That “Snap”

Nov 4, 2025 | Random Thoughts

Battery Chamber Door on Z 8

It’s something I take for granted. I was reminded, though, this past weekend it is a, “thing”. When you remove the battery chamber door on a Nikon body to attach a grip, for example, putting the MB-N12 on the Z 8, the door should be at about a 45-degree angle to the chamber to avoid snapping off the two small posts on the door. Don’t have it at 90 degrees or at the position it naturally falls back to, but at 45 degrees. This does not guarantee you won’t break the tabs off, but it’s your best bet when gently giving it a slight twist to remove or reattach.

Moose Podcast #474 – “Words of Caution”

Nov 3, 2025 | Podcast

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Wyoming Moose captured by Z 8 / Z600f4TC @840mm

In this episode of the Moose Podcast #474 – “Words of Caution” Photography has a few pitfalls, I know as I’ve fallen in every single one. So, with the help of a friend, I have some words of caution. Let’s talk

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Perception & Imaging

From Strength to Strength

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Is That the Moon?

Oct 30, 2025 | B&W Photography, Random Thoughts

Atmore Ranch captured by Z 8 / Z24-70f2.8II

I loved the cloud, I loved that it seemed to be reaching for the moon. My eyes had no issue seeing all the details, the clouds, the man on the moon, and the hills. The camera, yeah, not so much. The near full moon had the exposure of Basic Daylight. The rest of the scene is seven to eight stops away. Cameras just can’t hold that much range of light in one click. Yes, there are many methods to deal with that fact, but I’m a one-click kinda shooter. So then, what about the moon detail in that case? As you can see, I made the click and am trusting that with my arrangement of elements answers the question, is that the moon?

Moose Podcast #473 – “I Want to Earn It”

Oct 27, 2025 | Podcast

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Great Gray Owl captured by Z 8 / Z600f4TC w/Z2x @1680mm

In this episode of the Moose Podcast #473 – “I Want to Earn It” is in response to last week’s episode, “Where’s the Drive Come From?” and all the remarks it brought. It might be the answer you are looking for. Let’s talk

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Giddy Up!

Oct 23, 2025 | Random Thoughts

American Bison calf captured by Z 8 / Z600f4TC @840mm

Red dogs in October? We’ve seen a number of newly born Bison calves in the past few days. A scene you expect in May. It’s been fun to see and watch as Bison calves have all sorts of energy, as you can see. Stirring up the herd as they race about in the ice covered meadows.

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