Behind the numbers of an eagle hide photography trip lies a carefully planned workflow. From thousands of RAW images and high-speed burst shooting to strict culling and a streamlined Bridge–Lightroom process, this post breaks down how moments are captured — and how the best frames are finally chosen.
Tilastoja kotkakojun kuvausreissulta – Statistics from an Eagle Hide Photography Trip Read More »
The day began in darkness, long before sunrise, deep in a remote wilderness where human presence feels temporary and small. Guided only by headlamps, we crossed a frozen bog toward low hides hidden in the landscape, the silence broken only by cracking ice beneath our boots. As dawn slowly emerged behind heavy clouds, eagles appeared almost unnoticed — silent, watchful, and entirely at home in a place where time moves at nature’s pace.
Siellä, missä kotkat lentävät – Where the Eagles Fly Read More »
Modern digital sensors have redefined what is technically possible in photography. Where film struggled with high ISO values and limited dynamic range, today’s cameras handle low light, deep shadows, and bright highlights with far greater efficiency. Improved pixel design, lower read noise, and advanced signal processing allow photographers to work comfortably in conditions that once required significant compromise. Combined with powerful RAW processing and modern noise-reduction tools, digital imaging provides access to tonal detail that film simply could not record.
Digitaalinen murros – The Digital Shift Read More »
A late-November field trip to Läsäkoski turned into my first real encounter with the White-throated Dipper. During a year-long nature photography course, I focused on capturing this remarkable bird of northern streams as it dove, foraged and posed calmly along the rapids. The experience left me with both solid photos and a memorable moment in the field.
Koskikara Läsäkoskella – White-throated Dipper at Läsäkoski Read More »
I’ve taken a new turn in my photography — this time upward, toward the stars. After years of chasing light in forests and wetlands, I’ve stepped into the world of astrophotography with a Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro mount. Photographing the Moon, Andromeda, and a few comets has shown me how challenging it is to capture the night sky with just a fixed tripod. Now, with a tracking mount and plenty to learn, I’m starting from scratch — but that’s exactly what makes it exciting.
Uusi suunta: katse kohti tähtiä – A New Direction: Eyes Toward the Stars Read More »
A quiet morning, soft mist, and a brief moment of stillness — a small bird caught mid-flight among mossy branches, as nature decides when the photo is taken.
September sun still lingers warm, and from my terrace I watch as the yard turns into a feathered runway. A great tit flashes its yellow belly, a restless blue tit joins the scene, and a reed bunting adds a touch of autumn’s migrating spirit. Who knew a simple coffee break could turn into a front-row seat for nature’s show?
Terrace VIPs – Backyard Birds in the Autumn Sun Read More »
Olen jo pitkään halunnut kokeilla vesilintujen kuvaamista vedestä käsin. Jos vesilinnusta haluaa hyvän kuvan, kameran on oltava sekä riittävän lähellä että riittävän alhaalla. Rannalta — ainakaan suomalaisilta järvien rannoilta —
Vesilinnut, waterfowl Read More »
Kun lähestymme elokuun loppua, alkaa jo lintujen muuttoon liittyvä ajanjakso. Aikaisimmat ovat jo lähteneet, mutta suuri määrä on kokoontumassa pienistä joukoista aina isommiksi lautoiksi, joita sitten näemme taivaalla ja haikailemme
Haukkojen aika, the Time of Hawks Read More »
Image stabilisation has always been a rather obvious feature for me. Most of the modern lenses or camera bodies I’ve used have had electronic image stabilisation. I switch it on
Canon RF 600 mm F4.0 Super-telephoto Image Stabilisation Read More »
