Jun 21, 2013 | Field Reports
You read correctly, I’m going to Africa and you can come with me! I’ve been invited by the amazing Images in Africa Safaris to be apart of their Oct, 2014 program. Some of you have asked me in the past if I would go to Africa and I typically said no for a number of reasons. Well, Images of Africa Safaris has those issues covered, the biggest being going to a region, the riches in critters while having the ability to travel off the roads in pursuit of the great image. In their words
From the vehicle, or on foot during guide and tracker led bushwalks, guests will photograph and experience African wildlife at a world renowned Private Game Reserve in Namibia or Kruger National Park . Each group size is small enough to allow for personal instruction both in the field and back at the lodge, so join us and enjoy the spectacular wildlife and stunning beauty of the African bush.With up to 20 guide led game drives we are targeting not only photographers but their partners/families, so all skill levels are welcome. We combine both the workshop component targeted to the photographer with the Safari component appealing to all members of the party.
It is our desire to introduce you and your party to the African landscape, its beauty and tranquility and have you experience a once in a lifetime vacation with your partner, yet still combine your passion for photography, wildlife and nature in unbelievably romantic surroundings.
Workshop times have been carefully selected to allow everyone to enjoy Africa, attend all the Game Drives, yet provide family time for walks, watch the Hippo, or simply relax with a good book at the pool. These wildlife and nature photo Safaris are truly for everyone.
Interested? I sure the hell am and can’t wait. For more information or better, to register, follow the instructions here.
Jun 21, 2013 | Field Reports
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B&H is happy to announce that we will now be increasing our reward program and paying a 4% reward on all purchases of most DSLR & Mirrorless cameras and lenses. With all the ongoing rebates going on this month this is a very exciting additional savings for our customers. We strongly believe that this is the best time to buy photo gear in a long time.
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Jun 19, 2013 | Field Reports
Ever since Adobe announced their Creative Cloud (CC) “updates” to the Creative Suite/Photoshop, I have had more than one email asking, …”WTF!” I’ll be the first admit that the roll out of this was not really, honestly done all that well (I know, understatement). I feel like I’m walking on eggshells writing this so bare with me. The first question I think YOU must ask yourself is, “Is this update what I need?” Having been fortunate to work with CC for awhile, I can honestly say that for my personal workflow it most definitely is. Why? It simply is faster, faster in performance and faster with features I need. Just the amazing updates to ACR are worth the price of admission in my book. This might not be the case for you. How do you determine if it is, do the 30day free trail and find out. Yes, you still download the software and load it on YOUR computer to use it. And here’s the next thing to ponder over…the money part.
I remember the first time I downloaded software to install it, I didn’t have a Cd, it came from…the “cloud.” You know, as a person who loves to photograph clouds, I really don’t like this “Cloud” thing and wish they would call it what it is! Side tracked….Not “owning” the software on a Cd in case of problems, updates, new computers took me a while to get over. I’m over it. Now there is this “renting / buying” software, truly not the traditional model. Is it good or bad, I think it’s a little of both but with the miserable way it was introduced to us, who’s to know right from the start. And from lack of knowledge comes fear and from fear, anger which I totally understand. The decision for WRP was rather straight forward. We’re a business where the owner (that’s me) wants to be behind the camera and not the computer. Anything that speeds up that process (like the announced new Mac desktop) simply can’t be ignored. Does it cost money? Last I looked, only the air we breath is free (thanks all you vets!) so poneying up to the bar is, well, a way of life. Is not “owning” the software a deal breaker? Is Adobe charging too much? Is the update worth the money? All are very VALID questions you have to answer for yourself. My very first photographic instructor gave me words of advice I turn to at times like this. Photography is expensive, it tugs at your wallet and fills your heart at every turn!
Jun 18, 2013 | Field Reports
I’ve been ranting and raving about the “new” 18-35AFS for a couple of months. It’s just a freakin great lens! But here’s some more proof. DxOMark tests show it’s amazing…they go on to say
“With the price close to the Tokina, this new Nikon’s ‘moderate to slow’ variable aperture, all-plastic construction and lack of an aperture collar may all be viewed as shortcomings. Looking on the up-side, the material choice means the lens weighs just 385g and yet, even after adopting a large 77mm filter size, it somehow retains relatively compact dimensions making it highly portable. As for the optical quality, it’s first class and will no doubt be a good match for the inevitable high-resolution bodies that must surely exist on the drawing boards of Nikon facilities in Tokyo and Sendai.” I’ve had clients marvel at how sharp the prints are coming from the 18-35AFS, I’m totally sold on this baby!
Jun 17, 2013 | Field Reports
It’s real simple, click on cover, read, learn and improve!
Jun 11, 2013 | Field Reports
Got through the huge down pour, trailer set up in time to see sunset over Stead Airport. Great day!
