Thomas Fields Photography Blog
Photography is always an adventure.
This blog is my way of sharing photographic experiences. It’s also a forum for discussing a particular shoot or image, seeking information about equipment, asking questions, or simply talking about topics related to photography.
Enjoy!
The “Turon” Craze
Tourists (Tourons) Approaching Wild Animals in Yellowstone National Park I normally do not pull out my soapbox and take on an issue, but this current so called "Touron" thing occurring in places such as Yellowstone National Park, and being "plastered" on various...
Photography and the Pandemic
It has been two plus years now with our lives being totally dominated by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The impact to my photography has been profound, as many of the places I travel to capture images of wildlife were suddenly "not available". I have a bird sanctuary in...
A Mirrorless Camera, is It Good for Me?
Over a year ago I spent time checking out mirrorless camera technology, trying to decide if it would be right for me. After reading a ton of material and looking at the pros and cons, I needed to truthfully examine why changing to a mirrorless system would make...
Photographing Wildlife
Photographing wildlife can be challenging to say the least, especially if you want images of wildlife in their natural environment. One can usually find a zoo or game farm where there are great photographic opportunities. But is it the same? I have seen game farms...
The Dawning of the New Website
After several months of trying to get a professional looking photography website operational, I finally bit the bullet and began working with a professional web designer. Let me tell you, she is the best, and that was one of my better decisions in this endeavor. Prior...
Photography Adventures
A new viewer to my website may not realize that the images they see as they wander through the site, are not the entire collection of my work. The images displayed herein are just some of my favorites, and that changes . Hopefully they will become some your favorites...
Springtime in the Skagit
After a winter of cold, wet, snowy weather, it finally is spring time in the Skagit Valley. If you don't know by now, the Skagit Valley here in the Pacific Northwest is renowned for their spring time displays of flowers, specifically tulips and...
Is It True Photography or Is It Photographic Art?
So here is the question. When looking at an image, ask yourself this question: Is this photography, or is this photographic art? While attending a recent art fair, I ventured into the booths of three different photographers. I must say all their work was very good,...
Yellowstone National Park: A Fall Visit
I had the good fortune of spending three weeks in Yellowstone National Park in the fall of 2016, 2017, and 2018 just in time for the elk breeding season, more commonly known as the rutting season or simply the rut. What an incredible time! For those who don’t know...