A Great Birding Lens
By Vicki Uthe I recently purchased a new lens for my Lumix GX-8 micro 4/3 camera body. It’s an Olympus 100-400 mm zoom which translates to a 200-800 mm given the crop sensor on my camera. It. Is. Am...
Droplet Photography
By David Goodell During these Covid times it is helpful to find ways to expand our photographic skills. I found one. I purchased the Pluto Trigger, Pluto Valve, and Magic Arm. The Pluto Trigger has lo...
What some photographers do when not photographing
By Hal Tretbar Interest in photography goes beyond taking photographs either digitally or with film. It extends beyond massaging the image and making prints. Many photophiles also collect camer...
The Best Macro Diffuser Ever
By Bruce D Taubert About 15 years ago, when I began to get serious about macro photography, I found the learning curve to be a bit steeper than I had thought it was going to be. The equipment needs ...
Water Drop Photography
By Amy Horn Camera Gear & Settings: Macro lens 1/160 sec, f/8, ISO 100 Flash power – 1/32 Shutter release 2 Off camera flash Tripod Supplies: Water container Syringe Backdrop Towel Rain-X (optio...
Circular Polarizer – Photographing Water
By Megan P Galope It is common knowledge that a circular polarizer can change the color of the sky in your photo from light blue to dark blue (depending on the direction you are facing relative to the...
Bubbles in Nature Photography
By Amy Horn Learn how to photograph bubbles in nature from decomposing matter. In this short video, Amy Horn demonstrates her camera setup and exposure settings for these fun macro images.Gear: Camera...
Paint, Oil and Milk Photography
By Amy Horn Camera Gear & Settings: Macro lens 1/60 sec, f/8, ISO 100 Flash power – 1/32 Shutter release Off camera flash Soft box diffuser Tripod Supplies: Milk or creamer and/or vinegar Watere...
Photographing Water Refraction
By Amy Horn Camera Gear & Settings: Macro lens 1/160 sec, f/11, ISO 200 Flash power – 1/128 Shutter release 2 Off camera flash Tripod Supplies: Glass or black plexiglass Black cloth Colored back...
Milk, Food Coloring and Dish Soap
By Amy Horn Camera Gear & Settings used: Macro lens 1/100 sec, f/11, ISO 100 Flash power – 1/8 Shutter release Off camera flash Soft box diffuser Tripod Supplies used: Milk Food coloring Dish so...