Behind the Shot - Forest Night Lights
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1y ago
Creating Glowing Mushrooms The forest can be a magical place. During the autumn, mushrooms of all shapes and sizes erupt from the forest floor. You can easily create some of that magic by making your own glowing mushrooms. All you need is your camera, some simple lighting and a bit of post-processing. One of my first attempts at creating some glowing mushrooms. Several shots were blended together to create this effect. (OMD E-M1 Mark III, M.Zuiko 60mm F2.8 Macro) The Who, When, Where, What and How (I’ll Leave the Why Up to You)   Who… or more specifically, which mushrooms?  The be ..read more
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The OM-1  A Real Powerhouse
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2y ago
Disclosure: I am an OM System Ambassador and as such receive compensation from OM Digital Solutions. Although compensation was paid for this review, I endorse their products because I truly believe in the quality of their gear. ​In 1972 Olympus released the OM-1. It earned high praise as the smallest and lightest SLR camera of its time and included numerous innovations in its build and design. Fifty years later the OM-1 is back. The name may be the same, but after that the differences are innumerable. It still bears the Olympus name, but the new OM-1 is also branded with the OM System log ..read more
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Natural Abstracts in Photography
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2y ago
As a photographer who primarily shoots landscapes I am often focused on the 'big picture'. Normally, I want the viewer to see the subject for what it literally is, a mountain scene, an autumn forest, or waves crashing on a rocky shoreline. My job is to present that scene in an artistically pleasing way using various compositional strategies. There are times however, when a small piece of that landscape catches my eye and I try to present it in a more abstract, rather than literal, way.  The strong linear elements and colour contrast pulled my attention from the 'big picture' that I was o ..read more
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Into the Forest I Go...
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2y ago
Photography in the Forest "And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul."                                John Muir, Scottish American Naturalist ​ I'm not big into quoting other authors or famous folk, but when I first read this on a bumper sticker (yes, that's right, a bumper sticker), it struck a chord. I spent my childhood, and much of my adult years, getting lost (figuratively speaking) in the forests around which I lived. Exploring my surroundings has always been a way to let go of the stresses o ..read more
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Landscapes to the Extreme
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3y ago
The M.Zuiko 8-25mm F4 PRO Disclosure: I am an Olympus Visionary and as such, receive compensation from Olympus America. However, no compensation was paid for this review. I endorse their products because I truly believe in the quality of their gear. ​ I'm an extreme photographer. Let me explain that statement before you get the wrong idea. When it comes to focal lengths, I like to work at the extremes - either ultra-wide, for my landscape shooting, or super telephoto for wildlife. Recently, Olympus released two amazing long lenses, so the telephoto range is nicely covered with a numb ..read more
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My Window to the Galaxy
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3y ago
The Story behind the Photo I like old windows. You know the type; the grid-style with several lites often found in historic colonial homes. They have character. Some time ago I picked one up at my local landfill. It was in excellent condition and I was looking forward to using it as a frame for one of my prints. Not quite ready for it, I put it in my garage, and there it sat and sat and...  Every time I looked at it I thought, "Oh yeah, I've got to do something with that window." But soon, another idea for its use crept into my head...  For those of us who live indoors (and I'm ..read more
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The New WANDRD Prvke 21
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3y ago
An Amazing Camera Bag just Got Better! A few years ago I picked up the original Prvke 21 pack and fell in love with it, so when WANDRD reached out to me to see if I would be interested in receiving their latest version for free, I jumped at the chance. I've been a fan of the original for some time and there was no expectation of a review, nor did any money change hands. That said, it's been on my mind for some time to share my impressions, so this seemed like a perfect opportunity. I love this bag, but I will also be honest about its short-comings.  Most of my photographic journeys invol ..read more
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A Perfect Pairing
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3y ago
The Olympus E-M5 Mark III and the 12-45mm f/4 PRO Disclosure: I am an Olympus Visionary and as such, receive compensation from Olympus America. However, no compensation was paid for this review. I endorse their products because I truly believe in the quality of their gear. ​ When Olympus sent me the E-M5 Mark III and the 12-45mm f/4 I was certainly pleased to get this new camera and lens. But to be honest, I was rather hesitant to shoot with them. After all, I was very happy with the E-M1 Mark III and 12-100mm combination that I'd been using for quite some time. What could this new c ..read more
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Telephoto Landscapes
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3y ago
Why You Should Use a Telephoto Lens in your Landscape Photography ​A few years ago, my wife and I went on a fall driving tour through part of Northern Ontario. After a great day of shooting we stopped at a beautiful lakeside restaurant, walked in, were seated by the waitress, and each handed a menu. After a cursory look at the offerings I glanced out the restaurant window and saw a photo opportunity that I just couldn't pass up. I put the menu down, told my wife to order something for me, and rushed out of the restaurant. (I'm certain that the waitress thought we'd had a fight.)  I grabbe ..read more
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The Ultimate Zoom
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3y ago
Testing the Olympus 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO Disclosure: I am an Olympus Visionary and as such, receive compensation from Olympus America. Although compensation was paid for this review, I endorse their products because I truly believe in the quality of their gear Okay, let's cut to the chase. This lens rocks! It really does. I've shot with practically every lens made by Olympus for the micro 4/3s system and each one is built to very high standards. But the m.Zuiko ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO (now, there's a mouthful) stands out amongst these. I'll get to why in a moment, bu ..read more
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