Congratulations to Dawn Wilson for winning the recent Last Gasp Of Winter Assignment with the image, “Shoots Of Grass In The Snow.” See more of Wilson’s photography at www.dawnwilsonphotography.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 Last Gasp Of Winter Assignment Winner Dawn Wilson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Photo By Douglas Arnet Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Abiqua” by Douglas Arnet. Location: Near Scotts Mills, Oregon. “This is the mysterious, weird, amazing and iconic Abiqua Falls in Oregon,” says Arnet. “Just to start, it’s on land owned by Benedictine monks. There are no signs marking the road or trail to the falls. The road is horrible. The trail, worse. It has ropes tied to trees to hold onto. But if you manage to make it to the falls, you’ll be rewarded with photo opportunities beyond belief! Good luck!” Canon T3i, Canon EFS 10-22mm, Slik Pro 340DX, Tiffen polarizer. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured...

The Panasonic Lumix GH5 has been a solid choice for run-and-gun video shooters, offering 4K 10-bit 4:2:2, and 4K 60p from its micro-four thirds sensor. Three years after its release, the time for its successor might be upon us. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

The post Four Essential Beginner Photographer Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. If you are new to photography the possibilities can seem endless and the options almost overwhelming. Buttons, dials, apertures, shutters, flashes…where do you even start? Of course, it’s always good to learn basics like the exposure triangle, but there are some simple beginner photographer tips that will immediately elevate your picture-taking prowess. Nikon D7100, 50mm, f/5.6, 1/250 second, ISO 100, +10 close-up filter Look for the light The first of the beginner photographer tips is tho look for the light. Does your camera have a flash? Great! Does it turn on all the time? Not so great. This is usually a sign...

The last supermoon of 2020 is on May 7, and it is a great chance to take an entrancing and unique image incorporating it into a landscape or cityscape of your choice. This excellent video will show you how to plan and take a supermoon photo worthy of framing and hanging on your wall. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Let’s dig into the decisions you’ll need to make regarding the Lightroom Classic prep side of the process. One other recommendation I’ll make is that once you select your print provider (or while you are investigating options), be sure to check out the support section of that provider’s website, as any good service will provide the criteria they know will give you the best results. That said, the main concerns will be: Accepted file typeAccepted color spacePrint sizesDo your photos have enough pixels to print well at the desired print size? Those are the aspects of this process that Lightroom Classic can help you address. File Type It should come as no surprise that JPG is the most widely supported and...

Composing wild-life subjects in motion, like this pair of capuchin monkeys, can be quite challenging, particularly if they’re moving erratically. But with the E-M1 Mark III’s fast burst mode and its ability for you to quickly set or reset the camera’s focus point using the camera’s new joystick, you can be reasonably sure you’ll not only capture the subjects you want but photograph them in a way that’s compositionally pleasing. However, you’ll want to take some time to try these features out and practice them before your assignment. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150MM F2.8 PRO with M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20. Exposure: 1/500 sec., ƒ/5.6, ISO 3200. It’s no secret camera companies update their most popular models...

A walkaround lens with a decent zoom range, reasonable aperture, good image quality, and an affordable price is something of a unicorn for a lot of photographers. The Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD lens seems to check all those boxes, making it one of the most intriguing lenses I have seen in a few years. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and what you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

With the current situation leaving many photographers without the ability to continue shooting, you may have started to turn toward selling prints as a way to supplement your income. This excellent video will show you how you can turn your prints into a truly professional product that will seriously impress your customers. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Photo By Tim Nicol Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Evening Grosbeak” by Tim Nicol. Location: Republic, Washington. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 Tim Nicol appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

It’s pretty well understood that large format is in a league of its own for resolution and depth of field. The real difference, however, lies elsewhere. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: James Madison

The post How to Create a Pep Ventosa Inspired Still Life appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Charlie Moss. Pep Ventosa is a Catalan artist who creates incredible images that explore the boundaries of photography. Made from multiple layers of similar photographs, they create an abstract and often surreal effect with a painterly feel. Ventosa usually creates pictures outside, but you can borrow his ideas to create a Pep Ventosa inspired still life. This is an ideal experiment for someone new to working with layers in Photoshop who wants to try and create a fine art inspired still life. You’ll find that even the most mundane objects can create beautiful, ghostly images. Shoot your base images First...

The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is the original lens in the highly regarded Art Series and offers a useful focal length paired with a very wide maximum aperture. Today only, you can get the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art for $300 off. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

One of the most fundamental and useful things Photoshop can do is change the color of objects in a convincing manner. This excellent video tutorial will show you two different ways you can change the color of walls in Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

If you are new to photography, you are probably realizing you can quickly sink a lot of money into this pursuit. Here are five things you should avoid wasting money on. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Our annual Travel issue for 2020 features a photographer’s guide to photographing the unique habitats and wildlife of Borneo, a rare opportunity to encounter orangutans in the wild. Photographer Mark Edward Harris shares the best places to go for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Next on our itinerary is India, a place of rich culture and history where there’s always something new to discover. Russell Hart takes us off the beaten path to for a more intimate, timeless look at India through his monochrome images of a country usually seen in all of its vibrant colors. Also in this issue, pro travel photographer Deborah Sandidge shares insights gained over her career for making better travel photographs on your next excursion, with gear, technique...

Photo by Clayton Peoples Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Leading to the Valley” by Clayton Peoples. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. “A strip of fog following a storm in Yosemite serves as a leading line, drawing one’s eyes toward the famous features visible in Yosemite Valley—particularly Bridalveil Falls,” says Peoples.  Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 Clayton Peoples appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

There are so many things to keep in mind doing landscape photography and a complicated scene is often one of them. With a minimalist approach, you bypass a lot of that confusion and end up with often much more attractive photos. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Mads Peter Iversen

The post 15 Tips for Documenting Home Life appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Mat Coker. Documenting home life and capturing family moments is what inspired many of us to pick up a camera. But upon picking up a camera, we discovered just how challenging it is to capture those moments. These 15 tips are ones that I’ve used over the years to capture my family moments. They will help you capture your moments more creatively, overcome lighting challenges, and use simpler camera settings. The best part is, these tips work whether you’re using a DSLR or just your phone to take pictures. Learn to spot moments before they happen, what angles make your photos look best,...

The post Adobe Announces $1M Community Fund to Aid Artists During Pandemic appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Adobe has announced a new Creative Residency Community Fund, designed to “help visual creators stay on track and achieve their dreams.” The Fund is an offshoot of Adobe’s annual Creative Residency program, which supports several artists over the course of a year. But creatives have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, leading Adobe to look for additional ways to support artists in need. And so the Creative Residency Community Fund was born. With the support of the Fund, artists can undertake a project of their own or complete a project...