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Getting started with a trail camera, what you need to know

Trail cameras can make your life easier and increase your chances of taking successful wildlife photos. They also allow you to keep an eye on and monitor animal activity without being there yourself.

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Photographing owls nearby

You can photograph several owl species in the Netherlands, including the tawny owl, long-eared owl, barn owl, short-eared owl and little owl. Find out where, how and when to photograph owls.

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12 tips for atmospheric autumn photography

Autumn is just around the corner. After a few more cold nights, most trees will start to change colour. Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons of the year for photography. Would you like to take great autumn photos too? Read on for my tips.

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Sharpness, where do you place it and how deep?

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Bird hide: for lazy photographers or hard work?

Bird hide photography is a very popular form of photography. On various forums and social media, you see the most beautiful examples passing by. From kingfishers and crossbills to imposing buzzards, sparrowhawks and goshawks, and the little squirrel.

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Lichtgevende paddenstoelen fotograferen

Last Sunday, I photographed mushrooms with the camera club at the Posbank. I came across a very special mushroom, one where the gnomes had apparently forgotten to turn the light off.

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Photographing with a vintage (Helios) lens

The fact that spring starts as early as February feels like an extra vitamin pill after a long winter. All those purple and yellow flowers in the garden are lovely. You can't help but feel cheerful when you see such a colourful sight. A great reason to get down lower with your camera.

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Kingfishers in flight with fish

In this article, some photos of a kingfisher in flight with fish. The photos were taken in June this year. I used a 600mm lens to capture the kingfishers like this.

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