OM System’s New Video Tutorials
OM System’s video tutorials are one of many benefits that OM cameras come with. Some of these videos relate to photography in general. However, many are specific to different features within the OM camera system. Take for example this informative piece by Michael Amico titled Bird and AI Pro Capture.… Read More »
Setting up your Olympus cameras for wildlife and nature photography
I’ve recently had a rash of interest from many of our NE Explorers on how I set my Olympus cameras. I was thinking about buying new digital cameras for this blog when I got an email from a long-time acquaintance and fellow natural history photographer, Joe McDonald. Joe and I have known… Read More »
Photo Tips from the Field: Birds in Flight
Capturing exquisite photos of birds in flight is a popular discussion across the internet. Many photographers wanting to improve their wildlife photography skills often turn to our avian friends for practice and inspiration. Getting that crystal-clear, fast-moving bird, with details in every feather, is like a gift from the photo… Read More »
Macro Tips for Wildflowers
Many of you may not be aware of the fact that along with this Blog I also have a YouTube channel we call Natural Exposures TV. Natural Exposures TV is just another way to get the word out about the joys of nature and photography. I’ve been working on producing… Read More »
Get to Know and Use Your Histogram
Those of you who’ve traveled with us know I’m a big fan of the histogram. I especially love the fact my Lumix cameras allow me to see the histogram BEFORE I shoot. In the days of shooting film, it was impossible to know exactly what a perfect exposure was. It… Read More »
Lumix Diaries Goes To Cuba
Lumix Diaries Goes to Cuba With A Photo Lesson A Day One of the things I want to start doing is sharing more information about how I shoot certain images. Our Natural Exposures Invitational Photo Tours keep me on the road taking pictures for as many as ten months of… Read More »
Focus Stacking with Lumix Cameras
There are so many fabulous new tools available with Panasonic’s new cameras. So many it’s hard to know them all. One option I’m interested in knowing more about is Focus Stacking. In my search to understand this feature better I stumbled across fellow Lumix Ambassador Levi Sim’s article for Photofocus… Read More »
The Lumix Diaries: Macro Made Easy
There’s been a great deal of interest lately in a macro image I posted to Facebook. The picture was a close up of a beautiful orchid showing its soft pastel colors and elegant form. The technique is quite simple and easy to replicate with minimal equipment. The key to doing this right is… Read More »
Lumix Diaries Comes to Instagram
Lumix Diaries Comes to Instagram In my ongoing effort to share as many Lumix Diaries with our Natural Exposures audience as possible, I’ve decided to join Instagram. Type in Instagram and Daniel J. Cox into Google’s search bar and you’ll see numerous posts about my dislike for Instagram’s Terms of… Read More »
Birds in Flight Settings for Lumix Cameras
Birds in Flight Settings for Lumix Cameras Editorial Note: As of 1/31/2018 I’ve changed a few of the settings, for Birds In Flight Settings for Lumix Cameras, listed below to reflect the newer cameras I’m shooting including the Lumix GH5 and G9. Any text shown in GREEN reflects the new changes I’ve made… Read More »