Moose Peterson’s Guide to Wildlife Photography – Book Review

Moose Peterson's Guide to Wildlife Photography: Conventional and Digital Techniques (A Lark Photography Book)

I’m a huge Moose Peterson fan and recently found “Moose Peterson’s Guide to Wildlife Photography: Conventional and Digital Techniques (A Lark Photography Book)” at the local Half Price Books store. I was a little hesitant to buy it since it was printed in 2003, which is a quite a long time ago in photography equipment [...]

Tips for Great Photos during the Harsh Hour

As photographers, we’ve been taught to get out early or late to get the best light and to pack up the cameras during the middle of the day.  This time of day, called the ‘harsh hour’ by some, finds most serious photographers relaxing rather than taking photographs. Would you be surprised to learn you can [...]

Lens Debate – Canon 500mm, 600mm or 800mm?

Canon 500mm f 4.0 LL IS Lens

For about 6 months now, I’ve wanted a long lens….one that will get me tack sharp images of birds and wildlife. If i had $12K laying around as pocket change (or I was a professional photographer), I’d buy the Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Super Telephoto Lens big boy lens. But alas…I don’t have [...]

Canon 24-105 & Canon 17-40: Latest additions to my kit

I just added a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM and a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom to my camera kit! I found the Canon 24-105 L on eBay for $700 a few days ago and have been watching it.  The listing is from a reputable photographer who had placed [...]