After purchasing my 200-500mm Nikkor f5.6 lens few years ago, my very first project was to visit the Great Blue Heron nesting area located in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, just a few miles away from my home. I’ve been a frequent visitor to this place for several years, but always…

The Cleveland Asian Festival is back for its 14th year, promising a weekend filled with food, performances, and fun. Since 2010, this annual event has been a highlight on the city’s calendar, showcasing the vibrant cultures of Asia right here in Cleveland. I really enjoy street and event photography. It…

Experimenting with Solar Eclipse RAW files using NX Studio is an interesting work. RAW files offer lots of possibilities in post-production, enabling me to apply various creative interpretations of the image or present it in a totally different way. I find it very interesting to uncover new details by fine-tuning…

It’s crucial to select a location closer to the path of totality, especially if you live within that 12 to 15-mile-wide range. Lakewood, Ohio was the perfect place for me to make that drive, not very far from my home. I opted for a public venue where more people gather…

Preparing for the Solar Eclipse brought excitement, with the mix of anticipation, gear prep, and the ever-unpredictable Cleveland weather. Our home sat about 5 miles off the center line of totality, so I opted for a spot nearer to it—a well-known public park, Solstice Steps at Lakewood Park. Finding parking…

Cleveland Metro Parks, often referred to as the “Emerald Necklace” for its interconnected network of parks and reservations, plays a crucial role in the monarch butterfly’s migration. The parks provide essential stopover points for these weary travelers during their long journey south. Location: Wendy Park, around mid of September. Follow…

The Cleveland Air Show is an annual Labor Day weekend tradition that captivates audiences with thrilling aerial displays and aviation marvels. Held against the backdrop of Lake Erie and Cleveland’s skyline, the event features heart-stopping aerobatics and vintage aircraft flights. Families flock to the shores to witness gravity-defying stunts and…