Should You Upgrade to the Olympus OM-D E-M1?
Olympus just announced their next generation OM-D E-M1 Micro Four Thirds camera. The OM-D E-M1 is also a replacement for the Olympus E-1 Four Thirds camera. As of now, Olympus plans for the E-M1 and E-M5 to coexist in their…
Shooting Macro Photos with the Olympus 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 kit lens
One of the pleasant surprises I got when I received my Olympus OM-D E-M5 was the presence of a Macro Mode on the Olympus 12-50mm kit lens that came with the camera. I first noticed a macro button on the…
Finally a Micro Four Thirds Camera for my Travel Photography
I’ve frequently travel both domestic and internationally for photography and seem to be in a constant search for the best camera for travel. I absolutely love my Canon 6d for travel photography. It’s a full size camera that’s the size of…
Are Airline Carry-on Bag Weight Restrictions Big Trouble for Travel Photographers?
Airlines are increasingly imposing weight restrictions for carry-on baggage. This is especially troublesome for travel photographers attempting to avoid checking their valuable photo gear. Today, these restrictions seem more prevalent overseas than in the United States. In an overseas trip…
Nature & Travel Photo of the Day, Pink Stucco House, Mormon Row – 8/31/13
Pink Stucco House, Mormon Row, Grand Teton National Park Visit my Photo Destinations Page for more great photography locations. Focal Length: 17 mmAperture: f/11ISO: 2003 Shot Sequence HDR Grand Teton National Park has some of the most scenic landscapes in the world. Mormon…
What to Photograph in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India?
Jaipur is a popular location for Rajasthan tourism. I covered palaces and forts during my last blog on Jaipur. So in this blog, I will focus on other photo opportunities and things to do in Jaipur and the surrounding areas in Rajasthan. Attractions that…
Visiting and Photographing Jaipur, Rajasthan, India – Forts and Palaces
Jaipur is the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is referred to as the pink city due to the color of its architecture. Jaipur is also known for its forts, palaces, and hospitality. In this blog post I will…
A Collection of Beautiful Alaskan Sunsets
The sunsets from an Alaskan Cruise are simply beautiful. We witnessed beautiful sunsets on 5 different evenings on an Alaskan Cruise this June. The mountains and reflections in the water really make the sunsets beautiful. The sunsets also seem to last…
ReStyle Photoshop Plugin from TopazLabs – A First Look
Topaz Labs recently announced a new photo processing plugin called ReStyle that allows you to easily and quickly apply new looks and styles to your photos. But with all the photo processing plugins on the market and on my computer,…
11 Blogs on Photographing an Alaskan Cruise
Sawyer Glacier (Above Photo) When I was doing research for my Alaskan Cruise earlier in the year, I didn’t find a lot of information on photographing an Alaskan Cruise. So during my cruise, I set out to create and publish…
