Many animals are fairly hardy and active during winter’s harshest conditions. These animals thrive as long as they can find enough food and adequate shelter. This adult male Northern Cardinal is a common year-round species that can be found from desert regions of Mexico to suburban yards of Eastern Canada. […]
As you know, I’m in studio a LOT. I use a mix of broncolor strobes, Hahnel speedlights and various LED lights, depending on the shoot. I also love gadgets and have a significant collection of arms, cold shoes and mounts. Vanguard has recently launched a new collection of small accessories. […]
The map illustrates the westward range expansion of the barred owl since the 1880s. The barred owl (Strix varia), a native of North America, was originally a year round resident of the deciduous forests and swamps of the eastern United States and Canada. Beginning in the late 1880s, the owl […]
When most people think of the Caribbean, they probably think of sipping a cool beverage on a beautiful beach somewhere while soaking up the sun. And for sure, that is a big part of it. However, the Caribbean has much more to offer than just relaxing on the seashore. Since […]
Laowa FFII 90mm F/2.8 CA-Dreamer Macro 2X | ISO 100, F/8, 1/60sec If you’ve ever photographed subjects close up, one of the first frustrations you’ll encounter is a lack of depth of field in your subject – a razor-thin line of sharpness that can be difficult to place exactly where […]
The iconic, three-story-tall “giant plastic tap” art installation by Benjamin Von Wong was spewing single-use plastic waste all over the entrance to Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. The three-storey-tall mountain of plastic trash pouring from the giant tap is a visual statement that speaks against the environmental damage caused by single-use […]
This lens reeks of quality! I’m not exaggerating when I say it feels and looks like a Zeiss or Leica lens. The semi matte black finish is beautiful, add to this I love metal lenses especially when it’s machined to exacting tolerances. The result is silky smooth and precise focusing. […]
Laowa is releasing the new 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO! This full-frame mirrorless macro lens has an easy-to-control 40.9° AoV, and is able to focus from 2:1 magnification to infinity. Able to produce smooth bokeh with 13 aperture blades, this lens is best suited for photographers with multi-purposes. Product highlights: […]
No studio, no flash? No problem! Here are 3 gorgeous natural lights (read: sunlights) that will enhance your portraits and create wonderful atmospheres. Front light illuminates evenly and softens skin texture. Sony a9 + 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 @ 400mm, f/5.6, 1/4,000sec, ISO 320. 1.Front Light If you want to light up […]
A chain of salty lagoons, fringed with dense mangrove forests, stretches along the northern coastline of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The hot, humid wetlands are a major stronghold for the American flamingo. Thick forests of red mangroves grow along the edges of most of the brackish lagoons used by flamingos along […]
