If there’s a record for the lens I’ve owned for the shortest time, it’s the Nikon Z 24-70 f/2.8 S, clocking in at just over two weeks. This is one lens I never thought I’d even buy in the first place because it’s Nikon’s high-end, expensive zoom, retailing for $2,400. I only bought it because …
Eclipse
Today was a total eclipse, if you hadn't heard. It was a huge deal because it was visible across a huge portion of the country, which is pretty rare. Turns out that New Hampshire was one of the best places to see it, with the northern part of the state being in the path of …
It’s Photo Season Again!
Spring has arrived, the weather is starting to get warmer (or at least it’s trying), and it’s time for photography again! I’m usually on a photo break during the winter, but spring always brings me back! I usually start taking random shots in the yard as soon as it gets warm and often photograph tulips …
Tropical Birds
I went on a cruise at the end of February and one of our stops was Costa Maya in Mexico. What was supposed to be a day of snorkeling and lounging on a beach turned into a lame “Tequila and Chocolate tour” followed by a walk through a tropical bird aviary. While I think my …
My New RAID
Tell me if you’ve heard this story before: I’ve done some casual research on a new product I want to get at some point in time, a Black Friday sale pops up, and boom I buy it at a discount. Well here’s one more. Remember my posts about my multi-tier backup strategy, starting with my …
Sunflowers
I've previously described my love for Tulips with their easy-to-photograph profiles and interesting depth from above. I found a way to photograph lilies in a pleasing way and used focus stacking to create naturally unachievable depth of field this spring. Now I'm adding sunflowers to my list. My favorite part of flowers is seeing their …
The General Sullivan Bridge in 10 Images
I visited the General Sullivan Bridge at the end of August to try to catch the Blue Supermoon. My intent was to show the scale of the huge moon next to our big 1930-era rotting bridge for a sense of scale. Those images didn't work out, but I enjoyed the last few minutes of the …
Z8 Initial Impressions
I’ve had my Z8 for nearly three months now and I’ve taken more time than usual to start posting reviews about it. The Z8 takes the place of all of my cameras so I need to test it in many different scenarios. In many ways the Z8 is just like my other cameras, but in …
A Trip to NYC
We went to New York City with friends recently and I brought my camera along for some photos. We had a busy agenda, but I was able to get some shots that I really like and spend some more time with my new Z8. First, let's talk about our accommodations - they were very NYC. …
Neural Engine Redux
Remember how I performance tested my fancy new MacBook Pro in February and it was slower at AI-based noise reduction in DXO PureRAW than my previous-generation fewer-cored M1 MacBook Air? Remember how I discovered that it wasn't actually engaging the Neural Engine of my Ferrari of a computer and I reported it as a bug …
Relatively Ambitious 