Is the heyday of HDR over, or has the game changed with new techniques like 32 bit TIFF files and Luminosity Masks? With modern cameras using better sensors, do you still need HDR? Software products like Photomatix and Nik’s HDR Efex Pro haven’t seen a substantial update in a while, yet we have new HDR…
How often has someone told you that you have to know your gear? Too many. It’s almost cliché.  How do you know when you know your gear? The Aha Moment The problem with truly getting to know your gear is that there can be so much of it. It’s not just a matter of knowing the…
After waiting a few months, my Nikon 24mm f/1.4G finally arrived on Friday. Once again, I went to Walt Disney World to give it a first trial run. What I Want from the Nikon 24mm f/1.4G My purpose in getting the Nikon 24mm f/1.4G is the same as it was for my other fast primes –…
When the Nikon 35mm f/1.4G lens arrived, I took it for a test drive at Walt Disney World. These shots are more about testing the lens than making a decent shot, so let’s dig into how it worked. What I Want from the Nikon 35mm f/1.4G In my view, getting a fast prime is shooting it…
Lens Lust strikes hard and fast. I’ve been on a buying spree lately and expanding my collection with new primes and an upgrade. If you’ve spent any time as a photographer using more than a point & shoot camera. you’ve experienced lens lust. It’s that feeling of intense desire when you see a delightful hunk…
I recently bought a Nikon F/1.4G lens and decided to take it out for a test run. Here are a few things I learned along the way. Why I Bought the Nikon 85mm f/1.4g Lens I’ve always thought that purchasing new glass is a cause for celebration. That’s particularly true when you drop more than…