Macro photography is a fascinating way to explore new worlds by seeing things from a different perspective. Objects that would otherwise by undesirable to photograph can suddenly become alluring and inspiring. However, taking good macro photographs is no easy task, and it is one of the most chal...
Continue readingI have been a photographer for most of my life and throughout my 46 years or so of photography, my style has changed many times. When I first got heavily into bird photography about 14 years ago, the trend in North America was towards shooting birds as big as possible in the frame and I followed...
Continue readingI have always been fascinated with wildlife in general and birds in particular. I started photographing birds more than 30 years ago using an Olympus OM-1 film camera and an Olympus 300mm lens.
My journey into the digital era started with the Canon 10D and the Canon 400mm f5.6, and during the...
Continue readingOne of the biggest annoyances I find in photography is dealing with camera straps. If you’ve ever been out shooting with two cameras strapped to your shoulders, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Sports, wedding, and even nature photographers are often in situations where havin...
Continue readingI have taken many, many trips with my beat up, inexpensive rolling carry on. It’s been stuffed into overhead compartments, placed under the seat in front of me, and gate-checked on regional jets.
Continue readingThe Think Tank Photo Airport Security bag is a roller that includes emergency backpack straps for convenience. At 9” x 14” x 22,” this roller/backpack meets most airlines’ carry-on size requirements and can accommodate your gear, including up to a 600 f4 lens. The sides offer pockets tha...
Continue readingKinesis L511 Long Lens Case with Backpack Harness and Belt
All of this fits into the Kinesis L511 Long Lens Case. Modular components can be added to the backpack harness and belt to carry additional items as well.
Continue readingOne of the many challenges we face as photographers with super telephotos is toting our heavy gear around, whether in the field or on an airplane en route to our destination. There are plenty of products and potential solutions out there, but often it helps to know what has worked for others bef...
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