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  • Greater Yellowlegs Reflection, Fort DeSoto, Florida
    Bird Photography,  Travel

    Capturing the Beauty of Birds at Fort De Soto: A Bird Photography Guide

    Fort De Soto is a bird photography gem located on the Gulf of Mexico, just south of St. Petersburg, Florida. This park offers a variety of habitats, such as beaches, mangroves, marshes and hardwood hammocks, that are home to a…

    By Martin Belan
  • Photo Trip Research Tools
    Software,  Travel

    12 Must Have Tools for Planning Your Next Photography Adventure

    Are you planning your next photography adventure? Whether you’re a professional photographer or a hobbyist, having the right tools can make all the difference in capturing stunning images. In this blog post, we’ll be sharing 12 must-have tools for planning…

    By Martin Belan
  • 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
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