Monthly Archives: January 2023

The Sword-Billed Hummingbird: A Knight of the Andes

pay per click advertising To date, we know about 377 different species of hummingbirds. The vast majority are found in various habitats in Central and South America. Distinguishing between species takes some practice, as the differences are often subtle. However, … Continue reading

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The Language of Light and Long Lenses

Prompted by some traffic on an Instagram post, I got to thinking about…long glass. For some, it’s a no fly zone. Going north of the wall. The “It” that lives in the sewer. Riding the Shai-Hulud. Whatever, I digress already. … Continue reading

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Photography News: Canon Lens Rumors, Tycho Crater Up Close

Spencer’s notes on AI, chatGPT, and the photography world resonate strongly with what I’ve personally been feeling for a long time. For years before the advent of AI in our industry, I was concerned with the “value” side of photographs. … Continue reading

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Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 12mm f/1.4 ASPH Review

The Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH lens from Panasonic is a fast, high-performance prime lens built for the micro four thirds system. With the full frame equivalent focal length of 24mm and a wide maximum aperture of f/1.4, this … Continue reading

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Some Notes on AI, ChatGPT, and the Photography World

One of my favorite expressions is a “sea change” moment. Even Miriam Webster’s entry for sea change is highly evocative: “Archaic. A change brought about by the sea.” You can imagine a time in the past when the ocean represented … Continue reading

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