Jaiselmer, once a princely state of the State of Rajasthan India is perhaps closest to my imagination of a romantic desert kingdom dotted with massive forts and opulent palaces. One can picture dashing Rajput kings riding out of their desert strongholds for deeds of valour and chivalry. The truth is somewhat more mundane. The fort was founded almost a thousand years ago … [Read more...]
Cameras Have Four Wheels
There is a lot of humdrum these days about which camera to choose and it can all get a bit confusing. There is a simpler way to do things. The way I see it, a camera is a lot like a car. Let me explain. A car and a camera at the heart of it all are utilitarian machines. Soul-less, cold and complicated. They are bred and developed to achieve a simple purpose – to take a … [Read more...]
Peter Meade – Your Bag
This is a standard set up for shooting polo and then the presentations afterwards. The 7D+100-400 is my standard polo combination although I have also used the 400/2.8, with and without a 1.4x converter. I like the flexibility of the 100-400 and it's a lot less physically demanding than carrying the 400/2.8 all day. The 70-200/2.8 IS attached to the 7D in this shot is … [Read more...]
Photo Profile: Aleksey
Hi, my name is Aleksey Khmyz, and I’m a wedding photographer in the Buffalo, NY area. I’m originally from Ukraine and grew up in a military family. I spent ten years serving my country as part of the armed forces, but when I met my wife while on a training assignment here is the USA, I decided to hang up the uniform and pursue my lifelong dream of being a photographer. I had … [Read more...]
Brad Kopek – Your Bag
As a fine art landscape photographer, my equipment is essential in creating the best quality images. After my previous life experiences as an interpretive park ranger in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park and working inside the art business - I realized my true calling was a mix of both worlds. Combining my love for nature and photography I established my current venture … [Read more...]