There’s an old bit of nonsense that states there are two factors that affect price when buying a tripod: stability and weight. Benro has proved there are two more. So, is their Hydra 2 worth their cost? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo By David Connel Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sunburst through the Keyhole” by David Connel. Location: Kodachrome Basin State Park, Utah. “My wife and I spent a month exploring and photographing the canyons of Utah,” says Connel. “One of our stops was Kodachrome Basin State Park. We hiked every single trail in the park. One of those trails led to this particular arch. To obtain a unique perspective, I got down behind some boulders, placing them in the foreground and shot upward framing a rock pinnacle in the arch. The sunburst behind the pinnacle completes the image.” 1/25 sec., f/4, ISO 125, 19mm. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo...

The post 5 Reasons to Use a Telephoto Lens for Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Chris Corradino. Telephoto lenses may not be the most popular landscape photography glass, but – when used correctly – they can produce consistently great results. I do telephoto landscape photography all the time, and in this article, I share my five best reasons to use that long lens when shooting landscapes. So if you’re ready to start capturing unique, original landscape shots, then let’s dive right in! 1. A telephoto lens helps eliminate clutter Nearly every landscape in the world requires decluttering. After all, most landscapes feature power lines, trailhead signs, dirt patches, dumpsters, and so much more –...

At the moment, all of the focus on Canon cameras and lenses is on the RF line, but before that series existed, there was the EF-M line, which is still hanging around and offers small and impressively affordable bodies and lenses. If you are looking for such a setup, check out this fantastic video tutorial that offers a comprehensive guide to all the lenses in the EF-M system. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

After a long period of mediocrity where Canon sat in the dead zone between going all-in on mirrorless and staying with DSLRs, Canon is back to producing superb cameras. Is this one of their best? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

One of the most common things you will have to do when retouching is removing various marks and blemishes on skin. Sometimes, this is as straightforward as running an automatic tool over a small area, but for larger, less uniform blemishes, you need some more advanced techniques. This excellent video tutorial will show you how to remove a variety of marks in Photoshop while still retaining skin texture. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I’m increasingly impressed with the products from ON1. Does their latest software update, ON1 Resize AI 2022, live up to the standards of the other products from that stable and its "Perfect" heritage? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

There are a lot of products out there that promise to make you a better photographer quickly, whether by teaching you some well-kept secret or by offering a magic shortcut known only to seasoned pros. While those can all be quite enticing, the real secret to becoming a better photographer is something we do not always want to hear. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are many ways to create a glow effect in Photoshop using layers and blending modes. What if you could do it in a fraction of the time and get even better results? Would you be interested? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo By Bob Faucher Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Incomparable Vibrance” by Bob Faucher. Location: Near Moab, Utah. “In the entire Colorado Plateau, you’d be hard-pressed to find a spot more vibrant than this one, Fisher Towers, at sunset, when the dark brown and purple walls become almost completely red,” says Faucher. EF 200-400mm @ 200mm. Exposure: 1/20 sec., f/15, ISO 100. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo...

Fujifilm's XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens offers X series photographers a ton of reach at a relatively affordable price, making it suitable for anything from sports to bird photography and more. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 8 Tips for Choosing a Great Portrait Photography Location appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Dan Waters. Every portrait photography session requires a great location. After all, the location determines the backdrop, the foreground, and other key compositional elements. But how do you find the perfect portrait photography location? How do you find foregrounds and backgrounds that both complement and enhance the subject? In this article, I share my top eight tips for choosing a photoshoot location, whether you’re shooting couples, high-school seniors, families, or even street portraits. I also offer plenty of location examples along the way (so you know exactly what to search for). Ready to scout out locations like a professional? Then...

Let's go on a location scout for my music video. The needs for photographers and directors can be similar, and how you approach the location scouting can really help you have a smooth production. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

Sky replacement used to be something that was quite tedious and took a fair amount of effort and technique to accomplish convincingly, but in the last few years, we have seen a lot of advancement in automated sky replacement features in various applications. If you are new to using them, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you the ins and outs of using Photoshop's sky replacement features and how to use your own skies for the task. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photoshop is quite the behemoth application, and if you are new to working with it, it can be a bit overwhelming knowing where to start. If you are new to working with Photoshop and wondering how to get started, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you the first tools you should learn and how to use them to work on your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Seasons appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. About 30 weeks ago, Elizabeth Spencer took Kris Watson‘s` idea of ‘Fall’ for a challenge and broadened it to ‘Seasons’ so this week that’s exactly what we’re going to have. #dPSSeasons #dPSWeeklyChallenge Tag the challenges this week #dPSSeasons #dPSWeeklyChallenge and share your photograph in the comments or over in our Facebook group. Choose the season that suits you, we’re in Autumn here in Australia, you’re coming into summer on the other side of the world – and everywhere in between. Let’s see your season. Only one NEW photograph per challenge please (If you realllly have to, you can share two) Have a great weekend!...

This editing technique is something every landscape photographer should learn. It can be especially helpful when you're approaching an image with a few technical flaws. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Congratulations to James Day for winning the recent View From The Top Assignment with the image, “Looking Down from Mont Blanc.” See more of Day’s work at www.jdaypix.com. View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post View From The Top Assignment Winner James Day appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The next drone in DJI's Mini lineup, the DJI Mini 3 Pro, is almost upon us, and though it looks to be a successor to the Mini 2, some reviewers have already gotten their hands on it to show that it is, in reality, a different beast entirely with its "Pro" nomenclature. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

The post Amazing Tips for Tack-Sharp Bird Photography [Video] appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Do you wish your bird photos were sharper? You’re not alone. Capturing consistently sharp shots is difficult, especially when you’re using a super-telephoto lens and tracking a fast-moving subject. Fortunately, there are plenty of techniques you can use to dramatically improve your bird photography sharpness, as accomplished photographer Simon d’Entremont explains in this video: Simon shares plenty of advice for beginners, including practical shutter speed, aperture, and equipment recommendations. And he offers several advanced tips, too, including his favorite way to create the “illusion of sharpness” as well as a major sharpness pitfall that plagues bird photographers of all skill...