Zeniko mini flashes

I haven’t had great experiences with "mini" flashes, but I have to admit I’ve never tested one as tiny and comfortable to carry and use as the Zeniko Mini Flash.

Despite its typical size-related limitations, it’s still a good option for travelers who need a little extra light to capture a good photo in dark environments and you won't find a better price.

 

My picks from last weekend

As usual, I’m starting the week by sharing some of the photos I took over the weekend.

 

 This small squirrel decided to show me the beauty of spring by enjoying the scent of the plants. A strong reminder of the importance of enjoying the small things life brings us every day.

Today began with the sad news of Pope Francis's passing. Rest in peace, Francis.

 

 

 

 

DXO PureRAW 5

DXO PureRAW 5 has been released. I tested it a bit, and the new denoising engine seemed a little too soft for my taste — faster, but soft. Still, it’s a must-have for any photographer out there. Combining DXO PureRAW with Topaz Photo AI for sharpening can result in almost perfect images.

Here is a video explaining the main differences in this new version.

 

Camera gear that improved my photos

I’m sure everyone has bought a piece of gear that, at least in their mind, improved their photos. For me, it’s the Canon EF 100-400mm L Mark II, which I bought used but in very good condition. What’s that piece of gear for you?

If you want to know which one it is for Duade Paton — a wildlife photographer and influencer with around 100K followers — you can check out the following video.

 

From street cleaner to model

A street photographer changed this woman's life when he took her picture and posted a video of the entire process online.

You can read the details of this storybook-like tale here.

Only during Easter

Only during Easter can you go for a hike looking for wildlife to photograph and end up with a picture of a giant rabbit.

Well, in reality, it’s not a rabbit, but a clever photographer using an assistant dressed as one to get a nice picture for a client.

This time of year, you start seeing photographers in our parks taking senior photos. 

Yeap, it's this time of the year. Of course, a nice time to take some candid pictures.

 

 

More about the Nikon P1100

Here’s a review of the Nikon P1100. I’d like to point you to the 2:30 mark in the video, because right there you can see something I’ve been saying for a long time: more reach in wildlife photography isn’t always better. Nothing will give you better results than being close to your subject. The more distance you put between you and your subject, the more haze you introduce — and that can ruin your photos.