The Hyacinth Macaw
This month’s Natural Note showcases the Hyacinth Macaw. Over my long career as a wildlife and nature photographer, I’ve been fortunate to spend time with some of the most beautiful birds in the world. A few stand out for their exceptional colors and regal elegance. One of those birds is… Read More »
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 »
OM System Pro Advantage
OM System Pro Advantage is a great option for repairing your OM System quickly and efficiently. So far I’ve not had any issues that weren’t self-induced with my OM cameras or lenses. But I did get a chance to test the OM Pro Advantage after breaking the LCD a while… Read More »
Firmware Updates For OM-1 and OM-1 ll
OM System has come through with their promise to bring some of the features of the OM-1 Mark ll to the original OM-1. I like the firmware update procedure OM System uses via their OM Workspace software but you can also update via their cell phone app. I’ve never tried… Read More »
E-M1 Mark lll Astro
OM System just announced the E-M1 Mark lll Astro camera in Japan. From what I’ve heard this camera is only available in Japan for now. But if it takes off, who knows? I don’t shoot a lot of Astrophotography but I know many that do. My reason for writing this… Read More »
Johnson Gold Mine Road-Add Your Voice!
So… it’s happening! The Johnsom Gold Mine is on its way to becoming a reality. A mine and all that goes with it smack dab in the middle of some of the world’s most beautiful and productive wilderness in Lake Clark National Park. If you didn’t see my original blog… Read More »
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 »
Nikon Deserves Credit for Future-Proofing Cameras With Firmware
Nikon deserves credit for future-proofing cameras with firmware. By making this commitment, they make a drastic about-face from their past actions, which was part of my decision to change camera brands. At one time, Nikon was proud to take their time with new and helpful features. With this new policy,… Read More »
OM System Announces Firmware Update for OM-1
New Firmware Coming With the recent announcement of the OM-1, Mark ll came a flood of frustration from original OM-1 owners. The angst was inspired by no mention of any firmware update for OM-1. People were not happy. Most photographers felt the new camera was not much more than a… Read More »
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 »