Let the testing begin! I finally received my 800/6.3S PF and 1.4X TC, so I have everything I wanted to fully test a lot of the options folk might want to consider for 400mm, 800mm, […]
A Comparison of Current Nikon 400mm and 800mm Lenses
My 800/6.3S PF lens is about to ship and I wanted to make sure I need it. (LOL) Since I photograph birds a lot, focal length, handholdability, and close focus are all especially important. As […]
Been a little quiet…
Sorry there haven’t been any updates recently. Too many distractions. I’ll do better.
Mercury Transit Details
(This post is from an email conversation with a friend. I thought the content might be useful for others.) [Updated 12/31/19 – Typos and clarifications.] For the Mercury transit, I didn’t use any special equipment except […]
It’s Been Awhile
Wow. It’s been 4.5 years since I posted on my photo site. Been busy! It’s not that I haven’t shot any. Actually, I’ve probably been shooting more than ever – and definitely traveling far more […]
Shooting Slot Canyons – Part II
(This is a continuation of the conversation from the previous post.) I went back and checked the time of day of both of my visits to Canyon X and notice that the shots from the […]
Shooting Slot Canyons Around Page, AZ
(This post is from an email conversation with a friend. I thought the content might be useful for others.) The last two times I was in the area I saw the packed parking lot at Upper […]
Capture One Review – One Year In
(This post is from an email conversation with a friend. I thought the content might be useful for others.) TL;DR – Last paragraph I have posted over the last few years about my disappointment with Aperture’s […]
Z7 vs. D850
(This post is from an email conversation with a friend. I thought the content might be useful for others.) I like the Z7 pretty well, but it’s no D850. I love the size and the EVF […]
Lunar Eclipse Photo
Total Lunar Eclipse 2019 (This post is from an email conversation with a friend. I thought the content might be useful for others.) I shot this with a Nikon Z7 through an 800/5.6 with the matched […]