The WiFi Feature on the Olympus OM-D E-M1
Olympus has included built-in WiFi on the Olympus OM-D E-M1. This is a new feature from the predecessor E-M5 model. The latest version of the Olympus PEN cameras (E-P5) also features built in Wi-Fi. Olympus has created iOS and Android …
Photographing Ice Patterns
Photographing ice patterns is a great way to spice up your macro photography in the winter months. There are an endless number of patterns and colors in the ice. The best way to experience this variety of patterns is to…
The Story Behind the Photo: White-Breasted Nuthatch Balancing Act
White-Breasted Nuthatch Balancing Act Photo Story It was a bright, sunny morning in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, something we are not used to in Northeast Ohio in the winter. I was walking the the trail in CVNP from the IRA…
Bushnell Backtrack D-Tour GPS Review for Hikers and Nature Photographers
When out photographing in nature, I can get carried away with hiking deeper into the woods or taking an unknown trail. I’m usually pretty good with direction and find my way back to the car. However, I thought it would…
Photographing Ducks at the Castalia Duck Pond
The Castalia Duck Pond is located in the center of the quaint little town of Castalia, Ohio. What attracts birders and nature photographers to the Castalia Duck Pond is the pond is that the pond is fed by artesian springs and…
The Story Behind the Photo: 500mm Sunset
Brilliant 500mm Sunset Photo Story Cold and disappointed, I took my Camera and 500mm Lens off of the tripod. I was at Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area in Ohio hoping to photograph short-eared owls flying at sunset. The time right around…
Putting Focus Peaking to the Test on the Olympus OM-D E-M1
Olympus has added a new focus peaking feature on the Olympus OM-D E-M1 that was not on the predecessor E-M5 model. Focus Peaking is a feature that highlights the area of the composition that is currently in focus. Focus peaking…
Bald Eagles Locking Talons Photo Sequence
One of the most spectacular scenes in nature to photograph is when a pair of Bald Eagles lock their talons mid air in what seems to be air to air combat. This fascinating display is also known as the “cartwheel”…
The Story Behind the Photo: Bald Eagle on the Ice
Bald Eagle on the Ice Photo Story I had just arrived at Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area in Ohio when I noticed a bald eagle sitting on one of the frozen ponds. I could pull over since there was frozen, standing…
Olympus OM-D E-M1 and E-M5 a Visual Comparison
When comparing the new Olympus OM-D E-M1 to the E-M5, a few features are noticeable immediately without even turning on the camera. Built In Grip. The E-M1 comes with a new grip that makes the camera more comfortable to hold…
