How to Use Custom Mode Settings on your Olympus OM-D Camera for Bird Photography
Several Olympus OM-D cameras have Custom Mode Settings on the Mode Dial on top of the camera. This makes it really easy to switch between different settings in your camera due to changing conditions. See the table at the bottom…
Should you Switch to the Olympus OM-D and 300mm f/4 lens for Bird and Wildlife Photography?
I love to photograph birds and wildlife. I’ve captured some really good images using my Canon 5d Mark III with the Canon 500mm f/4 and Canon 100-400mm f/4.5 – f/5.6 lenses. I’ve also owned Olympus gear for years and I…
How to Create a Mirror Image in Photoshop with Before and After Example Ideas
When I can’t go out to take photos due to inclement weather or other reasons, I like to play to different post processing techniques. Creating mirror images is a way to put a creative spin on your already processed photographs.…
Before and After Examples of Mirror Images
Not every photograph works well for a mirror image. However, more types of images will work than you think. I’ve done mirror images with landscapes, buildings, macro, flowers and more. Mirror images creates a sense of balance in the photograph. …
Understanding SD Card Formats and Speed Classes and which ones to buy for Your Olympus Camera
What are all the numbers, letters, and symbols on the label of SD cards and what do they mean to me as a photographer? Which cards should I buy for my Olympus OM-D camera? In this blog, I’ll clarify the…
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…
How to Mount a Guide Scope to Your DSLR / Mirrorless Camera without a Telescope
I have several good Canon DSLR lenses that I have been using for Astrophotography. Using my Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Go To mount with a good polar alignment, I’ve been able to get 3 – 3.5 minute exposures. I wanted to take…
Testing the Meike MK320 Flash on Olympus OM-D Cameras
I was looking for a small, inexpensive flash for my Olympus OM-D E-M1 III to use for nature macro photography. I selected the Meike MK-320 due to its price and compactness. Paired with the OM-D E-M1 III and a small…
Comparing the Specifications of the Olympus E-M10 Mark IV, III, and II
Olympus recently announced a new version of its OM-D, E-M10 camera, the E-M10 Mark IV. For its size, the E-M10s are a very functional camera. I often use my E-M10 Mark II as a second camera on my nature photography…
Creative Ways to use your iPad as a Light Source and Background for your Macro Photography
An iPad (or other tablet) makes a great light source for macro photography. Why use an iPad as a light source or background for macro photography? Here are a few reasons: Backgrounds can be easily added to your Photos app…
