Nikon D700: RAW and JPEG Files Compared

JPEG is an image file format recognized internationally by cellphones, computers, and other devices. RAW is an image file format that is sometimes called a digital negative because it is relatively unprocessed. It is proprietary to each camera manufacturer and in contrast to JPEGs, RAW files are not recognized by cellphones, computers etc. All digital … Read more

Giraffes: Encounters With Nature’s Skyscrapers

Napping Porcupines, Etc. What caught our attention first as we entered the house that summer were the large porcupines who were snoozing, their quills at rest cascading down their necks like mohawk haircuts. Across the aisle from them, petite dama gazelles gently chewed hay beneath their feet in another pen. As we walked further on, … Read more