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Technique, workflow, and notes from the field

Hummingbird photographed at high ISO, processed with DxO PhotoLab 9

The Secret to High ISO Photography

How I use DxO software to get clean, sharp hummingbird photos at extreme ISO settings.

Anna's hummingbird photographed at ISO 800, f/11, 1/250 with Einstein photo strobes, freezing the wings completely

Freeze the Action with Flash Photography

How to use photo strobes and multi-flash techniques to freeze hummingbird wings completely — and why I still prefer natural light most of the time.