Exciting news!!! I will be showcasing and selling my photography at the DSA (Dayton Society of Artists) Creative Arts Showcase.  

Join the Dayton Society of Artists (DSA), in partnership with the Mall at Fairfield Commons, for a Creative Arts Showcase—an exciting afternoon featuring local art and handmade goods! From original photography and paintings to woodworking and unique handcrafted items, this showcase features the creative talents of DSA members. Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind piece for your home or a unique gift, this is your chance to shop locally and support artists right here in Dayton.

Stop by the Mall at Fairfield Commons, right inside the main entrance, on Saturday, November 2nd from 2 to 5 PM, and discover the creativity of your community. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase original art and goods made by local artists!  

https://daytondsa.org

I am starting 2024 off with an announcement.  I am proud to announce some of my photography will be on display at Dayton Barrel Works Artisan Distillery in beautiful downtown Dayton. This is a great cocktail bar where my photos will be on display until the end of March.  Dayton Barrel Works Cocktail bar is open to the public Thursday - Saturday starting a 5pm.  They have an awesome menu of Classic Cocktails, Mocktails, Seasonal Cocktails and Whiskey Pours.  Feel free to stop by have a drink and check out my photos, everything I have posted there is for sale.

Dayton Barrel Works

318 East 2nd St. Dayton, OH 45402

Well it was long overdue but my old trusty M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II lens has been traded in for the OM Systems 100-400mm zoom lens.  I prefer zoom lenses when I shoot and I have been wanting this new OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS for a while now. I was able to find a used version of the lens from Roberts Photo (Used Photo Pro) for a very good price.  The quality of the used lens from Roberts Photo (Used Photo Pro) is excellent. The used lens looks like it is brand new and everything functions as expected.  The image quality from this new lens is amazingly sharp and the image detail-sharpness is there even when zoomed all the way in at 400mm.  Below I will show you some of my birding images I was able to take with the lens.  

Lens sharpness and detail is beautiful!  Some of the features that I am enjoying with the new 100-400mm lens that my older 75-300mm did not have are listed below.

* Auto focus limiter 

* Weather Sealed construction

* Longer focal length 100-400mm (Full frame equivalent is 200-800mm)

* Compatibility with the MC-14 and MC-20 teleconverter for even more reach when attached

* Builtin lens image stabilization (no Sync-IS)

* AF/MF switch

I have only been using the lens for about 2 weeks now and I have to say I am extremely impressed with the features and image quality - sharpness I have been able to get with it.  My birding photos have greatly improved and each time I go out with the lens I am surprised by what I have been able to capture with it.  Investing in good glass before upgrading your camera body is always a good idea.