B. Beatty Photography
Capturing quiet outdoor moments.
Tag: photography
How to Select the perfect tripod
One of the more challenging things I’ve had to consider in the past year has been deciding how to choose the perfect tripod. There’s so many options out there that it truly can be overwhelming. In my case as an avid hiker and landscape… Continue Reading “How to Select the perfect tripod”
Final gear change in my landscape kit for 2021
After stumbling across the best deal I’d ever seen on a slightly used Canon 5DSR, I ended up re-evaluating whether or not I actually needed three camera bodies. I’d never had more than just my trusty Canon R before June of 2020 when I… Continue Reading “Final gear change in my landscape kit for 2021”
Evaluating and Embracing 2020
We’ve all been living through one heck of a year. What in the world do we do today as photographers in this new, upside down world we find ourselves living in? I took a glance back at my resolutions for 2020 this morning (mistake),… Continue Reading “Evaluating and Embracing 2020”
Have you ever heard of freezing fog?
I know that I haven’t. Even after years of living in Pennsylvania, I’d never heard of the phenomenon where fog rolls through and literally frosts everything in its path. And yet on my cross country road trip in December 2020, I found myself face… Continue Reading “Have you ever heard of freezing fog?”
The Six Reasons why I bought a 5dsr for landscape photography in 2020
Yes – I get it. It’s a 5 year old camera body model. Isn’t that well into obsolescence territory by now, especially with the recent release of the Canon R5? No! Maybe I’m eating my own words a bit after writing about how I… Continue Reading “The Six Reasons why I bought a 5dsr for landscape photography in 2020”
Image Stabilization vs. Tripod Sharpness
If you’ve ever used a lens with Image Stabilization (or Optical Stabilization, or Vibration Reduction, etc…), you’re probably well aware of the magical ability to hand hold your camera and achieve a clear shot at what seems like an unbelievable shutter speed. The first… Continue Reading “Image Stabilization vs. Tripod Sharpness”
Looking Beyond Iconic views in Zion
Everyone loves to see a breathtaking grand vista. At least I assume so! So when people travel to stunningly beautiful locations around the world, it naturally leads us to gravitate to photograph and share the exceptional view right in front of our eyes. So… Continue Reading “Looking Beyond Iconic views in Zion”
Seeking Authenticity
Ah, technology. It’s ever evolving complexity is what allows photography to advance with ever more incredible image sensors, detail capture, lens design, and editing processes. Images that were once extremely difficult to capture and share are now shareable with a simple button on a… Continue Reading “Seeking Authenticity”
