home in Bozeman, MT. for Christmas Stroll
Each year the sleepy little town of Bozeman, Montana pulls out all the stops for their annul event known as Christmas Stroll. This year our good friends from Polar Bears International, Krista Wright and Frances Graham, helped me, Tanya and my godson Colter Smith celebrate the event by hosting a… Read More »
Read article →Outpouring of Concerns Over the Starving Polar Bear Family
As expected, the video I recently released of a starving family of polar bears has raised lots of emotions. I have approved each and every comment in the prior post even though several were considerably off topic. However, like all of those who have voiced their sadness, I too was… Read More »
Read article →Response to Blogger Tom Nelson About Telegraph Article
Recently the British newspaper The Telegraph ran the story of the starving polar bear video I shot last month. As predicted there are lots of negative comments about the validity of the claims of starvation. One blogger, Tom Nelson, laid out some questions that I answered on his website but… Read More »
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Starving Polar Bear Family
Starving Polar Bear Family This blog post was taken from my field journal where I described seeing a starving polar bear family during my time at Cape Churchill. Nobody can say for sure why this happened but more than one scientist I work with, at Polar Bears International, feel it… Read More »
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Another Phenomenal Season of Cape Churchill Polar Bear Photography
November 17, 2010 On my way to Winnipeg. It’s a beautiful, clear blustery day in Churchill. Winter has finally arrived. Not as cold as it should be by 5-10 degrees but the wind has blown in from the north making it’s presence known with chill factors cold enough to get… Read More »
Read article →Shooting Aerial Pictures from a Helicopter~The Basics
Yesterday I posted a series of images shot from a helicopter that I produced while on assignment as a volunteer for Polar Bears International. I thought about how some might be interested in knowing more about the ins and outs of taking photos from a helicopter and thus the reason… Read More »
Read article →Aerial Survey of the Polar Bears of Hudson Bay
I’ve now been in Churchill for nearly two weeks. Haven’t shot many images of polar bears since my time here was set for helping Polar Bears International with the numerous celebrities and other dignitaries coming to Churchill to se first hand the affects of climate change on the southern arctic.… Read More »
Read article →Hoping Nikon Steps Up to the Challenge of a Disappointing GF2
Panasonic recently announced the new GF2 and I am sorely disappointed. Here’s why. I fell in love with the GF1 for several reasons. It was reasonably small (not too small), has interchangeable lenses, has some (not enough) out of menu, manual controls, produces extremely high quality RAW files, has almost… Read More »
Read article →Costa Rica Photo Trip Coming Soon
Costa Rica a land of exquisite beauty with incredible photographic opportunities. This blog discusses the camera equipment and personal clothing for tis adventure with Daniel J. Cox and Natural Exposures Invitational Photo tours
Read article →How Portia Polar Bear’s Birthday Wish Was Made
Join Portia Polar Bear’s Birthday Wish Facebook Fan Page Today I’ve posted the video that describes the making of Portia Polar Bear’s Birthday Wish. Margie Carroll and and I teamed up to showcase the life of a polar bear cub that comes to realize she isn’t like everybody else in… Read More »
Read article →The Bears of Lake Clark National Park
June 18, 2010 It’s a gorgeous day as I make my way to Seattle from Bozeman. Lots ofholes in the clouds that give intermittent views of thesaturated, verdant greens of the Pacific Northwest. The pines show patches of dead, rust colored needles. The pine bark beetle has ravaged SW Montana, Idaho and… Read More »
Read article →Polar Bear Facts, Photo Tips and Adopt a Polar Bear Campaign
I recently helped Polar Bears International and our good friends at Frontiers North Adventures (FNA) put together an informational sheet about polar bear facts and figures. It’s a sheet FNA will be giving to their guests who come to witness the annual polar bear congregation that takes place each fall… Read More »
Read article →Portia Polar Bear’s Birthday Wish Coming This Fall
A few days ago I mentioned that we had a new children’s book coming this fall. It’s a book I’m especially proud of due to the incredibly creative way the author weaves a positive life lesson into a book about baby polar bears. It will be great reading for the… Read More »
Read article →Dan talks about his work with ARTtrust & Hewlett Packard
We just recently had an article published in Outdoor Photographer describing my work with a new company that helps photographers and other print media artists prove the authenticity of their work. It’s called ARTtrust and was developed by a company working with Hewlett Packard. HP is the company that produces… Read More »
Read article →American Photo Article Features Dan’s Work
The May/June issue of American Photo magazine recently featured one of my images in a story titled the Worlds Best 25 Locations to Shoot. It was an image representing one of my favorite place on earth, Kenya, Africa. I’ve been traveling there for fifteen years now and I never tire… Read More »
Read article →The Arctic Documentary Project
This blog entry marks the beginning of an adventure, actually more like a mission. A mission to document the changing arctic, its wildlife, landscapes and the people who make this part of the world their home. And in all reality it’s not truly the beginning for I’ve been working on… Read More »
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Lowepro’s Dedication to Polar Bears and Their New Pro Roller X200
I’ve been using Lowepro camera bags since the start of my career back in 1980. I’ve always been impressed with their durability, attention to detail and overall design. My first Lowepro bag was the Commercial over the shoulder model. As time went on I made the decision to start using… Read More »
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F-11 – The Best Little Photo Shop in the West
When I first came to Bozeman back in 1987, one of the first places I stopped was the local camera shop called F-11. The owner at the time was Duncan McNab. He had a well earned reputation for being one of the best photographers in the Pacific Northwest and even… Read More »
Read article →Natural Exposures & Polar Bears International on PhotoShelter
Natural Exposures is the online image archive for my stock photography collection of wildlife, natural history, conservation and travel images. We recently updated our web site and moved the online searchable database duties to PhotoShelter. I’ve been marketing my own work for my entire thirty year career. Early on I… Read More »
Read article →Hudson Bay Ice Breaking Up Early-Polar Bears at Risk?
Take a look at a mini video I shot today. A friend of ours flew to Hawaii for a wedding we’re attending. She spoke to me about the melting ice on Hudson Bay. International flights fly over Hudson Bay on their way to the US coming from Europe. Robert Buchanan… Read More »
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Polar Bear Caught in Act of Infanticide and Cannibalism
I’ve just finished the polar bear season in Churchill, Manitoba. It was a great year, fairly typical except for extremely warm temperatures. Along with the much above average temps, there was an additional event I’ll never forget. About two days into the trip we came upon a large male polar… Read More »
Read article →Polar Sea Icebreaker Expedition with PBI and the National Science Foundation
September 25, 2009 Temp 30F My day began quite early. The alarm on my watch gently broke my slumber at the 4:00am mark. I’ve never been one to jump out of bed and this morning was no different. I laid there curled in the fetal position on my right side… Read More »
Read article →Svalbard Polar Expedition~2009
A bit of history about this beautiful place known as Svalbard/Spitsbergen. Svalbard is situated between 74° and 81° (northern latitude) and 10° and 35° (eastern longitude) and is a group of islands known as an archipelago. The area compromises a land surface of over 61,000 sq km.… Read More »
Read article →Northern Pygmy Owl Story in June/July Issue of National Wildlife Magazine
National Wildlife Federation publishes natural history photos of the Northern Pygmy Owl by Daniel J. Cox.
Read article →Natural Exposures Launches New Online Photo Database
Natural Exposures/Daniel J. Cox has had a web presence and online searchable database since 1996 and was one of the first independent photographers to offer such a service. It was prehistoric based on todays standards but we knew that photos not viewable to the outside world were basically the same as nonexistent. Technology continues… Read More »
Read article →Daniel’s First Film- A New Face in Town
For the past five years I’ve been predicting that the day was not far off where we would see the convergence of still and video images. About 3 or 4 years ago a new video camera was introduced called Red One. It shoots such high quality video that you can… Read More »
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Dr. Jane Goodall, Roots & Shoots, and Polar Bears International
There are few people on this earth who truly represent kindness, goodness, and a sense of holiness. Fewer still are able to project that aura to the masses, inspiring others with a sense of wonder, respect, admiration, and a desire to follow. Meeting the standards of a saint, or maybe… Read More »
Read article →Yellowstone Winter Photography Tour Equipment Needs.
I’m often asked about shooting in cold weather conditions and recently I put together my thoughts on doing just that. This was originally written for a group of friends I’m leading into Yellowstone National Park, February 2008. This information holds true for any cold weather setting and so I thought… Read More »
Read article →Daniel J. Cox Awarded Honors in American Photographer Images of the Year 2007
Daniel J. Cox recently received two awards for his work in the categories of Photojournalism and Nature in the American Photo Images of the Year 2007 contest. His photo of wildlife biologist Karyn Rode and her polar bear subject competed with standard photojournalism subjects such as war images from Iraq.… Read More »
Read article →Travel Day to Cape Churchill – November 15, 2007
This morning began with a flurry of activity. This will be my 17th Gordon Point to Cape Churchill expedition. The day dawns with a beautiful sunrise and polar bears are dotted around the Tundra Buggy lodge. The clear skies from the night before have given way to the region’s typical blanket… Read More »
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Daniel J. Cox and Nikon’s One Thousand Words Campaign
Nikon recently chose Dan’s work to be featured in the September/October issue of American Photographer magazine. In each issue Nikon highlights a long time Nikon shooter to discuss how they use Nikon cameras and also the photographer’s current work. Dan had a chance to discuss his ongoing conservation project with… Read More »
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Dan’s Work Featured in Nikon World and on the Nikon Website
I’ve been a loyal Nikon shooter for over 25 years. Nikon has a beautiful quarterly magazine called Nikon World and this month one of its features is a story on my work with polar bears. If you’re interested in downloading a PDF file of the magazine click on the Nikon World cover… Read More »
Read article →HP Online Service
Over the last couple months we have ordered ink and paper for our HP printers directly on the HP’s website. Not only was it very easy to do but the bonus “buy one get one free” paper,”buy one, get one 1/2 off” ink and then free next day shipping has been… Read More »
Read article →Welcome!
Welcome to Natural Exposures “Corkboard.” We decided to give our blog the name “Corkboard” since we will all be contributing advice, messages, and information based on our specialties. Just as a traditional corkboard hung in the corner of the room with post-it notes and messages, our corkboard will be viewed in the corner… Read More »
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