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Martin Belan

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  • Bald Eagle in Flight with a Fish
    Bird Photography,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear,  Wildlife

    Top Olympus OM-D Tips and Settings for Bird and Wildlife Photographers

    Olympus OM-D cameras are terrific for bird and wildlife photography.  Their small size and light weight make them easier for travel, hiking, and hand holding your gear for extended periods of time. Olympus OM-D Cameras also have quite a few…

    By Martin Belan
  • Eastern Gray Squirrel
    Bird Photography,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear,  Wildlife

    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…

    By Martin Belan
  • Eastern Kingbird feeding its young
    Nature,  Wildlife

    Photo Story: Eastern Kingbird Feeding its Young

    One thing I really enjoy about Bird and Wildlife photography is witnessing and photographing the undisturbed behavior of the animals.  It’s great to get a beautiful portrait of a bald eagle, but capturing an eagle catching a fishing in its talons…

    By Martin Belan
  • Bull Moose in the Snow
    National Parks,  Nature,  Wildlife

    Winter Wildlife Photography at Yellowstone National Park

    Many photographers travel to Yellowstone National Park in the spring / early summer for wildlife photography. The big attraction in the spring is the babies and the bears – which is awesome! But, there are also advantages to photograph Yellowstone…

    By Martin Belan
  • Wild Horse Family Portait
    National Parks,  Wildlife

    Wildlife Photography at Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a relatively unknown national park located in North Dakota. The park is divided into two sections – the north and south units. I found the south unit to be better for wildlife than the north unit.…

    By Martin Belan
  • Nene Goose
    Nature,  Wildlife

    Photo Story: What’s a Nene Goose?

    The Nene Goose which is also called the Hawaiian Goose is native to the state of Hawaii.  The Nene is also the state bird of Hawaii. In the 1950s the goose was near extinction due to hunting by humans, cats,…

    By Martin Belan
  • Elephant Making his own Ice Cubes
    Nature,  Photo Stories,  Wildlife

    Elephant Making its Own Ice Cubes

    While visiting the Honolulu Zoo on Waikiki Beach, I witnessed some interesting and intelligent behavior by elephants in the zoo. Elephant Making his own Ice Cubes – #1 The Zookeepers at the Honolulu Zoo give the elephants chunks of ice…

    By Martin Belan
  • Gator Along the Road, Big Cypress Preserve
    Wildlife

    A Photography Drive through Big Cypress Preserve in Southwest Florida

    We started out by visiting the Everglades National Park Gulf Coast Visitor Center.  We were at Corkscrew Swamp earlier in the morning and decided to check out the western part of Everglades National Park. Most of the activities at the…

    By Martin Belan
  • Singing Carolina Wren
    Bird Photography,  Nature,  Photo Gear,  Wildlife

    Canon 7d Mark II for Bird Photography

    The Canon 7D Mark II is loaded with specifications and features that should make it perfect for bird photographers.  I’ve taken my time putting the Canon 7d Mark II to the test for bird photography. Singing Carolina Wren.  Canon 7d…

    By Martin Belan
  • Palm Warbler Winter Colors
    Bird Photography,  Nature,  Wildlife

    Bird Photography at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Florida

    The Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary located near Naples, Florida is a terrific winter and early spring destination for bird watchers and bird photographers.  Corkscrew Swamp has a 2.25 mile boardwalk the runs through marsh, wet prairie, and woodlands. Palm Warbler, Winter…

    By Martin Belan
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