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Making the Move

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan – ATLAS) as seen from our Laneway – A major feature of country living is the lack of light pollution. Ranked around level 2 on the “Bortel scale”, the night sky above our property is highly ranked for capturing celestial objects like Comet C/2023 A3 and […]

How AI is Redefining the Art of Photography
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How AI is Redefining the Art of Photography

Whether we embrace it or not, AI and photography are here for the long haul. This speaks to the undeniable impact that artificial intelligence is having on the field of photography. The rise of AI in photography has sparked intense debates and discussions within photography clubs, communities, and among professional […]

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The Storm Chaser – Jamie MacDonald

Our VANGUARD ambassador Jamie MacDonald likes to chase storms, and he recently shared these dramatic behind-the-scenes photos from one of his adventures. You can see all his work in this link: Jamie A. MacDonald (@macdonald_photo) • Photos et vidéos Instagram Visit Vanguard Canada for more product information of Vanguard Tripods.

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Summer adventures with Elinchrom THREE – Part 1

Having used Elinchrom lighting for over a decade, I knew the quality they deliver. So, I was really excited to try the new Elinchrom THREE light. With its sleek design and improved performance, this light seems like a game-changer and I was thrilled when the THREE twin pack arrived just […]

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Storm Chasing

This month we have an incredible photo-story coming at you from an absolute legend: storm–chasing photographer, Mike Olbinski. Here’s what Mike had to say about what it takes to shoot in the eye of the storm: Storm chasing is such a wild adventure. Every year, I go into a new season with a blank slate. What will I […]

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Behind the Scenes: Night Running

Recently I have been exploring the concept of creating photographs and not just being present for moments. A lot of the work I do is at the mercy of Mother Nature, you can plan all you want, but if it’s stormy instead of sunny, or vice versa you need to […]

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Penguins of the Antarctic Peninsula

Adele Penguin during an Ice storm – With colonies below the Antarctic circle, this hardy bird breeds further south than any other Penguin. The persistence and determination of life is prevalent throughout nature. Even in the extreme cold of Antarctica, a few hardy species thrive. Among them are Penguins – flightless, […]

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A Celebration of Tiny Tooters

Since childhood, I’ve been an enthusiastic bird nerd, and one of the first exotic birds I identified was a boreal owl. Since then, I have seen all 19 species of owls found in Canada and the United States. It’s common, however, to meet people who have never seen an owl […]

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Sandhill Cranes

When it comes to my appreciation of Christmas, I’m a real Scrooge, so every December I search for a photo destination to escape the crazy commercialism of the season.  One Christmas a few years ago I settled on Bosque del Apache along the Colorado River in central New Mexico – […]

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Always Shoot RAW, and store your old files

Over the decades, I’ve taken a lot of photos. So many that counting seems pointless. For better or worse, I’m a bit trigger-happy, especially when working with wildlife. After a photo session, I’ll download the files into an external hard drive. I’ll then format my memory cards making them ready […]