In a world of hundreds of film cameras to choose from, there is a continuum of value for cameras. In this article I list out cameras ranging from most overrated to most underrated. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: James Madison

The post 3 Reasons to Introduce Motion Blur Into Your Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kav Dadfar. Making a still image come to life can be a difficult task, especially if you don’t know the full functionality of your camera. When you’re first learning photography, it quickly becomes second nature to keep everything perfectly in focus, so you don’t instantly know how, why, and when to introduce motion blur to your images. But before you introduce motion blur, first, let’s learn what it is and how to do it. f/6.3 – ISO 160 – 1/100 sec What is motion blur? First and foremost, motion blur is a lot different than a blurry image. If you...

A good wide angle lens is a fantastic and versatile tool that can help you create all sorts of interesting images, but they can also be quite expensive. However, when you dive into the world of vintage lenses, there are quite a lot of great deals to be had. This great video features three awesome vintage wide angle lenses, all of which you can buy for under $100 on the used market. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Modern post-processing technology allows us to drastically alter or even fundamentally change images, and this has created entirely new ethical questions about the boundaries of digital manipulation in different genres. This great video features a seasoned photographer discussing his thoughts on the matter and how different situations change those boundaries. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Photo By Ron Edman Carrizo Plain National Monument is a large grassland plain located on the southeastern edge of San Luis Obispo County in California. The prominent features of the plain are Soda Lake, an alkali lake that, depending on rainfall, can vary greatly in size, and Painted Rock, which is a large rock alcove adorned by pictographs created by local Native American peoples over thousands of years. Mountains rimming the plain have been created by the activity of the San Andreas Fault, which runs through the park. When the conditions are right, for a brief period of time during the spring, the plain is transformed into an almost endless carpet of a variety of wildflowers. At this time, small wetlands...

Scientists are constantly capturing the devastating effects of environmental decline all over the world. However, doing so underwater has always proven to be a challenge. In the latest documentary binge watch, a team has successfully shown just how the world below the surface is declining at an advanced rate. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jennifer Tallerico

Photo By Kris Walkowski Today’s Photo Of The Day is “The Valley Of Dreams” by Kris Walkowski. Location: Taft Point, Yosemite National Park, California. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Kris Walkowski appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Close-up and high-magnification photography is like turning everything up to 11. Depth of field is minimal, shutter speeds must be fast, and ISO has to be perfectly balanced to even get a clear shot. So, does this incredibly hard discipline make you a better photographer? Or will it just leave you confused and frustrated with your kit? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Jason Parnell-Brookes

The post Photographing on Your Home Patch and Why You Need One appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremy Flint. Photographing on your home patch is an exciting way to practice your photography. Making a long journey to take photos can seem like a daunting task because of the travel times involved. Photographing closer to home is a much easier and inexpensive prospect and doesn’t require venturing too far. What is a home patch You may be wondering what a home patch actually is? Well, it refers to “a local area that is close to home and is easy to access year-round.” A local patch can be almost anywhere nearby, and for most people will be on...

Photo By Terrence Trevias Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Across The Way” by Terrence Trevias. Location: Svalbard. “Vantage point after climbing one of the mountain peaks while landing on Prins Karls Forland in Svalbard,” describes Trevias. “The views were breathtaking and exhibited the diverse nature of the landscape as the seasons began to shift from spring to summer.” See more of Terrence Trevias’ photography at www.restlesstravelerphotography.com. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Terrence Trevias appeared first on Outdoor Photographer....

No doubt, the internet is quite obsessed with pixel-peeping. It ruined everything. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

“While hiking with family near Logan Pass at Glacier National Park, we were entertained by the Columbian ground squirrels chirping at us and scurrying around the wildflowers like they were late for work,” says photographer Jerry Jackson. “These high-altitude squirrels hibernate up to eight months of the year, which may explain their hurried behavior as they gather food. This particular squirrel, however, seemed to be in no rush at all. It would meticulously smell each flower head before deciding whether or not it was worthy of being eaten. It was a good reminder for us to take time to enjoy the vacation while it lasted.” Nikon D500, AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR. Exposure: 1/1000 sec., ƒ/5.6, ISO 400. See...

Samyang has begun to expand their lens lineup into the realm of autofocus while trying to retain their reputation for being sharp and affordable. One of their latest lenses, the 75mm f/1.8 for Sony E mount cameras, provides a unique focal length great for portraits combined with a wide aperture, all in a small package. This helpful video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of results you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Congratulations to Mahendra Singh Chouhan for winning the recent Contrasting Scenics And Landscapes Assignment with the image, “Essence of Estes Park.” See more of Chouhan’s photography on Facebook and Instagram.  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 Contrasting Scenics And Landscapes Assignment Winner Mahendra Singh Chouhan appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Activists are calling for all charges against a photographer to be dismissed after he was beaten by police multiple times after photographing them enforcing a coronavirus lockdown. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

The Bisti Wilderness is located approximately 35 miles south of the city of Farmington along New Mexico State Road 371. It’s a part of the larger Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness, which is administered by the Bureau of Land Management. The entire wilderness lies within the San Juan Basin. An evening storm passes over the Egg Garden in New Mexico’s Bisti Wilderness. The basin was formed over the last 70 million years by sedimentation, volcanism, plate tectonics and glacial erosion. Further erosion from wind, water and annual freeze/thaw cycles has sculpted a wonderland of hoodoo gardens that are especially obvious along the edges of the many washes that cross the basin. Two of these drainages are Hunter Wash and Alamo Wash, which are responsible...

How do you shoot perfectly-exposed landscape photos with amazing color and detail? It’s easy on the iPhone… if you use one simple camera trick! Watch this video from our new iPhone Landscape Mastery course, and discover how to create breathtaking landscape photos with perfect exposure. CLICK HERE to get the full iPhone Landscape Mastery course where you’ll discover more tips and techniques for taking stunning landscape photos with your iPhone. The post How To Get Perfect Exposure In Your iPhone Landscape Photos [Video Tutorial] appeared first on iPhone Photography School. Original linkOriginal author: Kate Wesson

Is it safe to re-open your photography business once the lockdown in your area is lifted? How are you going to make it safe? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Nicco Valenzuela

The post Sigma to Release Canon RF Lenses Next Year appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. If you’re a Canon shooter, or you’re thinking about grabbing a Canon body, you’ve probably noticed two big problems with the Canon full-frame (RF) lens lineup. First, Canon doesn’t offer many RF lenses. There are around a dozen RF mount options at present, which pales in comparison to the number of lenses offered by mirrorless competitors like Sony, Fujifilm, and Olympus. And second: For the RF lenses that Canon does offer, the price tags are huge. For instance, if you’re a sport, landscape, or event shooter in need of a high-quality 70-200mm zoom, you’re stuck with the Canon RF...

If you’ve been into photography for any length of time, you’re likely familiar with the expression ƒ/8 and be there. It originated back in the days of film and was coined by the famous street photographer Arthur Fellig, AKA Weegee. Simply stated, back when earlier cameras and lenses were manufactured, ƒ/8 provided the sharpest aperture at which a photo could be made, hence the ƒ/8 aspect. The “be there” part refers to the fact that potentially exciting events unfold constantly, but to capture them in a photo, one has to be there to make the image. In this week’s tip, I explore how the famous quote relates to a play on words: ƒ/8 = fate.  Fate is defined as the development...