Favorite photos of 2012: Kathy and Jody

Favorite photos of 2012: Kathy and Jody

You love some photos because they are “good”, and you love some because of the subject. While I do like the technical aspects of this photo, it’s one of my favorites of 2012 because of the women in the photo. I made this frame while leading my annual Costa Rica...

It’s a Small World After All

I have been interested in macro photography for a while now, but I have been reluctant to buy a dedicated macro lens. I wasn’t sure I would use a macro lens enough to justify the expense. Most macro lenses are in short-telephoto focal lengths, and that is not...

Vegas Baby!

I have been to Las Vegas a lot over the past eighteen years. I used to shoot a lot when I went, but I had gotten out of the habit of even carrying my camera out there. I decided I wanted to shoot a bit on my most recent trip. My wife and I were celebrating our sixth...
Field Notes: RRS B150-B Macro focusing rail

Field Notes: RRS B150-B Macro focusing rail

I like to travel light and I don’t carry many specialized tools that only do one job. I recently purchased the B150-B Macro Focusing Rail from Really Right stuff. I mainly bought the macro rail to use with the new Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Lens, but I knew it would also work...