Photography

Despite having been developed for darkroom work in the 1930’s, the Zone System is just as relevant today in digital photography – with some modifications.

Fujifilm X cameras provide a great way to expand the dynamic range of your photos – the mysterious D-Rng. Here’s an easy explanation and how to use it.

I love hiking in the eastern Sierras, and the colors have a lot to do with it. But on this last outing I preferred a black & white world.

Getting the perfect white balance in camera can be a challenge. Have you tried setting manual Kelvin temperatures in different situations?

I had a recent challenge of photographing a tall ship with a standard 35mm lens, and in black & white, which I don’t usually use.

I’ve started a new photography project that is going to require some audience participation – create the most compelling JPGs without any post-processing.

The mystery of guide numbers prevents a lot of people from using Manual flash, even TTL flash. Here’s an explanation, guide number calculator, and chart.

Does using a flash scare you because you don’t understand the Inverse Square Law? Here’s a basic explanation, some calculators, and an easy rule of thumb.

Do you question the quality of variable zoom lenses? I’ve been able to take the Fujinon 18-135mm lens on some fun adventures and have this practical review.

The Lake Tahoe area has many areas with restricted rules for flying drones. Read about them here and download a map for your GPS.