Congratulations to Laura Zirino for winning the recent Go Wide Assignment with the image, “White Sands Sunrise.” See more of Zirino’s photography at laurazirino.smugmug.com. 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 Go Wide Assignment Winner Laura Zirino appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Canon started out slowly in the mirrorless space, but they exploded forward with the release of the EOS R5 and RF 28-70mm f/2L USM, showing they could go toe to toe in specs and that they had no intention of relinquishing their crown for creating some of the most extreme and innovative lenses. It looks like the company won't be letting off the gas, with more cameras likely to come later this year. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

35mm has always been a popular focal length, offering a wide but still fairly neutral view that is useful for a huge range of applications from astrophotography to portraits and more. There are tons of 35mm lenses to choose from out there, and this excellent video review takes a look at one of the more affordable options, the Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 AF. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Sony to Unveil Three Cameras in 2022, Including the a7R V appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Sony will release three mirrorless models in 2022, according to Sony Alpha Rumors: the Sony a7R V, the a9 III, and an “unknown” camera.  Together, these cameras will bolster Sony’s already impressive mirrorless lineup and even expand into new territory, depending on the identity of the yet-to-be-revealed third offering. The Sony a7R V will succeed the a7R IV, Sony’s high-resolution, full-frame camera designed for landscape and commercial photographers. Despite its megapixel-centric design, the a7R IV is a surprisingly capable all-around body, featuring snappy autofocus, 10 frames-per-second continuous shooting, and 4K/30p video, in addition to a beautiful...

A wide angle prime lens that comes with a large aperture can tackle a range of situations, such as astrophotography, weddings, and more. For Sony shooters, there is the FE 20mm f/1.8 G, and this excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One deterrent that photographers and videographers often encounter can be loosely defined as "situation"; not having enough space, not being in the right location, and not having the right gear. There is almost always a way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Wide-aperture 50mm lenses are quite popular for good reason, as they offer a very neutral focal length in tandem with narrow depth of field and low-light performance, making them quite versatile for a wide range of applications. They run a huge gamut of prices, however, from under $100 to well over $2,000. This excellent video review takes a look at a mid-range option that could be the right combination of price and quality for a lot of shooters, the Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

So, I’m working on a course for KelbyOne, which would be a special version of my ‘SLIM’ system (my Simplified Lightroom Image Management system) just for folks using the ‘cloud’ version of Lightroom. And while there are parts of my system I can skip altogether (thanks to the cloud backup in the cloud version), there are a number of parts, organizational-wise, that you still can’t do in cloud. In fact, I’m surprised at how many things still haven’t made their way from Classic over to the ‘cloud’ version of Lightroom after all this time. Yes, Adobe has added some of the missing features since the cloud version launched back in 2017 (yes, it’s been that long), and the editing photos part...

Leica's M11 has hit the market, and it brings with it a variety of improved and entirely new features that help to modernize the company's M series. This great video review takes a look at the new M11 and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A hiker in Arizona fell to his death this week after trying to take a selfie near the edge of a cliff. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

My recent shoot with Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mitchell S. Jackson turned out great but was not without problems. Join me for a detailed look at how it all went down. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

If you are new to landscape photography, it can be easy to feel a bit overwhelmed by all the things you have to master and keep track of to produce a compelling final image, which can sometimes lead to making mistakes. This helpful video tutorial discusses some of the most common mistakes beginner landscape photographers make and how you can correct them or avoid them altogether. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Morning Glory” by Max Foster. Location: Minnesota. “A super low-angle shot of a beautiful sunrise on Lake Superior in Minnesota,” describes Foster. 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 Max Foster appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Photoshop is a tremendously complicated and intricate application, and for any one task, there are often three or four methods to get the results you want. One of the most fundamental skills you will need is the ability to work with layer masks effectively, and this fantastic video tutorial will show you three ways to use layer mask density to take better control of your editing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It figures that right after I write about how quiet 2022 is so far for 360 cameras that less than a week later, Ricoh decides to shatter that notion. The new Ricoh Theta X brings a few things to the table to shake things up in the consumer 360 camera market. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

The post How to Become a Good Photographer: 12 Steps appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by James Maher. In this article, I explain how you can become a better photographer – just by following a few simple guidelines. Specifically, I share my 12-step plan that’ll help you develop both your technical skills (i.e., settings, composition, editing) and your artistic skills (i.e., your personal photographic voice). If you read this article carefully, if you follow my plan, and you put in the work, then you will become a good photographer. Step 1: Look at the light Most folks, when trying to become great at photography, look straight to their camera settings. They dive headfirst into technical features like...

Fujifilm's X series of cameras began a little over a decade ago as quirky, unique bodies, but in the time since, they have evolved into powerful tools used by many professionals while still maintaining those interesting designs that captured the imaginations of many users many years ago. This neat video takes a look at the X-Pro1 and how it holds up a decade later. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The excitement around NFTs is hard to ignore, having established a cult-like following that is gaining an ever-growing foothold in mainstream technology. What if an entire financial system was built around little more than hype backed by a handful of tech millionaires? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

We ought to always be looking forward to our photography, but it's also important to add some ceremony to our achievements and use the past as a learning tool for the future. So, what is your favorite photograph from 2021, why, and what can you learn from it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

I always take a tripod with me in addition to my camera when I'm out on a hiking or scouting trip because there can always be an unexpected photo opportunity. And since I apply focus stacking to nearly all of my photos to ensure optimal sharpness, photographing handheld is not an option. Or is it? In this article, I show you how to use the automatic focus bracketing feature of modern cameras to perform handheld focus stacking. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)