Exploring the Landscapes of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks with the OM System OM-1 and its Specialized Features
I recently returned from a photography expedition to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks have some beautiful landscape photography opportunities but the special features in OM System OM-1 camera make it easier to capture…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
