I LOVE TO PHOTOGRAPH INSECTS and using a long telephoto lens enables me to capture their behaviour in a less invasive manner than using a macro lens. Instead of creeping up to within 1ft of the insect and risk scaring... Read More

This article discusses using the Olympus 1.4 teleconverter for almost macro like magnification. I will consider some of the practical considerations that come into play when photographing butterflies, pointing out the strengths and limitations of using a teleconverter.  I love... Read More

In this article I’m going to reflect on a photoshoot I recently did while in the woods shooting with my model toad. I found inspiration from the wildlife photography of Petr Babousek.  Petr practiced illuminating scenes with artificial lizards and this... Read More

I’ve decided to supplement my Canon cameras and lenses with suitable Olympus mirrorless alternatives. I was particularly attracted to the Olympus E-M I & E-M II cameras along with their excellent pro lenses. This system has many desirable features: Portability... Read More

Porthkerry Park is only a ten minute walk from my home in Barry. I go there often, usually taking a long walk in the woods before venturing off towards the meadows and the pebbled beach. There is much to attract... Read More

In my last post I gave an introduction and brief description of the Microflex that I bought on ebay.  Since then I’ve had the opportunity to try it out on a few stained specimens to see how well it performs. I... Read More

The Microflex was used during the 1970s to attach a Nikon or Nikkormat film camera to any standard microscope eyepiece tube for high-quality 35mm photographs of microscopic images. It was designed for vintage S series Nikon microscopes of the 1960s/70s. ... Read More

Now that summer has faded into memory and the damp mists of October cover the landscape, my thoughts turn to the woods and their mysterious subterranean inhabitants. At this time of year, I can’t resist visiting my favourite woods, hoping... Read More

Back in May, I bit the bullet and bought myself the Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L IS II. The lens had brilliant reviews, particularly amongst wildlife enthusiasts, so it was on my wish list for quite some time. I’m a macro... Read More

In contrast to the all pervading good force summoned upon by Jedi Masters such as Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi or the young Luke Skywalker; ‘Darkfield’ sounds like an equally pervasive but albeit altogether more sinister force, more likely to be beckoned... Read More