10 Tips For Photographing Local Wildlife
So, here’s the thing, I travel quite a bit. If you're a regular here, you know this isn’t exactly the kind of news that would cause any concern over at…
7 More Of The Best Nikon Tricks Ever
First some backstory. About 10 months ago, I created a video called The 7 Best Nikon Tricks Ever. This video has become my most popular upload with nearly 1 million…
How I Got The Shot – Storm Warning
It was a dark and stormy night. There I did it. I know it’s painfully cliché but I’ve always wanted to start an article with that old line. Although, in…
How I Got The Shot – Pouncing Coyotes
I love pouncing coyotes! And I don't think I'm alone - these airborne coyote shots are by far some of the most popular images on the site. They also generate…
Photographing Birds At The Beach – 10 Easy Tips
As a nature photographer, I must admit that when someone mentions going to the beach I frequently don't have the same seaside scenario in my mind as they do. For…
Taking Terns
When my D850 review came out, I received more than a few nice comments about the tern photos in that video - frequently followed by questions asking how I captured…
Burst Into The Perfect Moment
I recently received a nice compliment from one of our blog readers who mentioned that I seem to have a knack for capturing the "perfect moment" with my wildlife images.…
Nikon D850 Unboxing And Setup
OK, I normally don't do unboxing videos, but I've had a few requests for it - along with a a boatload of requests for my initial menu setup. So, in the…
Get The Most From Nikon’s Auto AF Fine Tune System
Do you have a Nikon camera that features Auto AF Fine Tune? If so, then this video is just what you need to get the most from it! When Auto…
Reading And Understanding Histograms In Photography
Want to know one of the secrets to perfect exposure? One word: Histograms Sure, it sounds a little intimidating at first, like something your high school math teacher…
Waterfall Photography In Eight Easy Steps
It’s 5:00AM and my obnoxious alarm shatters the silence, bringing an abrupt end to my slumber and jarring me out of bed. As my synapses reluctantly begin to fire, I notice…
How To Choose Your Next Lens
One of the most common questions in all of nature photography has to be, “What lens should I get next?” That question makes a daily appearance in my e-mail, the…
The 7 Best Nikon Tricks Ever!
(Note - the tips in this video are intended for mid-to-pro range bodies and not for the D3xxx and D5xxx series). So, for the last few months I've been neck-deep…
Comparison Test – A Crop Camera vs A 1.4x Teleconverter On Full Frame
So, what's better - using a 1.4 teleconverter on a full frame camera or, when you need the extra "reach," switching on a crop camera instead? Well, there's a lot…
Use A Teleconverter Or Crop The Image?
Think fast! You’re out searching for wildlife - your camera in hand - when you spot some critter you’ve always wanted to bag off in the distance. Sadly, you know…
Lens Sharpness Testing
NOTE: I've had a few comments / e-mails asking if this is how I AF fine tune my lenses. I wanted to mention before you start the article that this testing technique is NOT for that purpose. This…
Understanding Nikon AF Modes (updated)
Have you ever wondered if you’re getting the most out of Nikon’s AF system? Sure, AF modes may not generate the kind of anxiety that keeps you up till the…
Wildlife Photography – How To Get Close
“Don’t Do Scary Stuff” People often wonder how I get so close to the wildlife I photograph and my #1 response is simply: “I don’t do scary stuff!” I know,…
Cropping Full Frame Vs Shooting A Crop Camera
So, here’s a question to chew on. What will give you a better image – a crop camera (DX, APS-C) with a subject that fills the frame OR just shooting…
Long Lens Tripod Technique
It can be a real source of frustration. You get this fancy new telephoto lens, hang it off the front of your camera and are more than a little disappointed…