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

Cameras:

• Nikon D3
  
• Nikon D2X

Lenses:

• Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF DX
• Nikkor 20mm/2.8D
• Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
• Micro Nikkor 105mm/2.8D
• Nikkor 80-200mm/2.8D-ED zoom
• Nikkor 300mm/4.0D IF-ED
• 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 12" & 22" soft gold/white models
• Diffusion Discs: PhotoFlex's LiteDisc collapsible 12" and 22" translucent models
• THE McCLAMP ... a device to hold delicate plants in place

Tripods:

• Sturdy, go-in-car model: Gitzo G1326 MK2 legs. Arca Swiss Monoball (B1) head. Quick-release system by REALLY RIGHT STUFF, including "L" plates for 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
• 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 CS3
• Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

Camera Bags:

• TAMRAC VELOCITY 9 Pro Sling Pack Camera Bag
• LowePro Nova 5 (full-size shoulder bag)
• LowePro Nova 3 (compact bag for traveling light)

Other Cool Gear:

• BetterPhoto.comŽ Lens Cloth
• LAIRD RAIN HOOD camera cover
• Laird waterproof MACRO GROUND CLOTH
• Mini Maxtor III - small external hard-drive for backing up digital files (from laptop) while traveling
• Padded Ball Cap cover (for tripod head) by THE VESTED INTEREST.