One old adage about photography suggests that you should always try to "get closer." One way to do that is to use a long lens. Another way is to actually get...

Got a little bored today so I figured I'd take it to the extreme. How does 1/8000 sec. @ ISO 3200 sound? http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/77582394

Some folks have called me "Mr. Extreme" and I can't confirm or deny that scandalous allegation. So here's a quickie I took today as I welcomed the hummingbirds...

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Didn't even have to get out of the car for this one: http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/82053272/original However, here's one from yesterday that did require...

Went down to the swamp this AM to do a little sweating. Took my shirt off and worked on my tan as I took...

Well sun worshipers, here's one I took today, taking advantage of some early morning fog: http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/35946204 And here's a strange one I...

It doesn't get much better than this! http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/34995387

Hi. I have just been viewing some photos I shot indoors, but have noticed that the highlights seem to be grey! Anyone else experienced this? The photos were...

Hi. I have just been viewing some photos I shot indoors, but have noticed that the highlights seem to be grey! Anyone else experienced this? The photos were...

Mr. Divs watches the dawn of a new day: http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/85890139/original

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No, this isn't about D-Mac's lunatic ravings, EBAY scams, or phony web galleries. Just a few more shots from today's lunch hour. (It was a bad day to go to the...

Word on the street is that this may hint at my Shoot-In entry for this week's "Teeth" mandate. http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/73588758

I've added a few new ones which start he http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/79354177/original (A Photo a Day? Yeah, right!)

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Whew! Another scorcher out there today so the 20D decided to "take it deep." Today's pics start he http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/64516473 BTW, how come...

My previous two tests of the 300 f/4L IS showed some peculiarities that warranted further investigation. Either the lens was very soft or else it wasn't...

Well, land sharks, the new Canon 20D was a big hit in Maui last week and made quite a splash. http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/35280355 And speaking of tasty...