Appreciating the BH-55 Ballhead In Cold Weather
Using the Really Right Stuff BH-55 ballhead in winter conditions is making me appreciate it more and more!
Dan Carr
Gear Check: RRS Gimbal Case
These days I find myself using a gimbal head for about half of my photography so it’s a really important part of my kit alongside my regular ballhead. My gimbal of choice has always been the Really Right Stuff PG-02, but if you aren’t familiar with all the choices out there, you might want to look at a gimbal guide that I wrote for Shutter Muse: Best Photography Gimbal Guide. I know there’s a few RRS gimbal users amongst you because I have been singing its praises for many years, so I wanted to show you a cool new gimbal …
BTS: Black Tusk + Polarizer
This shot is a pretty classic view of Black Tusk in Whistler, British Columbia. You can get this view at the top of the Peak Chair on the ski hill, but the dramatic lighting in this one is courtesy of sunrise light while we were filming the Choose To Be Bold film about my work. I love the dramatic contrast between the white peak and the dark clouds, but this was hugely enhanced by the use of my Breakthrough Photography X4 circular polarizer filter. CPL filters have the largest effect on images when the sunlight is coming from 90 degrees …
Behind the Shot: Coyote Closeup
How do you find wildlife to photograph? That’s a good question, and one that is often asked. Everyone has their secret spots, but sometimes you just have to put the miles in. You’ve just got to get in the car and drive!
Let Me Tell You About My Unexpected Life
This year, I had the great pleasure of working with Whistler Blackcomb on a short film project as one of the subjects of their Choose to Be film series. This series of six videos explores the lives of people in the Whistler Valley and the choices they made that defined their lives. My journey from aerospace engineer in England to outdoor, adventure, and wildlife photographer in Canada has been interesting. I’m so pleased to share some of that in such an exciting and visually stunning way. Thanks to my good friend Jeff Thomas for his time behind the camera and …
Think Tank’s Brand New Rain Covers Are Perfect for This Exact Reason
Think Tank just launched newly refined versions of their camera rain covers, so I thought I’d show you exactly why you should have something like this in your bag.
Why Do I Keep a Notebook in My Camera Bag?
I just returned from a week-long photo trip to Vancouver Island where I spent time photographing black bears fishing for salmon as I work on collecting photos for my first ever book project. A couple of days after I got back from the trip I spent a few hours doing something that for me, has become almost ritualistic after an expedition. Let me explain… I keep a small Field Notes notebook and a pen in my camera bag, and I write it in every time something goes wrong. The act of writing it down helps me to remember the situation …
Paddling Magazine Feature
I don’t always get to share published work but this quick piece about kayaking with grizzly bears, from a kayaking magazine called Paddling Magazine, is available to read online in their digital edition.
Gear Check: Pelican Storm Cases for Kayaking
Since buying my new kayak last month I’ve been testing various methods to safely carry camera gear on my trips. First I tried using a waterproof deck bag strapped to the webbing in front of the cockpit. This worked ok on flat water such as lakes, but it proved cumbersome to deal with in less than ideal conditions on a rolling ocean. I also like to take point of view style photos that include the front of the kayak, and having the deck bag there was ruining the shots. The next thing I tried was a thinner dry bag between …
Peak Design Travel Backpack Launched
Peak Design are expanding their lineup of photography bags with the addition of the Travel Backpack 45L. This bag is actually adjustable in volume from 30-45L to accommodate a variety of airline regulations, and the interior of the bag is customizable with three different sizes of Photo Cubes to suit your combination of camera gear and travel necessities. There’s even an additional selection of travel centric accessories such as tech organizers and a wash bag. Your camera gear can be accessed from the side of the bag, or with a full back panel opening, and there’s a dedicated tripod carrying …
Luminar Flash Sale: Lock In the Lowest Price Yet!
Sorry, this special offer has now ended. Luminar from Skylum Software has been making waves in the world of photo editing software in the last year or so. Not only is it powerful, but it’s also incredibly fun and quick to use. You only have to take a look at my tutorial for adding sun rays to a photo in Luminar, to see how simple they have made it to add effects that would take ten times longer in something like Photoshop. This weekend they are having a flash sale to get Luminar for just $49, which is the cheapest …
LifeStraw Flex Water Filter Review
The LifeStraw Flex is a portable water filter that can be used to remove bacteria, parasites, microplastics and particulates from any water source.