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Technology moves fast, and a constant stream of new cameras is hitting store shelves with new and better sensors, faster autofocus, more sophisticated features, improved video quality, and shiny new bells and whistles. New cameras can be very tempting, but before throwing thousands of dollars at new gear, it’s worth asking yourself, “Do I need a new camera?”

Determining necessity versus desire is important. It may be easier for full-time professionals to convince themselves they “need” a new camera. For enthusiasts, the situation is murkier. That said, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with buying a new camera just because you want

A Nanaimo man is taking his passion for wildlife photography to new heights as he marvels at his picture of a bird on top of another bird mid-flight.

Tom Pawloski says he captured the photo of a red-winged blackbird and an eagle about two weeks ago while photographing birds along Jingle Pot Road near the Millstone River.

“There’s a marsh down there, so I’m pretty sure that’s a red-wing blackbird protecting its baby. I think that’s exactly what happens,” said Pawloski. “It was probably attacking the eagle from above and just hopped on there for a short time.”

Even though