Canon has been releasing some superb cameras in the last year, with lots of options for videographers. Two of the chief contenders are being pitted against one another here to see which is the best for video purposes. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Robert K Baggs

Photo By Ross Stone Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Clearing The Clouds” by Ross Stone. Location: Alabama Hills near Lone Pine, California. 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 Ross Stone appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

One of them spent decades making decisions with the intention of fitting into community norms, creating stability. The other threw caution to the wind and jumped into a world of creativity with both feet before really understanding what life and responsibility were all about. Both Fin DAC and Mick Rock have ended up in the same place, near the top of their chosen artistic fields — inspirations for anyone following in their footsteps. What's even better, they're collaborating on a new show. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Mark Dunsmuir

The post The Rule of Odds in Photography (An Easy Trick for Better Compositions) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Rick Ohnsman. When you create a photograph, you’re hoping to manipulate the mind of your viewer. While photos are simple, two-dimensional representations of reality, you – as the photographer – hope to let the viewer see what you saw, feel what you felt, and experience the world as you did. And that’s what the rule of odds in photography is all about: Tapping into the brain of the viewer to create a more pleasing composition. So if you’d like to make better photos, read on! The choice of three tulips for this shot was very purposeful. I...

In the previous articles in this series, we’ve discussed the ways to recognize great light and the best camera techniques to capture it. Now it’s time for the last step, understanding when and how an image needs to be post-processed. This is a panoramic scene created by focus stacking four images, including one image captured with the focus on the stars and the other on the cave. During the exposure for the cave, I used a small light panel for illumination. The four images were stacked manually before merging the entire scene. Over the years, I’ve developed a method for producing images that have the correct contrast ratio for printing or publishing to the web while also incorporating my own style....

It's the battle of the best of the best from two titans of the photography industry. No, I'm not talking about Sony versus Canon. I'm talking about the Canon EOS R5 versus an iPhone 12 Pro Max, and the results are surprising, to say the least. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Wasim Ahmad

Photo By Sapna Reddy “And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.” The words of John Muir seem so true when exploring the magical cypress forests of the bayou. Spreading 26,000 acres across the states of Texas and Louisiana, the bayou offers a primeval portal into incredible photography opportunities for both landscape and wildlife. The giant bald cypress trees, some of them 400 years old, decked in autumn glory, appear to float across the water just as their serpentine roots hint at the secrets beneath the murky waters. Spanish moss draped over the branches of the trees like fine gossamer adds a ghostly feeling to the place. When the mist rises from the water, the...

After multiple attempts to capture sunrise or sunset and not getting the conditions I wanted, I decided I was going to take photos no matter what the conditions were, forcing myself out of my comfort zone and pushing myself to be a better photographer. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Armitage

The post Choosing Lenses: When to Use Which Lens and Why appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Rick Berk. All camera systems offer a dizzying selection of lenses. These range from fisheye lenses that give a 180° field of view to telephoto lenses up to 800mm. You’ve got zooms, primes, macro lenses, super telephotos, tilt-shift lenses, and more. So it’s not surprising that, in my time as a photographer, I’ve often had friends, students, or casual acquaintances ask me, “What lens should I get?” There is no one right answer to this question – it all depends on you, how you like to shoot, and what you like to shoot. Which is why I’ve written this article....

Did you miss a Photo Of The Day last month? View all of February’s selections in the slideshow below. 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. [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Photos Of The Day For February 2021 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

This one gets a lot of users, but understanding how your free 20-Gig storage works will help you not get in a bind. First, some really good news: If you use Lightroom Classic and you want to sync your images to Lightroom Mobile – it uses Smart Previews and get this….you have UNLIMITED storage for Smart Previews for free, so you can sync over as many images as you want over to mobile without worrying about that 20 GB limit at all. No limits – all free, free, free! So, how does that 20 GB get eaten up? From: a) shooting with Lightroom Mobile’s built-in camera (fills even faster if you shoot in RAW) b) Importing images from your DSLR or Mirrorless...

Whether amateur or professional, there are certain common mistakes that we all make at one point or another. This excellent video tutorial discusses seven common mistakes photographers make and how to either avoid them or fix them. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Photo By Zach Matthai Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Snow Trees” by Zach Matthai. Location: California. See more of Matthai’s work at www.zachmatthaiphotography.com. 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 Zach Matthai appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess. In 2021, we're featuring a new photographer every month, whose portfolio represents both stellar photographic achievement and a high level of involvement within the Fstoppers community. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

The post How to Use Foreground to Create Depth in Your Images appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Anne McKinnell. What is the foreground, and how can you use it for stunning photos? That’s what this article is all about. I’m going to show you how you can identify and incorporate strong foreground elements in your photography – so that you end up with beautiful landscape shots, architectural shots, nature shots, and more. And I’m going to explain my favorite way to use foregrounds: To create depth. (It’s a technique I use all the time in my own images, as you’ll soon see.) So if you’re ready to become a foreground photography expert… …let’s get started! What...

Sigma today announced a new zoom in its DG DN line designed for full-frame Sony E-mount and Sigma, Panasonic and Leica L-mount cameras: the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary. The lens offers a versatile zoom range for landscape, travel and general purpose photography in a small, lightweight body. Sigma’s Contemporary lenses emphasize compact size and value, and the lens is indeed small for a zoom with a constant maximum aperture of ƒ/2.8. Sigma states that the lens is based on the optical design of the larger, pricier 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art lens, but that its shorter zoom range allowed for a much smaller lens, measuring just 4 inches in length. The Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN |...

Flashguns and strobe lights aren't just for capturing perfectly exposed subjects, they can be valuable as creative assets too. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Robert K Baggs

Photo By Harry Lichtman Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Dressed in Winter” by Harry Lichtman. Location: Pemigewasset Wilderness, New Hampshire. “Expansive mountain views in New Hampshire don’t get much better, especially with a fresh coat of ice and snow to highlight the detail of trees, ravines and alpine scrub,” says Lichtman. “This view from Garfield Ridge encompasses Mount Washington (New England’s highest peak) on the far left and Mounts Bond, Bondcliff, Carrigain and Hancock in the Pemigewasset Wilderness as one pans right. Snow simplifies the chaos that’s often encountered when photographing such wide-angle views and allowed me to find compelling foreground elements in addition to the big peaks in the distance. Lower elevation snow rarely lasts very long as the...

Photography is a passion and a hobby for many and a career for a few. But to truly succeed in this competitive industry, does love for photography stand you in good stead, does it make little difference, or does it work against you? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Robert K Baggs

The post How to Make a Low Key Portrait (Step by Step) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sean McCormack. If you’re looking to create a stunning low key portrait, then you’ve come to the right place. Because in this article, I’m going to give you a simple, step-by-step process for creating low key photos. In fact, it’s the same setup I use when capturing my own low key shots, so you know it works. (And I include quite a few examples, so you can see what I’m talking about!) Ready? Let’s get started. What is a low key portrait? A low key portrait has tones that are mostly dark. Like this: Compare it to a high...