Tag Archives: OM-D E-M1X

Forest Compositions at Niagara Glen

This article features a number of forest compositions recently captured handheld at Niagara Glen Nature Centre. It discusses some of the compositional considerations used. As you review the featured images you may find the EXIF data of interest as we’ve included the focusing distance used for various photographs.

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Handheld Focus Stacked Macro

This article shares a selection of handheld focus stacked macro images captured during a recent visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) in Burlington Ontario. I didn’t spend very much time capturing images for my personal use as my main goal was to identify macro opportunities for my RBG guest.

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Grasshopper Macro Images

This article features a selection of handheld grasshopper macro images captured with the M.Zuiko 90 mm macro IS PRO lens. I used the M.Zuiko MC-20 teleconverter for all of the photographs in this article. Most of the images were captured using handheld in-camera focus stacking technology. A few photographs at the end of the article were captured using the M.Zuiko STF-8 Twin Macro Flash.

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Importance of Frame Rate

This article discusses the importance of frame rate, specifically when photographing perched birds and insects taking flight. As photographers each of us has our own approach on how we use our camera gear. I appreciate that many people use continuous auto-focus for the bulk of their photography that involves wildlife subjects in motion.

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Handheld Telephoto Tips

This article features some basic handheld telephoto tips that can be used to help avoid arm fatigue when using larger, heavier lenses. Now that I’m in my 70s I still use the same basic technique that I’ve utilized for many years. There are a few things that I’ve added to help me shoot with the M.Zuiko 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 IS zoom lens for extended periods of time.

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