Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS Review – The Ultimate Zoo Lens?

The Ultimate Zoo Lens? Updated April 24, 2013 – added “Pixel Peeper” gallery for those interested in the performance with a teleconverter.  I’ve added approximately 100% crops and the original picture, most unedited in any way. Just about any photographer…

My Grey Owl Experience

My Grey Owl Experience: I was walking deep in the woods today after a fresh snowfall when I heard a terrible commotion. Winter is a unique season in part because of the quiet.  To hear birds is sometimes even a…

Why I Chose a Canon EOS 6D over a 5D MKIII

Updated on April 24th, 2013:  I have enjoyed my 6D so much that I have now sold my 5D MKII and purchased a second 6D body.  I think that pretty much says it all. Not on my Radar As many…

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Review

I am scarcely the first person to write a review of Tamron’s new fast standard zoom, the Tamron SP 24-70mm DI VC USD (yes, Tamron loves long names for their lens!).  There is a  reason why this lens has gotten…

McBride-Reasbeck Wedding

  The date was August 25th, 2012.  The place:  Nangor Beach Resort in Westmeath, Ontario.  The temperature was hot, but as the evening unfolded, it cooled and turned into a beautiful evening with rich light.  The wedding photographer was….well…me.  I…

Happy Canada Day!

This is just a quick post to wish you all a Happy Canada Day.  As an American, I learned long ago that celebrating one’s nation is the right thing to do!  In two days, I will join with other expatriate…