Photographing Bald Eagles on the Upper Mississippi River
Each year Bald Eagles from the northern United States and Canada migrate to the Upper Mississippi River. These Bald Eagles congregate near the locks and dams on the river where the water is not frozen so the eagles can fish. …
Nature & Travel Photo of the Day, Devil’s Golf Course at Sunrise – Death Valley – 2/5/13
Devil’s Golf Course at Sunrise, Death Valley National Park Focal Length: 17 mmAperture: f/113 Exposure HDRISO: 320The Devil’s Golf Course in Death Valley National Park is one of the most unique landscapes on earth. The Golf Course is full of…
My Experience Selling Used Photo Gear at Adorama
I recently sold a used Canon 7d and Canon EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS lens to Adorama.com. Overall, I was happy with the experience. But, it wasn’t perfect. I thought I’d share my experience with you dealing with Adorama in selling…
Canon 6d, Hands On First Impressions
I received my Canon 6D shipment the night before leaving for a trip to photograph Bald Eagles in Iowa. Although I didn’t use the Canon 6d to photograph the eagles. I did use the Canon 6d to photograph sunrises and…
Nature & Travel Photo of the Day, Aerial Combat, Bald Eagle and Osprey Battle for a Fish – 1/26/13
Aerial Combat, Bald Eagle and Osprey Battle for a Fish Focal Length: 500 mmAperture: f6.3ISO: 200Shutter Speed: 1/2500 Second I was photographing this Osprey with a fish when out of nowhere this bald eagle comes into the frame. The two…
Can you fix a loose leg on a Vanguard Alta Pro Tripod?
I own a Vanguard Alta Pro 283CT Carbon Fiber Tripod and really like it. It’s sturdy, lightweight, and versatile. It also can position really low to the ground for macro photographs or other low compositions. It is an excellent tripod…
3 Techniques to turn your Photos to Paintings
Turning your photos in to paintings give your pictures an interesting, painterly look. Prints of these photos may also sell better as people are looking for paintings to hang on their walls. In this blog post, I’ll cover 3 techniques…
Mac Photographers – Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter to Upload Files. Is it worth it?
Like many other photographers using Macs, I was tired of waiting for my photos to upload using a USB 2.0 card reader. My FireWire 800 port is tied up for my external drive that stores my photos. Macs, other than…
Photographing Flowers in the Winter
If you live in a cold climate with gray skies in the winter, it may not be possible to get outdoors and photograph. You certainly cannot photograph flowers at this time of year. One of my favorite things to photograph…
Nature & Travel Photo of the Day, Vermont River Sunrise – 1/12/13
Vermont River Sunrise in Oil Focal Length: 28 mmAperture: f/10.0ISO: 100Shutter Speed: 1/200 A great way to spend a morning – sunrise on a Vermont river during the autumn colors. This was take on route 100B near Interstate 89. I…
