Squamish Bald Eagles (Again)
This was my third time in Squamish to shoot Bald Eagles, and it will likely become an annual excursion. Not only do I love Squamish and Brackendale,…
Hike to Saint Marks Summit
I haven't been hiking much this year, such is the life with young twins. I look forward to the day they can join me, but for now the tougher hikes…
Harvest Moon 2016
On September 16, we had a full moon which was also our harvest moon. The harvest moon is the full moon closest to the fall equinox (Sept. 22nd).…
The Wonderful Art of Dale Chihuly
I have been a huge fan of Dale Chihuly for many years. He is a glass artist from Tacoma, Washington (USA) and now has an amazing gallery in Seattle…
Squamish Bald Eagles
I was eager to try out my new Nikon 200-500 f/5.6 VR lens that I received for Christmas from my lovely wife. I knew that Bald Eagles were likely…
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-500mm f/2.8-5.6E ED VR Lens
Ok, so the headline is a joke, but it would be nice to own such a lens :) I recently got the Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6 lens and was in Squamish looking…
October Flowers & Mushrooms
Today, when I took the dogs for a walk I decided to bring my camera along. I haven't had very much opportunities to use it recently and needed to get…
Exploring Santiago
Though I'm posting this in September, the photos were taken in March. It has taken me ages to find the time to edit and post these shots but such is…
Perseid Meteor Shower
One shot from the Perseid Meteor Shower. Taken on August 12 near Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver, BC).
Canada Day Fireworks At Canada Place
I haven't had time to process my photos from last night and given my backlog it may take some time :) I did want to get a few posted though, for…
Nikon D810 Setup and Configuration
The Nikon D800/D800 Setup and Configuration post I made a few years ago has been one of my most popular. Now that I have the Nikon D810, I decided…
Why I upgraded my Nikon D800 to a D810
Why I Upgraded In this section I list the main reasons I upgraded my Nikon D800 to a Nikon D810. There wasn't anything wrong with the D800, it was…
Home Computer Backup Strategy
Updated May 5, 2015 Since I work in the IT industry, several of my friends have asked me how I back up my home computer. Rather than repeat the same…
A Short Visit to Wrocław, Poland
Being a native of Poland (specifically Łódź), I was happy to book a return visit to my homeland. I haven't been back for many years, and it being a…
The Grid: A New Way To Design Websites?
I remember developing websites when the web was just starting to take off (mid 90's). Coding HTML by hand and using Mosaic 0.9 Beta as my browser.…
Making The Switch: Laptop & iPad to Surface Pro 3
As an IT professional I have used many smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. Each has its place, and I have all of these…
What is Nikon Thinking? D300S, D7100, D610, D700, D750, Df, D810, D4s Compared
With the release of the D750, I'm starting to wonder what Nikon is thinking with their lineup. Shooters I know are waiting for a true replacement…
Expert Shield vs GGS Screen Protector for Nikon D800
I'm giving away two Expert Shield screen protectors. Draw will take place on September 19, 2014. No stings, no BS. I have an extra Sony RX100…
Slow Road to Squamish: Long Exposures on the Sea to Sky
A couple of weeks ago my friend Eli and I did a photohunting trip from Vancouver to Squamish. The goal was to capture some long exposure shots along…
Vancouver Long Exposure Black & White
A few long exposure black and white photos from a night in Vancouver.