banner ad

Tag: "Canon"

Standing at Attention for the Admiral

Standing at Attention for the Admiral

In my sparsely butterfly populated corner of Northwest Oregon, a fleeting glimpse of large black and white lepidopteran wings immediately brings one name to mind – but not always the right one.

Tail-less Tiger

Tail-less Tiger

Here in Northwest Oregon, photographing butterflies poses two main challenges. First, there aren’t many of them here. Second, the most photogenic of the ones that are rarely settles long enough to get a decent photo of it.

First Thoughts on the New Canon 100mm Macro

First Thoughts on the New Canon 100mm Macro

While I was originally a bit hesitant as to whether the rather considerable cost of swapping my old Canon 100mm macro lens for their new IS version was justified just to get the added benefit of stabilization, I have come to the conclusion that it was indeed worth it.

Brown Pelicans Under the Bridge

Brown Pelicans Under the Bridge

Looking at this image of a small flock of Brown Pelicans at rest on the wooden fence surrounding one of the footings of the Astoria-Megler Bridge, one might be excused for not immediately comprehending what a remarkable image it truly is.

Playing With Cameras

Playing With Cameras

“I really need to replace my main camera body,” she remarked, “before I can think of buying a new play camera.”