Capture the Moment!

Since 2013, I’ve published hundreds of blog posts on all aspects of photography. Some are aimed at helping photographers with their technique, settings, and equipment, but others describe my exhibitions, workshops, and adventures in Africa, Antarctica, and beyond.

Feel free to browse chronologically or click on any category heading for specific content, such as Equipment, Trips or Hints and Tips.

If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, please drop me a line at nick@nickdalephotography.com or on +44 7942 800921.

The Two-second Rule
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The Two-second Rule

How long does it take you to get ready to photograph something? If it’s more than two seconds, you might miss your chance. The ‘two-second rule’ is a way of crystallising the importance of being ready at all times. Birds fly away, animals turn their backs, and some idiot in your vehicle might drop something and scare off all the wildlife!

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Get to Know Your Camera Gear!
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Get to Know Your Camera Gear!

I often meet guests on safari who have just bought a new camera but haven’t had a chance to work out how to use it properly. They couldn’t be bothered to read the manual, they didn’t have time to take any pictures or they were supposed to go on a course, but they were too busy…

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Sony ⍺1 vs Nikon D850
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Sony ⍺1 vs Nikon D850

If you’re a photographer thinking about switching to mirrorless, I just thought it might be useful to read about someone else’s experience doing the same thing. I used to have an extensive collection of Nikon camera bodies, lenses and accessories, including a D850. However, I switched to the Sony mirrorless system last year, and I now have two Sony a1 cameras.

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DSLR vs Mirrorless
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DSLR vs Mirrorless

Until last year, I’d always been a Nikon man. Then it all changed, first gradually and then all of a sudden.

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Tips for setting up your Nikon DSLR
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Tips for setting up your Nikon DSLR

I see a lot of ‘unboxing’ videos on social media - as if taking something out of a box required some sort of special skill…!

This article doesn’t involve any cardboard boxes, but it does tell you a few neat tricks to customise your Nikon camera.

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