Blossoms, Bugs & Butterflies

Blossoms, Bugs & Butterflies eBook explores handheld macro and close-up photography with a range of camera gear.

Blossoms, Bugs & Butterflies is a 210 page eBook that explores handheld macro and close-up photography. It shares over 500 original images captured with a range of camera equipment including Olympus/OM M4/3, Nikon 1, and Olympus TG-5 Tough cameras.

A range of computational photography technologies are highlighted in Blossoms, Bugs & Butterflies and includes Handheld In-Camera Focus Stacking, Handheld Hi Res, Handheld HDR1, and in-camera Digital Teleconverter. The use of teleconverters, extension tubes, and dual head macro flash are also discussed and illustrated.

Handheld Bird Photography

Handheld Bird Photography is a 188 page eBook that provides information on a wide range of content areas including:

  • where to find birds
  • approaching birds
  • safety considerations
  • advanced preparation
  • studying birds & keeping a journal
  • understanding your subjects
  • camera gear considerations
  • typical camera settings
  • tips on handheld technique
  • lighting
  • composition
  • rhythmic motion & frame rate
  • photographing captive birds
  • eye/hand coordination
  • computational photography technologies
  • lens pre-focusing
  • importance of background
  • post processing

Rather than take a dogmatic approach when it comes to camera equipment choices and camera settings, some general guidelines are provided, with readers encouraged to experiment with their own camera equipment. Over 430 original bird photographs are included, along with corresponding EXIF data for each image.

Finding Visual Expression

This 220 page photography eBook covers 15 topical areas and is designed to provide some photographic reference and inspiration. This is a non-technical photography related eBook that showcases a wide range of images from various genres.

Some of the topical areas covered include: Eye Flow, Separation From Background, Subject Bleeds, Repeating Patterns, Angles & Geometric Shapes, Simplicity, Human Connections, Miracle of Flight, Beauty of Movement, Small Treasures, Interactions, Anticipation, Emotions in Nature, Emerging From Darkness, Photo Art Conversions.

Finding Visual Expression II

This 220 page photography eBook covers 15 topical areas and is designed to provide some photographic reference and inspiration. This is a non-technical photography related eBook that showcases a wide range of images from various genres.

Some of the topical areas covered include: Mechanical Marvels, Corner Anchors, Equidistant Composition, Rule of Thirds, Compression, Leading Lines, Reveals, Colour & Contrast, Corner Exits, Incorporating Roads, Magic of 7, Dominating Elements, Foreground Elements, Overlapping Elements, and Living Character.

Finding Visual Expression II is available for download for an investment of $11.99 CDN.

This is a sister publication to Finding Visual Expression which was published in the spring of 2023. Between the two eBooks a total of 30 subject areas are covered.

Finding Visual Expression

This 220 page photography eBook covers 15 topical areas and is designed to provide some photographic reference and inspiration. This is a non-technical photography related eBook that showcases a wide range of images from various genres.

Some of the topical areas covered include: Eye Flow, Separation From Background, Subject Bleeds, Repeating Patterns, Angles & Geometric Shapes, Simplicity, Human Connections, Miracle of Flight, Beauty of Movement, Small Treasures, Interactions, Anticipation, Emotions in Nature, Emerging From Darkness, Photo Art Conversions.

Images of Ireland

Images of Ireland is a travel photography eBook that features a wide range of images captured during a 4 week self-driving tour of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The eBook provides some general observations regarding traveling in Ireland, as well as a basic outline of our daily itineraries.

The majority of Images of Ireland is dedicated to over 400 original photographs, along with corresponding location and EXIF data. We did not do any sightseeing or photography in cities like Dublin, Belfast, Londonderry, Galway, Limerick or Cork.

We much prefer touring through more rural and remote areas. As a result the majority of the images in the eBook are landscapes as well as some architectural photographs captured in many areas of Ireland that are not visited as frequently by tourists.

New Zealand Tip-to-Tip

New Zealand Tip-to-Tip is a 250 page eBook that provides readers with information and photographs covering 89 locations in New Zealand. Over 400 original photographs are included in New Zealand Tip-to-Tip.

New Zealand Tip-to-Tip is divided into a number of sections including:

  • Introduction to the eBook
  • Tip on Travelling in New Zealand
  • Table of Contents for both the North and South Islands

Each of the locations featured in New Zealand Tip-to-Tip has its own introduction page. This includes an inset map showing its approximate location, information about the location, as well as a feature photograph. Some locations are multiple pages which include additional images.

New Zealand Tip-to-Tip is available for purchase and download at a cost of $12.99 Canadian.

New Zealand Tip-to-Tip

New Zealand Tip-to-Tip is a 250 page eBook that provides readers with information and photographs covering 89 locations in New Zealand. Over 400 original photographs are included in New Zealand Tip-to-Tip.

New Zealand Tip-to-Tip is divided into a number of sections including:

  • Introduction to the eBook
  • Tip on Travelling in New Zealand
  • Table of Contents for both the North and South Islands

Each of the locations featured in New Zealand Tip-to-Tip has its own introduction page. This includes an inset map showing its approximate location, information about the location, as well as a feature photograph. Some locations are multiple pages which include additional images.

New Zealand Tip-to-Tip is available for purchase and download at a cost of $12.99 Canadian.

 

Balancing Eggs

Balancing Eggs is a business-oriented parable that discusses a range of communication issues including:

  • understanding learning styles
  • communicating with various interpersonal styles
  • body language
  • coaching approaches
  • questioning techniques
  • gaining commitment from others
  • the drama triangle
  • delegation

Balancing Eggs also provides a number of tips on presentation tips including:

  • keynote and speech tips
  • workshop and seminar tips
  • facilitation tips
  • business meeting tips
  • room set up
  • working with graphics, flipcharts and A/V equipment

To aid in the business coaching process 25 extended concept metaphors are also included, as well as a metaphor quick reference guide.

Balancing Eggs is ideal for anyone in a supervisory or leadership position, and for people who want to improve their business communication skills.

Balancing Eggs is available as an eBook download (PDF) for the price of $11.99 Canadian.

 

Desert & Mountain Memories

Desert & Mountain Memories is a 200 page eBook that features 27 locations and over 245 original photographs from Utah, South Dakota, Colorado and Wyoming.

The eBook introduces readers to some of the most popular tourist and photographic locations in the four states noted. Desert & Mountain Memories is designed as a B5 landscape eBook with a page size of 250mm x 176mm or approximately 9.8 inches x 6.9 inches. Viewing at an enlarged size of 125% will likely be acceptable to many readers.

Standard anti-piracy encryption which restricts printing, as well copying and pasting content has been incorporated in the eBook, as has the inclusion of buyer-specific QR codes.

Desert & Mountain Memories is available for purchase and PDF download at a cost of $9.99 Canadian.