My bud Kevin all last week kept reminding me just how many days were left to xmas. Knowing how few days I had been at home, didn’t have the lights up and perhaps thinking I hadn’t finished my xmas shopping, he was being his usual helpful self. That’s the quiet guy for ya. But it got me to thinking that you might need a couple of last minute ideas for goodies under the tree. Like Kevin, I want to help so have a couple of ideas for ya.
Of course one that I can highly, strongly and confidently recommend to you is this fine, fine Dvd on photographing Yellowstone’s Big game. It’s full of great info, solid field techniques and a nice photo or two. It covers the biggies like Bison, Elk, Bighorn Sheep and a surprise or two. Field ethics, biology and approaching a big monster are just a few topics we go over. You can drop the hint by sending your gift giver this link. And when you score one and we happen to see each other, happy to autograph it Santa.
And if you want more great Dvd viewing and learning for your xmas break, I can recommend all the titles at Kelby Training. Check them out, you might find some more present ideas.
It’s no secret I’m a HUGE fan and user of the LensCoat products. This last week at Bosque they kept my gear from getting all marked up as I shot out the truck window. Scott at LensCoat has a huge selection now that covers, literally about every piece of gear you can think of. Seriously, from ones for the rare 28f1.4 to the 14-24AFS to the 600VR. He’s got a page dedicated to this wide selection you can check out here. You can order from Scott at LensCoat or Adorama, either way will protect you gear and make you a very happy photographer come xmas morning.
It’s all Brad’s fault, HE hooked me on the iPhone and I’m so glad he did! Seriously, it is a very important tool to our business now in so many ways. Yeah, I like the games and yeah, I have photos on it I can share with others but it’s some of the apps that apply to photography that I appreciate nearly everyday. I am a gadget freak for sure, but the Focalware 2.0 just rocks. While it work on the 3G, the 3Gs really rocks with the speed and the compass. I use it nearly everyday just to know the sunrise/sunset, it’s really well done. Did you know that iTunes has gift certificates? Perfect request for a stocking stuffer. I’ve received a boat load of emails requesting a blog on the apps I use. Don’t need to request it again, it’s in the works.
CCD cleaning is so important if for no other reason then to mess with Murphy. Murphy is the one putting that one piece of dust in the most important part of our photo when we can least afford to loose the detail. For this reason Adorama & I have teamed up to create the Moose-VisibleDust cleaning kit. It’s all good to go, just contact my bud Jeff Snyder at Adorama who will set you with the correct swabs for your body (or anything else photographic you want Santa to bring).
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