I recently parted ways with my Nikon Z 24-200mm f4-6.3, not because it's a bad lens and not up to the job, but simply because it didn't fit in with my portfolio. Or should I say didn't feature heavily in my portfolio, if at all. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo By Kris Walkowski Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cathedral” by Kris Walkowski. Location: Arizona. 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 Kris Walkowski appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

If you're a beginner to photography or are looking to add some theory to improve your work, this video might be perfect for you. While brief, it gives you a great overview of the important basics of composition. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Lindsay Adler recently teamed up with Westcott to develop the Westcott Optical Spot. In this video, she shows what’s possible. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

The post JPEG vs TIFF: Which File Format Is Best? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremy Flint. What’s the difference between JPEG vs TIFF file formats? And which should you use in your photography? In this guide, I explain everything you need to know about these two common formats – including what they are, their benefits and drawbacks, and how they compare. By the time you’re finished, you’ll know which file format is best for your photos (whether you plan to do online sharing, high-end printing, or anything in between). So without further ado, let’s take a look at JPEG and TIFF files in turn: What is a JPEG file? JPEGs are compressed image files, standardized...

The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD was a runaway hit for the company, using smart compromises to offer a light and portable lens with great performance and image quality at a price that significantly undercut offerings from first-party companies. The second generation of the lens brought with it a range of improvements over the already impressive original version, and this great video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Entrance to Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, Cambodia, 2020. 590nm infrared. Canon EOS R, Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM at 47mm. Exposure: 1/1600 sec., ƒ/7.1, ISO 400. I fell in love with photography in 1974—or, more to the point, I became infatuated with working in the darkroom. My images were not anywhere near special, but I spent hours in a cloud of toxic fumes and vapors, watching the alchemy of images emerge from blank pieces of paper. I felt like a magician. Anyone who has worked in a darkroom knows that feeling well. But I abandoned my darkroom in the mid 1980s for color transparency film, the choice for a working magazine professional at that time. Now, like most of...

Non-photographers often complain about black and white images: they’re dated, they’re just a gimmick, or they’re elitist and boring. These are personal preferences; however, we live in a color world, so you can't discount that black and white images can create a disconnect for modern viewers. To bring history alive, is colorization a solution? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

With all the fanfare this past year over the latest developments in camera technology, it's easy to get caught up in gear envy. And that's completely natural. But what if there's a better camera out there that most of us have forgotten about? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

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)

With its cliffs, spectacular mountains, and moody forests, Madeira is a dream destination for landscape photographers. It's a relatively small volcanic island, and you can drive from one end to the other in about an hour. So, wherever you stay on the island, you'll have various photo spots within reach. In this article, I show you five of the best. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Photo By BraydenPfister Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cliff Point” by BraydenPfister. Location: Alaska. 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 BraydenPfister appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

With many countries still experiencing different degrees of restrictions, arranging photoshoots can be difficult. If you want to keep learning, Photoshop techniques are a decent substitute. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Working with artificial light is something a lot of photographers struggle with, but if you understand some fundamental rules about how it behaves and how to control it, you can make your life a lot easier. This excellent video tutorial will show you five fundamental rules of lighting that every photographer should know and how to use them to make better images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Canon EOS R5 vs Canon 5D Mark IV: Which Camera Is Best in 2022? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Are you trying to decide which camera to get, the Canon EOS R5 vs the 5D Mark IV? In this article, I explain everything you need to know about these two cameras: what they offer, how they differ, and why you should buy one over the other. By the time you’re finished, you’ll know which Canon camera is right for you. Let’s get started. Canon EOS R5: Overview The EOS R5 is Canon’s long-awaited professional mirrorless camera. It was finally released in July 2020, and it proved to be even better than expected....

A 50mm lens with a wide aperture is quite versatile, offering a neutral focal length for anything from portraits to events coverage and a lot of pleasing narrow depth of field and light-gathering capabilities. It does not get much wider than f/0.95, and this excellent video review takes a look at one such option, the TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

New cameras deserve a bit of time for initial setup and customization. This guide should help you with your new Sony camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Landscape photography is a challenging but popular genre, requiring you to have good creative vision, solid technique, savvy editing, and often, just a bit of luck. If you are ready to make better images in 2022, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will give you plenty of great advice to set you on your way in the new year. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Learning how to use a camera, control lighting, and edit to consistently produce compelling images is hard enough, but turning that into a successful business is an entirely different challenge altogether. If that is something you have been wondering about or struggling with, this great video contains an important reminder to help keep you from becoming discouraged. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Marek Dudek Life can quickly become oversaturated with soul-sucking hardships until it reaches the point where the direction you’re going is unpredictable. Suddenly, as if by some unknown force and the minuscule flame of hope within you, you’re led to the exact place where you need to be. For me, that place was in the Hudson Valley region—the sanctuary that is Seven Lakes Drive. The Seven Lakes Drive begins in the village of Sloatsburg, New York, and winds through Harriman State Park to Bear Mountain. Every season adds its own charm to the picturesque scenery, but the most breathtaking beauty is during the height of the fall foliage, where different shades of reds, oranges and yellows blend to create...