Somewhere between Allen Funt and season 245 of Survivor, reality television has become the most popular genre of television. We’ve seen a handful of photography-centered shows, but not nearly enough. Frankly, even I got tired of watching the drama of America’s Next Top Model just so I could watch 10 minutes of photography. Thanks to Rankin and the BBC, we’ve been giving something much better. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

Photo By Garry Everett Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sierra Sunrise” by Garry Everett. Location: Mammoth Lakes, California. “A visit from family during July had us on the eastern side of the Sierras for a couple of days,” explains Everett. “While afternoon storms are frequent over the summer months in the Sierras, typically the clouds dissipate over the evening hours. This particular morning, the remnants of the storm clouds remained above the Sierra for sunrise. This image captures the last of the sunrise color disappearing from the clouds as the first rays of light hit the mountain peaks.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from...

Twenty feet away from arguably the most spectacular high desert scene lay a pile of photographic detritus. Busted tripod legs, smashed lenses, and camera bodies pulverized beyond recognition, the scene looked more like a badly bungled camera store robbery than a National Park vista. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brian Christianson)

A quality macro lens can be one of the most useful optics in a photographer's bag, suitable for a huge range of applications from detail shots to portraits. For Sony shooters, there is the FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS, and this excellent video review takes a look at the kind of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Rule of Thirds in Photography: The Essential Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. The rule of thirds is perhaps the most well-known “rule” of photographic composition. Use it carefully, and you’ll take some truly stunning images. But what actually is the rule of thirds? Is it really that helpful? And when can you break the rule for a great result? In this article, you’ll discover everything you need to know about the rule of thirds. And by the time you leave, you’ll know how to use it like a pro. Let’s dive right in. What is the rule of thirds? The rule of thirds is a compositional guideline that breaks an image...

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 link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Did you miss a Photo Of The Day last month? View all of May’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 May 2021 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Formula 1 photography requires some specialist gear, and the equipment used during post-production by this seasoned professional is fascinating, allowing him to deliver images as quickly and efficiently as possible. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

A successful landscape photograph takes the confluence of multiple factors, and because you are dependent on multiple factors, it can be easy for just one to go wrong and derail the entire shoot. It is common to overlook that phenomenon and to be left stuck, and this excellent video essay discusses what you can do to ensure you still come home with a worthwhile image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are a ton of photography competitions out there, often promising prizes, prestige, and more to the winners. Are they actually worth taking the time and spending the money to enter, however? This excellent video essay discusses photography contests and their pros and cons. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Camera sales are declining rapidly. There is seemingly nothing that we can do about it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

If you are going to shoot a model, it is great to have an idea about the right lighting setup. Experimenting when the model is standing in front of your camera may not be the best time to do this. With the software set.a.light.3D, it is possible to simulate any possible lighting setup imaginable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Valerie Millett Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sunrise Canyon” by Valerie Millett. Location: Arizona. “I did a through-hike of the Fork Trail to explore a little unknown slot canyon several miles into the canyon,” says Millett. “This was part of an overnight backpacking trip. Just about a half a mile past this point, I’d fall and injure myself and have to be airlifted out of the canyon with several injuries.” 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...

We are lucky to live in an era where we have vastly powerful cameras that can tackle extreme situations with ease, but of course, that was not always the case. This neat video follows a pair of photographers shooting long-exposure landscape images, one with a modern camera setup and one with a few older film cameras, one almost a century in age. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The majority of landscape photography is done with wide angle lenses like a 16-35mm. And certainly, these are highly useful for the genre, but on the other hand, they are not the only appropriate focal length. In fact, much longer lenses can be just as useful, and this excellent video discusses why a 70-200mm lens could be just what you need for your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The Best Camera for Travel Photography in 2021 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Matt Murray. I love photography and I love to travel, so I often get the question, “What is the best camera for travel photography?” When I bought my first camera in 1994, I really wasn’t thinking too hard about the decision. Growing up in Australia, I always longed to travel the world. When I was 20 years old, I got my chance – I bought my first camera and my first overseas airline ticket on the same day. At the time, I wanted a camera that was compact, light, affordable, and weather resistant. I didn’t know much about photography, but I...

When it comes to beauty photography, being able to showcase the details is a crucial aspect, which means the need for strong post-processing skills. If you are looking to improve your work, check out this great video tutorial that will show you how to sharpen and enhance the details in your photos using both Capture One and Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

An important guideline to follow is to prevent mergers when you construct a composition. Mergers appear when photographers ignore subject overlap. When subjects converge and become one, the viewer of the photo misses out on seeing portions of the subject that are partially hidden. For instance, when two four-legged animals merge, it’s often difficult to differentiate the legs of one subject from the other. This creates a distraction as the viewer has to decipher the composition rather than appreciate it for what it is. Mergers can also occur when a subject appears along the edge of the frame and part of it is chopped off. An additional way mergers appear in photos is when there’s a tonal merger. When like light...

Defining and cultivating photographic style is a "long term" endeavor. Samuel Elkins shares his personal journey through this process. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Leica pretty much took the world by storm with the 35mm camera, and manufacturers haven't looked back since. In the film and digital realms, 35mm has been the mainstay for any serious photographer, however, it is also true that those who wanted a little bit "more" went medium format. This tended to be the mark of certain professionals with a price tag to match. So, why then is Fuji capitalizing on a digital market that Pentax seemingly had at its feet? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)