Photographing the Puffins at Elliston, Newfoundland: From St. John’s and Back
Atlantic Puffins were one of the main reasons I wanted to photograph Newfoundland, and Elliston was the location I was most looking forward to visiting. Elliston, on the Bonavista Peninsula, has one of the closest land-based puffin viewing areas in…
Traveling to Washington DC with Only the Panasonic Lumix L10
For most photography trips, deciding which camera gear to take is part of the planning process. Which camera body? Which lenses? Do I need something wider? More reach? What if I encounter something unexpected? For a recent 2½-day photography trip…
Choosing the Right OM System Kit for Every Photography Trip
One of the questions I hear most often from OM System photographers is, “What gear do you take on your trips?” The answer isn’t a simple packing list. Over the past few years, I’ve photographed African safaris, South American wetlands,…
How to Photograph Prairie Dogs: Small Animals with Big Personalities
Prairie dogs may not be the first wildlife species that comes to mind when planning a photography trip through the western United States, but they quickly became one of my favorite animals to photograph. Their curious personalities, constant activity, and…
Panasonic Lumix L10 vs OM System OM-5 II: Which Is the Better Micro Four Thirds Travel Camera?
The Panasonic Lumix L10 and OM System OM-5 II use the same general Micro Four Thirds sensor format, but take very different approaches to travel photography. The L10 is an all-in-one compact with a built-in Leica 24–75mm-equivalent f/1.7–2.8 zoom. The…
Why My Teleconverter Suddenly Stopped Working (And the Simple Fix)
Wildlife photography rarely goes exactly as planned. During a recent trip to Badlands National Park and the Black Hills of South Dakota, I ran into a problem that had me convinced something was wrong with my camera gear. My teleconverter…
Neewer LT32 Travel Tripod Review (Field Test and Real-World Performance)
When I travel for photography, I’m always balancing tripod stability against size and weight. On a recent trip to Monument Valley, I brought along the Neewer LT32 travel tripod to see how well it could handle real-world conditions. This wasn’t a…
How to Photograph Monument Valley: What Actually Matters in the Field
Monument Valley is one of those places that almost feels unreal the first time you see it. Towering sandstone buttes rise from the desert floor, spaced far enough apart to feel isolated, yet close enough to create endless compositions. It’s…
Are Micro Four Thirds Lens Kits Still Smaller and Lighter Than Full Frame for Travel?
Introduction — Are Micro Four Thirds Lenses Really Smaller and Lighter? Micro Four Thirds has long been known as the smaller, lighter alternative to full frame—especially for travel photography. But is that still true today? Modern Micro Four Thirds PRO…
Top Places to Photograph in Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is one of the most visually distinctive landscapes in the American west. What makes it special for photographers is the contrast between two worlds: surreal granite boulder piles and spiky Joshua tree forests in the higher…
