Gadget Bag: Going Light With Firm Support

When I began using a new "lightweight" tripod in the late ’90s, I was relieved that it weighed just 8 1/2 pounds/five for the tripod and the rest for the head. It certainly seemed light because it was just half the weight of my first solid tripod, a 17-pound brute.

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Photographing Shorebirds

Elevate your portraits of birds with patience in your approach, and gain a more intimate understanding of their behavioral patterns.

Landscape Light, Part 2

Lighting styles and techniques to add dimension and form to your landscape compositions

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The Tamron 100-400m is great for wildlife photography.

Optimum Super-Tele Performance

The Tamron 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD offers a versatile zoom range, stunning image quality and premium construction in a compact, convenient design.