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As part of our series with our good friend and all-around awesome photographer Justine McNeely, we were once again able to squeeze some awesome information out of her. When it comes to photographing birds, Justine is one of the best here in the Ottawa area – one visit to her Facebook Page will likely turn […]

So, you’ve picked out a great camera body, and perhaps you have even gone out and got yourself a fancy new lens. After spending some time in the field, you are managing to capture some great shots, not only of birds but perhaps of other wildlife and bits of nature as well. Just like any […]

Catching the bird watching bug is one thing, adding a camera to the mix is a whole other rabbit hole in itself. If you have been bitten by the photography bug, you are likely familiar with the plethora of decisions you can make regarding the equipment. When it comes to buying a quality DLSR camera, […]

It’s in our nature.  To improve, test our limits and grow each and every day.  For many of us, we can equate these goals or needs to many areas of our life.  Whether we want to run more, hit the gym more, learn more or spend more quality time with loved ones, we are always […]

Whether we are out in the field, our backyard or passing by a window in our home, you never know when the perfect photo opportunity might pop up. Many of us log hours and hours with our local birds, snapping up shot after shot of our favourite feathered friends. While there are many ways to […]

The hottest season of bird watching is quickly approaching. Spring and summer bring some fantastic birding outings and sightings, and you will want to make sure you can capture the moment with the perfect camera. We all think our iPhone camera is good enough, but you might be surprised at the quality difference you will […]

Photographing any living creature can most-often prove to be a difficult task. From children to wild animals, erratic movements can often turn most photo-opportunities into blurred or poor quality images. Taking photos of birds is no different, given the size of most of your backyard birds, their sometimes unpredictable movements and proximity can prove to […]