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Helicon Focus and the snake

No animals were hurt in the creation of this article. My wife always keeps an eye out for interesting subjects from our yard. This little Ground Snake which eats bugs, scorpions, crickets and more was in this exact position when it passed away. Not sure if it drowned or what,

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Photographing on Auto: The good and the bad

We probably all do it at some point — we become lazy, we’re shooting something we don’t really care about, we’re just creating snapshots or for whatever reason, we turn the dial to Auto. It has its place I do believe that there are times and places for shooting on

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Tamron Lenses

Tamron releases the second generation 70-180mm f/2.8 zoom lens

Tamron has unveiled the development of the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065), an advanced telephoto zoom lens with a wide aperture designed for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. Anticipated to hit the market in the Fall of 2023, this lens represents the next stage of evolution

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Tamron lenses awarded with two prestigious 2023-2024 EISA Awards

Two Tamron lenses recently received two EISA Awards presented by the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). The 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) bagged the “EISA WIDEANGLE ZOOM LENS 2023-2024,” while the 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067) received the “EISA TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS 2023-2024.” Tamron

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This was the original flyer for the July 22 2023 Zoom Series, which was presented live. Fortunately, you can watch the recording of it now!

Route 66 illuminated: Night photography along the Mother Road

I discussed my book about Route 66, night photography, light painting, history, and stories in this YouTube video. I love it when so many fascinating topics collide in one presentation. California Historic Route 66 Association Zoom Series California Historic Route 66 Association began in 1990 to foster, expand, promote, and

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Tamron 20-40mm Lens Review

Tamron lenses awarded with two prestigious EISA Awards

Tamron has been honored with EISA Awards for 18 consecutive years. Aug. 14, 2023, Commack, NY — Tamron announces the presentation by the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) of its EISA Awards to two Tamron lenses: 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) for EISA WIDEANGLE ZOOM LENS 2023-2024 and

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