Have you ever tried using photos and images on your Facebook page? It can be frustrating. So here’s an up-to-date guide explaining what’s what, what’s where, and how big.
Reviews & Tips
Photos Taken with a Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Telephoto Zoom Lens
Sigma has two zoom lenses at the 150-600mm focal lengths. Here are some sample images I’ve shot with the Sports version, which is bigger, heavier, and much more expensive than the Contemporary version, but also offers much improved optical performance.
Nikon AF-S 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED Fisheye Zoom Lens Sample Images
Here’s a collection of sample images I’ve taken with the Nikon AF-S 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED fisheye zoom lens to give a sense of its performance in real-world shooting.
Sony a6500 Mirrorless Camera Sample Images
This is a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony a6500 mirrorless camera to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting under different lighting conditions.
Nikon D810 High ISO Sample Images
This is a collection of images I’ve taken at high ISOs with the Nikon D810, to give a sense of how it performs in real-world low-light conditions.
Nikon D800 High ISO Sample Images
This is a collection of sample images I’ve taken at high ISOs with the Nikon D800 to give a sense of how it performs in low-light situations.
Nikon AF Micro-NIKKOR 200mm f/4D IF-ED Macro Lens Sample Images
This is a collection of sample images I’ve taken with the Nikon AF Micro-NIKKOR 200mm f/4D IF-ED macro lens.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Prime Lens Sample Images
Here’s a collection of sample images that I’ve shot with the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art lens for Nikon DSLRs.
Sony a1 High-ISO Sill Images Performance | Sample Images
Here’s a collection of sample images of photos I’ve taken with the Sony a1 at high ISOs.
Sony a1 Sample Images
Here are some sample images I’ve taken with the Sony a1, Sony’s latest and greatest full-frame mirrorless camera.
Sony FE 20mm ƒ/1.8 G Wide-Angle Prime Lens Sample Images
Here’s a selection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G wide-angle prime lens on a Sony Alpha camera to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting.
GoPro Tips
GoPro HERO9 Black Battery Recommendations
A rundown of the GoPro HERO9 Black batteries, chargers, and compatibility options.
GoPro HERO8 vs HERO9 Black
Here’s a detailed breakdown of how the GoPro HERO9 Black compares to the HERO8 Black.
Best SD Card for GoPro Cameras
After extensive use and testing, here are my practical recommendations on the best SD cards for GoPro cameras.
Powering a GoPro with External Power but Without Internal Battery?
Wondering whether you can run your GoPro with external power without having the internal battery installed? What’s known as pass-through power? In many models, yes, you can. Here’s a rundown.
What are GoPro LRV & THM Files For? GoPro’s Video File Formats Explained
Wondering what the LRV and THM files are that appear when you shoot GoPro videos? Here’s what they do.
Pros & Cons of Using a GoPro as an Everyday or Travel Camera
Can you use a GoPro as a travel camera? Absolutely. But before you rely exclusively on your GoPro for that once-in-a-lifetime trip, here’s a rundown of what I see as the main pros and cons.
How to Avoid HEVC Video on the GoPro HERO9 Black
If your computer isn’t compatible with HEVC video files from the HERO9 Black, here’s a list of video modes you can use to record in H.264.
A Floating Grip, Tripod & Selfie Stick in One
The Nu Grip is a GoPro and action camera accessory that combines 4 key functions in 1: grip, selfie stick, tabletop tripod, and float. I’ve been testing it out, and here’s my take on it.
Keeping a GoPro HERO9 Black Water Resistant While Using External Power: The 3BR X-PWR-H9 External Power Kit
The 3BR X-PWR-H9 is an accessory to solve the problem of keeping your GoPro water-resistant when connecting external power to your GoPro HERO9 Black. Here’s what it does and how it works.
How to Reset a GoPro HERO9 Black
The GoPro HERO9 Black has a few different types of reset. There’s a factory reset that wipes everything, but there are also some other more selective reset options that might be useful for solving specific problems.
How to Join GoPro Videos with Wondershare UniConverter
GoPros save their video files in 4GB segments. Here’s how to join them back together using Wondershare UniConverter. Includes 4K HEVC video files.
Remote for the GoPro HERO9 Black – The Remote Review
There’s a new remote for the GoPro HERO9 Black. It’s called The Remote. Here’s what it does and how it works.
How to Switch Between NTSC & PAL on the GoPro HERO9 Black
If you need to switch between NTSC and PAL video shooting modes on the HERO9 Black, it’s not quite as obvious how to do that as it could be. Here’s how to do it.
How to Change the Video Compression Codec on the GoPro HERO9 Black
The GoPro HERO9 Black has two video codecs available for recording video. Both of these produce files with an .mp4 extension. The difference is in how the video is compressed and encoded.
Travel Photography
Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico
The Gran Hotel Cuidad de Mexico is an Art Nouveau gem in the heart of Mexico City’s historic district.
People & Places
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
One of the world’s most visited museums, the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum has an incredible array of original artifacts from the history of flight and space exploration.
Highclere Castle
You don’t have to be a fan of Downton Abbey to appreciate the beauty of Highclere Castle sitting on a stately hill in the English countryside of Hampshire about two hours west of London.
Cathedral of Saints Michael & Gudula
Most churches count their blessings to have one patron saint. This one has two.
On Top of Mandalay Hill, Myanmar
Sitting on top of Mandalay Hill, Sutaungpyei Pagoda features a large patio that offers a wonderful views over Mandalay City and the Ayeyarwaddy.
The Citadel in the Imperial City of Hue
Inside the Citadel walls was once lavish and opulent, with ornate gardens and intricate pagodas. But the Vietnam War was not kind to the Imperial City. Large parts of it are now nothing more than rubble.
North Stradbroke Island, Australia
Known to the locals as “Straddie,” North Stradbroke Island near Brisbane separates southern Moreton Bay from the Pacific Ocean. With miles of spectacular ocean beaches and an abundance of local marine life such as whales, sharks, turtles, and dolphins, it’s a popular summer holiday destination.
Ushuaia, The World’s Most Southern City
Ushuaia claims the title of the world’s southernmost city. These days its main industry is tourism, serving as a gateway to Antarctica. But the town also has charms of its own.
The Lakes of Hanoi
Hanoi has a lot of lakes. They provide a respite from the crushing traffic and incessant bustle in other parts of the city.
Lightroom Tips
Best Lightroom Tutorials & Lightroom Classes for Online Learning
Whether you’re new to Lightroom or looking to dive deeper, here are some of the best places to find Lightroom tutorials, classes, and courses.
How to Filter by Image Orientation of Landscape, Portrait, or Square
If you need to filter out just the portrait (vertical), landscape (horizontal), or square images, you can use the Aspect Ratio filter criteria.
How to Change the Background Color of Single Images in Lightroom Classic
You can change the color of the space behind single images in Lightroom. That can be simply a matter of preference or used as a visualization tool
Can Aurora HDR 2019 Salvage Otherwise Unusable Photos?
HDR is traditionally all about the drama. But it doesn’t have to be all about overly saturated and uber dramatic images. The tone-mapping tools built into apps like Photomatix and Aurora HDR 2019 can be useful for making otherwise blah photos more interesting and perhaps salvaging them as keepers.
How to Change the Thumbnail Image for a Video in Lightroom
Changing the thumbnail image, or poster frame, used for videos in Lightroom can be a handy way to provide a more useful visual reference point when you’re trying to find the video you’re after. Here’s how to do it.
How to Trim Videos in Lightroom
Lightroom doesn’t have much in the way of editing tools when working with video files, but it does have the ability to trim the beginning or end of video clips.
How to Customize the Color Labels in Lightroom
Lightroom has many thoughtful workflow tools. Color coding image labels isn’t especially glamorous, but it can be an extremely useful way of organizing your images. And if you want to customize what text label is paired with which color, you can. Here’s how.
How to Switch between Landscape & Portrait Orientations When Cropping Images
Lightroom has a super quick way to switch between landscape and portrait orientations with the crop tool. Here’s how to do it.
