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Pro Tips for Capturing Better Sports Images by Nikon Ambassador Kristian Bogner

Photographing a sport at the peak of the moment can be exhilarating, especially when you nail it, that’s just one of the many reasons its one of my favourite subjects to shoot.   Here are a few tips to help you get better sports images, whether at the Olympics or […]

Golden Eagle portrait
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Golden Eagle vs Bald Eagle

While many birds are declining in Canada, eagles stand out as one of the few success stories. Here in Ottawa, Bald Eagles were once considered very rare. As a teenager, I’d be lucky to see one each year. However, today, they’re increasingly more common and can be observed throughout the […]

Lady of the Lake
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Lady of the Lake

This image was photographed in the blue hour (after sunset) so that the light from the lamp would be visible. It was a windy evening, and it was also raining. I asked my model to stand on a rock that was just below the surface of the water. I positioned […]

Barred Owl
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Barred Owl

I recently photographed this barred owl at sunset in Algonquin Park, Ontario.  It was a gorgeous spring night.  I was using the Nikon Z 7II with 500mmPF.  We were losing the light fast.  The owl was pretty content on the tree and after I got a few nice shots from […]

Sony a9 + 70-180mm F/2.8 @ F/2.8, 180mm
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Tamron’s 70-180mm F/2.8 real-life experience

If you were hoping to read a very geeky/technical/detailed review about the lens, well… Let’s get this out of the way… It’s not! Why? Because I’m just not that type of girl. See, I don’t care that much about groups and elements and filter sizes. What I really want to […]

Think Tank BACKSTORY Backpack
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Ready for anything with the Backstory backpacks from Think Tank

Following in the tracks of their successful Urban Access series, Think Tank Photo recently released two new backpacks, the Backstory 13 and 15. Using the same dark gray colouring and general styling of the Urban Access, the Backstory backpacks offer a different approach to storage and access. Photographers on the […]

Vanguard 3 GO 235AB
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In the field – Vanguard VEO 3 GO

Just recently, Vanguard launched a new line of travel tripods with an impressive set of features. Called the VEO 3 GO, this line was engineered for light weight and compact size. To match the active lifestyle of the modern photographer, each tripod in the VEO 3 GO series features a […]

Destinations

8 Essential Landscape Photography Composition Tips

There’s a magical moment in landscape photography when you find the right location bathed in the perfect light, and with your camera in hand you’ve captured a moment in time that will be treasured forever. These are the moments we all want to repeat but it’s not always that easy. […]

Nikon is developing the Nikon Z9 Full-Frame Flagship Mirrorless Camera
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Nikon is developing the Nikon Z9 Full-Frame Flagship Mirrorless Camera

*The appearance of the camera may differ from the photo shown above MISSISSAUGA, ON– Nikon Canada Inc. is pleased to announce the development of the first flagship model for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted: The Nikon Z 9. The full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless camera is scheduled for […]

Kenko Pro1D plus Kit
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Kenko Pro1D+ Instant Action Filters – by Bernard Déry

Kenko recently released the Pro1D+ Instant Action magnetic series, expanding their line of high-quality photo filters. The magnetic feature makes it faster and easier for photographers to mount and remove filters. The system uses an Adapter Ring, which screws into the lens filter thread. The front of the Adapter offers […]