Covered from head to toe with thick white dust, crouching low on their launches, the young men and boys use angle grinders to carve statues of the Buddha out of solid blocks of white marble.
Reviews & Tips
Hands-on Review of the FujiFilm Finepix XP130 Waterproof Camera
Here's my hands-on review of FujiFilm's XP130 waterproof camera, an affordably priced go-anywhere waterproof compact camera.
Sony FE 16-35mm ƒ/2.8 GM Lens | Hands-on Review
I've been shooting with the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM zoom lens on a Sony a7 iii full-frame mirrorless camera. Here's my hands-on review.
Sample Photos Taken with a Sony a7iii
Here are some sample photos I've taken with the Sony a7iii mirrorless camera to give a sense of how it performs under real-world shooting conditions.
Best Waterproof Cameras for the Beach Under $200
If you're heading to a beach vacation this summer, here are some of my ideas for the best waterproof cameras under $200.
Using Burst Modes on FujiFilm Finepix XP120 & XP130 Waterproof Cameras
The FujiFilm Finepix XP120 and XP130 adventure cameras have a number of burst shooting modes available for capturing fast-moving action, but it's not necessarily self-evident what they do. So here's a rundown.
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens | Sample Images
A collection of high-resolution sample photos taken with the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM E-Mount Lens designed for Sony full-frame cameras.
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM E-Mount Lens | Sample Images
A collection of photos taken with the Sony FE 16-35mm ƒ/2.8 GM lens to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
Sony a7iii High ISO Sample Images
The cameras in Sony's Alpha range are well-known for their superb sensors. I've been shooting with the latest model, the Sony a7iii, at high ISOs to find out how well it performs in real-world shooting in low-light conditions at high ISOs. Here are the results and some examples.
Travel Photography
The Town that Defied God and the Government
If God and the government had their way, Antigua wouldn't exist. But it's a good thing it does. With charming Spanish colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and a vibrant cultural life, it's a wonderful place to visit.
Old Quebec City
Quebec City is a kind of Paris-in-miniature, set on a beautiful spot on the Saint Lawrence River and full of old-world charm. At Christmas it really shines.
Tarangire National Park
Tanzania's Tarangire National Park is famous for its elephants and baobab trees, but you'll also find an incredible range of other animals here, including some of the big cats.
Zihuatanejo’s Fish Market
There's much to love about Zihuatanejo on Mexico's Pacific coast, and the beach fish market is one of the town's gems.
Hanoi's Vietnam Military History Museum
The Vietnam Military History Museum in central Hanoi celebrates the Vietnamese victories of the 20th century, first over the French and then the United States. And, of course, it presents a version sanctioned by the Vietnamese Communist Government.
Granada's Market
Granada's market is especially good. It's large and colorful, pungent and bustling. And it's the only show in town, so everything is concentrated here.
Kayaking in Antarctica
There are worse places to be than gliding silently at water level amongst the icebergs, seals, and penguins of Antarctica.
Climbing Kilimanjaro: Tips, Gear Recommendations, and What to Expect
Tips and gear recommendations if you're going to climb Kilimanjaro for the first time. Includes suggestions for choosing a guide, mountain etiquette, and what to expect.
GoPro Competitors | 4K Action Cameras that Aren't GoPros
GoPro carved out the action camera niche and turned it into a multibillion dollar industry. But they’re no longer the only game in town. Here are some others 4K action cameras worth a look.
GoPro Tips
How to Open GoPro RAW (.gpr) Image Files Without Lightroom or Photoshop
How can you work with GoPro RAW format .gpr image files without using Lightroom or Photoshop? Here's a quick guide for a free option.
Putting Your GoPro in a Life Vest with a Bodhi Floaty Case
GoPros don't float by themselves. So if you let it go or it gets knocked loose unintentionally, you'll need to add something to prevent it from sinking straight to the bottom.
How to Find a GoPro's MAC Address
Here's a quick guide to finding your GoPro's MAC address.
How to Download Files Off a GoPro's Memory Card Without Touching the Camera
There are some shooting situations where you might want to get the files off a GoPro's memory card without touching the camera. Here are some good options.
How to Charge a GoPro Fusion
While charging GoPro batteries isn't complicated, the specific options vary from camera to camera. Here's a rundown of the charging and battery options for the GoPro Fusion.
SD Card Recommendations for the GoPro Fusion
Here are some recommendations for which SD cards to get for the GoPro Fusion 360° camera.
GoPro HERO5 Session vs HERO (2018)
Here's a detailed breakdown of how the GoPro HERO5 Session compares with the new HERO (2018), including video and photo capabilities.
GoPro HERO4 Silver Video Resolutions, Framerates, & Shooting Modes
Here's a rundown of the video resolutions, framerates, fields of view, and Protune options available when shooting video on the GoPro HERO4 Silver.
Lightroom Tips
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 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
Color labels are one of several useful workflow tools in Lightroom. And if you want to customize what text label is paired with which color, you can. Here's how.
How to Switch between Landscape and 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.
How to Convert the GPS Coordinates in Lightroom's Map Module to Decimal Format
Lightroom's map module uses GPS coordinates in the degrees, minutes, and seconds format. If you need them in decimal degree format, here's a quick way to convert them.
How to Save a Single Frame from a Video as a JPG Using Lightroom
If you're looking to extract a single frame from a video and save it as a JPG, here's how to do it in Lightroom.
How to Enable the Publish Services Panel If It's Hidden
Here's how to enable the Publish Services, Catalog, Folders, or Collections panels in the Library module if they're not visible.