My Leica D-Lux 8 Customs Ordeal – And What You Can Learn from it
OM System / Olympus cameras have been my primary camera brand for well over a decade. I really love OM System cameras, their design, and especially their computational photography features. However, after a decade with OM System cameras, I was itching…
Is the OM System OM-5 Mark II the Upgrade You’ve Been Waiting For?
OM System just released the OM-5, Mark II camera. I have the OM-5, Mark I and love it as a small, every day carry and back up camera to my OM-1 Mark II. Do the upgrades in the OM-5, Mark II…
Creative Ideas and Tips for using OM System’s Live ND Feature
Want to add motion and creativity to your photographs without carrying physical ND filters or using a tripod? The OM System Live ND feature lets you do just that—right in-camera. While Live ND is great for smoothing waterfalls, it also…
Nature Photography with the OM System 40-150mm f/4 Pro Lens: Field Test Results
I’ve owned the OM System 40-150mm f/4 Pro Lens for over 9 months now. I also own the Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 and the Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6 lenses. I’m finding that the longer I own the f/4 version of the 40-150,…
Tree Burls at Olympic National Park – A Unique Photography Opportunity
Tree burls are fascinating, often gnarled growths that form on trees, resulting from a tree’s response to stress or injury. These unique formations not only contribute to the tree’s resilience but also offer striking and prized material for woodworkers and…
Is the Think Tank Airport Advantage the Best Way to Travel with the OM System 150-400mm f/4.5 Lens
The OM System 150-400mm f/4.5 Lens is a terrific bird and wildlife photography lens. It has the sharpness of the Olympus 300mm f/4 lens with a huge focal length range of 150 – 500mm (300 – 1000mm full frame equivalent).…
Sweetwater Wetlands: A Bird Photography Hotspot in Tucson, Arizona
I left a few days early for a photography workshop in Sedona, Arizona. The plan was to photograph the beautiful desert landscapes and birds in Saguaro National Park. While the desert landscapes were beautiful in Saguaro National Park, I found…
Putting OM System / Olympus Live ND to the Test at a Crowded Great Falls Park in Virginia
I was driving home from southern Maryland on a Sunday afternoon and decided to check out Great Falls Park and hopefully photograph the waterfalls. Great Falls Park is located in McClean, Virginia just 18 miles from Washington D.C., and is…
A Travel Photographer’s Guide to Backing Up Your Photographs on Long Trips, and Short ones too
Taking a journey to faraway places and capturing unforgettable memories and stunning views with your camera is every travel photographer’s dream. But amid the excitement of exploring new territories, the concern of losing those special moments you’ve captured is always…
Capturing the Best Shots: Page, Arizona Photography Guide
Page is located in Northern Arizona, close to the Utah border. Page is not necessarily easy to get to; however, a variety of landscape photography gems are located in an around Page. This makes Page a perfect destination for a…
