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Rusty Pictures

I’ve been working on close-up pictures of rusty metal for an e-book called “Close-Up Pictures of Rusty Metal.” HA! Just kidding about the title. Actually, it is more likely to be “An Exploration of Rust”. I’ll have a few teaser … Continue reading

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Gear Bag, Part 2

My second camera bag is a Lowepro Nature Trekker AWII and is my favorite bag. It is the most comfortable bag I have had and it holds a lot of equipment. The bag is a heavy, as it weighs in … Continue reading

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Gear Bag, Part One

Would you like to know what equipment I pack when I leave for a photo shoot? You are not alone. I have had more than one request for the same. I have two camera bags, both of which are manufactured … Continue reading

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Spring Pictures

As promised, here are several images from my Spring Collection from earlier this month. All images are from Eastern Washington. Many are available for larger viewing or purchase on my website– www.robpleasphotography.com. All were taken with a Nikon D700, Nikkor … Continue reading

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Nikkor 300mm f/4 and Nikkor 1/7 Teleconverter

I’m finding bird photography one of the ultimate challenges my photography adventures. Specifically of patience, skill, speed. Tiny birds, such as hummingbirds and songbirds tend to be really fun to watch. They are very active so you often don’t have … Continue reading

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You Never Get A Second Chance…

To take the picture again. How many times have you walked by a subject and held off taking the picture? Maybe you justified it like I have, “I’ll take the picture on the way back.” I have a few photographs … Continue reading

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Expodisc

I know most of you tossed and turned all night wondering what I used for setting the white balance in my camera so to prevent more sleepless nights this weekend, I felt a little obligated to let you in on … Continue reading

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White Balance

Do you adjust the white balance of your digital camera? What do you think of the Auto White Balance feature on your camera? I never use Auto White Balance. I tend to use the Daylight setting and leave it at … Continue reading

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One Week Later. Nikon or Canon?

I still like my new Nikon D700, though it sure is intimidating to look at. There are buttons and dials everywhere and it weighs a ton too. That said, the features that are most important to me are in the … Continue reading

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The Day I Changed Allegiance

Today was quite a day. My little “new camera savings fund” filled up and with my wife’s blessing, I headed to the camera store to make a purchase. But, to keep you guessing, here’s a little history. For several years … Continue reading

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