Tag Archives: photography

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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Ouch! My Ankle!

Right after we were married, my wife announced that she would like a cat. I was enjoying the freedom of not having a cat but quickly succumbed. To her surprise, the cat preferred me and became my cat. Two years … 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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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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Winter Photography Wonderland

WOW!  What a month!  My wife is on maternity leave and we spent three weeks in Eastern Washington.  As time permitted I was able to snowmobile to some great locations for some amazing photography.  I snow shoed when I could … Continue reading

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Moose Kept A Walking

I just got back from an extended trip to Eastern Washington. What an incredible time! I was staying right at the base of the mountains and every day was either snowshoeing to different areas or snowmobiling to get into higher … Continue reading

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Canon Chart

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