Regardless of the technology used for recording and reproducing images, photography at its essence remains an exercise in creative seeing. With that in mind, here's what Kerry Drager uses:

D-SLR Cameras:

• Nikon D3
  
• Nikon D2X

Lenses:

• Nikkor 20mm/2.8D
• Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
• Micro Nikkor 105mm/2.8 ED VR
• Nikkor 70-300mm VR
• Lensbaby 3G

Close-up Gear:

• Macro lens: Micro Nikkor 105mm/2.8D
• Extension tubes: Nikon PK-11A (8mm), PK-12 (14mm) & PK-13 (27.5mm)
• Reflectors: PhotoFlex's LiteDisc reversible/collapsible 22" & 32" soft gold/white models
• Diffusion Discs: PhotoFlex's LiteDisc collapsible 22" and 32" translucent models
• THE McCLAMP ... a device to hold delicate plants in place

Tripods:

• Sturdy carbon-fiber Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 legs. Arca Swiss Monoball (B1) head. Quick-release system by REALLY RIGHT STUFF, including "L" plates for D3 and D2X
• Lightweight, go-anywhere model: Manfrotto 3001BD legs with Really Right Stuff BH-25 mini-ballhead with Quick-Release plate

Filters:

• Nikon Circular Polarizer II for all lenses
• Galen Rowell's graduated ND - SINGH-RAY brand - both hard- and soft-edged types (grad filters used sparingly)
• Individual filter cases by THE VESTED INTEREST

Imaging Software:

• Photoshop CS4

Camera Bags:

• Think Tank StreetWalker Pro photo backpack
• LowePro Nova 4 (compact shoulder bag for traveling light)

Other Cool Gear:

• BetterPhoto.com® Lens Cloth
• LAIRD RAIN HOOD camera cover
• Laird waterproof MACRO GROUND CLOTH
• Kingston DataTraveler - two at 16GB each - for backing up digital files (from laptop) while traveling
• Padded Ball Cap cover (for tripod head) by THE VESTED INTEREST.