The holy trinity of zoom lenses is traditionally considered an ultra-wide angle zoom (like a 14-24mm f/2.8), a standard zoom (24-70mm f/2.8), and a telephoto zoom (70-200mm f/2.8), so named because they can competently cover the majority of situations a photographer will encounter. However, since that term was coined years ago, the lens and camera market has changed significantly. Is there a new and better holy trinity of zooms? This great video makes a case for one. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Pam Dorner “I spent a week exploring Grand Teton National Park in late spring,” explains Pam Dorner. “I was fortunate to be able to photograph the most famous brown bear mother in the world, Bear 399, with her four cubs. “In this image taken near the Jackson Lake Dam, one of her grizzly cubs was having fun playing with traffic cones. Many bears in the area are ‘roadside’ bears and have learned to use the roads to traverse the park. This is a good reminder to slow down while driving through our national parks, as wildlife can cross the road at any moment.” See more of Pam Dorner’s work at pam-dorner.smugmug.com. Canon EOS R5, Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS...

I’ve been covering the Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge like clockwork for well over a decade now, and I think it’s fair to say that I’ve picked up a few useful habits along the way. For those unfamiliar with the event, imagine several hundred folks in various stages of near-nudity packed into a corner of the beach. It’s typically rather cold - though some years have been colder than others - and everyone’s working themselves up into a fevered lather. In this excitement, a drum team forms up, creating a corridor from the top of the beach to the ocean. As the sound of those instruments gets louder and faster and more aggressive, the signal is sounded and the mob stampedes...

Photo By Jody Partin Today’s Photo of the Day is “Frozen Fun” by Jody Partin. Location: Merrill, Wisconsin. 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 Jody Partin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

A new year and another Photoshop AI feature to get excited about. This time, we're going to look at how you can take poor, low quality images with tiny file sizes and plenty of ugly artifacts and turn them into images of such quality you could even consider printing them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Sigma just unveiled the massive 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports ultra-telephoto zoom lens for mirrorless camera systems, which should be a great tool for capturing everything from landscapes to wildlife and bird photos. Our colleagues at Imaging Resource, OP’s sibling website, have already got their hands on this whopping, 10x lens and posted a first look review. “Wildlife, nature, and outdoor sports photographers should all take notice, as Sigma has added yet another extremely versatile telephoto zoom to its arsenal of mirrorless lenses,” writes William Brawley, Imaging Resource‘s managing editor. “The new Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports for Sony E-mount and L-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras is unique amongst Sigma’s existing telephoto zooms for mirrorless cameras — and indeed the full-frame...

The latest generation of Canon mirrorless cameras brings with it a nice array of features for wildlife photography, including fast continuous burst rates and advanced autofocus features. With such advanced systems, it is worth taking the time to customize the camera to your exact needs to ensure you have the best chances of getting those fleeting shots. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced wildlife photographer walking you through how he sets up his Canon camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 7 Tips for Breathtaking Skyline Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Richard Schneider. Skyline photography often looks incredible, and photographing the skyline is a great way to preserve the appearance and feel of a city. However, creating top-notch skyline shots involves more than simply pointing your camera and hitting the shutter button. For the best images, you’ll need to pay careful attention to your vantage point, your camera settings, the time of day, and more. That’s where this article comes in handy; I share seven tips designed to level up your photos, so that – by the time you’ve finished reading – you’ll be ready to capture the grandeur of London, New York City,...

DXO has a significant release today for pro and semi-pro users of their software. The DXO optical correction technology updated today appears in their PureRAW, PhotoLab, FilmPack, and ViewPoint software. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Today, I’ll share a brief story about one of my annual photographic rituals that is crucial to every artist's development. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

The wide angle lens is the tool of choice for a lot of landscape photography, but such focal lengths can also be particularly tricky to work with. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer showing you how to create more effective compositions using a wide angle lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There was a time when you had a few options when buying a camera of a particular brand. That's rarely the case anymore and you can find yourself lost in a sea of acronyms and initialisms. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Congratulations to Julia Cook for winning the recent Fall Wildlife Assignment with the image, “Framed by Gold.” See more of Cook’s photography at littlelightningnature.com. View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! The post Fall Wildlife Assignment Winner Julia Cook appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The votes are in, and you've helped to choose our Fstoppers Photographer of the Year! We've also randomly selected one reader who voted to receive a free Fstoppers tutorial of their choice! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Marti Phillips Today’s Photo of the Day is “Spot of Sunshine” by Marti Phillips. Location: Yukon, Canada. 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 Marti Phillips appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

As much as we might hate to admit it, we all have things that really get under our skin when it comes to other people or groups of people. Landscape photographers are not immune to our petty grumbles, but what's the most annoying thing about them? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

DjJI has released a miniature version of their popular RS3 gimbal series, reducing its overall size to fit into a backpack and giving it enough power to handle most mainstream camera setups. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Reza Malayeri)

Have you ever looked at a scene and thought it was just a bit too sharp, almost harsh? It can be overwhelming, right? But, at the same time, you don't want to make your shots blurry in an attempt to soften things up. Well, that's where diffusion filters come in. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

The post 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying New Camera Gear appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Destin Sparks. Shopping for that new camera, lens, tripod, or photo accessory? The gear-hunting phase is an exciting time for any photographer – but it can also be intimidating, especially if you’re planning to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on your next purchase. You want to make the right decision, but given the array of options, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, I’ve bought a fair few items of camera equipment myself, and I’ve identified plenty of gear-purchasing pitfalls along the way. In this article, I discuss the five most critical mistakes to avoid when shopping for new...

Starting a freelance career might be one of the most stressful things a human can do to themselves. I am exaggerating, but you get my point. Naturally, your first instinct might be to start chasing every client possible and get as many jobs as possible. Here is why you should stop doing this and focus on something else. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)