Today, Apple announced a new vibrant series of iMacs, all powered by the M1 chip. With a 24" display and 11.5 mm in thickness, they are a departure from the established iMac design. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Sony today introduced a fast, ultra-wide prime ideal for landscape and astrophotography. The Sony FE 14mm F1.8 G Master becomes the 14th lens in Sony’s top-tier G Master line and the widest E-mount prime lens. Sony representative stated that the company set out to “Reinvent the ultra-wide large aperture prime,” when engineering this lens, and it is remarkably lightweight and compact for a wide-angle lens with a fast maximum aperture. It measures just 4 inches in length and just under 3.4 inches in diameter and weighs 16.3 ounces. The Sony FE 14mm F1.8 G Master is very compact for a lens of this focal length and speed. This is a rectilinear lens, meaning that it produces no barrel distortion, and Sony...

The Sony a1 might just be the most impressive camera ever released, with specs and features that let it tackle just about any photo or video scenario you can throw at it, no matter how demanding. This excellent video review takes a look at the camera for both photo and video applications and the sort of output quality and performance you can expect from it in real-world usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Arrow Dynamic. The relationship that sand verbena have with dunes is truly remarkable. Somehow this hostile, wind-blasted environment is exactly where the delicate pink blossoms thrive. As someone who spends most of her time in wilderness environments, I felt a strong affinity for the small, vulnerable plant toughing it out in an inhospitable area. Not every photographer can pinpoint specific moments in life that helped to steer their creative sensibilities. The development of a personal approach typically looks fairly messy in hindsight, and usually photographers experience a random progression more than anything especially deliberate. When it comes to tracing a creative trajectory, a photographer’s body of work often has to speak for itself. So, I may be something of an oddball...

Landscapes can be tricky to get right, but that's even more the case when you find yourself in a less than magnificent location. One of the biggest issues with flat and uninspiring vistas is composition becomes more difficult and this is where foregrounds play an important role. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

A master color grader can take forgettable footage and make it memorable; they can set the mood and feel of a scene, add or remove drama, and introduce themes. So, if you're a videographer, it's a great skill to work on. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By Dean Cobin Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Dogwood Study #147” by Dean Cobin. Location: New Jersey. “A stacked focus of six separate exposures all shot at shallow DOF and blended in Photoshop to create a group of sharp, in-focus blooms for isolation in the composition,” explains Cobin. 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 Of The Day By Dean Cobin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal...

It's not too often you associate a supertelephoto lens with variable neutral density filters, but I stuck a NiSi 5-9 stop variable ND filter on the end of my Canon RF 800mm lens and got some unique, creative results I loved. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Lightroom obviously is a powerful editor with the highest level of user-friendliness. It’s made to help beginners and advanced photographers edit their photographs within the blink of an eye. Its shortcuts can speed up your edits. Here are my favorite ones and a description of when and how I use them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nils Heininger)

The post Top 10 Mistakes That Cause Blurry Pictures (And How to Fix Them) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Anne McKinnell. “Why are my pictures blurry?” It’s a common question, and one that doesn’t have an easy answer. The truth is that blurry pictures are caused by many factors – so if your photos are blurry, it’s often difficult to pinpoint the exact problem. That’s why I wrote this article. I’m going to list the 10 main reasons why you’re ending up with blurry photos. I want you to carefully go through this list. See if any of the reasons stand out. And then make the necessary changes! Odds are, if you can address the problem,...

If you were ever in doubt about what can be achieved in just a home studio, this video is for you. This stunning beauty editorial for a magazine was shot at home and it is of the highest caliber. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Are you using long exposure with artistic intent? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

A telephoto lens can be a fantastic if underused tool for landscape photography. This fantastic video tutorial will give you some great tips for using one to expand your creative palette a bit. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Nikon has just announced a raft of rebates on many of its mirrorless full frame cameras, with savings of more than $600 now available. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

If you’re trying to shift towards making a living as an online creator, one of the keys to success is having multiple revenue streams. In this useful video, photographer Evan Ranft gives you 10 great tips to help you on your way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

I may have accidentally ruined my enjoyment of baseball. Whereas I normally watch games in 1080p, seeing how good they look in ultra-high definition has made me forever envious that I can't watch them at that resolution all the time. See just how good sports look when filmed in 8K on the Canon EOS R5. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Timothy Joyce Today’s Photo Of The Day is “No Place to Land” by Timothy Joyce. Location: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, California. “A great white egret looking to land,” describes Joyce. “Unfortunately, he was so large that he had to circle twice and get permission from SFO Airport.” 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 Of The Day By Timothy Joyce appeared first on Outdoor...

Hummingbirds are some of the most beloved birds out there, but they are small and fast and have some attributes that can make them especially difficult to photograph. If you are a hummingbird lover and are looking for a fun challenge, check out this great video tutorial that will give you eight helpful tips for getting better shots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

No doubt, when it comes to landscape photography, the majority of the time, half of the image is in the edit. Lightroom has a lot of powerful tools to help you accomplish your creative vision, and this helpful video tutorial features five great tips to make sure you are getting the most out of them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Independent filmmakers and students can submit their take on the concept of "creative resiliency" and have the chance to win a $7,000 grant in a competition organized by iStock. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Anete Lusina)