For some reason I always seem to be drawn to the reptile displays when I visit zoos and similar facilities. Maybe it is their dinosaur-like appearance or some deep, primal fear I have that causes me to be intrigued. During a recent visit to Alligator Adventure in Myrtle Beach I spent some time photographing reptiles behind glass enclosures in one of the display buildings. Continue reading Photographing reptiles behind glass
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Francis Beider Forest at Four Holes Swamp
My wife and I have visited South Carolina a number of times in the past but we never took the opportunity to visit the Francis Beider Forest at Four Holes Swamp. After picking up some information at a state information centre we decided this was the year to take the trip down to Harleyville to have an authentic swamp experience at Beider Forest. Continue reading Francis Beider Forest at Four Holes Swamp
Ruby-Crowned Kinglet
One afternoon while in South Carolina my wife and I took the opportunity to visit the Audubon Center at Beidler Forest. While there were very few birds near the board-walk that afternoon I did have the opportunity to capture a few images of a Ruby-Crowned Kinglet. Continue reading Ruby-Crowned Kinglet
Nikon 1 GP-N100 GPS Review
I recently purchased a Nikon 1 GP-N100 GPS unit for my Nikon 1 V2 cameras and had the opportunity to test it out during our recent trip to South Carolina. Continue reading Nikon 1 GP-N100 GPS Review
Many paths to the same destination
An area of photography that tends to generate a lot of debate is post processing software. Some discussions can get highly emotional and hair splitting is often part of that dialogue. Continue reading Many paths to the same destination
The need for respect
Sometimes it is hard not to scratch one’s head when observing the behaviour of others. I had a recent experience with an article that I penned for another web site that really has me wondering if camera ownership is becoming politicized. Continue reading The need for respect
Nikon 1 J4 wet weather test
During our recent trip to South Carolina we faced some very inclement conditions which allowed me to do a quick Nikon 1 J4 wet weather test. Continue reading Nikon 1 J4 wet weather test
Photographing pelicans with Nikon 1
During a recent trip to South Carolina I had the opportunity to photograph pelicans with my Nikon 1 gear. Continue reading Photographing pelicans with Nikon 1
Vacation abstracts and simplicities
This article, vacation abstracts and simplicities, is the final instalment in my Cuba 2016 series of articles. The subject matter may seem a bit strange to some readers, and if it is…well at least you were given some advance notice! Continue reading Vacation abstracts and simplicities
Great blue heron in flight at 15fps
This article features a number of images of Great Blue Heron in flight captured during my recent trip to Cuba. Continue reading Great blue heron in flight at 15fps