This article discusses some considerations to keep in mind when buying a tripod. This posting was prompted by a recent reader question. As regular readers know, I am loathe to use a tripod and only do so when I have no other option. Having said that, I do own a half dozen tripods along with various tripod heads and camera supports. In the past I used this equipment when shooting client videos, and for the occasional still image.
Small Birds at LaSalle
This article features a selection of images of small birds at LaSalle Park in Burlington. Most are taking flight.
Everything Has a Cost
Whether we are fully conscious of the fact or not, everything has a cost in life. Every decision involves some kind of trade-off. Living our lives purposefully means being aware of our value system and making decisions that are in alignment with our essence as human beings.
Making a Delivery
Early this morning I accompanied my eldest son making a delivery of pre-formed rebar cages to a construction site in downtown Toronto. My day started a bit earlier than normal, leaving the house at 4:20 AM. All of the images in this article were captured handheld using the M.Zuiko PRO 12-100 mm f/4 IS zoom lens in available light.
Business of Photography
This article examines some of the considerations associated with the business of photography and was sparked by some recent discussions. In a general sense this posting deals with making money with camera gear, so it includes videography. The article shares some personal experiences and perspectives.
Long-tailed Water Landings
This article shares a selection of photographs of long-tailed duck water landings captured handheld at the Burlington lift bridge. This species of duck visits our area for a short time in the early winter months. When possible, I try to photograph them a number of times during this time frame.
Website Support Changes
This article advises readers of some late breaking website support changes in terms of PayPal and Buy Me a Coffee. As regular readers will know we recently added Buy Me a Coffee to this website at the first of November 2021. We deeply appreciate the many people who used this method to support our work.
Squirrels with Bird AI
This article discusses photographing squirrels with Bird Detection AI Subject Tracking and shares a selection of new handheld images recently captured at LaSalle Park in Burlington Ontario.
Box of Chocolates Moment
Many of us can remember the famous scene in the movie Forrest Gump where life is compared to a box of chocolates. The phrase was used to describe the unpredictability of life… you never know what you’re going to get. Those of us who enjoy bird and nature photography have a box of chocolates moment every time we go out with our camera gear.
I was out at LaSalle Park in Burlington Ontario yesterday and was treated to a couple of wonderful box of chocolates moments. This posting provides some background on those moments and shares a selection of new photographs.
Already Missing Summer
Well… I’m already missing summer. All it took was our first snowfall of the season that stayed on the ground. Unlike many of my fellow Canadians I’m really not a winter person. I don’t skate, ski or play hockey. There’s precious little that I enjoy about winter, other than being out with my camera… and spending time with family and friends.