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Martin Belan

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  • 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
  • Thor's Well, Live ND16
    Landscapes,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    Using OM System / Olympus Computational Photography Features for Beach and Coastal Photography

    Olympus / OM System cameras have a variety of computational photography features built in the camera.  With the advanced Image Stabilization in these cameras, many of these features can be used handheld.  The amount of Image Stabilization will vary by…

    By Martin Belan
  • Yellow Mounds, Badlands National Park, 66 Second Exposure
    Landscapes,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    How to Use Live Time for Long Daytime Exposures on Olympus and OM System Cameras

    Olympus and OM System cameras have 3 different modes for photographing long exposures:  Live Bulb, Live Time, and Live Composite.  A lot of times, these modes are used for night photography shooting fireworks, star trails, car tail lights, etc.  On…

    By Martin Belan
  • Sunrise from Homer Spit
    Bird Photography,  Landscapes,  National Parks,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear,  Wildlife

    Putting the OM System OM-1 to the Test on a Photography Trip to Alaska

    I went on a 6-day photography trip to Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula using the OM System OM-1 as my primary camera.  The trip included a mixture of landscape, bird, and wildlife photography. There were a couple challenging photography situations including 2…

    By Martin Belan
  • Morning Light at the Badlands - 5f, .7EV Handheld
    Landscapes,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    Olympus / OM System Handheld Exposure Bracketing – A Useful Tool for your Landscape Photography

    One of the biggest benefits of photographing with Olympus / OM System cameras is the 7.5 stops of image stabilization you get when you pair the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III or E-M1X, or the OM System OM-1 camera with…

    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
  • 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
  • Sable Falls - ISO 640, f/6.3, 1/4 Second, ND16
    Landscapes,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    How to Use Olympus Live ND to Photograph Waterfalls without a Tripod

    One thing I really love about my Olympus cameras is the computational photography that is built into the cameras that really makes a photographer’s life easier.  One of these computational photography features is Live ND. With Olympus’ Live ND, multiple…

    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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