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!
ExclusiveRainy Day Photography for Saturated Photos Landscape Photography TrueToad - May 13, 2023 I admit I like being out during rainy days Why? It is refreshing and stimulating to walk a wooded trail hearing and feeling the rain, and besides that, It offers many opportunities for photographers - if we come prepared.
ExclusiveEastern Bluebird On The Dusty Trail TrueToad - November 9, 2022 Fall like Spring is wonderful time. In my area we begin to see a few bird species that are less common in the summer months. In my most recent outing I had the pleasure of capturing a few birds and ran upon a fun flock of Eastern Bluebirds.
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.
ExclusiveFlower Photography Flower Photography TrueToad - May 13, 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...