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 »
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 »
Ecotourists May Help Save Malayan Tiger
Ecotourists may help save the Malayan tiger according to local conservationists. That’s good news for both those that love to travel and photograph wildlife, and tigers. Malayan tigers have been on the Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. They’re listed as “endangered” and the population… Read More »
Stunning Aurora Video
This stunning aurora video is proof positive photographers can no longer dedicate ourselves to just one camera company. This breathtaking video footage was shot with the new Sony A7’s full frame camera by photographer Anders M. It’s proof positive that new technology being developed AND delivered by the so-called underdogs:… Read More »
It’s National Wildlife Refuge Week!
Happy National Wildlife Refuge Week! You didn’t know we are celebrating the Refuge System this week? There probably aren’t a lot of people who had it marked on their calendars. I’d guess there aren’t a lot of folks who are familiar with the Refuge System at all. The U.S. Fish… Read More »
Olympus 40-150mm & Lumix 35-100mm Shoot Out
Olympus 40-150mm & Lumix 35-100mm Shoot Out by the omnipresent boys from Calgary TCSTV. As people get their hands on the new Olympus lens, we’re starting to see more and more comparisons being performed. This one is by the two guys from The Camera Store TV in Calgary, Alberta. They… Read More »
Hard Drives and Digital Photography Workflow
Hard Drives and Digital Photography Workflow go hand in hand. Over a year ago I became aware of a company called BackBlaze which is a cloud based backup service I’ve been using ever since. The most amazing thing about this company is how inexpensive it is. I’m getting to the Drive… Read More »
Question from Michael J. Amphlett
Michael, the top image has the lens hood attached and is retracted. The bottom image of the lens connected to the camera is missing the lens hood all together. Thanks for your keen observation and for adding your voice to the conversation.
Tanya’s 2nd Cousin Colorado Avalanche Nathan MacKinnon Hockey Star
Ok, this is a bit off topic for me but in some ways, not really. This hockey video (I do shoot video you know and I did play hockey in Minnesota) is amazing! Here’s the back story. Nathan MacKinnon is my dear wife Tanya’s second cousin. Nate is a hockey… Read More »
The New Olympus 40-150mm F/2.8 Getting Spectacular Reviews
The new Olympus 40-150mm F/2.8 Getting Spectacular Reviews and I have one on order from F11 Photo in Bozeman, Montana. Just a reminder, all MFT lenses need to be multiplied by two, so this lens is actually an 80-300mm F/2.8. I hope to have it upon my return from Romania in… Read More »