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  • Capturing Water Droplets: A Quick How-To On Getting that Perfect Shot

    If you're looking for a creative activity that you can do indoors, capturing water droplets is a great way to practice your macro photography! For my water droplet photos, I'll use my E-M1 Mark III and M.Zuiko 60mm F2.8 Macro lens. I also use...
  • Why I Love the OM-1 Mark II

    Having used the OM-1 almost everyday since launch, and now having the opportunity to capture with the new and improved OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II in the field- it’s undeniable that the advancements from its predecessor are what WE needed in the pho...
  • Fantastical Fungi!

    Getting up close with the OM-1 It’s been said before by myself and others in different ways, but it doesn’t make it any less true – being a macro photographer is like being handed a key that unlocks a weird and wondrous world you ne...
  • Capturing Refraction Photography

    What is Refraction? Spring is here which means we can all start dusting off our trusty macro gear and head out to inspect the dirty, shrinking piles of snow in hopes of spotting a beautiful fly or an emerging crocus. For us macro photographers, the e...
  • Capturing Winter Colours: Photographing the Sunrise and Sunset in Winter

    “But, I don’t want to go outside. It’s too cold!” I have to admit that even though I love winter, I have definitely had that internal dialogue. Given that I live in a part of the world where having five months of winter is nor...
  • My Gear for Field Macro

    Regardless of what you like to photograph, it’s important to arm yourself with the right gear. Personally, I’m interested in capturing the intricate details of insects and spiders in their natural habitats, and I need gear that will let m...
  • BEAUTY OF BIRDS

    I have been photographing birds since 1978 and it has been my profession for over 30 years. Bird photography is my passion and I think birds are beautiful. Their lovely feather patterns and fascinating behaviour makes me going back to nature again an...
  • PHOTOGRAPHING WATERFALLS

    Waterfalls are one of my favorite elements to capture with my camera. As an avid outdoor photographer, I am always looking to capture nature in every season and across the globe. The landscapes change so dramatically throughout the year. I absolutely...
  • OM-5: 3 computational features

    Introduction Having a camera that fits my lifestyle is of utmost importance. I need one that's constantly by my side as I move through my day and wander the forests of New Hampshire, my adoptive state. I've been photographing with an OM-1 since it wa...
  • Optimizing Camera Settings for Wildlife Photography

    Suddenly, there you are… face to face with the animal encounter of your dreams, camera in hand, beautiful light, soul filled. Although being at the right place at the right time is an essential element of wildlife photography, making sure your...
  • Best of 2023 by OM SYSTEM Ambassadors

    How was 2023 for you? We caught up with some of our Ambassadors from across the world to ask them about their most amazing experience this year – here’s what they shared with us… Adrian Truchta – Poland I love to shoot jumpin...
  • 4 Approaches to Winter Macro Photography

    When it comes to macro photography, our thoughts easily drift to the warm season and insects, plants, and fungi. After the abundance of summer and autumn, it can be challenging to adapt to a new season, and of course, photography is more challenging ...
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