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Dan Peak, Photographer, Midwest Adventures

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Monument Rocks 4-2023
Monument Rocks 4-2023
Loess Bluffs Winter 2024
Loess Bluffs Winter 2024
2025 Greaer Prairie Chicken Workshop
2025 Greaer Prairie Chicken Workshop
  • Close Encounter with a Cooper's Hawk
    Fri, Jan 31, 2025
  • A Cooper's Hawk perched on a fence in the city, offering a rare and intimate wildlife moment. The hawk's prolonged visit was interrupted only by a curious cat, making for an unforgettable experience.
  • The Winter Gaze of a Silver Cat
    Wed, Jan 29, 2025
  • A striking portrait of a silver cat in the snow captures the essence of winter camouflage, with only its piercing yellow eyes breaking the monochrome scene.
  • Red-Winged Blackbirds Swarm at Loess Bluffs
    Tue, Jan 14, 2025
  • A stunning display of red-winged blackbirds swarming across a gravel road at Loess Bluffs NWR reveals fascinating behaviors and raises questions about their activity.
  • Missouri and Kansas Brace for the Fall Migration Spectacle
    Thu, Oct 03, 2024
  • As summer fades, the skies above Missouri and Kansas are set to transform into a breathtaking spectacle as millions of migratory birds embark on their epic journey south. This fall, bird enthusiasts and casual observers alike can expect to witness a remarkable diversity of avian species traversing the region's vast landscapes.
  • Sony a1 II: The Rumors, Facts, and Competition
    Thu, Oct 03, 2024
  • A deep dive into the rumored Sony a1 II camera, exploring potential specs, features, and how it might stack up against new and upcoming flagship cameras from Nikon and Canon.
  • Sony ZV-E10 II: Vlogging Powerhouse in a Compact Body
    Thu, Oct 03, 2024
  • Sony's latest offering, the ZV-E10 II, is a mirrorless camera tailored for vloggers and content creators. It packs a punch with its 26MP sensor, improved autofocus, and cinematic video features, all within a compact and affordable package.
  • The AI Image Mirage: A Photographer's Perspective on Authenticity in the Digital Age
    Thu, Oct 03, 2024
  • The rise of AI-generated images is transforming the visual landscape, blurring the lines between reality and fabrication. This editorial delves into the challenges this poses for photographers, explores current and emerging methods to verify image authenticity, and discusses the need for in-camera solutions to mark genuine photos.
  • The Future of the Sony a1: What to Expect
    Thu, Oct 03, 2024
  • The photography community is abuzz with speculation about the potential release of Sony's highly anticipated a1 ii. While details remain scarce and unconfirmed, rumors point to significant upgrades in sensor technology, burst shooting speed, video capabilities, and more. Official information is expected in early 2025.