Summer has definitely arrived. I'm enjoying all of the flowers, insects and birds.
Black-Headed Grosbeak
I came across this bird on one of my walks last week. I've not seen this particular bird before and my Merlin Photo ID app says it's a black-headed grosbeak. It flew into the trees and was difficult to photograph. Maralee
Milky Way and Astrophotography
Last year I had my first attempt at astrophotography and photographing the Milky Way. Last night was a beautiful, clear night so I went out to a relatively dark area to photograph the Milky Way. There are several basic elements to astrophotography: shutter speed (you will need a 20-30 second exposure); ISO (a higher ISO will …
Miranda Friday
We're expecting temperatures in the upper 90's this weekend, so Miranda is happy she had a nice, cool office to be comfy in. Have a wonderful weekend. Miranda and Maralee
Photographing with a Long Lens
Some of my favorite things to photograph are birds and animals, but in order to get close up shots of these animals it is sometimes necessary to use a longer lens. I recently acquired a Sigma 150-500 lens through Amazon and have been extremely happy with the results. Often a good, high quality lens will …
Through My Lens 