Hidden Antarctic Ecosystem
Scientists recently gave us our first glimpse of a vast Antarctic ecosystem of microscopic life hidden in under-ice lakes. For those who have visited Antarctica, or seen photos or videos, it appears as a pretty austere place. Vast spans of ice backed by even vaster spans of ice. But just… Read More »
Photographer Joel Sartore on De-Extinction CBS Sunday Morning
Photographer Joel Sartore on De-Extinction CBS Sunday Morning. Joel Sartore is one of my favorite photographers. Most of his work is produced for National Geographic but now and again he shows up on another favorite of mine, CBS Sunday Morning. This past Sunday’s show highlighted the ongoing issue of species… Read More »
Evidence Mounting Apple’s Photos Will be Revolutionary
Evidence Mounting Apple’s Photos Will be Revolutionary. Why? Because of the coming software technology known as Extensions. On July 3rd, I wrote about how I was feeling much more optimistic about Apple’s new program simply called Photos. A week or so earlier I was depressed over the fact Apple had announced… Read More »
Panasonic Releases HC-X1000 4K Video Camera
Panasonic releases HC-X1000 4K Video Camera. The HC-X1000 is a 4K video camera that is built in the more traditional ENG-like design. In other words, it’s not the traditional DSLR-looking camera the GH4 is. What it can do is nothing we’ve seen before in a camera that sells for $3500. This video… Read More »
The Lumix Diaries: Adventures in the Pantanal (Continued)
The Lumix Diaries Adventures in the Pantanal (Continued) is an update to what I started writing a little over a week ago. I had high hopes of being able to keep up with photography, helping our Explorers, and writing the Blog during this time. Alas, I’m a bit behind on the… Read More »
Car-Rental Gotchas Your Credit Card Insurance May Not Cover
Say you’re renting a car and you plan to rely on your credit card’s built-in collision coverage. Or maybe you’re even prepared to buy the rental company’s wildly overpriced collision damage waiver (CDW). Either way, you think you’re covered. But are you fully covered? MileCards just released a report on… Read More »
The Lumix Diaries: Adventures in the Pantanal
August 2, 2014 – Pantanal Brazil The Lumix Diaries Adventures in the Pantanal. It’s our first full day at the lodge in the Pantanal of Brazil. I’m here with a group of enthusiastic photographers who are part of our Brazil Pantanal Jaguar Wildlife Photo Expedition Invitational Photo Tour. Before I left… Read More »
The Lumix Diaries: Adventures in Alaska
The Lumix Diaries Adventures in Alaska post is a compilation of a recent month long shoot in our 50th state. I’ve chosen not to write a day to day description since a lot of wildlife and nature photography can be very boring and uneventful. What I have included are the highlights… Read More »
Using Nikon’s Electronic First Curtain Option?
Doug, I’m not even aware of it. Which camera is this part of?
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!