January 10, 2013, was a “monumental” day for the California national monument known as Pinnacles when it formally became this country’s 59th national park. Pinnacles National Monument was established by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908. The park was created for the vision and preservation of local homesteaders and later was developed by a group of residents living in the area who went by the name “Pinnacle Boys.” What today is Pinnacles National Park has grown physically since that first inception to its present size of about 26,000 acres in the southern portion of the Gabilan Mountains. Volcanic rocks and pines along the west slope of High Peaks. The park hosts between 350,000-400,000 visitors per year, many from Europe and Asia. Yet,...

Sony today announced three new primes for its full-frame mirrorless system, the FE 50mm F2.5 G, FE 40mm F2.5 G and FE 24mm F2.8 G. The distinguishing characteristic of the lenses is their compact size, making them ideal for use with Sony’s most compact full-frame Alpha camera, the Sony a7C. The lenses are also attractively priced. Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G, FE 40mm F2.5 G and FE 50mm F2.5 G. All three lenses have the same external dimensions at 1.77 inches in length and 2.68 inches diameter and are similar in weight at around 6 ounces. Sony notes the advantage of this for video capture on a gimbal head, as the lenses can be swapped without needing to rebalance. The FE...

We're year into working from home, and staying productive is proving difficult. One service has helped me more than anything else. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

The WHO says approximately 450 million people currently suffer from mental health and neurological disorders. That’s over three-and-a-half times the number that have ever had COVID-19. Within the photographic industry, the rates of mental illness are far worse than in society as a whole. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Sony has just announced three new prime G lenses for the E-mount and they come with a twist. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

No doubt, cameras have made remarkable progress in the last few decades, and modern bodies can do some incredible things. How far have we come? This interesting video compares the Nikon D200 to the Z 7 and shows us that while we have made huge progress in some ways, in other ways, things have not changed all that much. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Photograph Into the Light for Stunning Results appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. In this article, I’ll explain how to photograph into the light. This technique is sometimes called contre-jour, a French term that literally translates to “against the light.” Now, there are various ways you can approach this style of photography. You can choose to photograph stunning silhouettes, or you can attempt to mitigate dark areas in your photo through post-processing. To discover the best ways of photographing into the light, read on! Why should you photograph into the light? Photographing into the light is a great way to add drama to your photos. (Note that photographing into the light...

There are many things you need to consider when you do forest photography. However, there is one special factor that gives that extra spice to your forest scenes. In this video, I will show you how to get it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mads Peter Iversen)

Given the global pandemic of COVID-19 (and the year that shall not be named), I very quickly found out that I am indeed, contrary to previously held opinions, an extrovert (and not an introvert). But given the situation, I wasn’t photographing people. What could I make that would work well with the images I already create? I do quite a bit of fashion and beauty work, so why not products that go with those? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Adobe Premiere Pro CC is an incredibly powerful video editing suite with a lot of nuance. Here are 11 great tips and tricks for getting the most out of the software in your next project. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The X-E4 slots into Fujifilm's beloved X Series line of mirrorless cameras as an affordable option that still offers a wide range of features paired with the company's latest iteration of the X-Trans sensor. This great video review takes a look at the camera and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There is an almost infinite variety of camera angles, shots, and movements at your disposal to realize your creative visions, and the more you know, the better your work can be. This fantastic video will show you examples of 100 essential angles, shots, and movements. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Gene Putney Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Feels Good!” by Gene Putney. Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “On a late June afternoon, I came across some Rocky Mountain cow elk with calves,” explains Putney. “They were bedded down in the treeline resting. I waited for them to hopefully get up to eat before last light for some photo opportunities. They finally accommodated me and when this calf first got up from its afternoon slumber it immediately started to do some stretching exercises. This image is one of my favorites from that afternoon.” 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...

Adobe recently brought out a new feature called Super Resolution, which can increase the resolution of your images by up to four times. I tested this feature out on some heavily cropped images I'd recently edited. The results were fantastic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

It’s often read and repeated: Micro Four Thirds is dead! Olympus’ camera department has been sold and full frame mirrorless is currently ruling the game. Am I the only one who doesn’t care? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nils Heininger)

One of the best parts about landscape photography is that you can create a variety of different shots of the same scene just by varying your settings. If you are new to landscape photography, this fantastic video tutorial will show you how to choose the proper camera settings for your photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It can seem like a game of who you know and chance as to if you are the photographer chosen for a job. If you find yourself frustrated that photographers more expensive than you and not as good as you are getting the gig, this could help. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)

The post Why Your Kit Lens Is Better Than You Think (With 18-55mm Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. If you’re like most photographers, your first “serious” camera came with a kit lens, probably a standard, 18-55mm option. But is a kit lens worth keeping? Is it capable of taking great images? Or should you immediately upgrade to a more expensive option? That’s what I aim to address in this article. I’m going to show how a kit lens, despite its shortcomings, can get you stunning images (and I give plenty of examples along the way!). I’m also going to give you a few quick tips for working with an 18-55mm lens. Let’s...

The short answer is no, you don't need one; however, they do make some jobs not just easier but more enjoyable. Not all tablets are created equal, though, so this photographer gives his take on a brand you might not have heard of before. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

Last week during The Wildlife Photography Conference I did a session on “How to print your wildlife photos” and it, of course, centered on Lightroom Classic being your printing tool. Its print module is one of the best parts of Classic, and ever since it was introduced I totally stopped printing from within Photoshop altogether. It’s that much better. However, during the conference my #1 most-asked question was: “Where are these features in Lightroom [cloud]?” I had to give them the bad news — there is no print module in Lightroom ‘cloud’ and the only way to make a print there is to email the photo you want printed to a photo lab. There’s not even a print command in Lightroom...