Congratulations to Christopher Baker for winning the Winter Waterfowl Assignment with the image, “Gabbling Geese.” See more of Baker’s photography at cscottphoto.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 Winter Waterfowl Assignment Winner Christopher Baker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Bridges appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week, your theme is ‘Bridges’ as chosen by dPS Photo Facebook Group member, Jeannie Jay Martin. Tag your photographs #dPSBridges and #dPSWeeklyChallenge when you share on social media or in the comments of this post. I have 5 examples of bridges for you this week – all from my historical collection on Flickr (Don’t judge, I was learning!) Remember to tag your photos if you share them on Instagram or Twitter and ALSO remember, it has to be a new photo! Different perspectives, details, angles, make it an interesting bridge photograph and most of all, have fun and learn something! Questions, drop...

Part of becoming a successful landscape photographer is knowing how to find worthwhile locations to take your camera to. And while learning settings and editing are pretty well codified, location scouting can be a bit more difficult to master. This great video tutorial will show you a professional landscape photographer's thought process in choosing locations and how you can find those golden spots for compelling images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Is there anything finer than a monochrome silver gelatin print shot on film? Should we even attempt getting close to that with digital? Black and white are either misused or underused in many genres, and it’s time for a change. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo By Gary Fua Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Crinkles” by Gary Fua. Location: Gates of the Valley, Yosemite National Park, 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 Gary Fua appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post DxO Releases PureRAW 2, With Improved Performance and X-Trans Support appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. DxO has launched the successor to its popular PureRAW software, PureRAW 2, which boasts a handful of useful tools for easy RAW processing and enhancement. Like the original PureRAW application, DxO PureRAW 2 isn’t a comprehensive RAW editor à la Lightroom or Capture One; instead, the program is a companion application, offering a series of automatic edits that you can apply prior to – or during – your workflow. Open an image in PureRAW 2, and the program will: Perform demosaicing and class-leading noise reduction (DxO promises “an extra two stops of ISO”)Correct “every possible lens defect,”...

When it comes to choosing a space for studio photography, it is often a tradeoff between having enough room for all your equipment and for whatever creative ideas you envision versus the cost of renting said space. If you are wondering how much room you need for full-length portraits, check out this excellent video that will show you everything you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Most of you may have heard of hidden files on your computer, but do you know about "super-hidden" files? These specially hidden files are well worth taking a look at, as they have the potential to cause your machine serious problems. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

FIRST, A QUICK PROGRAMMING NOTE: I’m a small part of this epic new Podcast, featuring travel photographer Dave Williams, and featuring an international crew of photographers (and the real Rocket Man). The first episode of the “Epic Photography Podcast” is out now. Go give it a listen and meet this #epic lineup of photographers, seen above! http://Epicphotographypodcast.com – OK, onto the Lightroom stuff: Hey, everybody. A couple of weeks ago I shared Terry’s excellent Part One of this Lightroom Crash Course, and today we have the final of the two parts – this is such great stuff – give it a watch: Thanks, Terry – you are awesome! (He already knows that, but it bears repeating). Have a great weekend, everybody! -Scott...

Portraiture is one of the most versatile genres of photography, housing many sub-genres within it. One of the most impactful skillsets you can acquire for the craft is lighting and so it is important to know the basic setups and what different lighting styles achieve. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Jordan Blake is a black artist originally from Nigeria. He has lived in Baltimore, USA for several years. After finishing college, he made the move to New York to better figure out and explore who he is and what type of images he wants to create. Of course, it doesn’t go unnoticed that New York also offers greater opportunities for collaboration and sharing of work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Many people are surprised to learn that in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of northern Virginia, just 17 miles from Washington, D.C., a National Park Service site sits nestled along the Potomac River. Great Falls Park is an 800-acre natural oasis that offers views of the mighty Potomac River as it crashes over jagged rock formations. The park’s three designated overlooks—two of which are handicap accessible—are all within a short walk of the visitor center. There’s even a good chance you’ll witness kayakers braving the river’s rapids. While the highlight of the park is the Potomac River, the park also maintains 15 miles of nature trails that both follow the river and meander through scenic forest. Weather At...

Photographers who want to dabble with video and have some apprehension will learn from this post. While video and photography are not identical, they have great overlap in concepts and it's likely that you know more than you think. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

Covering the world’s greatest athletes at the Olympic Games is nothing more than a dream for many photographers. For Getty Images’ Bruce Bennet, photographing the Olympics is just another day at the office. I spoke with Bruce about his experience covering hockey at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Photo By Bill Sisson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Liquid Ice” by Bill Sisson. Location: Ricketts Glen State Park, Pennsylvania. “Ricketts Glen State Park in northeastern Pennsylvania features more than 20 waterfalls along steep hiking trails,” explains Sisson. “The trails are open three seasons, but during the winter they’re closed except for hikers with proper ice climbing equipment. Especially during cold snaps, the waterfalls freeze over and sections of trails become covered with ice. The waterfalls and trails are transformed into an icy, winter wonderland. Hikers have to be experienced and more careful on ice, but they’re rewarded with a landscape that looks very different from other seasons. I usually hike the trails at least once a winter. I often...

Following the success of its inaugural competition last year, the African Wildlife Foundation and Nature's Best Photography have launched the second annual Mkapa African Wildlife Photo Awards. Get your entries in before the June 1, 2022 deadline. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

… have we achieved feature parity? Previously, I wrote about how to decide which version is best for your needs, and I left out an important point that’s worth mentioning now, which is that while it is possible to use Lr offline when needed it really does require a reliable Internet connection and ample data to use it as it is designed. LrC on the other hand can be used in its normal functions of editing, library management, and output while being completely offline. For anyone with limited Internet access or capped data plans this aspect of how each program is designed would clearly favor Lightroom Classic. That said, with all the subscription plans from Adobe you do need enough Internet...

Apple's new Mac Studio has created an entirely new class of desktop computers for the company, offering some insanely powerful capabilities that should be able to tackle anything even the most demanding photographers and filmmakers can throw at them, all at a price that starts significantly below the Mac Pro line, making it an impressive value. In this review, we take a look at the new computer and just how much power it houses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 6 Tips for Stunning Abstract Photography (+ Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Peter West Carey. Abstract photography is a lot of fun (and often jaw-droppingly beautiful). But how can you create gorgeous abstract shots of your very own? In this article, I share plenty of practical tips, tricks, and techniques for amazing abstract shots. I also share plenty of inspirational examples. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll know how to capture beautiful abstracts, whether you use a smartphone, a DSLR, or a large-format film camera. Let’s get started! 1. Move your camera while you shoot The simplest method for creating abstract photos – and one that’s loved by most abstract shooters –...

NOTE: Sorry I didn’t get this posted on Tuesday like usual (totally my fault), but here ya go (and sorry again for the delay). Ok, we’re picking up where we left off last week, where we went through the basics of Layers in Photoshop and why we even need layers in the first place. We focused on creating a new layer and changing the orders of objects (or photos) on our layers; how to fill stuff on layers with color, now to move stuff on layers. All that type of stuff.  This time around, I’m going to introduce you to the wild world of Layer Blend Modes, which are useful for so many things (it’s one of my most-used Layers features),...