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Panga Penguins

[Not a valid template] These braying, displaying Galapagos Penguins were photographed with the handheld Canon 400mm IS DO lens and the EOS-1D MIII body. ISO 400. Evaluative metering +2/3 stop off the water set manually: 1/1600 sec. at f/6.3.

On my Galapagos trips, we do lots of photography from the pangas (Zodiacs). The 400 […]

July 20th, 2009 | Category: 2009, 400mmDO-f/4, Galapagos 2009, MKIII | Comments are closed

Tough Conditions, Great Images

When we set sail in the pitch dark from Gibsonton on the Hooptie Deux we could tell that it was a bit foggy. When we got out to Alafia, it was quite foggy. When things are not great, do not fall into the habit of wishing things were better. Think outside the box and try […]

April 2nd, 2009 | Category: 2009, 400mmDO-f/4, 800mm-f/5.6, Alafia Banks, MKIII | 2 comments - (Comments are closed)

Using All Focusing Points for Erratic Flight and Action

When attempting to photograph erratic flight or action, I will often choose AAFPS, All AutoFocus Points Selected as in most cases this make it easier to track the bird or to maintain focus on two birds that are interacting. On my last trip with James Shadle on the Hooptie Deux, we were headed back to […]

March 30th, 2009 | Category: 2009, 400mmDO-f/4, Alafia Banks, Photography Tips | 2 comments - (Comments are closed)
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