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Behind The Shot

Behind the Shot: Eagle in a Snowstorm With Sony a9 III

March 26, 2025April 9, 2024 by Dan Carr

Shooting in a blizzard is the ultimate challenge for a camera’s autofocus system. On a recent trip to Alaska I put the Sony a9 III through its paces.

Categories Behind The Shot Tags Alaska, Sony, Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM, Sony a9 III

Behind the Shot: Eagle vs. Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM

March 26, 2025March 27, 2024 by Dan Carr

My first trip with the Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM was a great success. Here’s a first look at what this lens is capable of.

Categories Behind The Shot Tags Alaska, Sony, Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM, Sony a9 III

Short-Eared Owl Proves Sony 200-600mm Lens Versatility Again

July 24, 2024May 19, 2023 by Dan Carr

How the Sony 200-600mm lens helped me to capture this surprise owl encounter in the Yukon.

Categories Behind The Shot Tags sony 200-600mm, sony a1, Wildlife Photography, yukon

Behind the Shot: Cutest Baby Wombat in Tasmania

July 24, 2024April 28, 2023 by Dan Carr

On this trip to Tasmania, I’d hoped to find and photograph wild wombats. I didn’t dare dream about finding a baby one this cute!

Categories Behind The Shot Tags Australia, sony 600mm f/4, sony a1, Tasmania, Wildlife Photography

Behind the Shot: Blue-Eyed Cormorant in Flight

January 2, 2025February 16, 2023 by Dan Carr

Capturing the perfect flight shot of this bird carrying its precious package was a real challenge. Here’s how I did it.

Categories Behind The Shot Tags La Jolla, Nikon Z 800mm PF, Nikon Z9, Wildlife Photography

Behind The Shot: Crashing Wave Vs. Pelican

January 2, 2025January 20, 2023 by Dan Carr

Picking off pelicans flying through the crashing surf with an 800mm lens. Photography doesn’t get much more fun.

Categories Behind The Shot Tags La Jolla, Nikon Z 800mm PF, Nikon Z9, pelican, Wildlife Photography

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