So I am a bit late to the party with this one. Vero has been around since 2015 and is a response to changes in social media that has been going more commercial arguably ruining the experience for a great many. Many apps have tried to unseat Instagram (remember Google Plus) and have faded into oblivion. Vero is different as …
Melvin’s Cameo – The video
These guys are only around for about 5 months here is the Midwest, so I try to spend as much time as I can with them. They are particularly challenging to video so I was over the moon when I got Melvin to make a cameo.
BTS – Melvin the hummingbird
With my recent postings of Melvin the ruby throated hummingbird, I have been getting a lot of email about how I got the shot. I thought this my be post worthy as well as a podcast, to answer as many questions as I can and help others with this fun pursuit. Capturing these flying jewels is really a lot of …
Xcencelabs versus Wacom Tablet
One of the tools that is a staple of anyone who does retouching or processing of images is a graphics tablet. The level of precision that you get with a pen and tablet cannot be duplicated with a mouse to the same degree. There are those who prefer a mouse versus a tablet, but in my humble opinion, the tablet …
The Feared Focke-Wulf 109
The airshow was well underway and one of the more anticipated aircraft flying was the Focke-Wulf 109. One of the few flying today of the existing 23 or so that also exist in museums and private collections. As the show progressed the FW-190 began to taxi down runway 5 going through the preflight checks. It conjoured up thoughts of what …
Photo Recovery Software
You hope you never have to use a tool like this, but inevitably, memory cards go bad or become corrupt for any number of reasons. Recently, a photographer that I admire and respect posted a blog entry that dealt with this very topic. This got me thinking. I personally have had very good success with memory cards never having a …
Nikon Z9 Firmware update
Nikon released the updated firmware for their flagship mirrorless system the Z9. Plenty of good updates including better AF detection if the original was not good enough. You can get yours here: Firmmware Update
What’s up with Instagram
Back in 2012 when Facebook bought Instagram, there was a lot of worry that Instagram would suffer, especially for photographers. Instagram was the place to share your photos, build a community of followers and to find great inspiration on locations you might visit. As the years have progressed, I have noticed more and more videos “Reels” as they are called, …
Great Little Parents
Each year in the fall, we make it a point on our property to clean the nesting boxes so birds can have not only a place to roost in the colder months if needed, but with the hopes that in the spring, we will have new residents building nests. Where I live, here in the Midwest, we have a very …
Airshow Tips
With the advent of summer upon us, I address some questions that rolled in regarding what basics to take to and airshow. Not only gear, but some other essentials that you may not have thought about taking with you. Greetings and welcome to another episode of my podcast! Thanks for taking the time from your week to listen. I want …