If you stack too many requirements onto getting yourself to shoot, you may miss out on simply enjoying photography like you did when you started. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Michael B. Stuart

Photo By Douglas Croft Second place in the 2019 Great Outdoors Photo Contest goes to Douglas Croft for the image, “River Bend.” “I’ve been to Yosemite Valley so many times and I’ve never seen it as beautiful as it was on this day,” recalls Croft. “An overnight storm had left a couple of inches of new snow and it was bitter cold, so snow and frost clung to the trees throughout the day. This scene, with the icy Merced quietly meandering beneath the granite cliffs, stopped me in my tracks.” Nikon D7000, AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR. Exposure: 1/200 sec., ƒ/8, ISO 200. The post 2019 Great Outdoors Photo Contest Second Place: River Bend appeared first on Outdoor Photographer....

Photo By Richard Langer The grand prize in the 2019 Great Outdoors Photo Contest goes to Richard Langer for the image, “Napali Storm.” “This photograph was taken from a small helicopter over the Napali cliffs on the island of Kauai, Hawaii,” explains Langer. “To avoid the distortions that would result from photographing through the helicopter’s dome, I selected one that had no doors. This was fine for photography, but it let the rain and wind in on my wife and me. Though the weather had been stormy and rainy throughout the flight, it lifted a little as we flew over the ocean. By the end of the trip, we were drenched and shaken, but knew that we had witnessed an amazing...

Photo By Kelly Moran Third place in the 2019 Great Outdoors Photo Contest goes to Kelly Moran for the image, “Big Sky Country.” “While the Maasai Mara reserve is famous for its density of wildlife and migration river crossings, one of my favorite things about the area is its amazing sky,” says Moran. “As someone who lives in the city, the vast open plains with billowing clouds above is an incredible sight. “This particular photo was taken after a morning game drive as we returned to camp. The clouds had begun to build for the late-afternoon thunderstorms. Most of the animals had gone to rest in shaded areas to get out of the sun, but the elephants were still out as...

Photo By Michael Petrich Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Bonzai Rock” by Michael Petrich. Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada. 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 Michael Petrich appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

No, this article doesn't have anything to do with the current situation in the economy. The decline of 3D movie production and projection started about 10 years ago, and in this documentary, you will learn how history repeats itself over and over again. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Tihomir Lazarov

The post Does Olympus Still Have a Place in the Camera Market? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. These days, all the camera headlines seem to be dominated by Canon, Nikon, and Sony, with the occasional mention of Fujifilm thrown in. Olympus, with its Micro Four-Thirds system, rarely makes the news. And popular resources frequently neglect Olympus in their recommendations, suggesting “Big Three” bodies for photographers selecting a mirrorless system. But what is this about? Why doesn’t Olympus, a camera company with a history stretching back to the early 1900s, get any attention? Is this a mistake? Or does Olympus no longer have a place in today’s camera market? That’s the question that this article...

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Today at 11:00 AM ET I’m doing a free webinar – everyone’s invited, that takes you on a journey about your own photography, and has the power to take your work to the next level. It’s based on a series I’ve been running once a week on my blog, and today’s Webinar is the culmination of that. It’s live; I take your questions on the air, and you’ll totally dig it. Here’s the link to watch the live stream (and comment) on my Facebook page – 11:00 AM ET today. Happy ‘House Arrest’ Monday (LOL!!). While we have this indoor time together, here’s another thing that we’ve been putting off — getting our Lightroom Classic Develop Module more organized....

Pentax has a small but fiercely loyal customer base, and with the industry gradually transitioning to the mirrorless era, those photographers might be wondering if the company plans to eventually join the rest. Unfortunately, it seems the company has no plans to make a new mirrorless camera, at least for the time being. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Wildlife photography is a challenge. When it comes to nature photography, it’s the most difficult aspect into which you’ll endeavor. There’s a plethora of variables over which you have zero control. Will the subject cross your path as you traverse a road or trail? Will it appear in a place where the background is clean? Will the light cooperate? Will the animal face you to provide a good head angle? Will the weather comply? Will the subject be active? I could go on and on asking these rhetorical questions, but it’s obvious that I’ve made my point—wildlife photography is difficult! Here are eight ways to improve your wildlife photography. How To Improve Your Wildlife Photography With all the unpredictable factors that...

A ultra-wide angle zoom lens is one of the most common workhorses in photographer's bags, but professional f/2.8 versions are anything but cheap. Today only, however, you can take up to $300 off the already affordable and high quality Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art lens. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

A reader sent us in a tip to check out a photographer on TikTok that approached a wedding couple and took portraits of them. Is it wrong to do if the people you are approaching are already on a shoot with another photographer? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Michael B. Stuart

You might have heard of the term "native ISO" before and wondered what it refers to. This excellent video discusses the topic and what it means for your cameras. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Skylum Luminar 4's AI editing features have intrigued a lot of photographers, as they offer some impressive capabilities and creative edits with just a few quick clicks. This great video takes a look at the latest tool, the AI Augmented Sky tool. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Skylum Luminar 4's AI editing features have intrigued a lot of photographers, as they offer some impressive capabilities and creative edits with just a few quick clicks. This great video takes a look at the latest tool, the AI Augmented Sky tool. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Godox has a new flash about to hit the shelves: the AD300 Pro. This short video goes hands-on with the new wireless, battery-powered strobe, running through the specifications and testing it at home under coronavirus lockdown shooting conditions. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

The Fujifilm X-T200 looks like it swallowed an iPhone. With a screen size that matches that of a previous-generation iPhone 4, it might as well have. It's this screen that is the camera's most significant selling point, boldly signaling to smartphone users to put down their poor, small-sensor cameras to embrace this instead. It primarily works for its intended audience, with a few caveats. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Wasim Ahmad

Photo By Melinda Worm Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Abstract Creek Rapids” by Melinda Worm. Location: Minnesota. “Intimate capture of Minnehaha Creek rapids with use of a slow shutter speed,” describes Worm. The image was, “Converted to black and white to emphasize design and texture.” 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 Melinda Worm appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

When you decide to make a video with one of the world's best professional drivers on a closed track showing off the power of a supercar, you make sure to do it right and spare no expense. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Michael B. Stuart

The post How to Keep Your Photographic Muscles Flexing During the Times of Isolation appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. We’re currently facing challenges that most of us haven’t faced before. How do you keep photographing when you can’t visit interesting locations or meet your models? Here are some ideas for you to exercise your photographic muscles during this time of isolation. 1/13 sec. f/8; ISO 800 According to where you live, you may be more or less constrained regarding your travel distances. Maybe the problem is not even reaching an adventurous place but you can’t even get to your studio. Whichever is your case, these ideas are meant for you to keep photographing with...