This Japanese Photographer Captures Mind-blowing Macro Photos Of Flowers And Leaves

1 w ago (121clicks.com): Japanese photographer Ayuta Mori has an extraordinary talent for capturing the intricate beauty of nature up close. Through her lens, flowers and leaves transform into mesmerizing works of art, revealing a world of detail that often goes unnoticed by the naked eye. Mori’s macro photographs are not just images; they are windows into a realm […]

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Nature’s Majesty: 30 Stunning Wildlife Photographs For The Adventurous Soul

1 w ago (121clicks.com): In the world of wildlife photography, there exists a captivating realm where the beauty of nature unfolds in all its majesty. Through the lens of skilled photographers, the untamed wilderness comes alive, offering glimpses into the lives of its inhabitants. Each photograph featured in this collection is a testament to the awe-inspiring diversity of the […]

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Digital Artist Antonia Creates Mesmerizing Portraits Using Artificial Intelligence

1 w ago (121clicks.com): Digital artist Antonia mesmerizes audiences with her captivating portraits crafted using artificial intelligence. With a blend of technical prowess and creative flair, Antonia harnesses the power of AI to produce stunning and thought-provoking artworks. Each portrait emanates a unique charm, showcasing Antonia’s mastery in leveraging technology to evoke emotion and intrigue. Through her innovative approach, […]

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Turkish Artist Deniz Sagdic Creates Incredible Collage Portraits Using Waste Materials

1 w ago (121clicks.com): Turkish artist Deniz Sagdic showcases her remarkable talent through the creation of stunning collage portraits, all crafted from discarded materials. Sagdic’s ingenuity lies in her ability to transform waste materials into captivating works of art. With meticulous attention to detail, she breathes life into her portraits, each one a testament to her creativity and commitment […]

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Japanese Artist Mayumi Yamamoto Creates Beautiful & Realistic Cats With Felt Wool

1 w ago (121clicks.com): In the realm of artistic expression, Japanese artist Mayumi Yamamoto has carved out a niche that’s as adorable as it is impressive. Through her mastery of felt wool, she brings to life a menagerie of stunningly realistic cats, each one a testament to her talent and dedication. Yamamoto’s journey into the world of felting began […]

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30 Astonishingly Unusual And Beautiful Photographs From Around The Globe

1 w ago (121clicks.com): Many find the internet enchanting for its boundless array of content, spanning nearly every conceivable topic. Whether your interests lie in felines or culinary arts, there’s bound to be something captivating for you to delve into. Yet, amidst the vast expanse of information, there are moments when we find ourselves aimlessly navigating through the endless […]

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17 Gorgeous Plant Photos From The Garden Photographer Of The Year Awards

1 w ago (121clicks.com): The Garden Photographer of the Year Awards has once again unveiled a breathtaking collection of images showcasing the beauty and diversity of plant life. From vibrant blossoms to intricate foliage, this year’s entries have captured the essence of nature’s splendor in stunning detail. Among the standout photographs are captivating portraits of flora from around the […]

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French Photographer Samir Belhamra Captures Breathtaking Landscapes That Will Amaze You

1 w ago (121clicks.com): French photographer and visual artist, Samir Belhamra, possesses a unique ability to transport viewers to awe-inspiring realms through his masterful lens. With a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the natural world, Belhamra’s work transcends mere photography, offering glimpses into captivating landscapes that evoke a sense of wonder and amazement. In Belhamra’s […]

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Journeys in Scandinavia Part II - Stockholm

1 w ago (A Photography Blog - Thomas Fitzgerald Photography): In part one of this series, I talked about my visit to the Danish capital of Copenhagen last May. In this second part, we travelled on to the Swedish capital of Stockholm and were treated to an unusually warm early May weekend, which led to an amazing few days in the beautiful city.

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Exploring The Enigmatic Elegance: Bill Gracey’s Stunning Seashell Photography

1 w ago (121clicks.com): In the realm of photography, capturing the essence of nature’s beauty often requires a keen eye and a unique perspective. Bill Gracey, a master of the lens, has brought forth a series of mesmerizing images that showcase the elegance and intricacy of seashells against a backdrop as deep as the ocean itself – a black […]

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Portraits to Dream In goes beyond the usual appraisals of art by women

1 w ago (1854 Photography): In a new exhibition the National Portrait Gallery, the of works by Julia Margaret Cameron and Francesca Woodman are brought together across time and space The post Portraits to Dream In goes beyond the usual appraisals of art by women appeared first on 1854 Photography.

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We want to see your best North American eclipse photos: DPReview Editors' Challenge

1 w ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): A partial solar eclipse is seen as the Sun rises to the left of the United States Capitol building on June 10, 2021, as seen from Arlington, Virginia. Image: Bill Ingalls/NASA On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Western Mexico starting in Mazatlán and heading up into the United States and across to Newfoundland, Canada. NASA has mapped the route with times and viewing conditions for several cities. Outside the path of totality,...

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Chinese Photographer Yajun Hu Captures Stunning Street Photos Of Everyday Life

1 w ago (121clicks.com): In the bustling streets of China, amidst the chaos and clamor of everyday life, photographer Yajun Hu finds moments of quiet beauty and profound humanity. Armed with a keen eye and a passion for storytelling, Hu traverses the urban landscape, capturing the essence of daily existence in stunning detail. Hu’s photography is a celebration of […]

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How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

1 w ago (Photography Life): On Monday, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, giving photographers in some parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada a chance to photograph this remarkable phenomenon. Don't wait until the last minute to prepare! Our updated guide covers everything you need to know about photographing the eclipse.

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Alt Takes

2 ws ago (True Nature Stories):  Ladybird Beetle Getting Around a Lupine LeafJust wanted to include alternative takes on some of the Anza-Borrego shots....Also, I was surprised to log so many miles on this journey. My trip odometer rolled over 1,000 miles on the way to Dante's View in Death Valley, yet I still had another 715 miles to go. Although gas prices were high, they were well worth the cost. I calculated that my car averaged about 6.57 miles per dollar, which seems pretty good, even if the alternative would be...

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NASA-backed project wants your photos of 'The Great American Eclipse'

2 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): A view of the Aug. 21, 2017, total solar eclipse from Madras, Oregon. Image: Gopalswamy/NASA Sunsketcher, a new NASA-backed project with an iOS and Android app, wants your photographs of the “Great American Eclipse.” (Incidentally, so do we.)Recent Videos Scientists behind the project want to gather more information about the sun's interior and aid their work in accurately measuring the shape of the sun and testing theories of gravity, including general relativity. Through the...

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Mary + Nick | Terrain Gardens Wedding | Devon, Pa

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Vanessa Marsh Interview | Western Landscapes

2 ws ago (photo-eye | BLOG): photo-eye Gallery Interview with Vanessa Marsh Anne Kelly We are thrilled to present "Western Landscapes" by the incredibly talented Vanessa Marsh. In this conversation, we discuss curiosity, making photographs without a camera, printing processes, and more.  Vanessa Marsh, Western Landscape 1, Archival Pigment Ink Print (from scanned Cyanotype), 15x20 in, Editon of 10, $1600We are thrilled to present Western Landscapes by the incredibly talented Vanessa Marsh! About this...

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The Art of the Personal Project: Jennifer MacNeill

2 ws ago (A Photo Editor): The Art of the Personal Project is a crucial element to let potential buyers see how you think creatively on your own.  I am drawn to personal projects that have an interesting vision or that show something I have never seen before.  In this thread, I’ll include a link to each personal project with the […]

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Hands-on with Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art

2 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art hands-on Sigma's 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art lens is a large aperture lens that incorporates many of the thoughtful design choices for which the Art line has become known. It is the company's second F1.2 lens for the E and L full-frame mirrorless camera mounts and will be available on April 18. Sigma says it designed its latest offering with the goal of full detail levels across all apertures. In creating our sample gallery we found results that seemed to confirm its...

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Carrizo Plain

2 ws ago (True Nature Stories):  Carrizo Plain near the southern end of Soda Lake Road, with owl's clover, fiddleneck, and daisies galore. The Temblor Range is in the distance.(Click images to view larger.)I don't have much to add to what I've already said in the previous recent posts about my very brief Carrizo Plain visit. Carrizo still remains a kind of wildflower Shangri-La in my mind, ever since learning about it in a botany class at Santa Barbara City College back in the '80s. I've seen it looking very sparse in...

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Desert Lilies to Death Valley

2 ws ago (True Nature Stories):  Desert lilies with verbena and creosote bush along Desert Center-Rice Road, just south of the Desert Lily Sanctuary.As I mentioned in a previous post, I couldn't find any lilies in the sanctuary despite arriving with a lucky rainbow in the distance, and I wondered if the ground has become more gravelly over the nearly 70 years since Tasker and Beula Edmiston first saw them here, making the land less conducive to growing lilies.As I left the sanctuary and accelerated to driving speed I...

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TTArtisan offers 35mm F1.8 “nifty fifty-ish” for APS-C Sony E-mount

2 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Image: TTArtisan TTArtisan has announced the launch of its AF 35mm F1.8 lens for Sony’s APS-C E-Mount cameras. Costing less than $150, this “nifty fifty” equivalent adds another option for anyone looking for a budget prime lens.Recent Videos The lens was launched for Fujifilm's X-mount in November 2023. The 35mm F1.8 uses 10 elements in 8 groups and has 9 aperture blades. It has a minimum focus distance of 0.6m (23.6”) and a minimum aperture of F16. TTArtisan states the lens...

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Anza-Borrego Desert

2 ws ago (True Nature Stories):  Ocotillo in creosote bush scrub, Hell Hole CanyonThe last day of March (Easter Sunday) began when I woke up at 2:30 a.m. and hit the road an hour later, arriving in rainy Anza-Borrego Desert State Park around 3 o'clock in the afternoon. I remembered squeezing in my last trip there on a long weekend when I was working four days a week, and being amazed that I could so quickly drive to a place so utterly foreign to, say, Mt. Tamalpais or Pt. Reyes -- a place where the average annual rainfall...

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5 equipment upgrades every photographer and videographer should consider

2 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Photo: MPB Let’s face it, sometimes upgrading your gear is the quickest way to advance your photography and videography. Capturing the decisive moment can require abilities your current camera just doesn't have. But fear not: experimenting doesn't need to break the bank. That's where MPB comes in. The platform is world-famous for its gigantic selection of used photo and video gear, all individually inspected and photographed, and priced fairly. When you consider an upgrade to better...

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Substandard Water Management by the City of Cape Town

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography):  Poor / Substandard Wastewater Management by the City of Cape TownDiep River / Milnerton Lagoon / Woodbridge IslandIt it still very disponing to regularly read about the ongoing reluctance of the City of Cape Town's lack of genuine interest and / or incompetence to manage the poor sewage conditions in(to) and through the Diep River, Woodbridge Island.I am convinced of the City of Cape Town's lack of interest, strategy, personnel and / or efficiency to...

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Hands-on with the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR

2 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR hands-on The Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR is the latest addition to Nikon's range of lenses for the Z mount. It's a superzoom lens designed for full-frame cameras that extends from the wide-angle well into the telephoto range. Nikon describes it as offering the highest zoom ratio in its class (the likes of Tamron's 18-400mm F3.5-6.3 means there are broader ranges available for APS-C), but we're struggling to think of a full-frame lens that's ever covered such a wide...

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Desert Log

2 ws ago (True Nature Stories):  Wildflowers in a sandy wash, Anza-Borrego Desert (3/31/2024).The moon and stars aligned serendipitously to send me on an April Fool's errand -- not of a thousand-mile round-trip to the desert, but more like 1,714.9 miles (to put a little bit of a fine point on it). Just when I thought I wasn't going to go this year, I learned about the Sunday storm heading for Southern California and started champing at the bit all over again. Thankfully my wife was free to keep an eye on Coco and...

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How to Use Nikon SnapBridge: A Beginner’s Guide

2 ws ago (Photography Life): In 2016, Nikon first introduced SnapBridge, an app designed to create a “seamless connection between a camera and a smart device.” I first used this app a year later on a trip to Australia, where I intended to use it primarily as a remote shutter release for my Nikon D500. In that respect, the app didn’t work very well for me at the time, so I quickly returned to the old-fashioned hardware solution.

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43 of Our Favorite Self Portraits Made by Members

2 ws ago (Click Community Blog: Helping you take better pictures one day at a time): One of our favorite and longest running tradition at Click Community is our forum photo contest. Most recently, our members shared images that embodied the theme “self portrait” and we’re sharing our favorites. The post 43 of Our Favorite Self Portraits Made by Members appeared first on Click Community Blog: Helping you take better pictures one day at a time.

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Fujifilm releases firmware updates for X and GFX-series cameras

2 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Fujifilm has released firmware updates for some of its X and GFX-series cameras, including the newly released X100VI.Recent Videos The updates include bug fixes rather than new features, and fixes differ depending on which model you use. Here’s what to expect in Fujfilm’s latest batch of firmware updates. Fujifilm X100VI Fujifilm’s most talked about camera receives its first firmware update in the form of v1.01. This update fixes an issue for users who are unable to connect to the...

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Photographs born from the lava of Armero

2 ws ago (1854 Photography): Carlos Saavedra’s combination of archival, documentary and staged images respond to a fatal volcanic eruption which could’ve been anticipated The post Photographs born from the lava of Armero appeared first on 1854 Photography.

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Marathon des Sables – The Legendary : Podcast Five with Nicki Marsh

2 ws ago (IAN CORLESS): Episode 246 of Talk Ultra is with Nicki Marsh as we countdown to Marathon des Sables - The Legendary. With a 50th birthday looming in 2024 Nicki had been toying with lots of ideas of how to celebrate... The only thing that truly excited me (and could fit around work!) was MDS. Her husband had done it in 2017 and said never again.  However, it took him all of 30 seconds to agree to do it again, with Nicki! Continue reading →

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The most important camera gear of 2024 (so far)

2 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Image: Richard Butler As we bid March adieu, it's a good time to take stock of the wealth of new cameras and lenses announced so far this year. Here's a list of everything we've seen, updated for April 2024! March 2024 Leica SL3 Image: Richard Butler Leica released the SL3 in March, making it the highest-resolution SL camera in its line. The 60MP DSLR-shaped mirrorless camera is built around Leica's L-mount and brings a lot of technology from the Leica M11 models into its...

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Cassandra + Sonny | Xi West Events Wedding | Philadelphia, Pa

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Rustic Metal Prints

2 ws ago (Photogpedia): As a photography enthusiast, I’ve always been captivated by the way different mediums can transform an image. Recently, I’ve been particularly drawn to the unique aesthetic of rustic metal prints. These captivating pieces became popular within the interior design world and for good reason.  Their distinctive charm and timeless appeal offer a way to elevate [...] The post Rustic Metal Prints appeared first on Photogpedia.

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Show Focus Points: Lightroom Plugin for Canon Cameras

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Show Focus Points: Lightroom Plugin for Canon CamerasWorks with CR2 Files in Lightroom CC (V. 13) - Last Checked: Feb 2024 Show Focus Points - Adobe Lightroom Plugin for Canon Cameras Show Focus Points for Adobe Lightroom Version 1.03This free plug-in is an easy and quick installation via the Lightroom Plug-In Manager and then provides access to your camera's focus points via the Library Module. By default Adobe Lightroom 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / CC does not offer any...

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AE-L/AF-L: What, Why, and How

2 ws ago (Great Big Photography World): A detailed look at the AE-L/AF-L button on a digital camera, how it works and when it is most useful to control exposure and focus. The post AE-L/AF-L: What, Why, and How appeared first on Great Big Photography World.

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How to Make Money with your Camera and Photography

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Sell Images / Photos Online and Make Money with PrintsEarning Money with your Camera and Personal Photography SkillsAs new enthusiast and hobby photographers develop their photography skills many will see commercial / entrepreneurial opportunities in their image making capabilities.Below are various URL's linking to reputable online camera / photography sources to various articles how to make money with your camera, photography and videography.  Camera...

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For Sale: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Used Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II Lens For Sale, Cape Town R26 000 (neg)With / Without Canon Extender EF 1.4X III TeleconverterFor Sale: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens, Cape TownPre-Owned Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens : Field-Tested by Vernon ChalmersThis Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens is For Sale currently in Milnerton (opposite Woodbridge Island), Cape Town. I am selling this lens on behalf of a private client. The...

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Landscape Photography Training Cape Town

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Learn Landscape and Long Exposure Photography with Canon EOS / EOS R Cameras Landscape / Long Exposure Photography Training Milnerton, Woodbridge Island Vernon Chalmers facilitates beginner / intermediate level Landscape / Seascape...

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The Theory of Photography

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): The Theory of Photography: Awareness, Research and Resources“For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity.”― Henri Cartier-BressonColour Theory for PhotographersContemporary Photography ResearchTheory of Photography ResearchTheory of Photography"The theory of photography encompasses a wide range of concepts and principles related to the art and science of capturing and reproducing images using light. It involves the...

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Canon Autofocus Settings For Birds in Flight Photography

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Learning, Understanding and Applying Canon EOS / Canon EOS R Autofocus SettingsPied Kingfisher with Catch Woodbridge Island : Copyright Vernon ChalmersCanon Autofocus (AF) Settings for Birds in Flight PhotographyMastering Birds in Flight Photography Canon EOS / EOS R AF System ApplicationOver the past 10 years I have used more or less the same AF Settings for photographing birds in flight at Woodbridge Island, Cape Town.Here...

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Birds in Flight Photography Training Cape Town

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Learn Birds in Flight Photography : For Canon EOS / EOS R Cameras Intaka Island | Woodbridge Island Cape Town Birds in Flight Photography Training Woodbridge Island | Intaka Island Canon Birds in Flight Photography Training Milnerton, Cape Town Vernon Chalmers facilitates the popular Birds in Flight Photography Workshop / Private Training (for Canon EOS / EOS R) in Milnerton, Cape Town - with hands-on practical sessions along the Diep River,...

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Ray's a Laugh: Reviewed by Blake Andrews

2 ws ago (photo-eye | BLOG): Book Review Ray's a Laugh Photographs by Richard Billingham Reviewed by Blake Andrews “Ray’s A Laugh is legendary among photobooks, beloved by critics and casual fans alike. It’s hard to believe Richard Billingham was only 26 when the Scalo edition was published in 1996..." Ray's a Laugh. By Richard Billingham. Ray's a Laugh Photographs by Richard Billingham MACK Books, London, UK, 2024. 104 pp., 8¼x11". Ray’s a Laugh is legendary among photobooks, beloved by...

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25 years of April Fools at DPReview

2 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Revisiting past pranks Happy April Fools' Day! In internet lore, this is a hallowed day for outlandish stories, friendly pranks and the birth of tall tales. Over the years, we've created our fair share of them. Some scared us when too many people thought they were true, and others amused us years later when what we thought was a ludicrous proposal turned out to be an accurate prediction for the future. With this being our 25th anniversary year (our first article was published in Dec...

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Vernon Chalmers Photography Training Rates 2024

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Vernon Chalmers Photography One-on-One Training Rates Cape Town 2024Vernon Chalmers Canon Birds in Flight Photography Training Woodbridge Island 2024Cost-effective photography training for assisting the new and more advanced Canon photographer developing specific camera / photography skills. From R800 for Canon EOS / EOS R camera per training session (up to four hours+).R2 300 for three sessions one-on-one Photography Training Sessions (up to four hours+ each). Sessions can be adjusted /...

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Bird Photography Training Cape Town

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Skills Development Course for Bird Photography : Birds in Flight / Perched Birds Intaka Island | Kirstenbosch Garden | Woodbridge IslandPerched Bird Photography Training : Kirstenbosch Garden  Canon Bird Photography Private Training Workshops Cape TownPrivate / one-on-one skills development for Bird Photography : Birds in Flight / Perched Birds (for Canon EOS / EOS R) in Milnerton, Cape Town (opposite Woodbridge Island) for theory and...

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Private Photography Training / Tutoring Milnerton

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Private Canon Photography Training Classes Milnerton, Cape Town Canon Photography Training Courses / Sessions Vernon Chalmers Canon Camera Photography Training ClassesVernon Chalmers presents Canon EOS DSLR camera / photography workshops in Milnerton Cape Town / Woodbridge Island. Available Workshops / Private Tutoring (on request) Bird / Flower Photography KirstenboschBirds In Flight Photography Woodbridge IslandClose-Up...

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Canon Photography Training Rates Cape Town

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Vernon Chalmers Canon Photography Training Rates Cape Town / Cape PeninsulaCanon Photography Training Pricing Cape Town 2024Vernon Chalmers Photography Training Rates Cape Town / Cape PeninsulaPhotography Training Cost / Rates Milnerton, Woodbridge Island / Kirstenbosch, Cape Town* Vernon Chalmers Photography Training Rates 2024* Learning Photography in the Comfort of your own Home / Garden  (Cape...

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Flexible Private Photography Training Cape Town

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Flexible Photography Private Training Cape Town / Cape PeninsulaPrivate Photography Training Courses / SessionsBird Photgraphy Table Bay Nature Reserve / Woodbridge Island Photography Training Milnerton, Cape Town  / Anywhere in the Cape Peninsula Offering individual photographers with private and flexible Canon EOS / Photography training classes in Milnerton, Cape Town. Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Photography Training >>Learn Photography from...

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Canon Birds in Flight Photography Skills Development

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Birds in Flight Photography Training / Skills Development Cape Town Peregrine Falcon in Flight - Arnhem Milnerton / Woodbridge Island Regular Birds in Flight Photography sessions at Woodbridge Island, Cape Town is without doubt the photography genre I enjoy the most.  Not just the photographing of the more than 70 species on / around the Island, but also the research, development, and presentation of Birds in Flight Photography Private Training / Workshops...

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Macro & Close-Up Photography Training Cape Town

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Macro & Close-Up Photography Training  Milnerton, Cape TownMacro & Close-Up Flower Photography Training, Kirstenbosch Garden, Cape Town  Vernon Chalmers facilitates Macro / Close-Up Photography Private Training Classes in Milnerton, Cape Town / Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden This is an opportunity for new photographers / experienced photographers with / without Macro lenses to learn more about Macro /...

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Blue Hour Landscape Photography Training Cape Town

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Blue Hour Landscape Photography Cape Town / Cape PeninsulaPrivate Landscape and Photography Training Courses / Sessions Blue Hour Long Exposure Photography : Sea Point, Cape Town Blue Hour Long Exposure Photography Training Milnerton, Cape Town This offer is available for individual photographers or small group bookings (up to four delegates). With scalable training rates from two to four delegates. Flexible Training Dates Sessions to be...

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Introduction to Photography: Training Sessions Cape Town

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Introduction to Canon Photography Training / Skills DevelopmentIntroduction to Private Photography Training Courses / SessionsIntroduction to Photography: Training Sessions Cape Town / Cape PeninsulaCanon EOS / EOS R / PowerShot Camera / Photography Training For taking self-satisfying and quality (nature) photos with your Canon EOS DSLR camera it is required to have a reasonable understanding of photography fundamentals and to know your way around your...

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Latest Free Canon Digital Photo Professional Editing Software

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Canon DPP 4.18.10 is Compatible with Canon EOS R8 / Canon EOS R6 Mark II / Canon EOS R7 / Canon EOS R10 / Canon EOS R50Latest Canon DPP Compatible with Canon CR1, CR2 and CR3 RAW Files - Windows and MacDownload Canon DPP Editing Software as Alternative to Adobe Lightroom CC...

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Photography Training Gift Vouchers Cape Town

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Vernon Chalmers Photography Training Gift Voucher Options 2024With Practical Application at Intaka Island | Kirstenbosch Garden | Woodbridge Island Photography Training Gift Vouchers Cape Town Image Vernon Chalmers / Design by Joseph Inns Birthday / Christmas Photography Training Gift Voucher Options Cape Town Most of my photography training / individual training sessions are available as a Birthday / Christmas / Other Special Occasion training gift voucher with...

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Canon Long Exposure | Night Photography Setup & Tips

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Learning Canon Long Exposure / Night Photography Skills DevelopmentFireworks Long Exposure Photography : Canon EOS 6D Bulb ModeLong Exposure Photography | Fireworks Photography Setup / TipsLonger shutter speeds / long exposures are most often applied when shooting i.e. after sunset, night photography and / or fireworks. The photographer will...

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Milnerton Self Catering Apartment Accommodation

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Milnerton Self-Catering Apartment Accommodation 2024Blu-C Self Catering Week / Weekend Apartment Milnerton, Cape TownVisit Blu-C Self-Catering Apartment AccommodationApartment Self-Managed by Owner Vernon ChalmersMilnerton Self Catering Apartment Accommodation -LoungeMilnerton Self Catering Apartment AccommodationBlu-C Self Catering Apartment Milnerton (opposite Woodbridge Island) Cape Town, South Africa.Member of...

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The Peregrine Falcon: Fastest Bird in the World

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): The Peregrine Falcon Cited by Many Sources as the Fastest Flying Bird in the WorldWhat is the Fastest Bird in the World? Fast Peregrine Falcon outside my window : Arnhem Milnerton, Cape TownImage: Peregrine falcon swooped into a dive high outside my bedroom window. (Canon 7D Mark II / EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Lens)I am very pleased to read that 'my closest neighbour', the Peregrine falcon, is recognised by many bird and animal speed recording websites as the fasted bird (and...

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International Photography Competitions 2024

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Listing of International Photography Awards, Competitions and Contests 2024Free Photo Competitions 2024 / 2025Global Photo / Photography Competitions 2024Listing of the latest Canon and other Photography Awards, Competitions and Contests for the following photography genres / categories:Abstract / Architecture / Creative / DroneEditorial / Fashion / Fine Art / FoodLandscape / Cityscape / Ocean / LifestyleStreet / Underwater / Macro / Close-UpNature / Wildlife / Night...

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Photography Competitions South Africa 2024

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Photo Competitions and Awards South Africa 2024 / 2025Photography Competitions South Africa 2024 Listing of the latest Photography Competitions and Awards (for Landscape, Macro, Nature, Wildlife and Travel etc.) on some of the most well-known South African companies / magazines / newspapers / NGO websites offering photography competitions in South Africa. Please note: Some of these South African online photography competitions / contests...

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Canon Photography Training Milnerton, Cape Town

2 ws ago (Vernon Chalmers Photography): Photography Training / Skills Development Milnerton, Cape Town and Cape PeninsulaFast Shutter Speed / Action Photography Training Woodbridge Island, Cape TownCTPSVernon Canon Photography Training Cape Town / Cape Peninsula Private Canon EOS / EOS R Camera and Photography tutoring / training courses in Milnerton, Cape Town - or in the comfort of your home / garden anywhere in the Cape Peninsula. Tailor-made (individual) learning...

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Photography News: Several New Lenses, Solar Eclipse Sales

2 ws ago (Photography Life): Easter is celebrated differently in different parts of the world. In France, they make a giant omelet out of 15,000 eggs. In Hungary or Slovakia, girls are splashed with cold water or even thrown into a stream. And in the Czech Republic, we traditionally use a decorated "Easter whip" on our loved ones (gently)...

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What’s an AI Art Generator?

2 ws ago (Photogpedia): It’s no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) made significant strides in various fields, including art. As an AI art generator enthusiast, I’m constantly fascinated by the potential this technology holds. AI art generators emerged as groundbreaking tools that blur the lines between human creativity and machine intelligence. These tools allow users generate unique and stunning [...] The post What’s an AI Art Generator? appeared first on Photogpedia.

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Interview with Julee Ho on Photography Trends

2 ws ago (Great Big Photography World): Indulge in the delectable world of food photography with Julee Ho, featured in our 2024 Trend Report. Feast your eyes on Julee's favorite photography gadgets and tools, uncover her advice for beginners in the field, and explore her thoughts on the most innovative uses of technology in food photography. The post Interview with Julee Ho on Photography Trends appeared first on Great Big Photography World.

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Behind the photo: Capturing Tambora, an ancient volcano

2 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Today, I'd like to tell you a nice story about mistakes, drone crashes, coincidences and one very cool shoot in which I took a panorama of Tambora Volcano in Indonesia.Recent Videos Tambora is a volcano on the island of Sumbawa. In 1815, Tambora produced the largest volcanic eruption in recorded human history, which spewed 37-45 cubic kilometers (8.9-10.8 cubic miles) of rock, weighing about 10 billion tons, into the atmosphere. This left a caldera measuring 6-7 km across and 600-700 m...

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Nikon 28-400mm F4-8 pre-production sample gallery

2 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): $(document).ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_5462766060","galleryId":"5462766060","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"selectedImageIndex":0,"isMobile":false}) });Recent Videos Earlier this week, Nikon announced its new Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR, a superzoom lens for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras with a 14.2x zoom range. Ahead of the launch, we had an opportunity to shoot a small sample gallery around Seattle's Capitol Hill using a pre-production copy of the lens....

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Photo Shoot with Ballerina Dancer

2 ws ago (Los Angeles | Columbus Editorial, Music, Commercial Photographer): I rarely go into a shoot with a fixed notion of how I want it to go, or how I want the images to look. I often base my techniques, color palette, and post processing on what the moment dictates…

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Anita + Adam | WoodsEdge Farm Wedding | Stockton, NJ

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The photographer giving a voice to Vietnamese Hmong refugees

2 ws ago (1854 Photography): Ana Norman Bermúdez incorporates Hmong embroidery into her portraits of the women, a collaboration championed by asylum NGOs The post The photographer giving a voice to Vietnamese Hmong refugees appeared first on 1854 Photography.

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Down Home

3 ws ago (True Nature Stories):  Potted MushroomAt the bottom of this post back in early January I mentioned the Poison Pie mushrooms [UPDATE: spore print below] that were growing in my potted coast live oaks. Today I saw that they were back, just a few days before the rainy season officially comes to a close at the end of this month (according to the New York Times). My plans for a thousand-mile round-trip drive down to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park seem to have evaporated like desert dew, hampered by commitments...

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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 Announced for Nikon Z

3 ws ago (Photography Life): Tamron has just announced that their popular 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 will be available for the Nikon Z system beginning in mid-April! This will present a very interesting dilemma for Nikon Z shooters, who already have a native 28-75mm f/2.8 lens – but one which was based on Tamron’s G1 version of the lens.

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The Art of the Personal Project: Scott Elmquist

3 ws ago (A Photo Editor): The Art of the Personal Project is a crucial element to let potential buyers see how you think creatively on your own.  I am drawn to personal projects that have an interesting vision or that show something I have never seen before.  In this thread, I’ll include a link to each personal project with the […]

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Create portraits inspired by masters

3 ws ago (500px): Find inspiration from the numerous masters throughout history that have shaped portrait photography, each contributing to the art form uniquely. The post Create portraits inspired by masters appeared first on 500px.

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Tamron announces 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 for Nikon Z mount

3 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Image: Tamron Tamron has announced it will release its popular 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 fast standard zoom for Nikon's Z-mount.Recent Videos Nikon already sells a 28-75mm F2.8 with an optical formula and calculated MTF charts that are a match for Tamron's original, stepper-motor driven 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD. The newer, linear-motor-driven G2 model features improved optical performance. Buy now: $999 at B&H Photo $999 at Adorama The G2 uses a more complex 17 element / 15...

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Sony announces major firmware upgrades for a1, a9 III, a7S III and a7 IV

3 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Photo: Dan Bracaglia Sony has announced major firmware updates for four of its current full-frame range, bringing many features and behaviors up to its latest standards and adding C2PA authenticity verification capabilities. However, that capability won't be accessible to all users, at least initially. Sony a1 f/w v2.00 Firmware v2.00 for the Sony a1 is perhaps the most extensive, adding features that have appeared in other models in the three-and-a-bit years since it was launched, such...

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Ricoh creates GR III HDF and GR IIIx HDF with highlight diffusion filters

3 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Image: Ricoh The Ricoh GR III HDF and GR IIIx HDF are variants of the company's existing fixed-lens APS-C premium compacts. They feature a unique "highlight diffusion filter" instead of the ND filter fitted in the standard versions of both cameras.Recent Videos Ricoh says the HDF has been developed using its inkjet technology and adds a diffusion effect to the images, particularly visible in highlight areas, comparable with a 'black mist' filter. This, it says gives images "resembling...

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Meike 55mm F1.4 APS-C, a $200 autofocus lens that promises bang for the buck

3 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Image: Meike Meike Global has released its first autofocus APS-C lens for Fujifilm, Sony and Nikon cameras. The new 55mm F1.4 targets photographers looking for a fast prime lens. At $200, the lens could be a sound budget alternative to similar lenses available on the market.Recent Videos The 55mm F1.4 uses 11 elements in 8 groups and has nine aperture blades. It has a minimum focusing distance of 0.6m (23.6”) and weighs 286g (10.1oz). Along the barrel, there is an AF/MF switch, a...

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Working-class photographers start their UK tour in Coventry

3 ws ago (1854 Photography): A new travelling exhibition explores what it means to be a working-class photographer documenting the working-class experience in post-Thatcher Britain The post Working-class photographers start their UK tour in Coventry appeared first on 1854 Photography.

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Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art sample gallery

3 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): $(document).ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_3516193867","galleryId":"3516193867","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"selectedImageIndex":0,"isMobile":false}) });Recent Videos The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is a comparatively lightweight prime lens aimed at travel, portrait and street photographers. At 745g (26.3oz) and 109mm (4.3") in length, Sigma claims it is the lightest lens of its type. We got our hands on the lens recently, and it happened to be cherry blossom...

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Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review

3 ws ago (Photography Life): This hands-on review covers everything you need to know about the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 Art, an ultra-wide prime lens made with Milky Way photography in mind. I tested this lens on both the Sony a7R V and the Nikon Z8 (using Megadap’s adapter) to see how it performs in practice.

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Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Announcement & Pre-Order

3 ws ago (Photography Life): Nikon has just announced the Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR for $1299.95, expected to ship in mid-April. The lens not only has a versatile 14.3× zoom, but also an impressive close-focusing distance with a maximum magnification of 0.35×. Here's what we know about it so far!

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Nikon announces the Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR, a superzoom for Z-mount

3 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Image: Nikon Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR, a superzoom lens with a 14.2x zoom range. Nikon tells us the lens is designed to meet the needs of both photo and video users.Recent Videos The 28-400mm F4-8 comprises 21 lens elements in 15 groups, including three aspherical and four ED lens elements, with nine aperture blades. It has a close focus distance of 0.2m (7.8") at 28mm and 1.2m (3.9 ft) at 400mm and a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.35x at 28mm. Additionally,...

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New Video: Landscape Photo Editing - From start to Finish in Lightroom & Photoshop

3 ws ago (A Photography Blog - Thomas Fitzgerald Photography): I was recently visiting a somewhat famous waterfall not too far from where I live and of course I took some photos while I was there. We went primarily to enjoy the fresh air and scenery, so it wasn’t a specific photo shoot, but even so I got some interesting images. One worked out particularly well, and I thought my process for editing it would make an interesting video, so here it is!

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Moonshot

3 ws ago (True Nature Stories):  Full moon rising behind Twin Peaks at 8:34 p.m. on 3/25/2024I was in the living room reading The Right Stuff, Tom Wolf's book about the first American astronauts, when my wife called me to the back window. "And you'd better hurry!" Moonrise was at 8:07 p.m., so it took about 27 minutes to rise to the above position. I'm pretty confident about the time the photo was taken because I just recently re-set the clocks on my cameras to DST.Full moon over Twin Peaks, with car in the...

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Sigma announces 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art for E- and L-mounts

3 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Image: Sigma Sigma has announced the 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art, its second F1.2 lens for the E and L full-frame mirrorless camera mounts.Recent Videos The company says the lens is designed give full detail levels even at maximum aperture. It uses 17 elements, four or which are aspherics, in 12 groups and has thirteen rounded aperture blades. It has an internal focus design with an 'HLA' high-thrust linear actuator to drive it. The 50mm F1.2 will focus as close as 40cm (15.8"), giving up to a...

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The Complete Photographer – A New Class!

3 ws ago (Joe McNally Photography): I’ll be launching a new class in June in conjunction with KelbyOne. It’s called The […] The post The Complete Photographer – A New Class! appeared first on Joe McNally Photography.

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Marathon des Sables – The Legendary : Podcast Four with Ferdinand Charriau

3 ws ago (IAN CORLESS): Episode 245 of Talk Ultra is with Ferdinand Charriau, head of communications for Marathon des Sable - The Legendary. In this podcast we discuss the final details as the 2024 edition is just weeks away. Continue reading →

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Fujifilm US cancels suspicious X100VI Limited Edition orders. How to order the camera (Updated)

3 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Image: Fujifilm Updated March 21stRecent Videos When Fujifilm announced its new X100VI rangefinder-style camera at a press event in Japan last month, it teased a special version of the camera: the X100VI Limited Edition. Following an announcement on its Instagram channel today, we now know that sales of the Limited Edition model in the US will be limited to just 300 cameras. Fujifilm UK has revised its plan for distributing its 110 units and is now asking prospective buyers to register...

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10 Tips to Take More Interesting Wildlife Photos

3 ws ago (Photography Life): Wildlife photography is one of the most demanding forms of photography because so much is unpredictable. At times, there are only fleeting  moments to capture the shot you want. Sometimes the mentality of “just get any photo” can get in the way of capturing more intentional, artistic, and interesting photos. The ten tips in this article will help you avoid falling into that trap.

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Ashlyn + Jamie | Globe Dye Works Wedding | Philadelphia Pa

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II review

3 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): $(document).ready(function() { SampleGalleryStripV2({"galleryId":"6352553613","isMobile":false}) }) Product photos by Brendan Nystedt 87%Overall scoreJump to conclusion Almost six years after the announcement of the Lumix DC-G9, Panasonic rolled out its successor, the Lumix DC-G9 II. This is the company's high-end model aimed at stills shooters, and it is the first-ever Lumix Micro Four Thirds camera to include phase detection autofocus. Despite its target demographic, the G9 II comes...

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The Artist’s Books: Reviewed by Meggan Gould

3 ws ago (photo-eye | BLOG): Book Review The Artist’s Books By Francesca Woodman Reviewed by Meggan Gould "Francesca Woodman: The Artists Books has been sitting on my desk for some months, haunting me. I have been slow to open it, and slow to compose this eventual response; I keep getting circularly mired in trying to account for this reticence..." The Artist’s Books. By Francesca Woodman. The Artist’s Books By Francesca Woodman MACK Books, London, UK, 2023. 416 pp., 9¾x11¾". Francesca...

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One Shot vs AI Focus vs AI Servo: Which Autofocus Mode Is Best?

3 ws ago (Great Big Photography World): Canon digital cameras boast powerful autofocus systems that can be customized to meet any photographic scenario. The post One Shot vs AI Focus vs AI Servo: Which Autofocus Mode Is Best? appeared first on Great Big Photography World.

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Unleashing creativity: Exploring the Godox BFP and X3 Trigger

3 ws ago (500px): 500px tests the Godox BFP Flash Projection Attachment and the X3 TTL Wireless Flash Trigger to determine how these tools can enhance your photoshoots. The post Unleashing creativity: Exploring the Godox BFP and X3 Trigger appeared first on 500px.

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Shelby X Creative Portrait Workshop

3 ws ago (Los Angeles | Columbus Editorial, Music, Commercial Photographer): I had a blast hosting a sold out workshop at my studio this past weekend. Thank you to my students for coming from places as far away as Boston, Seattle, and the Cayman Islands. Shout out to my incredible models ( @yesandso seen here) for making it easy to turn these techniques into moving art.

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Tokyo drift: In the studio with Johny Pitts

3 ws ago (1854 Photography): From Sheffield to Peckham via Japan, the artist is tireless in his search for life in all its complexity. His next journey is to the heart of ‘future nostalgia’. We catch up with him at his London studio The post Tokyo drift: In the studio with Johny Pitts appeared first on 1854 Photography.

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Photography News: Nikon Superzoom Rumor, Memory Card Deals

3 ws ago (Photography Life): If you noticed any significant mood swings in a positive direction this week, it may have been because March 20th was the International Day of Happiness. Still, I preferred to leave nothing to chance – I traveled for a few days from a country ranked 18th in happiness to one ranked 14th. I can totally feel the change. Here you can see where your country stands in the happiness scale. Not so good? Well, hopefully the latest photography news will bring you some joy.

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The Basics of Car Camping for Photographers (and Others!)

3 ws ago (Photography Life): Done right, car camping can give you incredible flexibility when you travel. Imagine waking up to see the sunrise over a beautiful lake in the middle of nowhere, while having full amenities like power, hot meals, and your choice of camera gear. You can travel hundreds of miles in a day affordably, without worrying about booking hotels or campsite reservations – or even having concrete plans at all. For a landscape photographer like me, it can be a dream come true.

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Interview with John Ricard on Photography Trends

3 ws ago (Great Big Photography World): Step into John Ricard's visionary world. Uncover his favorite photography-related resources, his methods for overcoming creative blocks, and his thoughts on industry trends. The post Interview with John Ricard on Photography Trends appeared first on Great Big Photography World.

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High Country Beauty

3 ws ago (True Nature Stories):  Beautiful morning in the high country, about 9 a.m., 3/23/2024.Passing storm evening view at about 6 p.m., 3/24/2024.And still more snow this morning, 3/30/2024 (it even snowed on the valley floor).Close to 5:30 p.m., 3/30/2024* * *

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The real meaning of kaizen: Fujifilm X100VI shows we've all been getting it wrong

3 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Each iteration of X100 retains its family look but there's been constant evolution throughout the series Photo: Richard Butler The word kaizen has increasingly come into the vocabulary of camera enthusiasts. It's often been used in conjunction with Fujifilm but is increasingly applied to any company that adds features during firmware. I think this focus on firmware misses the point and risks obscuring the real meaning of the word.Recent Videos Kaizen is the name of a Japanese...

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Introduction to Solar Eclipse Photography

3 ws ago (Photogpedia): As a photography enthusiast, there’s something truly awe-inspiring about celestial events. These short moments are a challenge but also most rewarding. Lucky for us, on April 8, 2024 we all get a chance to get our cameras out for some solar eclipse photography. That moment when the moon steps between the sun and Earth, momentarily [...] The post Introduction to Solar Eclipse Photography appeared first on Photogpedia.

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Waiting for Rain

3 ws ago (True Nature Stories):  Ocean Beach EsplanadeIt's after 3 p.m., and I'm still waiting for our "80 percent chance of rain after 2 p.m." I do like the rain at times, especially if I've already enjoyed a long walk and a bike ride on the beautiful morning that precedes it. I probably should have set the Sutro Tower timelapse (below) to run while I was on my bike, but I thought I had more time before the clouds would blot out the blue sky. Between the time I snapped a photo of Golden Gate Park's newly...

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How to photograph an eclipse (and why you shouldn't try)

3 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Star Flyer – the 2013 eclipse as seen from the deck of a four-masted sailing ship racing across the Atlantic. Totality was 42 seconds long and I was on a quickly moving (and rocking) surface. Photo and caption by Tyler Nordgren Editor's note: We originally ran this story in conjunction with the solar eclipse of August 21, 2017. We've updated and republished it ahead of the solar eclipse of April 8, 2024. Recent Videos Essentially, it's the ultimate photo challenge. On April 8th,...

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PhotoCube PD+ aims to make physical backups of your phone photos a breeze

3 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Image: Photofast Backing up your smartphone images usually involves sending them to the cloud or manually syncing them to a computer. Seamless? Maybe, until you have to start paying monthly storage fees. And while you can plug a hard drive into many modern smartphones, it isn't quite user-friendly or universal across all smartphones.Recent Videos PhotoCube PD+, launched via Kickstarter and Indiegogo by Hong Kong electronics company Photofast, aims to make cloud-free physical backups of...

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Walking Weekend In The West Of Cornwall

3 ws ago (The Travel Trunk): A leading hotel in the west of Cornwall is running a walking weekend in May. Guests at Budock Vean near Falmouth will be strolling around spectacular Helford an area of the Lizard Peninsula. Offering bracing sea air and an expert… The post Walking Weekend In The West Of Cornwall appeared first on The Travel Trunk.

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‘Ray’s a Laugh’ continues to court controversy

3 ws ago (1854 Photography): A new version of Richard Billingham’s pioneering family project raises the same old questions around access, class and sensation The post ‘Ray’s a Laugh’ continues to court controversy appeared first on 1854 Photography.

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Nikon Picture Controls Explained: Which One to Choose?

3 ws ago (Photography Life): Nikon Picture Controls are the fundamental way in which Nikon photographers choose the colors, contrast, and "look" of a photo - that is, if you shoot JPEG. If you shoot RAW, maybe you've never given Picture Controls a second thought! But this could be a mistake. Here's what you need to know.

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Tiffen announces MagSafe compatible filter system for iPhone

4 ws ago (Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)): Image: Tiffen Tiffen has announced its new Smartphone 58mm Filter Mount that attaches filters to an iPhone 14 or 15 using Apple's MagSafe attachment system.Recent Videos Smartphones have become indispensable tools for many photographers, often supplementing or even replacing a main camera for certain activities. However, one downside to smartphones as cameras is that attaching accessories like filters is more complicated. As a result, those wanting to use something like a polarizing...

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Eyes and Ears and Mouth and Nose (Head and Shoulders Knees and Toes)

4 ws ago (Los Angeles | Columbus Editorial, Music, Commercial Photographer): It’s been nearly five years since I’ve photographed @kate_sweeney and it was interesting to see the parallel in tone with our last shoot (third eye vibes)…

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The Art of the Personal Project: Billy Childress

4 ws ago (A Photo Editor): The Art of the Personal Project is a crucial element to let potential buyers see how you think creatively on your own.  I am drawn to personal projects that have an interesting vision or that show something I have never seen before.  In this thread, I’ll include a link to each personal project with the […]

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The Best Camera Settings For Wildlife Photography

4 ws ago (Great Big Photography World): A detailed look at how to set up your camera to photograph wildlife, which may be in motion or at rest in a variety of lighting scenarios. The post The Best Camera Settings For Wildlife Photography appeared first on Great Big Photography World.

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Spring Hike

4 ws ago (True Nature Stories):  View from Mt. Tam's north side near Barth's Retreat, with Mt. Saint Helena in the distance.My wife was able to get the day off for a true spring break, so we hiked a loop from Rock Spring: Cataract Trail to Mickey O'Brien Trail to Barth's Retreat to Portrero Meadows to Rifle Camp, then back along the Lagunitas-Rock Spring Road to the Benstein Trail and the Simmons Trail to close the loop back at the Cataract Trail.The hike started out chilly, around 45 degrees just after 9 a.m., but warmed...

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Extended Exposure Photography

4 ws ago (Photogpedia): Have you ever looked at a breathtaking waterfall and wished you could somehow capture its timeless flow in a single image? Or maybe you’ve been mesmerized by the twinkling city lights at night, longing to bottle up their energy? Well, look no further than extended exposure photography! This cool photography technique lets you ditch the [...] The post Extended Exposure Photography appeared first on Photogpedia.

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Grab A Coffee…

4 ws ago (IAN CORLESS): Ian Corless is in his hammock outside the tent with a beer in hand, I sit in the sun lounger next to me with my bottle of recovery drink. We are located in Drake Bay on the Corcovado Peninsula in Costa Rica. The sun is about to set and colors the sky rose-orange. We both just finished a race, a six-day adventure that he photographed and I ran. The soundscape is almost deafening, waves crashing against the shore, howler monkeys in the palm trees above us and cicadas hissing. Continue reading...

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Marathon des Sables – The Legendary : Podcast Three with Alexander Welch

1 m ago (IAN CORLESS): Falling into a downward spiral. Alexander's life tumbled; as a coping mechanism, he turned to excessive drinking and substance abuse, this impacted on work, relationships and his own mental health. Continue reading →

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High-Speed Photography – Gear, Settings, and Theory

1 m ago (Great Big Photography World): Want to know how to master the art of blazing-fast footage of the most fleeting subjects? Find out how in our high-speed photography guide! The post High-Speed Photography – Gear, Settings, and Theory appeared first on Great Big Photography World.

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In Beirut, solar panels and water tanks tell a story of decline

1 m ago (1854 Photography): Dia Mrad’s people-free photographs capture the resourcefulness of the Beirut population The post In Beirut, solar panels and water tanks tell a story of decline appeared first on 1854 Photography.

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Fluid Photography: Making Tiny Galaxies from Food Coloring, Vegetable Oil, and Seltzer

1 m ago (Los Angeles | Columbus Editorial, Music, Commercial Photographer): Back in the lab, making galaxies. I created these images with vegetable oil, seltzer water, and food coloring. Now it’s time to use these in a portrait session, both as projections and as multiple exposures.

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Carrizo Plain in March Past

1 m ago (True Nature Stories):  The Yellow Carpet (3/10/2010)Back in the days before social media took off, you could have Carrizo Plain pretty much to yourself, especially in March before the peak bloom. Back then I usually couldn't get time off from work at the optimum times, so I'd go when I could. Last year was the first time I was able to time my trip, passing through once with my wife on our way to San Diego, then returning on my own later in the month. I'm still undecided as to whether I'll go down this year, but...

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Collaboration: Reviewed by Brian Arnold

1 m ago (photo-eye | BLOG): Book Review Collaboration A Potential History of Photography Reviewed by Brian Arnold "In 1992, I traveled to Bali, Indonesia for the first time as part of a study abroad program. I spent 6-months studying Balinese Hinduism and the remarkable music unique to the island. Since that time, Indonesia has been central in shaping my ideas about music, photography, art, and art history..." Collaboration: A Potential History of Photography. Collaboration A Potential History of...

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We Are More Than the Sum of Our Parts: A Photographic Pushback Against Artificial Intelligence

1 m ago (Los Angeles | Columbus Editorial, Music, Commercial Photographer): Many AI images look are impressive at first, in a too-good-to-be-true kind of way. Interiors brag gravity-defying architecture, or scenic terrains depict features that have never before been seen on this planet. However, there is inevitably an element that seems off when viewing these images. They are too perfect, and lack the tactility and weight that feels believable, a phenomenon referred to as the uncanny valley. This begs the question, are AI images a success or a failure? Are they...

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Wind Blown

1 m ago (True Nature Stories):  Abbotts Lagoon SunriseAfter all those windy days I was eager to get out to the dunes around Abbotts Lagoon to see if I could find any of the Pt. Reyes Wallflowers (Erysimum concinnum) that I photographed back in March 2010. I'd checked my Windy app and saw that it wasn't going to be dead calm, which was unfortunate. But I was still disappointed when I arrived at the parking lot and heard the wind howling just a little bit in the pre-dawn darkness. As it turned out, I need not have...

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Lomography VS Digital Photography

1 m ago (Photogpedia): As a photography geek, I’ve always been fascinated by the distinct styles and approaches that Lomography and digital photography offer.  Each medium possesses its own unique charm, and choosing between them can feel like picking between two of my favorite things.  This article delves into the captivating world of Lomography vs digital photography. Explore their [...] The post Lomography VS Digital Photography appeared first on Photogpedia.

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Quick and Easy Lighting Setups for High School Seniors

1 m ago (Behind the Shutter): Lighting doesn't have to be complicated when it comes to your photography lighting set-ups. In this video, we show you some easy ways to get beautiful portrait lighting in a quick and easy way. This studio lighting tutorial is perfect for beginning photographers and advanced photographers as well.

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Kinstugi and the Art of Self-Care: Adult Survivor of Childhood Abuse

1 m ago (Los Angeles | Columbus Editorial, Music, Commercial Photographer): Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing a broken vessel with a precious metal, such as gold or platinum. A repaired vessel isn’t the same as it was before the trauma, nor is it diminished. The essence of the original vessel is still there, but golden scars now trace the lines where the fracture occurred…

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How to make a collaborative photobook on autism

1 m ago (1854 Photography): With over 100,000 people awaiting an autism diagnosis in the UK, Harley Bainbridge spent time with one family navigating the highs and lows of the system The post How to make a collaborative photobook on autism appeared first on 1854 Photography.

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Brownsea Island Reopens For The 2024 Season

1 m ago (The Travel Trunk): A famous haven for Red Squirrels the National Trust’s  Brownsea Island reopens this weekend. Springtime on Brownsea is a great time to look out for a number of key species including red squirrels, which can often be seen foraging for… The post Brownsea Island Reopens For The 2024 Season appeared first on The Travel Trunk.

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Around the Horn

1 m ago (True Nature Stories):  Bison on the MoveThe bison were all grazing out in the field, so I stopped my bike, only to have them all suddenly start moving toward the feeding pens. Apparently their regular feed is preferable to the available field greens.The Dutch Windmill with tulips in the Queen Wilhelmina Garden.The Coast Guard was taking advantage of the hazardous weather conditions today by practicing ocean rescues. The chopper, an Airbus MH-65D Dolphin, had to maintain its position in the wind while lowering a...

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The Art of the Personal Project: Ellen Jantzen

1 m ago (A Photo Editor): The Art of the Personal Project is a crucial element to let potential buyers see how you think creatively on your own.  I am drawn to personal projects that have an interesting vision or that show something I have never seen before.  In this thread, I’ll include a link to each personal project with the […]

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Create Dramatic Monochrome Seascapes in Lightroom and SilverEfex

1 m ago (A Photography Blog - Thomas Fitzgerald Photography): A good while ago now, I posted some photos of a dramatic seascape that I had taken of Dublin bay in the aftermath of a storm. A few people had asked me how I created the dramatic black and white look, and so I thought it would make a good video. I had used a combination of Lightroom and Nik Silver Efex for the processing and in the video I walk you through the process.

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Feminism’s lost decade? Artists reflect on today’s turbulent politics

1 m ago (1854 Photography): Featuring artists from across the world, this south London show surveys lens-based activism beyond straight documentary The post Feminism’s lost decade? Artists reflect on today’s turbulent politics appeared first on 1854 Photography.

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Traveling Light

1 m ago (Joe McNally Photography): Traveling light, meaning not many equipment cases, is not something I’m known for. In my […] The post Traveling Light appeared first on Joe McNally Photography.

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Grand Tradition Garden & Estates | Fallbrook | Alyssa + Dylan’s Wedding Photography

1 m ago (abmweddingphotos): We had such a great time shooting Alyssa and Dylan’s wedding at the iconic Grand Tradition in Fallbrook! They chose Grand Tradition because the venue had the tropical views they were looking for since they were debating on getting married in Hawai’i. They also came back from a recent mission trip from Belize that had […] The post Grand Tradition Garden & Estates | Fallbrook | Alyssa + Dylan’s Wedding Photography appeared first on ABM Photography Blog | San Diego...

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The Daily Edit – Emily Sullivan: High Country News

1 m ago (A Photo Editor): High Country News Photographer: Emily Sullivan Photo Editor: Bear Guerra Heidi: How has your experience as a backcountry guide informed your photography career, were you an athlete first and then a photographer? No doubt being a guide took to you some magical places. Emily: I was a photographer first—I got my BFA at VCU Arts in […]

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Juan Diego + Enrique | Valley Green Inn Wedding | Philadelphia, Pa

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What is Pixelization?

1 m ago (Great Big Photography World): Pixelization results from enlarging or up-sampling the pixels in a digital image, making the individual pixels visible with an overall blocky look. The post What is Pixelization? appeared first on Great Big Photography World.

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Capturing Imagination: The 2024 OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards

1 m ago (500px): Dive into the 2024 Imagine IF Photography Quest, where your creativity meets the eyes of photography legends like Steve McCurry and Alec Soth, promising a competition as inspiring as it is prestigious. The post Capturing Imagination: The 2024 OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards appeared first on 500px.

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Unruffled

1 m ago (True Nature Stories):  Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat at Ocean BeachAccording to NOAA's National Data Buoy Center, the swells are running 12-14 feet today. I noticed the waves were breaking farther out than usual when I did my walk this morning, and I was glad I'd brought my camera when I later biked down to the beach. I figured there wouldn't be any surfers out in that huge chaos, but the Coast Guard evidentally saw the hazardous conditions as a perfect training opportunity.Nice day for a splash in the...

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Scripps Pier | La Jolla | Breanna + Joshua’s Engagement Photography

1 m ago (abmweddingphotos): We had the pleasure of shooting Breanna and Joshua’s engagement session on a perfect day at the iconic Scripps Pier in La Jolla. The fog rolled in and created a beautiful dramatic look to the session. We are beyond stoked on how the images turned out! Venue: Scripps Pier Photography: ABM Photography The post Scripps Pier | La Jolla | Breanna + Joshua’s Engagement Photography appeared first on ABM Photography Blog | San Diego Wedding Photographer.

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Marian Bear Park | San Diego | Megan + Caleb’s Family Photography

1 m ago (abmweddingphotos): We have had the pleasure of shooting Megan and Caleb for many years! From their wedding to their first maternity photoshoot, It is so beautiful to watch them grow their family! This recent family photoshoot at Marian Bear Park was a special one. The lighting at golden hour at this spot is hard to beat! […] The post Marian Bear Park | San Diego | Megan + Caleb’s Family Photography appeared first on ABM Photography Blog | San Diego Wedding Photographer.

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Winogrand Color: Reviewed by Blake Andrews

1 m ago (photo-eye | BLOG): Book Review Winogrand Color Photographs by Garry Winogrand Reviewed by Blake Andrews “Alas, poor Winogrand. A fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy. He was only 56 when cancer cut him down in 1984. Curators have spent the succeeding years attempting to reanimate the corpus. Task number one was to develop and sort the reams of film he’d left behind..." Winogrand Color. By Garry Winogrand. Winogrand Color Photographs by Garry Winogrand Twin Palms, Santa Fe, NM,...

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Headshot Photography – A Definitive Guide

1 m ago (Great Big Photography World): Master the art of headshot photography with our comprehensive guide. Learn about composition, equipment, lighting techniques, camera settings, and more to capture stunning headshots that stand out. The post Headshot Photography – A Definitive Guide appeared first on Great Big Photography World.

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Marathon des Sables – The Legendary : Podcast Two with Marie-Christine Barnett-Lonergan

1 m ago (IAN CORLESS): Episode two of the Marathon des Sables - The Legendary podcast is with Marie-Christine (MC) Barnett-Lonergan. Continue reading →

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Interview with Silvia Travieso on Photography Trends

1 m ago (Great Big Photography World): Embark on a captivating exploration of photography with Silvia Travieso, a featured luminary in our 2024 Trend Report. The post Interview with Silvia Travieso on Photography Trends appeared first on Great Big Photography World.

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Spontaneity vs. Planning

1 m ago (True Nature Stories):  A Half-Dozen Deer, Mt. TamalpaisI was hoping to do some tidepooling on Thursday after checking up on my trail cams. I'd checked the tide tables and saw that Duxbury Reef would have a good minus tide around 3 p.m. What I forgot to check was the wind forecast. If I had checked, I'd have waited until today to go.Even on Thursday, there was almost no wind on Bolinas Ridge, where the day was spectacularly beautiful. The ocean in front of Stinson Beach also looked fairly calm, but there were...

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100 Photographers to Watch in 2024

1 m ago (Click Community Blog: Helping you take better pictures one day at a time): We are celebrating International Women's Day with the release of our much anticipated list of 100 Photographers to Watch in 2024. The post 100 Photographers to Watch in 2024 appeared first on Click Community Blog: Helping you take better pictures one day at a time.

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Marathon des Sables – The Legendary : NEWS SIX – Mar 2024

1 m ago (IAN CORLESS): It’s countdown time. Four weeks to go to Marathon des Sables - The Legendary. Now is the time to make all the final preparations for a goal that you have been building towards for 6-months, 1-year or maybe even years. DON’T PANIC. If you have got this far, you are in a great place. Continue reading →

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What Makes Photography Contemporary? – New Trends

1 m ago (Blog - PhotographyAxis): Different people have different understandings when it comes to contemporary photography. Many still don’t have a clear idea about this photography genre. In this article, I will explain what contemporary […] The post What Makes Photography Contemporary? – New Trends appeared first on PhotographyAxis.

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Octabox VS. Beauty Dish // Which is better?

1 m ago (Behind the Shutter): These two completely different lighting modifiers will deliver completely different results with the same exact set up. In this lighting tutorial, we showcase the difference in the two different lighting options. both portrait images look amazing, but I think creatives will like one over the other. Which do you like the best? One is softer and the other more specular. In this video, we used the Westcott FJ200 and their octabox and beauty dish offering.

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Comic Con Museum | San Diego | Elliot’s Bar Mitzvah Photography

1 m ago (abmweddingphotos): We had such a fun time shooting Eliiot’s Bar Mitzvah! It was such an incredible event filled with happy friends and family gathering together to celebrate Elliot at the amazing Comic Con Museum! Venue: Comic Con Museum Photography: ABM Photography The post Comic Con Museum | San Diego | Elliot’s Bar Mitzvah Photography appeared first on ABM Photography Blog | San Diego Wedding Photographer.

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Horton Grand Hotel | San Diego | Aerika + Ben’s Wedding Photography

1 m ago (abmweddingphotos): We had such a blast shooting Aerika and Ben’s wedding at the Horton Grand Hotel in Downtown San Diego! Since 1887, the Horton Grand charming hotel has welcomed couples from around the world. With beautiful, historic architecture and a neutral color palette, their unique and romantic space can lend itself to any wedding style. Come celebrate […] The post Horton Grand Hotel | San Diego | Aerika + Ben’s Wedding Photography appeared first on ABM Photography Blog | San Diego...

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The Art of the Personal Project: Stuart Miller

1 m ago (A Photo Editor): The Art of the Personal Project is a crucial element to let potential buyers see how you think creatively on your own.  I am drawn to personal projects that have an interesting vision or that show something I have never seen before.  In this thread, I’ll include a link to each personal project with the […]

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The 0.5 Selfie and Why It’s Popular

1 m ago (Photogpedia): I firmly believe that photography is a form of expression. It’s not surprising that there will be trends that spark conversations and I find myself joining the bandwagon too. The current generation created a trend that went viral. There truly is no one true way to take photos! People are free to invent a style [...] The post The 0.5 Selfie and Why It’s Popular appeared first on Photogpedia.

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Grab Bag

1 m ago (True Nature Stories):  Mellow Swell at Ocean BeachThe ocean looked strange today. A combination of high tide and almost no wind left a fairly glassy surface, and each small swell looked like a kind of liquid jewel swirling toward the beach. Going LongShort TakeTuesday's Gone(rear window sunrise, 3/5/24)Miner's DewAfter Georgia O'Keeffe* * *

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Event Photography Pricing- How to Price and How Much to Pay

1 m ago (Photodoto): Picture this. You’re hosting the event of a lifetime, and you want every magical moment captured perfectly. It’s no surprise that finding the right photographer is high on your list. But how do you navigate through event photography pricing? You might assume that requesting a quote is as straightforward as dialing the number…but be prepared to be surprised! The cost can be influenced by factors like experience level or type of event – there’s more to...

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The Reciprocity Rule in Photography

1 m ago (Great Big Photography World): As photographers, we are constantly bound by the need to heed certain unalterable constants that define our images. For example, a thorough understanding of focal… The post The Reciprocity Rule in Photography appeared first on Great Big Photography World.

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DXO Pure Raw 4 released

1 m ago (A Photography Blog - Thomas Fitzgerald Photography): Today, DXO announced the release of the latest version of Pure RAW, the company’s RAW pre-processing software. Version 4 adds some welcome new features including a new version of Deep Prime, DXO’s noise reduction and demosaicing technology, improved lens softness correction, and new workflow improvements. One of the most requested new features is that you now have the ability to control the amount of noise reduction through new advanced settings options.

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The Daily Edit – Daniel Beltra: El Pais

1 m ago (A Photo Editor): El Pais Photographer: Daniel Beltra Photo Editor: Gorka Lejarcegi Heidi: Your work balances a line between environmental beauty and catastrophe with a focus on aerial photography. How difficult was it to work from the ground, I know you had planned to fly a drone. Daniel: Working from the ground was complicated, security is understandably tightened, […]

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Photocollage: Reviewed by Cheryl Van Hooven

1 m ago (photo-eye | BLOG): Book Review Deborah Turbeville: Photocollage Photographs by Deborah Turbeville Reviewed by Cheryl Van Hooven “Many years ago, I fell in thrall to Deborah Turbeville’s photography. Turbeville’s world was female centric and female authored. Her dreamlike images were infused with a feminine interiority like nothing I’d seen: a solid counterpoint to the widespread circulation of the male gaze and objectification of women..." Deborah Turbeville: Photocollage.  Deborah...

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Marathon des Sables – The Legendary : NEWS FIVE – Mar 2024

1 m ago (IAN CORLESS): Runners are required to carry all they need to survive in a multi-day like MDS. Fuelling is essential to survive and the balance of calories v weight is a prime concern. Continue reading →

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Male Rain

1 m ago (True Nature Stories):  Yosemite High Country Cam(2/29 & 3/3)Yosemite Valley Cam(2/29 & 3/3)It doesn't look like Yosemite got as much snow as they expected. I've seen the High Country cam's view completely obliterated before, and Yosemite Valley appears to have gotten little more than a respectable dusting.I first read about male rain and female rain back in the early '90s in books by Doug Boyd, especially Rolling Thunder and Mad Bear, and then later in reading Tony Hillerman's Navajo mystery novels...

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Warped and Fragmented Portraits of Rachel

1 m ago (Los Angeles | Columbus Editorial, Music, Commercial Photographer): I had a blast playing around with a range of different prisms, refraction panels, and ring lights last week with @rachelluree. As always, these effects were created in-camera, with the only post work done being color grading in Lightroom.

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How to Earn Money Using Stable Diffusion

1 m ago (Photogpedia): Stable diffusion, an AI art generator, emerged as a promising avenue for individuals seeking to earn a couple extra bucks. As I was on my phone browsing through the Stable Diffusion subreddit, I saw a post asking what they use Stable Diffusion for. The post shows printouts of AI generated art and sells them as [...] The post How to Earn Money Using Stable Diffusion appeared first on Photogpedia.

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Blowin' in the Wind

1 m ago (True Nature Stories):  Howlin'Not to rub it in or anything, but this morning I once again found myself feeling deeply grateful to be able to go for walks and bike rides instead of going to work. My walk took me over Parnassus Heights to Cole Valley, up and down the Haight, into the gardens and woodlands of Golden Gate Park, then back home through the Inner Sunset. Then it was back through the park for the bike ride, with a side trip to the old Cliff House to savor the awesome meeting of wind and wave. I was...

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How to ensure you’re practicing ethical wildlife photography

1 m ago (500px): The photography community has spoken out about the importance of developing ethical practices that won't cause harm to animals and their environments. The post How to ensure you’re practicing ethical wildlife photography appeared first on 500px.

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Marathon des Sables – The Legendary : NEWS FOUR – Mar 2024

1 m ago (IAN CORLESS): Marathon des Sables - The Legendary will soon be here and now is the perfect time to make sure that you plan for a series of protocols to acclimate to heat and the stress of heat before arriving in Morocco. In simple terms, you need to impose heat stress on the body that will simulate the conditions you will race in when in the Sahara. Continue reading →

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Tree Houseleek

1 m ago (True Nature Stories): Dressed in rain gear and pressing down on my ballcap to keep it from blowing away on this blustery Leap Day, I almost walked right past these blooming yellow plants without noticing something different about them.... Besides the September shot above, they're also in a picture from early December, and they weren't blooming then, either.Apparently these natives of the Canary Islands are in the genus Aeonium (Greek for "ageless"), and these are probably A. arboreum or A. canariense. On Wikipedia...

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Episode 242 – El Kott Twins and The Coastal Challenge, Costa Rica.

1 m ago (IAN CORLESS): Episode 242 of Talk Ultra is with Lina and Sanna El Kott, the El Kott twins and their participation in the 20th anniversary of The Coastal Challenge in Costa Rica. Continue reading →

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The Art of the Personal Project: Suzanne Saroff

1 m ago (A Photo Editor): The Art of the Personal Project is a crucial element to let potential buyers see how you think creatively on your own.  I am drawn to personal projects that have an interesting vision or that show something I have never seen before.  In this thread, I’ll include a link to each personal project with the […]

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Spring Bling

1 m ago (True Nature Stories):  Shooting StarsSpring is still almost three weeks away, and I guess we're going to get some heavy winter snows in the Sierra this weekend, but a few of my favorite early-season Mt. Tam wildflowers make it seem like spring is already here. I felt a little guilty to actually drive all the way up there just to snap a few photos with the DSLR, but it won't happen again (at least, not until next time). I also swapped out the two trail camera memory cards and gathered a few more male hazel...

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Stylizing Your High-School Senior Portraits

1 m ago (Behind the Shutter): In this step-by-step tutorial we talk about lighting, posing, hair and makeup and wardrobe stylizing tips for your high school senior portrait photography.

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Metson Lake Heron

1 m ago (True Nature Stories):  Great Blue Heron at AttentionThe great blue heron was in its usual spot within a scramble of branches when I biked past Metson Lake yesterday, so I took a little break to watch from a park bench on the edge of the lake. I first noticed the fallen tree on 2/3/23, and only recently began to see the occasional heron in there. It appeared to be resting and preening for the most part, although it did briefly show interest in something that swam by near its feet. I also saw a heron back (after a...

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Rivers Run Through It: Reviewed by Brian Arnold

1 m ago (photo-eye | BLOG): Book Review Rivers Run Through It Photographs by Mark Ruwedel Reviewed by Brian Arnold "I first encountered Mark Ruwedel’s work 10-15 years ago at Yossi Milo Gallery in New York. It was an exhibition of Westward the Course of Empire. The show was remarkable..." Rivers Run Through It. By Mark Ruwedel. Rivers Run Through It Photographs by Mark Ruwedel MACK, London, England, 2023. 136 pp., 12x9½". I first encountered Mark Ruwedel’s work 10-15 years ago at Yossi Milo...

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Beached

1 m ago (True Nature Stories):  Scooting SanderlingsA sanderling steps up to the (dinner) plate.Preparing to nab an unsuspecting mole crab.Probing ReflectionsA few surf scoters suddenly appeared close to shore and gave me a chance to fire off a few frames before they headed back out to deeper water.It sorta looks like the scoter caught something, but it might just be a beakful of sand.The sea foam was more colorful out of focus.River of CloudsThis little rowboat looks like something you'd rent at Blue Heron Lake in...

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A Return to La Selva and the Amazon Jungle

1 m ago (Joe McNally Photography): Just back from another astounding adventure into one of the most dense, alive places on […] The post A Return to La Selva and the Amazon Jungle appeared first on Joe McNally Photography.

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Full Metal Moon

1 m ago (True Nature Stories):  Full Moon Rising Behind Sutro Tower (2/23/24)* * *

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Creating Low Key Moody Portraits Using the Nanlite Forza 60C

1 m ago (Behind the Shutter): In this how-to continuous lighting tutorial, Sal will be creating low key moody portraits using the Nanlite Forza 60C. See his lighting setup and camera settings.

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The winners & finalists of the 500px Global Photography Awards revealed!

1 m ago (500px): We're thrilled to unveil the exceptional winners and finalists of the 2023 edition of the 500px Global Photography Awards. The post The winners & finalists of the 500px Global Photography Awards revealed! appeared first on 500px.

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Mountain Run

1 m ago (True Nature Stories):  Milk MaidsToday I drove up to Mt. Tam once again to gather hazel pollen from some trees I had in mind, but I couldn't reach them due to Fairfax-Bolinas Road being closed. Even as I drove up there I was looking forward to bicycling again, and as it happened I found a great hazel area right along Panoramic Highway that I could easily have collected pollen from during a bike ride. So it goes, as Kurt Vonnegut used to say. (I just watched a documentary about Vonnegut, Unstuck in Time, last...

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Chris McCaw | photo-eye Conversations LIVE + New Book

1 m ago (photo-eye | BLOG): photo-eye Gallery Chris McCaw | photo-eye Conversations LIVE + NEW book photo-eye Gallery Last month we hosted a conversation between artist Chris McCaw and photo-eye Gallery director Anne Kelly, via Zoom in honor of McCaw's new book Marking Time. In case you missed it or would like to revisit or share it, the good news, we recorded it and are pleased to share it today. Chris McCaw, Sunburned GSP #932 (Idaho), Unique Silver Gelatin Print, 8x10 in.Last month we hosted a...

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A 9-Step Guide To Improve Image Quality In Post-Production

1 m ago (Blog - PhotographyAxis): For all photographers, a picture is not complete unless it goes through the post-production stage. You will be using the images for different purposes like posting on the web, social […] The post A 9-Step Guide To Improve Image Quality In Post-Production appeared first on PhotographyAxis.

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Twenty Percent Chance

1 m ago (True Nature Stories):  Sun and Clouds at Seal RocksI completed most of my morning walk before I needed the rain jacket. I'd circled through Forest Hill and West Portal and was up near Golden Gate Heights Park when it began to drizzle, and the clouds had already passed by the time I reached the Cascade Walk stairs. As the sun came out, a trace of rainbow lit up out toward Mt. Tam, and I took a snapshot with my phone camera, then dropped it and cracked the screen in two places. It still works, but this might be...

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Thoughts on the Fujifilm X100VI. The last of the Fuji Rangefinders

1 m ago (A Photography Blog - Thomas Fitzgerald Photography): I’ve been a Fujifilm shooter for quite some time now. The original X100 still sits on a shelf in my office, and I’ve had a total of 5 different Fujifilm cameras over the years. While the original X100 wasn’t my first Fuji camera, it was probably the one I used for the longest. Since then, there have been numerous iterations of this camera, each better than the previous one. I never really bothered upgrading the X100 because my other Fuji cameras pretty much did the same thing, but...

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Shifting Perspectives: Kenny Hurtado Walks Away From Professional Photography

1 m ago (A Photo Editor): by Angie Smith Angie Smith: When did you start taking pictures? And how did it turn into a profession? Kenny Hurtado: I grew up as a surfer. When I graduated from High School, I bought a camera to document the surf when it was good. It became very natural to me, so I took a […]

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Megapixels in Phone Photography

1 m ago (Photogpedia): I’ve witnessed how smartphone cameras have taken center stage as technology flourishes. One of the buzzwords surrounding phone photography is megapixels. But what do megapixels really mean, and how do they affect the outcome of our photographs?  Understanding Megapixels When we talk about megapixels, we’re essentially referring to the resolution of a camera’s sensor. It’s [...] The post Megapixels in Phone Photography appeared first on Photogpedia.

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Pictures from the Outside: Reviewed by Meggan Gould

1 m ago (photo-eye | BLOG): Book Review Pictures from the Outside By Chantal Zakari and 13 incarcerated men Reviewed by Meggan Gould "I have a folder, somewhere on my hard drive, of screenshots that I collected in a short-lived mad frenzy to wander Google Earth and find every house or apartment in which I had lived..." Pictures from the Outside. By Chantal Zakari and 13 incarcerated men. Pictures from the Outside By Chantal Zakari and 13 incarcerated men Eighteen Publications, 2023. 136 pp.,...

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Marathon des Sables – The Legendary : NEWS THREE – Feb 2024

1 m ago (IAN CORLESS): Marathon des Sables is a simple race that often becomes over complicated by too much information. Take advice, look at websites, process the information but importantly find out what works for you. We are all individual, what works for one may well not work for another. When you break the race down, here are my TOP 20 TIPS of what to focus on for Marathon des Sable - The Legendary. Continue reading →

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DM Witman Interview

2 ms ago (photo-eye | BLOG): photo-eye Gallery DM Witman Index Interview Anne Kelly and DM Witman We are thrilled to introduce DM Witman and her project "Index", a series of gum bichromate photograms, to the Photographers Showcase. To provide some insight into Witman and her work, we are pleased to introduce this new work along with an interview with the artist. #00141 Verbena hastata, 2018, Unique photogram, Rives BFK, gouache, gum arabic, kitakata, ink, 23k gold leaf, 29x23 in. framed, $1250 We are...

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Creative Portrait Photography with the Nanlite Gobo

2 ms ago (Behind the Shutter): Things get super creative in this portrait photography training video using the Nanlite Projection Attachment aka a Gobo. If you are looking to unleash your creativity this is a must have tool in your photography lighting bag. We love using this tool and it can be seen in multiple videos on our youtube channel. In the video you will get insight into some portrait photography lighting techniques that you can use the next time you are working with led lights or any indoor shoots with...

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The Art of the Personal Project: Glen McClure

2 ms ago (A Photo Editor): The Art of the Personal Project is a crucial element to let potential buyers see how you think creatively on your own.  I am drawn to personal projects that have an interesting vision or that show something I have never seen before.  In this thread, I’ll include a link to each personal project with the […]

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10 chilly new photos from 500px Licensing Contributors

2 ms ago (500px): Images featuring diverse landscapes continue to prove invaluable for tapping into popular commercial themes, such as adventure and sustainability. The post 10 chilly new photos from 500px Licensing Contributors appeared first on 500px.

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Essential Guide: How to Do Surf Photography Like a Pro

2 ms ago (Photodoto): Wave riders and shutterbugs alike, gather around. Mastering surf photography is a bit like surfing itself—it’s all about balance, timing, and having the right gear. I remember when I first waded into the ocean with my camera; each breaking wave was an invitation to capture something epic. We’ll dive into picking cameras that won’t buckle under the saltwater spray and lenses that bring distant surfers up close. Think high-speed chases—you need a fast...

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Images From January's Creative Portrait Workshop

2 ms ago (Los Angeles | Columbus Editorial, Music, Commercial Photographer): Here are a handful of my favorite images from January’s Creative Portrait workshop. I’ve been teaching workshops since 2011 and have been slightly modifying the format each time until I found the current iteration. I now cap the two-day class at five students, which allows for more hands-on time and exploration of each technique. Since there are endless variations that can be created from any one of the techniques that I teach, I start by showing the class three iterations, and then I...

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The Daily Edit – Chad Unger: Fire Barked at Eternity

2 ms ago (A Photo Editor):      Chad Unger Chad Unger (b. 1993) is a Deaf-Gay artist originally from Maryland, currently based in Los Angeles. Growing up with a deaf family, actively involved with the deaf community, and primarily communicating through American Sign Language, Chad’s experiences shaped him into an observer with a deep appreciation of stories with strong visual […]

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Los Angeles Spring: Reviewed by Blake Andrews

2 ms ago (photo-eye | BLOG): Book Review Los Angeles Spring Photographs by Robert Adams Reviewed by Blake Andrews “The first thing to know about Los Angeles Spring is that it contains no actual photographs of Los Angeles. Instead, its pictures explore the city’s far eastern outskirts along Interstate 10, the freeway to Palm Springs..." Los Angeles Spring. By Robert Adams. Los Angeles Spring Photographs by Robert Adams Steidl, Gottingen, Germany, 2023. 120 pp., 56 illustrations, 13½x15½". ...

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The 9 Best Ways to Avoid Memory Card Corruption

2 ms ago (Blog - Zach Nichols Photography): In this article I want to provide you with all the information you need to know to never loose photos from memory card corruption and how to avoid it in the first place.

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Fluid Portraits Commission by Unsplash+

2 ms ago (Los Angeles | Columbus Editorial, Music, Commercial Photographer): These images were all created using in-camera effects. No Photoshop was used— only color grading in Lightroom. I was recently commissioned by Unsplash+ to create a library of fluid portraits. Last year I began working on a new body of images where I explore fluids and in-camera multiple exposures. My Canon 5DIV allows me to select an image from my memory card and overlay it on my viewfinder, when in “live view”, which allows me to intentionally compose multiple exposures. Even...

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