Category Archives: Photograpy How To

Tokyo Field Notes: Running in the Rain

Posted on August 11, 2021 by ShutterBug

pay per click advertising Rio de Janeiro. 8/15/16. Hurdles. 800mm lens, D5. Rain. The life of a photographer is just odd, sometimes. I love the reach of the 800, I hate trying to drag it onto an Olympic bus. Toting … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Field Notes: Zooming with a Fisheye?

Posted on August 9, 2021 by ShutterBug

Coming to Tokyo, I knew I’d be shooting DSLR (D6) and lots of long glass. There’s certainly a role for wide glass at the Olympics, but for action and reach, if you are not a pool shooter and on the … Continue reading →

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The Levels of Perception in Photography

Posted on August 8, 2021 by ShutterBug

If you close your eyes, point your camera in any direction, and take a picture, I’m willing the bet the photo won’t be a success. Unless you’re doing some artsy “blindfolded photography” project, it completely lacks intent or any engagement … Continue reading →

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Current Nikon Z Cameras, Lenses, and Accessories Explained

Posted on August 6, 2021 by ShutterBug

This article is a bird’s eye view of all Nikon Z products available at the moment, including cameras, lenses, and official accessories. My hope is that photographers considering a Nikon Z camera will find this a helpful guide to figure out … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Field Notes: Lens Reach!

Posted on August 5, 2021 by ShutterBug

The “normal” glass for an Olympics is in the 400-600mm range. Planning for athletics, I knew a few things going in. I’m not pool, so I wouldn’t have an FOP (field of play) position, eyeballing the athletes. I had duties … Continue reading →

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