Are you going on a croc hunt?
Are you planning to go on a crocodile hunt? Chances are you may not be, but I recently did. Let me tell you — the Australian Salt Water Crocodile is a beautiful, eerie and highly dangerous creature. So...
View ArticleGoing in focus with wildlife photographer Lisa Langell
In this special In Focus interview, join me as I sit down with wildlife photographer and Tamron pro Lisa Langell. We cover lens choices, the amazing opportunities Alaska offers and she shares her best...
View ArticleAn affordable telephoto lens is all you need for great wildlife photography
Many photographers believe that you have to spend big bucks on a telephoto lens to create stunning wildlife images. The truth is, you can create compelling wildlife images with affordable lightweight...
View ArticleLowepro Photosport Pro 55L review: Big in size, comfort, and versatility
Not long ago, we reviewed the Lowepro Photosport III. We liked the bag overall but felt that it was a little lacking when it came to storage space, especially for camera gear. Now, we get to look at...
View ArticleCanon Zoom Digital Monocular review: A good idea poorly executed
The Canon Zoom Digital Monocular is an interesting product that promises to deliver telephoto performance and solid images quickly and easily. We’ve been putting this niche product to the test over the...
View ArticleThe five best cameras for wildlife photography in 2022
Wildlife photography is one of the most rewarding genres of photography. It’s also one of the most challenging. However, times have changed and technology has made it easier. Now there are cameras for...
View ArticleSix super-telephoto lenses that make wildlife photography a walk in the park
Are you ready to get back out into nature so you can capture all of the wonderful wildlife that surrounds you? If you answered yes, but you’re short a super-telephoto lens, well, you’re in luck. We’ve...
View ArticleMilan Radisics chronicles his adorable quarantine encounters with a fox
The pandemic was particularly hard for photographers, regardless of the genre, for both personal and professional projects. Still, it never stopped some to grab every opportunity to pick up a camera...
View ArticleUp close with nature: Alyce Bender shares her favorite moments in the field
Alyce Bender’s journey to becoming a photographer has been anything but typical. But this Air Force vet has proven that a love for nature combined with being prepared can allow you to supremely capture...
View ArticleMirrorless Nikon D500: We need it now more than ever, Nikon!
The Nikon D500 was a freak of nature. This APS-C behemoth took on giants — including its big brother, the Nikon D5 — and went toe to toe with them along sidelines, in sports arenas and out in the wild....
View ArticleCapturing and processing high key landscape and wildlife images
High key photography is a technique used to create unique artistic images by intentionally overexposing a scene. Special post-processing techniques are used to create a very light image that enhances...
View ArticleThe Canon R7 will be a wildlife photography powerhouse with these lenses
The Canon R7 is shaping up to be one of the best APS-C cameras on the market thanks to its blazing fast autofocus system, weather sealing and 32.5-megapixel sensor. Fortunately, some telephoto RF mount...
View ArticleStaying safe while photographing wild horses
I am fortunate to have several groups of wild horses and burros that live within a 20-minute drive of my home. They are one of my favorite subjects to photograph with the stark Nevada desert as a...
View ArticleGoing on a bear hunt?
Going on a bear hunt? How’s that for a bit of clickbait? But seriously, I was not really on a hunt and not really looking for bears. I was recently on the lookout for Koalas at Raymond Island. Oh and...
View ArticlePhotography on the water from a kayak
When you want to get close to water birds, there’s no substitute for being out on the water. Personally, I use a kayak designed for fishing because it is a little wider and more stable. It has more...
View ArticleWorking with reptiles and small critters
I recently did a photoshoot with some reptiles and small critters. All were Australian animals, but I am pretty sure most reptiles are similar around the world. I have done this several times and it is...
View ArticleWildlife photography: These super-telephoto lenses are leaders of the pack
Not all super-telephoto lenses are created equal. We want to help you capture the best wildlife photographs possible, so we have rounded up six of our favorite super-telephoto lenses for wildlife and...
View ArticleShutter Notes: Mati Puum — Pygmy Owl
Welcome to Shutter Notes, our weekly community feature. Shutter Notes gives you the chance to get to know our community members a bit better. Each member will share a little bit about themselves and...
View ArticleThe five best mirrorless cameras for wildlife and bird photography
Wildlife and bird photography have grown immensely in popularity over the past two years; now, more mirrorless cameras than ever can help make these once challenging genres easier than ever before....
View ArticleShutter Notes: Sarah Johnson — Prairie Dog
Welcome to Shutter Notes, our weekly community feature. Shutter Notes gives you the chance to get to know our community members a bit better. Each member will share a little bit about themselves and...
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