As discussed in a number of previous articles, choosing camera gear is an intensely personal decision. What may be a great choice for one photographer may not work well for another. Regardless of what someone chooses the key is to understand the capabilities of our camera gear and how to use it. This article discusses how to photograph birds at 60 frames per second with Nikon 1 gear. Continue reading How to Photograph Birds at 60 FPS with Nikon 1
Tag Archives: 1 Nikon CX 70-300
Swallows with Fledglings
I made a quick visit to the Hendrie Valley Sanctuary a couple of days ago hoping to photograph some ospreys fishing. Nature didn’t cooperate in that regard but did supply some swallows with fledglings. Continue reading Swallows with Fledglings
Heron Catching Two Fish Simultaneously
Many photographers, when talking about how they got hooked on bird photography, will mention the thrill of capturing some unique moments. It could be a bird-in-flight, birds fighting, a parent bird feeding an offspring, an unusual posture, special lighting, or a bird hunting. This article features a selection of images of a heron catching two fish simultaneously. Continue reading Heron Catching Two Fish Simultaneously
Great Blue Heron Taking Off at 20 FPS
I’ve been making regular trips to the Hendrie Valley Sanctuary the past little while, as I’ve been doing some fieldwork for an upcoming eBook on bird photography. This article shares some images of a Great Blue Heron taking off shot at 20 fps in continuous auto-focus with subject tracking. Continue reading Great Blue Heron Taking Off at 20 FPS
Doubling Down on the 1 Nikon CX 70-300
Many Nikon 1 owners have been in a quandary for the past several years, unsure of what to do with their camera gear given the uncertainty that has surrounded the Nikon 1 system. Some people are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach. Other photographers have sold their Nikon 1 gear and moved on to a different system, frequently migrating to M4/3. Some folks have decided to add to their Nikon 1 kit to try to ‘future proof’ it as best they can. There is no right answer as everyone needs to make the best decision based on their specific camera needs. I’ve been adding to my Nikon 1 kit for the past couple of years and I’m doubling down on the 1 Nikon CX 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 zoom lens. Continue reading Doubling Down on the 1 Nikon CX 70-300
New Zealand Fantail at ISO-6400
On the morning of our last day in New Zealand my wife and I decided to visit the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. While in the New Zealand Gardens section, I had the opportunity to photograph a small group of New Zealand fantails. Continue reading New Zealand Fantail at ISO-6400
Winter Swans in Flight
Earlier this week I had the opportunity for a quick visit to LaSalle Park in Burlington Ontario. I was expecting a good number of swans, ducks and geese to be at the park and I wasn’t disappointed. Continue reading Winter Swans in Flight
Spending An Hour Birding at LaSalle Park
Even with limited time, spending an hour birding at LaSalle Park photographing waterfowl can be productive. This article shares some images I captured on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading Spending An Hour Birding at LaSalle Park
Canadian Harvard Aerobatic Team at the CNE Air Show
Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend the Canadian National Exhibition Air Show and photograph a number of different performers. One of my favourites is the Canadian Harvard Aerobatic Team (CHAT). Continue reading Canadian Harvard Aerobatic Team at the CNE Air Show
Sample Dragonfly Images
A couple of weeks ago I was out at Hendrie Valley doing some bird photography and happened to capture some sample dragonfly images. A few first thing in the morning, and a few more later on that same afternoon. Continue reading Sample Dragonfly Images