I use Singh-Ray Filters constantly in my photography. From polarizers to solid ND filters to graduated ND filters, they are in my bag when I go out the door. My favorite filters are the LB Color Combo polarizer, a 10 stop Mor-Slo ND filter and a 2 stop hard edge graduated ND (100x150mm size). Check Read More
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Focus stacking for landscapes
Focus stacking (Nikon calls it focus shift) is very popular for macro shots…you can see my earlier post here. If you want to increase your depth of field on macro subjects, this technique does a fantastic job. More and more cameras are now offering this function in their shooting menus. But what about using focus Read More
Warmest glove system ever?
The older I get, the colder my hands get. I miss the days of ice climbing in Alaska at twenty below and having toasty hands. Now it seems just standing around photographing bison in the snow and my hands get cold really fast. I’ve been on a mission to find the best way to keep Read More
Travel insurance
Photography has become a huge reason to travel. More than ever people are traveling to take photos…on tours, private trips, workshops. One part of getting ready to travel is checking on your insurance for your trip. First, see if your medical insurance will cover you for injuries abroad. Next, see if you have any insurance Read More
Teleconverters and Nikon 200mm F2
I regularly use teleconverters. Sometimes I don’t want to lug a long telephoto lens on a trip, and other times I see an unexpected shot and want a longer lens. Of course we know that using teleconverters has some drawbacks. You lose 1-2 stops of light depending on which converter you use, and image quality Read More
ThinkTank Hydrophobia Rain Cover
I’m in Alaska right now photographing in Kenai Fjords and Lake Clark National Parks. As with any trip to Alaska, best to plan for some rain while shooting. And that means rain covers for cameras. After having great success using the ThinkTank emergency rain cover, I decided to get their Hydrophobia rain cover for my Read More
The perfect shutter speed for moving water
I recently returned from a trip to Australia, and we had some terrific landscape photography on the beach. I’ve never seen such interesting rocks, lichen and huge sea cliffs all packed into one trip. I really wanted to capture the dramatic, moody scenes along the beach. Anytime you are photographing the beach and ocean, the Read More
Topaz Clarity In Studio
I’m always on the lookout for third party software that streamlines my editing and workflow. I’ve been using Topaz Adjust for years, and really like some of the effects. But recently I have been using Topaz Clarity In Studio, and it is rapidly becoming a favorite. LR and PS certainly give you some quick sliders Read More
Focus Peaking
I got a question from a workshop participant asking about focus peaking. What exactly is it? Where is it on my camera? And what does it do? All good questions! Focus peaking has been around for awhile, but initially only video photographers used it. Focus peaking shows in real time what is in focus by Read More
Which VR mode?
If you are like me, you probably own a variety of Nikon lenses spanning many years of production. I think my oldest lens is a 50mm F1.8D; whatever happened to those great lens distance scales and focus marks? One thing you might notice is different VR choices for your lenses. Looking through my lenses, I Read More