Mastering photography in the garden, on vacation and behind the computer
Mar 4, 2023
KelbyOne on-line photography courses are an excellent way to not only learn how to use your camera but to tap into the expertise of professional photographers. With more than 900 on-line courses available, photographers can take courses on everything fro
How to create bird artwork from digital watercolour paintings
Dec 3, 2022
Garden photography is the perfect opportunity to create your own artwork of flowers, birds and garden scenes and experiment with artistic interpretations of the photos. Turning your garden photography into art is an extremely rewarding endeavour and an ex
Pentax Q: Do you need one in 2022
Oct 18, 2022
The Pentax Q was sold in 2011 as the smallest digital, interchangeable lens camera of its day. From its beginning this high quality camera system was ahead of its time, and the price reflected it. Today, they can be purchase used for a great price. Adapte
Exploring the art of flower photography
Sep 14, 2022
Flower photography is always rewarding especially if you are photographing flowers in your own backyard. This post will focus on how to capture great flower photographs, including what's the best lens and aperture to use to get great photographs. It will
Pentax F* 300mm f4.5 ED IF: My favourite wildlife lens
Sep 1, 2022
This is a review of the Pentax F*300mmF4.5 – my favourite lens to capture memorable backyard wildlife and bird images . I have owned this 35-year-old, compact 300mm lens for almost 30 years and can attest to its solid build, excellent glass and a beautifu
Backyard Photo studio
Nov 10, 2021
A combination backyard photo studio and reflection pond that takes only minutes to put together.
Tragopan Photo blind
Jun 19, 2021
The Tragopan V6 photographic blind in the woodland garden set up to photograph birds at the feeder and other wildlife. The one-person blind has been an excellent tool to capture wildlife in the backyard.
Why you need the TTArtisan optical viewfinder(s)
Apr 5, 2023
The TTArtisan optical viewfinders are perfect accessories to a digital or vintage film camera without a viewfinder. They are an elegant addition that will not only enhance the look of your camera but help you make sharp images. For digicam users, trying
Olympus PEN camera delivers sophistication in a stylish package
Jul 19, 2023
The Olympus PEN camera system is a stylish but sophisticated addition to the Olympus lineup that includes their more professional line and the Tough all-weather camera system. The PEN E-PL10, is an ideal camera for advanced amateurs but also offers po
Why you need the TTArtisan optical viewfinder(s)
Apr 5, 2023
The TTArtisan optical viewfinders are perfect accessories to a digital or vintage film camera without a viewfinder. They are an elegant addition that will not only enhance the look of your camera but help you make sharp images. For digicam users, trying
Fields of gold: A day with the sunflowers and goldfinches
Sep 19, 2023
Creating a habitat for wildlife can be as simple as a naturalized flower border extending down the side of a driveway or across the back of your yard. This naturalized border of sunflowers and native plants creates the perfect wildlife habitat for a hos
In a woodland garden
Oct 7, 2023
A video of our woodland garden and the wildlife, including birds that regularly visit. The garden focuses on native plants, trees and shrubs to encourage as much wildlife as possible, but it does include non-native species.
Walk in the woods
Jun 29, 2025
A walk in the woods video for woodland gardeners looking to be inspired by the flora, fauna and natural design of the woodland.