topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Fash-thoated-flycatcher.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Ash-Thoated Flycatcher” }); Here’s a new bird for me. An Ash-Throated Flycatcher captured this afternoon with my Canon 7D and Canon 400mmm 5.6 L sitting on my induro CT 314 tripod.
Male Cardinal on Evergreen – Spring Creek Nature Preserve
May 13, 2010 By 4 Comments
topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Fmale-cardinal-on-evergreen-spring-creek-nature-preserve.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Male Cardinal on Evergreen – Spring Creek Nature Preserve” }); Here’s a Male Cardinal at Spring Creek Nature Preserve last week. Sun is a bit harsh on him but it helped bring out the details. Captured with Canon 7D and Canon 400mm 5.6 L sitting on my Induro CT314 [...]
House Finch at Spring Creek Nature Preserve
May 11, 2010 By 5 Comments
topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Fhouse-finch-at-spring-creek-nature-preserve.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “House Finch at Spring Creek Nature Preserve” }); I captured this House Finch at Spring Creek Nature Preserve last week. Captured with Canon 7D and Canon 400mm 5.6 L sitting on my Induro CT314 Tripod. Note: I had originally called this a sparrow by mistake…it is clearly a house [...]
Field Sparrow – Spring Creek Nature Preserve
April 20, 2010 By 8 Comments
topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Ffield-sparrow-spring-creek-nature-preserve.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Field Sparrow – Spring Creek Nature Preserve” }); I captured this FIeld Sparrow at Spring Creek Nature Preserve. Captured with Canon 7D and Canon 400mm 5.6 L sitting on my Induro CT314 Tripod.
Dove on Snow
March 20, 2010 By 2 Comments
topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Fdove-on-snow.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Dove on Snow” }); This is from the archives – picked this photo of a Dove in Snow during the Big Snow Storm of Feb 2010 in Dallas. Captured with Canon 7D and Canon 400 5.6 L sitting on my Induro CT314 Tripod.
Seagull Catching Dinner
March 19, 2010 By 11 Comments
Adorama 4-way Focusing Rails: A Review
March 9, 2010 By 4 Comments
topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Fadorama-4-way-focusing-rails-a-review.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Adorama 4-way Focusing Rails: A Review” }); I picked up the Adorama’s 4-way Focusing Rails recently to try out with my wife’s Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro lens. Adorama lists 2 versions of their 4-way Focusing Rails…one for ~$180 and a budget one for ~$80. I’m not sure [...]
American Robin
March 7, 2010 By 1 Comment
topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Famerican-robin.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “American Robin” }); I was out practicing with my Better Beamer Flash Extender and ran across this Robin…she setup nicely for me on this perch. Captured with Canon 7D and Canon 400mm 5.6 L sitting atop my Induro CT314 Tripod.
Interview with Photographer – Pat O’Brien
March 1, 2010 By 3 Comments
topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Finterview-with-photographer-pat-obrien.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Interview with Photographer – Pat O’Brien” }); I reached out to Pat O’Brien (www.obrienstudios.com) last month to ask him some questions about his photography, his approach to this passion of ours and his thoughts on where the field of photography is headed…below are Pat’s questions and answers. Pat has [...]
Red-Tailed Hawk – Birding in Dallas
February 28, 2010 By 21 Comments
topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Fred-tailed-hawk-birding-in-dallas.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Red-Tailed Hawk – Birding in Dallas” }); While out scouting for our new Great Horned Owl friend (see photo and video), I heard a ruckus across the creek and noticed this hawk fighting with another hawk. The 2nd hawk left and this Red-Tailed Hawk landed on a nice perch. [...]
Canon 400mm 5.6 L Lens Review
February 15, 2010 By 2 Comments
topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Fcanon-400mm-5-6-l-lens-review.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Canon 400mm 5.6 L Lens Review” }); I’ve previously written up a short review of this lens (see my post titled “Canon 400mm 5.6 L USM- Mini review“) but wanted to follow it up with another, more in-depth review. Although I recently fell in love with the Canon 500mm [...]
Video capture with Canon 7D – Muscovy Ducks
January 18, 2010 By 1 Comment
topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Fvideo-capture-with-canon-7d-muscovy-ducks.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Video capture with Canon 7D – Muscovy Ducks” }); Not exactly the most exciting subjects, but I decided to take a few minutes of video with my Canon 7D while birdwatching in Dallas. I saw these Muscovy Ducks preening and thought they’d be ideal candidates for some video. Muscovy [...]
Canon 7D DSLR – Product Review
January 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Fcanon-7d-product-review.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Canon 7D DSLR – Product Review” }); I’ve finally had a chance to sit down and write a review of my Canon 7D (Check prices at B&H, Adorama and Amazon). It’s a quick review….I love this camera! My main focus is birds, wildlife and landscapes and this camera is [...]
Tufted Titmouse caught with Canon 7D
January 7, 2010 By 3 Comments
topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Ftufted-titmouse-caught-with-canon-7d.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Tufted Titmouse caught with Canon 7D” }); I caught this Tufted Titmouse hanging around the bird feeder over the Christmas break. Captured with Canon 7D and Canon 400mm 5.6 L USM lens on an Induro CT314 Tripod.
Wonderful video recorded with Canon 5D MKII and Canon 7D
December 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Fwonderful-video-recorded-with-canon-5d-mkii-and-canon-7d.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Wonderful video recorded with Canon 5D MKII and Canon 7D” }); I saw another wonderful video from Philip Bloom on Vimeo. This one, titled Skywalker Ranch, is an amazing experience and really shows off the creativity of the photographer / videographer as well as the capabilities of the Canon [...]
Canon 7D Video Samples
December 29, 2009 By 5 Comments
topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Fcanon-7d-video-samples.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Canon 7D Video Samples” }); I took my new Canon 7D along with me to my parents house in Oklahoma and found a great opportunity to take some use this excellent camera to capture some video. In addition to being a great still camera (see some Sample Canon 7D [...]
Canon 7D Bird Photos – Samples
December 29, 2009 By 3 Comments
topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Fcanon-7d-bird-photos-samples.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Canon 7D Bird Photos – Samples” }); I took my new Canon 7D along with me to my parents house in Oklahoma and found a great opportunity to take some photos. I love this camera! The Canon 7D gives users some excellent options with great still photos and excellent [...]
Canon 7D and 5D Mark II Tutorials
December 29, 2009 By 1 Comment
topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Fcanon-7d-and-5d-mark-ii-tutorials.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Canon 7D and 5D Mark II Tutorials” }); Ran across a nice playlist on YouTube called “Canon 7D and 5D Mark II Videos and Tutorials” that contains some excellent videos to show you how to setup your Canon 7D and/or Canon 5D MKII camera to shoot excellent HD video. [...]
Canon 7D for Christmas – Sample Photos
December 25, 2009 By 1 Comment
topsyWidgetPreload({ “url”: “http%3A%2F%2Fphotographyminute.com%2Fcanon-7d-for-christmas-sample-photos.htm”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Canon 7D for Christmas – Sample Photos” }); I received a Canon 7D for Christmas and I am in love. This is a great camera. I’ll provide a more in-depth review in the future but I wanted to share a few of the first photos from this great camera. [...]
