Photo By Beth Young Today’s Photo Of The Day is “El Dorado National Forest, Wildfire Devastation” by Beth Young. Location: Kirkwood, California. “As the sun was setting and casting interesting shadows on these wildfire-devastated trees in the El Dorado National Forest yesterday, I experienced a profound respect for the life and death they endured,” says Young. “As a photographer who prioritizes capturing uplifting, hopeful images, it’s really difficult for me to photograph images with any semblance of decay or destruction, but I was inspired to attempt it nonetheless. Minimal post-processing was required to convey the reverence I have for these resilient trees, primarily relying upon Adobe Lightroom’s latest color grading panel, which really has a profound impact on the mood of...

Canon has been releasing some mightily impressive lenses the last few years, but two of the more unique options we have seen are the RF 600mm f/11 IS STM and RF 800mm f/11 IS STM. They are quite affordable, however, offering photographers the chance to use extreme focal lengths without breaking the bank. How do they hold up in practice? This great video review takes a look at both of the lenses and the images they produce. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Here, I show you how to take the first steps with the free and open photo-editing software RawTherapee. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nils Heininger)

Over on my scottkelby.com blog today I wrote about a new feature just released in Photoshop (well, Photoshop’s Camera Raw plug-in) that is a real game changer. In short, it allows you to increase the resolution of your image up to 4x its size without a loss of quality (in fact, sometimes the 4x bigger version looks sharper than the original, which is just crazy). You can read about it over on my blog (here’s the link), but the even bigger news is that Adobe says this feature is coming over to Lightroom (Classic and cloud) very soon, which is big news indeed!!! The Wildlife Photography Conference kicks off Tomorrow …but it’s not too late to join us. In fact, even...

The point from where a photo is created, determined by a high or low shooting angle, is instrumental to determine the success of the photograph. Regardless of subject matter, point of view is critical. The subject matter of this week’s tip is how to get good pattern, shape and form shots, so let’s explore how point of view can be strategically used to make great ones. A low, ground-level vantage point allows the photographer to get close to the base of the subject, which can net a unique perspective. Most images are made from an upright position, so a low vantage point often grabs a viewer’s attention. A high vantage point allows the photographer to shoot down on a subject and...

Strobe lighting can seem quite daunting for the uninitiated, but once you get past any fear you might have and just dive into it, it really isn't that complicated. This straight-to-the-point introduction to strobe lighting is a great place to start. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

The post 5 Camera Filters That Can Enhance Your Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. If you want to know the best camera filters for photographers, you’ve come to the right place. Because in this article, I’m going to share with you the five filters that’ll instantly improve your photos. I’m also going to explain who should consider each type of filter, and what the filters can do for your photography. So if you’re ready to discover the magic of camera filters, then let’s get started! Filters come in two different shapes Camera filters allow you to add more creativity to your photography.Circular filters – These filters screw directly onto the front of your lens....

Nathan Elson is back with another installment of his "How I Got the Shot" short-form tutorials. This time, Elson is sharing his process for creating an image using light reflected from his seamless as his key. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

Soviet-era vintage camera lenses are revered by many for their build quality and singular optics, but this particular lens is even better than most. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The latest rumors for the Canon EOS R1 have been published on several sites, and in many respects, they're pretty unbelievable. The alleged leap in technology from Canon's current flagship, the Canon 1D X Mark III to the potential EOS R1 is huge, to say the least. However, this seems awfully familiar to what happened before the Canon EOS R5 was released. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Clean up clutter backdrops in macro photographs by recycling the trash into a beautiful close-up DIY backdrop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

The Canon EOS R5 and R6 are Canon's newest mirrorless cameras, and they are impressively advanced machines capable of tackling a wide variety of scenarios with ease. But to get the most out of those capabilities, you need to set yours up properly, which is a bit of a complicated process. Whether you just got your camera or you have had it for months, this great video tutorial will run you through all the important menu options and how to set them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Posing is something a lot of us struggle with, and it can be twice as hard when there are two people involved. If you have trouble posing couples, this fantastic video tutorial will show you 10 great poses to add to your playbook. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

No doubt, it is fun to learn about cameras, lenses, and editing techniques, and learning how to properly use a C-stand or clamp might not be as immediately alluring, but it is just as important when it comes to working in a studio and accomplishing what you need to. This fantastic video tutorial will show you how to use a variety of common studio equipment effectively. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Bill Sisson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “New Snow” by Bill Sisson. Location: Siglerville, Pennsylvania. “A late-season snowfall coated the mountains around my home in central Pennsylvania,” explains Sisson. “Before the snow melted, I searched for scenes to photograph in my neighborhood. I found this detail of converging ridges as storm clouds started to lift.” 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 Bill...

No doubt, many of us would love the extremely thin depth of field and light-gathering powers of an f/0.95 lens, and the price range of those options covers a huge range. Can an $800 f/0.95 lens keep up with an $8,000 f/0.95 lens? This great video review compares the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III to the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens to find out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Sony a1 is by far one of the most extreme cameras we have ever seen, with some particularly head-turning video features that make it (at least on paper) ready to tackle just about anything you can throw at it. How does its video performance hold up in the real world? This fantastic video review takes a good look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Retouching portraits is a crucial process, but it is also highly time-consuming, particularly if you are working with a large batch of images. PortraitPro 21 is here, and it brings a wide variety of intelligent features that will streamline your workflow and save you a ton of time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Water Splash Photography Made Easy appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Stefan Mogyorosi. Are you looking to capture stunning water splash photography? You’ve come to the right place. I’m an experienced water splash photographer. And in this article, I’m going to reveal my tips and tricks for gorgeous, one-of-a-kind water splash shots. So if you’re ready to get some jaw-dropping photos… …then let’s dive right in! What equipment do you need for water splash photography? Water splash photography setups are pretty minimal. Here’s what you should have on hand: A glass aquarium with a minimum size of 24” x 12” x 16”A table covered in black clothA black background (paper or textile), positioned at least...

One of the latest buzzwords in tech and editing has been AI. While the earliest implementations were a bit of a gimmick, powerful tools and developments from companies like Adobe, NVIDIA, and Luminar have brought AI to the end-user in a meaningful way. Photoshop’s March 2021 update introduces a new AI tool that promises massive resolution improvements for any camera. Does it live up to the hype? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)