My name is Thomas, and my email address is thomeven@gmail.com. I retired from work in April 2022 at the age of 62 and am a passionate wildlife photographer. In my retirement, I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren, pursuing photography, developing macOS application, and exploring the Norwegian mountains and nature. I do not actively promote the site; rather, I use it as a personal resource to learn more about the birds I photograph. Each bird and animal featured on the website includes links to Wikipedia articles for further information.
Birds#
Primarily, I capture photographs of birds. Bird photography is approximately 90% waiting and traveling. My knowledge of birds is still limited, and I am acquiring new information almost daily. The most crucial aspect is to respect the birds and refrain from chasing them. Familiarize yourself with the habitats of various species and find a suitable spot to observe them from a distance. Additionally, there are some photographs of wild animals. Some animals were recently discovered; for instance, I was fortunate enough to be in the right location at the right time, and my camera was prepared. Muskoxen and moose have been captured during photography excursions in Norway.
Nature#
Since my childhood, I have had an affinity for the nature. Photography has been another of my cherished hobbies for many years. However, I am deeply concerned about the pressing challenges facing nature and wildlife. Regrettably, many politicians fail to comprehend the paramount importance of preserving these ecosystems. I have gained a deep understanding of the fragility of nature and the intricate interconnectedness of all living beings. Humans have proven to be adept at destroying nature through ignorance and economic incentives, which fills me with profound apprehension.
Sony gear#
For the last 6-7 years, I have only used Sony gear. Previous Sony camera bodies are Sony fullframes A7iii, Sony A9ii and Sony A1 mki. I have also used lenses from Tamron and Sigma, but all are sold. My gear now are:
- Sony full-frame A1 mkii camera body
- Sony FE 600mm F4.0 GM OSS lens
- Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens
- Sony FE 1.4x teleconverter
The 600mm and 300mm lenses are superb lens for bird photography. The 1.4TC extends the 600mm to 840mm and the 300mm to 420mm, two stops down.
How are these pages constructed?#
Hugo, a static site generator, serves as the web framework responsible for constructing these pages. The source code for this website is hosted on GitHub. Netlify, the web server, automatically detects changes made to the main branch and promptly rebuilds the server. The Hugo theme utilized is Blowfish, another open-source project hosted on GitHub. Upon making modifications or additions to pages, I commit these changes to GitHub, and Netlify promptly constructs the new server within seconds.