Author Archives: ShutterBug

The Advantage of an Inconspicuous Camera

Posted on February 2, 2023 by ShutterBug

pay per click advertising There’s a saying that goes, “It’s not what you do, it’s how you look doing it.” This is true to a certain extent. A photographer dressed in the latest hunting fashion with a 600mm f/4 lens … Continue reading →

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Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Review

Posted on February 1, 2023 by ShutterBug

When Nikon added an 800mm S-line prime lens to their roadmap, I had flashbacks to the F-mount 800mm f/5.6E FL. That lens was Nikon’s crown jewel for years – a $ 16,300 piece of glass that very few photographers could … Continue reading →

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The Sword-Billed Hummingbird: A Knight of the Andes

Posted on January 31, 2023 by ShutterBug

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, the species I’m going … Continue reading →

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The Language of Light and Long Lenses

Posted on January 31, 2023 by ShutterBug

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

Posted on January 29, 2023 by ShutterBug

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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