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Martin Belan

Nature, Travel, and Olympus Photography Blog

  • Pelican Air 1535 Case
    Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear,  Travel

    How Much OM System / Olympus Gear Can You Fit in a Pelican Air 1535 Case?

    I had previously written a Blog on my experiences flying with my photography gear in a Pelican Air 1535 Case.  I just realized that I published that blog back in 2018 when I was shooting with a combination of Olympus…

    By Martin Belan
  • Mabry Mill Reflection, Blue Ridge Parkway
    Landscapes,  Travel

    Tips and Locations for Photographing the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia

    The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469 mile long thoroughfare that connects Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountain National Parks.  The Blue Ridge Parkway has a large variety of Photo Opportunities along the 469 mile stretch.  It is an easy drive…

    By Martin Belan
  • Alaskan Brown Bear, Katmai National Park
    National Parks,  Nature,  Travel,  Wildlife

    Backcountry Journeys’ Kenai Peninsula Alaska Photo Tour Review

    I recently returned from a 7 day tour of Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula by Backcountry Journeys (7 days is a bit misleading, day 1 consists of only a kickoff meeting and dinner).  The tour covered a large portion of the Kenai…

    By Martin Belan
  • Badlands National Park Sunrise
    Landscapes,  National Parks,  Travel,  Wildlife

    9 Tips for Photographing Badlands National Park

    Badlands National Park is located in the southwestern part of South Dakota just south of I-90 near the town of Wall.  Badlands is known for its unique, colorful rock formations and pinnacles.  Badlands National Park is a prime location for…

    By Martin Belan
  • Squabbling Bald Eagles
    Bird Photography,  Travel,  Wildlife

    Photographing Birds and Wildlife at Bombay Hook NWR, Delaware

    Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located 10 miles from Dover, Delaware near the town of Smyrna.  Dover is a good place to stay with several hotels and multiple restaurants on the southern side of town on North Dupont…

    By Martin Belan
  • How to Use RAW Files on Your iPad
    Photo Gear,  Travel

    How to Back Up, View, and Edit your Camera’s RAW files using the iPad while Traveling

    I previously used a Gnarbox to backup my files while traveling for photography.  However, Gnarbox is years behind in updating their software for new RAW files.  Shortly after publishing a blog with a workaround for using the Gnarbox with the…

    By Martin Belan
  • Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III, 8-25mm f/4, Qubo Mini Tripod
    Landscapes,  National Parks,  Nature,  Travel

    What to Photograph in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and the Munising, Michigan Area in Only 48 Hours

    There are an abundance of things to photograph in Pictured Rock National Lakeshore and the Munising area.  But, I had only 48 hours during the busy fall season to photograph this beautiful area. I managed to photograph almost everything on…

    By Martin Belan
  • Bald Eagle in Flight with a Fish
    Bird Photography,  Travel,  Wildlife

    Blackwater NWR – A Great Spot for Bird and Wildlife Photographers

    Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is a terrific destination for bird and wildlife photographers.  The bird species vary by season but there is always something to photograph at Blackwater NWR.  Blackwater is also a great location to photograph sunrises and…

    By Martin Belan
  • Icy Upper Falls at Old Man's Cave Hocking Hills
    Landscapes,  Travel

    Photographing Hocking Hills State Park in the Winter

    Hocking Hills is one of the most visited and scenic state parks in Ohio.  Landscape photographers frequent the park in the spring, summer, and fall to photograph the beautiful waterfalls and other scenic landscapes. Hocking Hills is equally beautiful in…

    By Martin Belan
  • Lower Falls, Conkle's Hollow State Nature Preserve
    Landscapes,  Travel

    A Video Tour of What to Photograph in the Hocking Hills Area of Ohio

    Hocking Hills State Park and the surrounding area has some of the most beautiful landscapes in Ohio.  Scenic photographs can be taken in any season, although I tend to avoid summer due to the crowds. I’ve photographed the Hocking Hills…

    By Martin Belan
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