Editing
October 8, 2026
LightCraft vs Lightroom - Does This Free Photo Editor Actually Work?
Five real-photo tests comparing speed, presets, subject masking, RAW rendering, and JPEG exports in LightCraft and Lightroom.
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Field Notes
Writing from the field
Notes on photography process, species observations, location scouting, and what it takes to document the natural world carefully.
Gear
July 14, 2026
What Is the Best Beginner Sony Camera for You? (Quiz)
Answer 15 quick questions about your shooting style, budget, and subjects -- and get a personalized Sony camera recommendation.
Lexington, KYRead more
Gear
July 9, 2026
Lensrentals Review: Renting Gear for Wildlife Photography
A firsthand look at renting the Sony 200-600mm and other wildlife lenses through Lensrentals -- shipping, condition, turnaround, and whether it makes sense before buying.
Lexington, KYRead more
Wildlife
January 21, 2025
Birding at Bettman Nature Preserve
Winter bird photography at a nature preserve surrounded by feeders — bright plumage against white snow, bare branches, and the challenge of shooting through glass in cold overcast light.
Cincinnati, OHRead more
Wildlife
January 20, 2025
Capturing Backyard Birds
A review of the Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS and what a backyard feeder setup can unlock — white-throated sparrows, cardinals, and a tufted titmouse at 50 feet.
Lexington, KYRead more
Macro
January 16, 2025
Capturing Snowflakes
Following in the footsteps of Wilson A. Bentley, who photographed over 5,000 snowflakes. A humbling first attempt at extreme macro photography of ice crystals before they melt.
Lexington, KYRead more
Astrophotography
April 12, 2024
Solar Eclipse — Part II
The moment of totality: solar filters off, shutter open. Massive solar flares visible around the moon's silhouette and the eerie light of a darkened afternoon sky.
Springboro, OHRead more
Astrophotography
April 12, 2024
Solar Eclipse — Part I
April 8, 2024: a total solar eclipse visible across a wide swath of the US. Setup, solar filters, and a homemade solution for protecting the camera sensor from the sun.
Springboro, OHRead more
How-To
December 12, 2023
How to: Lensball Photography
A crystal sphere that bends and inverts the world — and the unexpected challenges of capturing clean, original images through one. Common mistakes and tips for beginners.
Lexington, KYRead more
Street
May 1, 2023
Exploring Frankfort, KY
A day of street photography in Kentucky's capital — the brick castle of the Military History Museum, the river, ivy on a broken window, and a hunt for a striking natural divide.
Frankfort, KYRead more
Macro
December 15, 2021
Macro Photography at Folly Beach
First outing with a macro lens on a Sony A6000. Tiny shells, sand grains, and the difficulty of keeping wind-blown subjects still long enough to cover.
Folly Beach, SCRead more