16:9 is pretty close to a pano, and it's where I started cutting my teeth with them. Making the Case for Panoramic Wildlife Images Panoramic crops are almost never used in wildlife photography, but they should be. By stripping away empty space and leaning into wide framing, panos can highlight motion, symmetry, and environment in ways a standard crop just can’t. Shawn Thomas Photography • Photo Editing
Field Review: Chasing Osprey and Eagles with the Nikon 800mm PF From Fredericksburg to Conowingo, the Nikon 800mm PF went with me. In this field review, I share real-world impressions from two unforgettable shoots. Shawn Thomas Photography • Gear Review
My only photo contribution to this post. So your kid wants to be a wildlife photographer? When my 9 year old told me she wanted to take pictures of birds I had no idea it would lead us through old Nikons, Fujis, bridge cameras, and finally to an OM System kit that truly fits her. This is not a spec sheet, it is the story of how we found the right gear for a young wildlife photographer. Shawn Thomas Photography • Gear Review
From Soggy Shoes to Sharp Shots A year after missing the sunflowers, I finally had my shot at an indigo bunting on a bloom. It took a stream mishap, soggy boots, and a second try — but the payoff was worth it. Shawn Thomas Photography • Photographic Adventures
Chasing Puffins in the Fog: A Lesson in Letting Go Six months of planning led me to a fog‑shrouded island and a day that didn’t go as planned. This is the story of finding beauty in the unexpected — and the shots I almost left behind. Shawn Thomas Photography • Photographic Adventures
