Photo Story: Northern Shrike in the Briers
The Northern Shrike is a predatory song bird, feeding on small birds, insects, and rodents. The Northern Shrike is a resident of Northern Canada for most of the year and migrates to the United States during the winter months. Northern…
How Much can you Carry on a Motorcycle (In India)?
Motorcycles are everywhere in India. They are inexpensive and can weave through the busy and chaotic traffic in Indian cities. Indian Motorcycle Customized for Delivery In this blog, I’ll discuss the use of motorcycles in India and also share some…
Photo Story: American Tree Sparrow Feeding on Seeds
The weather on the day after Christmas was a balmy 50 degrees fahrenheit and sunny. At this time of year, the temperature here is usually in the 20s with snow on the ground. American Tree Sparrow Since the weather was…
The Professional Controls on the Olympus OM-D E-M1
In my Opinion, one of the features that sets the Olympus OM-D E-M1 apart from other Compact System Cameras are its professional controls. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 has two control dials and a two position lever that allow you to…
The Tuk Tuk – the Work Horse of India
The Tuk Tuk (pronounced took took) or Auto Rickshaw is a motorized version of the hand pulled or cycle rickshaw. These three-wheeled taxis are popular in India as well as other developing countries. Over Crowded Tuk Tuk – Put the…
Photo Story: Sunset at Agra Fort
Sunsets are beautiful and a lot of fun to photograph. This sunset was taken at Agra Fort in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Sunset at Agra Fort One technique in photographing sunsets and sunrises is to silhouette a unique subject against…
Photographing the Hovering American Kestrel
The American Kestrel is the smallest falcon found in North America weighing at less than 6 ounces and only around 7-10 inches long. It is also one of the most beautiful raptors and a great subject for bird photographers. Where…
Photo Story: One Legged White-Browed Wagtail
On a recent trip to Hyderabad, India, I stayed at the Hyatt in Gachibowli. The Hyatt has a jogging / walking path through the gardens that surround the property. One Legged White-Browed Wagtail This exercise path is a great place…
Can You Use a Micro Four Thirds Camera for Bird Photography?
Bird Photography is one of my passions. There is so much variety in birds, different species, sizes, shapes, and colors. Also, each area of the world has their own variety of birds. So as you travel, you get to discover…
Travel Collections: Indian Agricultural Photographs
Some people like to collect souvenirs like shot glasses, ash trays, or magnets from their travels. I like to collect photographs of different cultural, natural, and architectural subjects, and compare these subjects from my different travel destinations. Working in the…
