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Holiday Gift Book Suggestions

On December 18, 2009 By

Let’s face it – natural history enthusiasts can sometimes be a tough lot for whom to buy gifts; especially if you don’t personally share, or even know much about, their particular interests.

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DSLR Digiscoping Discoveries

On September 30, 2009 By

As promised in my recent “Digiscoping with a DSLR Camera” entry, I have news to report regarding lens effectiveness for digiscoping using the Canon EOS 40D DSLR camera and Swarovski’s UCA. When we last left off, I had noted that the Canon EF 35mm f/2.0 lens might hold some promise as possibly being [...]

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Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature Lovers

On September 21, 2009 By

Of all the different styles of modern photography, the one that seems to elicit the most reticence from both amateurs and professionals alike is that of macro photography.

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Photo Interlude: Honey Bee Wings Up Close

On September 15, 2009 By

Although not at first intending specifically to record it, the pattern of the veins in the wings of this Honey Bee, Apis mellifera, is remarkable. As the wings of these insects are essentially membranes, the common interpretation of the veins’ purpose seems to be that they provide strength to the overall wing [...]

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