Shinryoku: Capturing the subtle, fleeting beauty of spring
The Japanese culture has its own way to describe and experience the joy of spring greens. We too can learn from their enlightened perception of the woodland.
The Columbine and the hummingbird
Native plants, especially native columbines, are an important early spring food source for migrating hummingbirds.
Woodland Garden: Mid May brings lots of little surprises
Mid May is an exciting time in the woodland garden when spots of colour break the beauty of the spring greens.
The “dead hedge” is coming to life
A dead hedge or brush pile just might be the solution to blocking an eyesore and/or creating much needed vertical wildlife habitat in your backyard.
Exploring the woodland garden: Creeping phlox explodes with colour
Early May in the woodland garden brings with it a rush of new birds from warblers to orioles and hummingbirds. In addition creeping phlox is beginning to put on its spring show in our front garden.
Exploring the woodland garden: The week of epimediums
Week two at the end of April in the spring woodland garden introduces the world of epimediums, trilliums, ferns and more.
Exploring the backyard spring woodland/wildlife garden
Exploring the early spring woodland wildlife garden with the aim of really seeing the surprises that await us.
Luminar Neo turns the focus on beautiful bokeh
Looking to take your garden and wildlife images, even your family portraits to new heights but don’t want to buy expensive equipment? This post is for.
Taking on Ticks in the woodland garden
Ticks can be both a real nuisance as well as dangerous. Here are some steps you can use to control and deter them in your garden.
Pentax VS20: A CCD-sensored travel camera ahead of its time
Pentax was ahead of its time when it unveiled its Optio VS20 portrait centric digital camera with separate shutter releases for the portrait and landscape modes. Did they foresee the future of social media platforms like instagram.
Lensbaby: Perfect partner for flower photography
The Lensbaby Velvet: Perfect companion to take your flower photography to new heights.
Quality over quantity: The importance of good bird seed
High quality bird seed sourced as locally as possible can make a significant difference in the number and variety of birds you are able to attract to your feeders.
Luminar Neo’s AI module shines as an educational assistant
Luminar Neo chooses to us Ai as a learning tool to help beginner photographers.
Luminar Neo and Lensbaby combine for the ultimate in creativity
Adding a creative touch with Luminar Neo and Lensbaby lenses.
Luminar Neo brings treasured family memories back to life
Restoring vintage family photos has never been easier with Luminar Neo’s new Ai restoration module.
Luminar Neo takes lighting to another level
Luminar Neo has changed the way we see light forever.
Why I chose the Pentax Q7 to capture a European river cruise vacation
Is the Pentax Q system the ultimate travel camera? Decide for yourself after checking out the results on our European river cruise.
Getting a grip on the Sigma DP series cameras
The incredible Sigma DP series of cameras with their minimalist approach to design combined with an outstanding foveon sensor makes them a true cult camera. Adding a third-party 3-D printed grip only makes the cameras even better.
Minolta 125 film camera: A classic point-and-shoot
The Minolta 125, point-and-shoot, 35mm film camera is ideal for a new photographer or one interested in experimenting with Lomography.
Focus on the Pentax Q’s 08 rare and wonderful wide angle lens
Wide angle photography is taken to a whole new level with the Pentax Q and 08 extreme wide angle lens.