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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Jan 04
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Shooting the Northern Lights

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Shooting the dancing colors of the northern lights is often a part of a trip of a lifetime. It is critical to have the right gear and settings to capture the stunning visuals to share with your friends. Bring a high-quality tripod capable of stabilization for a 10-20 second exposure. Carbon fiber is lighter and easier to handle than metal. Your camera should be capable of working in Manual Mode so that you can control aperture, ISO, and shutter speed. Check the aurora forecast for your area to determine if and when they might peak. The aurora activity is described…

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Dec 30
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Winter Photography Tips

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Shooting in the polar regions offers some incredible opportunities for capturing rare wildlife sightings and natural phenomena such as the northern lights. To make the best of your trip, be prepared for the cold. The following tips will help you protect your camera, batteries, and body from the chill. Store extra batteries fully charged and warm inside your parka. I use the inside chest pocket, so they are close to my body. Bring at least three camera batteries so that you have two spares ready to go. You don’t want to miss a shot when the low temperatures shorten the…

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Nov 01
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100 Travel Tips

By | All Posts, Into The Planet Book, Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Underwater Canada, Underwater Photo and Video | No Comments

I have spent a lifetime traveling the globe on expeditions and filming projects. This is installment seven containing ALL of my top 100 travel tips to make your journey more relaxed and earth-friendly. Before You Go 1. Global Rescue – If you are going to be in a remote place, make sure you have evacuation insurance to get home in the event of an accident. 2. Medical Insurance – Ensure you are covered adequately in case of misfortune. Divers Alert Network (DAN) offers worldwide coverage for diving accidents and supplemental travel insurance with proceeds that support diving medical research. Other sport’s…

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Oct 01
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Southern Maryland Dive Club to Host Jill Heinerth Book Signing Event Oct. 30

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Harper Collins Publishers and ECCO Books are proud to announce the release of Into The Planet – My Life as a Cave Diver by renowned underwater explorer Jill Heinerth. More people have walked on the moon than have been to some of the remote places Jill Heinerth has explored on earth. Jill is a veteran of over twenty-five years of scientific diving, filming/photography, and exploration, and her expeditions include the first dives inside Antarctica icebergs, and record-breaking scientific missions in deep underwater caves around the world. Jill’s North American book tour brings her to the PAX River Ale House, in Lexington…

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