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The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, Brigantine Division, in Oceanville, New Jersey is well known by naturalists, birdwatchers, photographers and serious outdoor enthusiasts as one of the best places in the United States to see and photograph great concentrations of waterfowl, wading birds and shorebirds.
The federal Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that [...]

One of the pleasures of nature and wildlife photography is it can be enjoyed almost anywhere. I live in Northern New Jersey, which is usually not recognized as a nature photography hotspot. In many ways, I’m fortunate to live in New Jersey because I have to work really hard to create quality images. A good [...]

As I write this blog entry, I can’t help but reflect back on my twelve years as a Photography Instructor and the hundreds of students I have inspired, taught, and motivated. When I started teaching back in 1994, we were all using film. Digital imaging has added a new dimension to the [...]

I enjoy close-up and macro photography. I own Nikon’s spectacular 200mm f4 AF macro lens and the 60mm 2.8 macro. I have been curious to see how the new 105VR compares to these other lenses in terms of optical quality, handling, and use as both a macro and portrait lens.
The 105VR is loaded [...]

Like many experienced photographers, I prefer to work in early morning and late afternoon light. In my opinion, the worse light for quality photography occurs on bright sunny days when there are no clouds. My absolute favorite time to be out in the field is on days when there is a light cover of fog. [...]