Free Back Button AF Guide For Nikon
(Note - if you already have my Secrets ToThe Nikon Autofocus System e-book, you don't need this book - you already have all the info :) ) Have you ever…
My Tripods For Wildlife And Landscape Photography
I have to admit, I always believed I was alone when it came to my love of tripods. I mean, don't get me wrong, I use them for nearly every…
How I Got The Shot – Costa Rica Squirrel Monkeys
In just a few short weeks, I’ll be back in Costa Rica running our May workshops. (Yeah!) So, it’s probably not too much of a surprise that visions of rainforests…
Nikon 180-400mm First Test And Sharpness Comparison
So, here's the story. Nikon announced their new 180-400 and I've been more than a little curious about it. However, I'm not 100% sold on it just yet. So, I…
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…
Nikon D850 Review
It's finally here! The long-awaited Nikon D850 review is finally finished! It took me 11 states, two countries, eight weeks, and 16,000 images to get it done, but here it…
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…
Nikon D850: Thoughts, Impressions, And Specifications Review
The earth shook for Nikon enthusiasts on August 24th, 2017 with the launch of the new Nikon D850. For weeks and months prior, rumors had been running rampant to such…
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…
Nikon D7500 Review (with D500 and D7200 Comparison)
It's Here! The D7500 review you've been waiting for! This in-depth review comes after a solid month of using the camera professionally in the field as my primary body for wildlife…
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…
Reader Poll – I Need Your Advice
The survey is now closed - thank you! So, I need your advice. I'm looking for my next project or two and I have a ton of ideas. However, it…