The M1 architecture released by Apple late last year completely blew away the expectations of many tech enthusiasts, myself included. Now that the dust has settled after a few months for apps to grow into the new system, how well does the M1 chip handle photo and video editing? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Celebrate the season with this slideshow of incredible bird photography from our galleries. Photographing our feathered friends can be a challenge due to their size and speed and the fact that some of them are naturally elusive creatures. From flocks to singles, bird of prey to shorebirds and birds in flight, we hope these images inspire you to get out and make your best images of birds yet! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post The Beauty Of Birds appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Retouching is a daunting prospect to anyone who has yet to try it and even more daunting for those who have just started. In this video, you'll learn about the basics of retouching and color correction while an instructor edits a portrait. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

A common issue in landscape photography is shrunken backgrounds due to using a wide angle lens. This excellent video tutorial will show you a neat technique for fixing the issue in Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Being able to adjust specific regions of our photos without leaving Lightroom Classic is a huge time saver, but there are some nuances to the tools that you’ll want to keep in mind. [Editor’s note, this originally appeared in the April 2021 issue of Photoshop User Magazine.] The addition of the Adjustment Brush, Graduated Filter, and Radial Filter to Lightroom Classic (LrC) years ago was a huge boon to workflow efficiency as it allowed us to stay in LrC more often, and possibly avoid a trip to Photoshop completely. However, there were always situations where those three tools just did not offer the precision that was needed to successfully isolate the subject we wanted to adjust. For many years the best...

Photo By Philip Kuntz Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Two Medicine Sunset” by Philip Kuntz. Location: Glacier National Park, Montana. “A sunset shot of a fabulous day winding down at Glacier Park’s Two Medicine Lake,” describes Kuntz. “Mt. Sinopah rises majestically in the distance.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Philip Kuntz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Samyang has just released the previously rumored AF 24mm f/1.8 FE lens. According to their official statement, the lens is designed specifically with astrophotography and landscape shots in mind. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Amadeusz Andrzejewski)

The post Affinity Photo vs Photoshop: Which Photo Editor Is Best in 2021? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. Which is the better photo editor, Affinity Photo vs Photoshop CC? Adobe Photoshop was released in 1988 and has become the most widely used digital image editing tool in the world. The program is so popular that its name has become a verb – and Photoshop is now the de facto standard for industry-leading professionals and amateurs alike. Photoshop has also spawned a host of competitors, including Affinity Photo, a worthy alternative for anyone who wants a full-featured image editor without the expense of Photoshop. But is Affinity Photo now the superior choice? Or are you...

Smartphones are becoming a larger and larger part of many photographers' kits. They are a Swiss Army knife of utility, and Sony has just announced two new phones that boast impressive specs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Canon is showing no signs of stopping, with three new mirrorless lenses hitting the market, each with impressive features: the RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM, and RF 600mm f/4L IS USM, each with quite interesting features. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

With increasingly complex automation, turnkey editing has become easier than ever, and the line between photography and digital art is blurrier than ever. So, at what point does an image stop being a photo and become something else? This interesting video essay examines the topic and offers some insight. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Shooting film might be a dying industry, but don’t let that hold you back from the joy of this lost art. I would also argue that occasionally shooting a film will make you a better photographer! The same things we love about our digital cameras are the things that make us lazy. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Marc Bergreen)

Congratulations to Christoph Stopka for winning the recent Winter Wildlife Assignment with the image, “Doe And Buck in Snowstorm.” See more of Stopka’s photography at www.christophstopka.com.  View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Winter Wildlife Assignment Winner Christoph Stopka appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

A lot of new photographers view weddings as an easy way to break into professional photography while making a lot of money with minimal time, effort, and gear. As a professional wedding and portrait photographer, I can tell you part of that is true. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Cory Parris)

Black and white images have been revered in photography since they were the only option and continue to do so today. What makes a great black and white image, however, can often come down to post-production. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Landscape photography is a bit of a different genre: there is not as clear a path to being a pro as in other areas, and there are many different ways to engage with it. If you are wondering about the genre, this interesting video discusses five things no one really tells you about being a landscape photographer and offers some great tips and advice in the process. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

While gimbals are a staple of videography these days, in-camera image stabilization (IBIS) has improved to a level that with a bit of know-how, you can get great shots handheld too. Here are ten different styles of shots you can create without a gimbal. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By Heather Nicole Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Raining Sunlight” by Heather Nicole. “The sun rains down through the storm clouds as smoke rises from the ground,” describes Nicole. Canon EOS 30D, Tamron 16-300mm. Exposure: 1/1600 sec., f/5.6, ISO 100. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Heather Nicole appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The Really Right Stuff PG-01 Compact Pano-Gimbal Head allows you to shoot multi-row panoramas without parallax. I bought one a couple of years ago and it's time to share my findings of this compact solution for panoramas. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

The post Triangle Composition in Photography: A Quick Guide (Plus Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Speaking about triangle composition, artist Wassily Kandinsky once said, “The impact of the acute angle of a triangle on a circle produces an effect no less powerful than the finger of God touching the finger of Adam in Michelangelo.” Recognizing the momentum within a triangular shape, painters have regularly capitalized on the visual drama of triangular structures. But painters aren’t the only ones to utilize triangles; photographers have also made extensive use of the shape to add impact, lead the eye, and emphasize spirited angles unfolding within the photographic frame. In this article, we’ll take a look at...