Seven Tripod Tips For Outdoor Photographers

I was jotting down some ideas for a new book and decided to write a short blog post with some tips I use to improve my success using tripods in outdoor photography. Perhaps you’ve already heard these but maybe even one of them will be new to you. I hope so and hope that they…

Reader Photos Roundup: October 9, 2016

It’s time for our weekly roundup of reader photos from the Photography Bay Flickr Group. Clicking on the photos will take you to its Flickr page where you can read more about the shot, leave a compliment or connect with the photographer. As always, thanks for being a part of Photography Bay and sharing your […]

Deal: Nikon D3300 Kit for $496

Current Nikon instant rebates make the Nikon D3300 with the 18-55mm VR II lens $496.95 (reg. $646.95), along with the Nikon WU-1a wireless mobile adapter for free. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
The deal is also available here at Amazon, albeit w…

Sony’s RX100 V Raises the Bar . . . Again

When the compact camera market was spiraling out of control toward rock bottom, Sony unveiled a premium pocket camera that was more expensive than the rest of the competition. While Canon, Nikon, Olympus and the rest were struggling to unload pocket cameras for $100 or less, the Sony RX100 rose from the ashes of a […]

5 Reasons to Shoot With a 50mm Prime Lens

When you bought your DSLR camera, most likely it came with a kit lens. Modern kit lenses are a great pace to start. However, after a while, you may find yourself itching to try other lenses. There are so many lenses on the market that it’s often overwhelming narrowing down one or two lenses to […]

Photographer of the day: Guillaume Meyer

Category: Street. Photograph: “No Humans” by Guillaume Meyer (username “Guillaume Meyer” on Flickr). Originally shared on the Photofocus Flickr community right here. Why I picked this image:  Good street photographers need a good eye for the extraordinary in the ordinary. And they also need to be quick with their gear and nail the timing of the shot. This…

Year-Round Wildlife Photography Opportunities: UPDATED

Years ago I wrote about where to go in order to photograph wildlife each month of the year. I’ve decided to update that list and welcome your contributions in the comments below. Photographing wildlife is one of my favorite things to do. Animals make great photographic subjects year round. If you’re interested in knowing where…

Year-Round Wildlife Photography Opportunities: UPDATED

Years ago I wrote about where to go in order to photograph wildlife each month of the year. I’ve decided to update that list and welcome your contributions in the comments below. Photographing wildlife is one of my favorite things to do. Animals make great photographic subjects year round. If you’re interested in knowing where…