When the weather cools down, the days get shorter and the leaves start to change color, for me, it’s time to hit the road for some R&R and to capture some of that fall color. Whether you’re camping or staying in motels, there are some great spots to visit, away
You are out in the field. After taking a photo, you look at your camera’s back screen. This brings a smile to your face — it looks pretty great. At home, however, it’s a different story. When you go to process it on your home computer, the same photo looks
EBL sent us their rugged EBL Portable Power Station 500. We used it on a quick night photography trip and around the house, and reported back. Note: EBL sent us the EBL Portable Power Station 500. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this item are our
First, let me admit that I am a gear hoarder. I have whatever I could possibly want in cameras, lenses, grip and lighting. When an idea hits, the gear to make it into a photograph is right at hand. Here’s the thing. I am beginning to believe that a simple kit is
EBL sent us their rugged BRC 18650 Rechargeable Batteries 3000mAh – Protected Button Top. We took them on two cold trips and reported back. Note: EBL sent us the EBL BRC 18650 Rechargeable Battery 3000mAh – Protected Button Top. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this
Where should you focus your camera when photographing star trails? The answer might surprise you! Composition is still king Like with other forms of night photography, it’s easy to get excited about what is happening in the night sky and forget about composition. But composition is still king. It’s important
EBL sent us their Smart Rapid Battery Charger for Rechargeable 3.7V/3.6V Li-ion IMR Batteries. It charges many kinds of batteries — “smartly” — in a travel-sized package. Note: EBL sent us the EBL Smart Rapid Battery Charger for Rechargeable 3.7V/3.6V Li-ion IMR Batteries. However, this is a completely independent review.
If there’s a smaller, more convenient recharging system for batteries, I don’t know about it. EBL has created a clever, portable design for high-quality rechargeable AA batteries. Read on! Note: EBL sent us the EBL Lithium AA Batteries 4 Pack, Rechargeable Double A Battery 1.5V 3500mWh with USB-C Cable. However,
I do long exposure photography almost exclusively, so I look for specific qualities in tripods. If I photograph a series of photos for stacking for Milky Way photos or two-hour long star trails, I really need a tripod to do its job. So what qualities do I look for? Juggling
Luck sometimes favors the prepared. I had put all my ducks in a row. Back in July 2018, I had contacted Cal Tech to obtain permission to photograph Owens Valley Radio Telescope near Bishop, CA. They had contacted security to let them know it was OK. But what I couldn’t
The Manfrotto BeFree Advanced GT XPro is a four-section aluminum twist-lock travel tripod. It comes with various flexible, professional features. Read on! Note: Manfrotto sent us the BeFree Advanced GT XPro tripod and ball head to review and keep. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this
Work. Family. Life. How do we make more time for photography? Here are some suggestions to inspire you! It’s often challenging to make time for photography. Many of us have a job. Or two. We have family, obligations, and more. It’s difficult to find the time. This is especially true
