04.24.2013
Aurora Ice Museum by David FitzSimmons
Recently I traveled to Chena Hot Springs, a beautiful, well-appointed, and environmentally responsible resort located about 50 miles east of [...]
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12.17.2012
Point Reyes Photo Workshop by David FitzSimmons
Q: What do you get when you combine sun, sand, waves, and wildlife with eager nature photographers? A: A great [...]
09.27.2012
08.15.2012
Finding and Photographing CURIOUS CRITTERS by David FitzSimmons
You never know where your next picture is going to come from. Whether it’s travel photography, weddings, portraiture, or whatever, [...]
07.10.2012
Top Five Nature Photography Subjects by David FitzSimmons
I’ve been reflecting on some of the most popular photography subjects across my career—images used most frequently in books, magazines, [...]
06.07.2012
Mississippi River: Patterns of Industry by David FitzSimmons
The first lens many people think of for landscape photography are wide angles. While I utilize wide and super-wide glass [...]
05.09.2012
Sunrise/Sunset App for Android by David FitzSimmons
Have you ever seen a beautiful sunrise or sunset building but can’t figure out where to go to photograph it? [...]
04.19.2012
Spring Mushrooms! by David FitzSimmons
Each year I anxiously await spring mushrooms. When early rains have saturated the ground and warm sunshine brings out new [...]
01.26.2012
LENS EXPLORATIONS: 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
The 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM is a superb traveler’s lens. Much of my professional work involves shooting scenics for books, magazines, calendars, and postcards. The 17-50mm focal length, approximately equivalent to a 28-80mm in 35mm terms, is a perfect optic for landscapes.
For this review, I packed my new 45 megapixel SD1 and the 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM and headed off to the San Juan Mountains of Colorado and south Florida. I can say with complete confidence that every time I pulled the 17-50mm lens out of my bag, I knew I was going to get a sharp image.
12.07.2011
“CURIOUS CRITTTERS” Launches on ABC-TV by David FitzSimmons
“Curious Critters,” my new children’s picture book, launched with a flurry of activity. David FitzSimmons discussing his new children’s picture [...]