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April 1, 2019 by landm

Birds and the Nikon Coolpix P1000

Male Anna’s Hummingbird #1
Male Anna’s Hummingbird #1, Downtown Waterfront, Nanaimo, B.C., Nikon Coolpix P1000, 1/80sec @ f/7.1, ISO 400, 2,200mm focal length (sides cropped to create square format), handheld. ©Mark Degner

Back in the fall of 2015, when I was doing Gear Reviews for Outdoor Photography Canada magazine, one of the products that I reviewed was the Nikon Coolpix P900 camera that had a 24-2000mm built in lens.  Before I had a chance to try it, I thought that it was more of a gimmick camera, but after using it for a while I was quite impressed with it.  It had its limitations, but overall the image quality was good up to about 1500mm.  In fact I was so impressed with it, that in April 2018 I finally broke down and purchased one to take with me on a trip to the Amazon rain forest in Ecuador to use for some of the wildlife that I encountered.  I also used the P900 as my ‘carry around’ hiking and birding camera whenever I am hiking without my main camera system.

When Nikon introduced the Coolpix P1000 later in 2018 with a 24-3000mm lens, improved image stabilization, and RAW capability, I was interested in it, but then decided I could make due with my relatively new P900.  However, that changed when I actually had the opportunity to try the P1000 in early 2019.  I was really impressed with the extra 1000mm reach that it had (it is still a little soft at 3000mm but pretty sharp at 2600mm) and the improved image stabilization. Needless to say, the P1000 has become my new ‘carry around’ hiking and birding camera.

At the beginning of March, while I was in the Vancouver, B.C area and over in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island I had the P1000 with me and was able to photograph a number of birds while Leslie and I were out on walks.  Below are a few of my favourite bird images taken with the P1000. What still impresses me about the P1000 is how sharp the images are considering that they were all handheld. – Mark

Male Anna’s Hummingbird #2
Male Anna’s Hummingbird #2, Downtown Waterfront, Nanaimo, B.C., Nikon Coolpix P1000, 1/60sec @ f/7.1, ISO 400, 2,600mm focal length (sides cropped to create square format), handheld, ©Mark Degner
Glaucous-winged Gull, Neck Point Park, Nanaimo, B.C.,
Glaucous-winged Gull, Neck Point Park, Nanaimo, B.C., Nikon Coolpix P1000, 1/100sec @ f/6.3, ISO 400, 1,700mm focal length (slightly cropped), handheld, ©Mark Degner
Male Red-winged Blackbird
Male Red-winged Blackbird, G.C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary, Delta, B.C., Nikon CoolPix P1000, 1/320sec @ f/5.0, ISO 100, focal length 568mm (slightly cropped), handheld, ©Mark Degner
Male Wood Duck
Male Wood Duck, G.C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary, Delta, B.C., Nikon CoolPix P1000, 1/250sec @ f/5.6, ISO 400, focal length 800mm (slight crop on left side), handheld, ©Mark Degner

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Posted in G2 - Gear & Gadgets, News and Noteworthy · Tagged Anna's Hummingbird, Mark Degner, Nikon Coolpix P1000, Wood Duck ·

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March 30, 2019 by landm

From the Lens

I have often wondered how a painter would interpret my photographs onto the canvas; I now have my answer for a few of my images. For the show they asked people to submit photographs that the artists could be inspired and work from. The painters and sculptors then chose from the photos provided, to create their interpretation of the image. I had 7 images selected by the artists. Below are 2 of what were selected.

The spring show at the Art Society of Strathcona County is on display this weekend at the A.J. Ottewell Center (Red Barn) Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm, 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park, admission is free!

I was very pleased with the results. – Leslie 

Beauty Creek, ASSC Display
Beauty Creek, ASSC Display, ©Leslie Degner
Lac Beauvert, Jasper
Lac Beauvert, Jasper, ©Leslie Degner

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March 16, 2019 by landm

Winter Mountain Magic Photography Tour – Jan 9th – 13th 2019 – Tom Feuchtwanger’s Video

Tom Feuchtwanger and his wife, Janet Wilson, are definitely ‘Adventurous Spirits’ as they have travelled to 85 countries doing adventure travel. The adventures they have been on are not for the inexperienced or faint of heart and require a variety of skills and knowledge (and some times luck). They took part in our Winter Mountain Magic photography tour this past January to not just obtain images of the majestic scenery, but also to acquire more knowledge about photographing in and dealing with winter conditions, since at the time they were planning a trip to Antarctica, which they are currently on.  Tom concentrated more on taking videos and working on a story line, rather than still photography, whereas Janet focused on capturing the stills. Tom also practiced with his new drone to capture some unique perspectives of Abraham Lake and its ice bubbles.  

 To see the video Tom and Janet produced from the tour here is a link to Explosive Frozen Beauty, Abraham Lake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTFHdN4UwgA

 To view more videos from their various exciting adventures go to their YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt_tyF_CjD8Se-4FRrbPf6g

If you are interested in capturing your own images of this magnificent area then you might want to join Mark, Alan and myself on our 2020 Winter Mountain Magic Photography Tour at Aurum Lodge Jan 15th– 19th2020. Or we also offer our Transitions to Winter Photography Tour at Aurum Lodge Nov 13thto17th 2019. Check out our Outdoor and Nature Photography Tours page, or the Aurum Lodge Packages page for more details. – Leslie 

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March 15, 2019 by landm

“Beyond the Darkness” – Larry Louie

Last night Mark and I went to Images Alberta Camera Club to see our good friend Larry Louie give a presentation entitled ‘Beyond the Darkness’ on some of the amazing photography that he has done while visiting various developing or third world countries around the world.  Larry’s presentation was divided into four ‘chapters’, based on his new book that will soon be published, and combined incredible images of the people and places that he visited with interesting and revealing stories behind the images and the challenges that he faced while photographing.  For example this past December while photographing workers at a sulphur mine on the side of volcano in East Java, Larry was overcome by the sulphur fumes and passed out.  If it wasn’t for the quick action of Larry’s wife, Joanna, and others getting Larry out of the area he might not be here to give his presentation. 

We first meet Larry at Images nearly 30 years ago when we were all members of Images, and in fact Images is where Mark and I first meet in the late 1980’s. Although we are no longer members, we have very fond memories of our time as members of the club and still enjoy our occasional visits to Images either as visitors taking in one of their presentations or as judges of their competitions or giving presentations ourselves. 

To see more of Larry’s work visit his portfolio on his website at http://larrylouie.com/portfolio.php, his Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/larryylouie/,or his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Larry-Louie-Photography-168999376475496/

Larry Louie at Images Alberta Camera Club, iPhone 6, ©Leslie Degner

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March 1, 2019 by landm

Winter Mountain Magic Photography Tour – Jan 9th – 13th 2019 – Leslie Degner’s Images

Below are a few of my favorite images taken on the first of the 2019 Winter Mountain Magic Photography Tours. With so many scenic places to go in the area, I almost forgot to include a bubble image.

Fog and frosted trees
Fog surrounds the frosty trees, Bow Lake, Banff National Park, Olympus E-M1 MarkII, Olympus 12-40mm f2.8, ©Leslie Degner
Pine Needle
Pine needle on the ice of a frozen lake, Olympus E-M1 MarkII, Olympus 12-40mm f2.8, ©Leslie Degner
Morning light
The morning sunrise over Abraham Lake, Olympus E-M1 MarkII, Olympus 12-40mm f2.8, ©Leslie Degner
Water flows over river rocks
Water sweeps over rocks in the river, Cline River, Alberta, Olympus E-M1 MarkII, Olympus 40-150mm f2.8, ©Leslie Degner
Icicles in black and white
Icicles drape over a rock wall, Olympus E-M1 MarkII, Olympus 40-150mm f2.8, ©Leslie Degner
Fiery sunrise in Bighorn Country, Alberta
Fiery sunrise in Bighorn Country, Alberta, Olympus E-M1 MarkII, Olympus 12-40mm f2.8, ©Leslie Degner
Methane Bubbles frozen
Methane Bubbles trapped in frozen Lake, Alberta, Olympus E-M1 MarkII, Olympus 12-40mm f2.8, ©Leslie Degner

If you are interested in trying to capture similar images to the ones I’ve presented here, then you might want to join Mark, Alan and myself on our 2020 Winter Mountain Magic Photography Tour at Aurum Lodge Jan 15th– 19th2020. Or we also offer our Transitions to Winter Photography Tour at Aurum Lodge Nov 13thto17th 2019. Check out our Outdoor and Nature Photography Tours page, or the Aurum Lodge Special Packages page for more details. – Leslie

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Posted in Photo Tours · Tagged Bighorn Country Alberta, Canada, Frozen Bubbles, Methane Bubbles, Panoramic Images, Winter Photography Tour ·

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February 18, 2019 by landm

Winter Mountain Magic Photography Tour – Jan 9th – 13th 2019 – Karen Cosper’s Images

In early January we had the first of our two Winter Mountain Magic Photography Tour out at Aurum Lodge. They were a great group of photographers and we had a wonderful time with them out in the field photographing and back at the lodge socializing. 

Below are a few of Karen’s favorites from this year’s tour, although I think she has many more favorites. Karen’s main focus was looking for and creating good compositions. Seeing the images Karen submitted, I think she has a great eye for lines and shapes.

Abraham Lake
©Karen Cosper
Methane Bubbles
©Karen Cosper
Methane Bubbles and Elliott Peak
©Karen Cosper
Ice ridges and Mountain
©Karen Cosper
Fiery Sky
©Karen Cosper
Methane Bubbles
©Karen Cosper

If you are interested in trying to capture similar types of images to those Karen presented here, then you might want to join Mark, Alan and myself on our 2020 Winter Mountain Magic Photography Tour at Aurum Lodge Jan 15th– 19th2020. Or we also offer our Transitions to Winter Photography Tour at Aurum Lodge Nov 13thto17th 2019. Check out our Outdoor and Nature Photography Tours page, or the Aurum Lodge Vacation Packages page for more details. – Leslie 

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February 15, 2019 by landm

Winter Mountain Magic Photography Tour – January 9th – 13th 2019 – Alan Ernst’s Images

Alan Ernst co-leads the Winter Mountain Magic Photography Tour along with Mark and myself. Alan and his wife Madeleine are also the owners of Aurum Lodge where the tour is based.  Here are a few images Alan took during this year’s tour. – Leslie

Ice Patterns
Patterns in the ice at Preachers Point, ©Alan Ernst
Abraham Lake
Abraham Lake and Mount Mitchener, ©Alan Ernst
Cline River in Winter
Cline River, ©Alan Ernst
Preachers Point Ice
Ice at Preachers Point with Excoelis Mountain, ©Alan Ernst
Reflected light
Sunrise at Preachers Point, ©Alan Ernst
Winter at Rampart
Snow at the Rampart Ponds, ©Alan Ernst
Clouds over Kootenay Plains
Lenticular clouds over Reflecting Pools in Kootenay Plains, ©Alan Ernst

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January 22, 2019 by landm

New Bird list

This Common Raven was hanging around in a parking lot looking for handouts, instead he had his picture taken. We’ve decided to continue the “Bird List” challenge for another year. So far Mark has about 15 more bird species than I have but have no fear I will slowly catch up to him. – Leslie

Raven in a parking lot
Raven just hanging around in a parking lot, Olympus E-M1 Mark ll, Olympus 40-150mm F2.8 Lens ©Leslie Degner

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May 25, 2018 by landm

High Speed Photography

A number of weeks ago as we were driving home from the mountains I played around with creating some ICM images. Although the camera did not move very much, the vehicle was moving at a high rate of speed. Please only try this if someone else is doing the driving. Her are a few images that I was happy with. – Leslie

Black Spruce

Black Spruce along the roadside, Olympus PEN-F, Olympus 12-40mm f2.8, 1/10 sec at f22, ©Leslie Degner

Frozen Lake

Frozen Lake and shrubs, Olympus PEN-F, Olympus 12-40mm f2.8, 1/5 sec at f22 and polarizer, ©Leslie Degner

Far shoreline

Far shoreline, Olympus PEN-F, Olympus 12-40mm f2.8, 1/8 sec at f22, ©Leslie Degner

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April 16, 2018 by landm

A couple of birds for the list

Last year Mark and I took up the challenge from a friend, to take part in the “150 Bird Challenge” to see how many bird species we could identify during Canada’s 150th birthday year. The goal was to try and count at least 150 bird species during the year within Canada. Mark ended up counting 148, while I was able to break the 150 mark with a total of 156. I was able to get out to more locations than Mark got to. We decided that we would try again this year and started the count again on January 1st. Mark is currently leading this year with 51 birds seen, whereas I am only at 29 species. Now that the weather is warming and the birds are beginning to return, my count should increase. Hopefully I can catch up quickly.

A couple of weeks ago during the Easter weekend we both added a few more species to this year’s list, amongst those were the Great Gray Owl and the Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, which was a new species that neither of us had seen before. – Leslie

Great Gary Owl

Who is watching who, Great Gary Owl, Olympus EM-1 Mark ll, Olympus 300mm f4 lens, ©Leslie Degner

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch warming itself in the sun, Olympus EM-1 Mark ll, Olympus 300mm f4 lens, ©Leslie Degner

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