ExclusiveWood Duck Photography Bird Photography TrueToad - June 6, 2023 I was not all that lucky in previous years of getting any real useable photos of Wood Ducks in the location I lived, due to the scarcity and short time frame they seem to stay in this area during the late spring season. I find the Wood Duck a stunningly beautiful waterfowl. The males in particular with iridescent browns, blacks, white green, ornate patterns on nearly every feathe, this is one pretty bird. Females very attractive but have a less colorful pattern but the same distinctive profile and delicate white pattern around the eye. I find Wood Ducks in the wooded marsh ares that have hardwood forest adjacent to the water. With some research I discovered they nest in holes in trees or use man made nest boxes. Little did I know they are one of the few duck species with claws that can grip bark and perch on branches- see my photos of a group perching.
ExclusiveIs Preorder Good or Bad? The Photography Blog TrueToad - May 28, 2023 Don't Overpay on Camera Equipment by Pre-Ordering!
ExclusiveMacro Rig System for Nikon Z Cameras Build it Yourself My Blog TrueToad - June 12, 2022 This is my new macro rig creation using some spare parts and new cages for my Nikon Z mirrorless camera bodies. Building It Yourself is fun and rewarding.
ExclusiveEveryday Flower Photography Flower Photography TrueToad - May 27, 2022 I have a couple of photographic weaknesses, Birds and Flowers. Whenever I am out doing some photography shooting regardless of what my intentions are if I run across a great-looking flower I stop and take a photo or try to incorporate the flower into my scene. The great thing about flower photography is you really don't need any specialized equipment. I have even taken flower photos with a fisheye lens. If you want to discover more about flower photography read on...
ExclusiveNikon Discontinued Lenses and Cameras My Blog TrueToad - May 18, 2022 Nikon continues to discontinue F mount lenses and DSLR cameras.
ExclusiveCopy Data Between Two Synology NAS My Blog TrueToad - May 17, 2022 Copy Data Between Two Synology NAS using RSYNC - Recently I had a failing drive in my primary Synology NAS. While I have a redundant system I did not want to take any chances of trying to replace the failing hard drive without a full backup of the data. This is the easiest method to copy folders over to another Synology NAS.
ExclusiveNikon 800mm f/6.3 VR S Thoughts and Considerations My Blog TrueToad - May 5, 2022 The evolving Nikon Z line of cameras and lenses gets more and more complicated when trying to make buying decisions in the Nikon Z Mirrorless ecosystem, which is a good thing. Now the Nikon 800mm PF 6.3 is available to tempt you into the world of Super Telephoto photography. You too may be tempted to take the plunge, considering the closest super-telephoto is over 10k, 7.5 pounds, and has a shorter focal length, the new Nikon 800mm PF F/6.3 might just be the killer lens.
ExclusiveNorthern Mockingbird - Photography My Blog TrueToad - March 23, 2022 The Northern Mockingbird is a medium-sized songbird that visits open fields and hangs in and around shrubs, bushes and in the lower section of trees.
ExclusiveBlue Jays Habits and Temperament My Blog TrueToad - January 26, 2022 The Blue Jay is a loud active bird that frequents many backyards throughout the year. This article will detail my observations of the Blue Jays I know for several years. During these years some are departed and new arrivals have appeared. Join me on a quick read to as I share my observations of the wonderful Blue Jay.
ExclusiveNikon 400mm F/2.8 TC VR S Z Mount Transition My Blog TrueToad - January 23, 2022 This article is geared to those who currently have Nikon Super-Telephoto Lenses and are considering transitioning to the Nikkor 400mm F/2.8 TC VR S Z Mount lens.