Photo By Robert Henderson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Brown-Hooded Kingfisher in the Rain” by Robert Henderson. Location: Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania. “Normally, the ‘small rains’ in Tanzania start in November,” explains Henderson. “The rains fall mostly as afternoon showers with lots of sun in the morning and later on towards evening. But November 2019 was unusually wet. We were fortunate to find this brown-hooded kingfisher drying off during a brief sun-break. He was perched on a low branch and not at all concerned by my presence. I had all the time I wanted to compose the image.” Canon EOS 7D Mark II Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II USM lens at 560mm, Canon 1.4x III teleconverter. Exposure: 1/800...

YouTube filmmaking has become more common and easier nowadays, but can you make your videos stand out by making them more “cinematic?” [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Marvin Grey)

The post 9 Pet Photography Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. If you’re looking to capture some stunning pet photography, then you’ve come to the right place. Because while pets are unbelievably cute, taking pictures of your best friend isn’t easy. Pets, unlike humans, do not understand what we are trying to do. They won’t just pose for the camera! That’s where this article comes in handy. I’m going to give you nine simple tips for pet photography… …that will get you taking beautiful pet photos in minutes! Let’s dive right in. 1. Use natural light When doing pet photography, always use natural light. Why? For one, flash can cause the red-eye effect, which...

Automotive photography is attractive to us petrol-heads, but it's not the easiest genre to get into. Here are ten tips for taking better pictures of cars and motorbikes. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Though many shots are properly exposed from corner to corner, there are times where you want a darker scene, particularly if you're simulating nighttime. Here are five techniques for doing just that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

There are numerous ways to edit a landscape photo with dozens of tools at your disposal. However, Lightroom's Calibration tab is one that does not get anywhere near as much attention as more common tools, even though it can invigorate your images. This great video tutorial will show you how the Calibration tab works and how you can use it to give your images a bit more pop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When you think of the lenses that are used for landscape photography, you probably think of wide focal lengths around 16mm or 24mm. However, while such focal lengths certainly have their place, a telephoto lens can help you create eye-catching and unique landscape shots. This great video shows some of what you can accomplish with such a lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I've never been terribly attached to 35mm as a focal length of choice and, given I'm principally a prime lens shooter, it was the last focal length I bought. In short, 35mm is passe, so why now do I find myself attached to it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

The post Weekly Photo Challenge – Cars appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We’ve had ‘transport’ but I thought maybe this week we’ll look at cars specifically! We have SO many tips for photographing cars, and I’ve gathered a search for you (Click Here) and I also want to share a link to a friend of mine’s website, Larry Chen, he’s a Canon Explorer of Light and an amazing car photographer (Click Here) for some inspiration. Don’t forget, you can go back and try ALL of our CHALLENGES over HERE! Your Cuban Ride Quick Car Photography tips? Here’s a list of seven that might help you. Think about details and angles that you don’t often see...

Though my current Mac lineup has been more than adequate for heavy-duty photo work, I’d be lying if I haven’t given an M1 mac a look or seven. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

No piece of gear can have a greater impact on the technical quality of your images and your creativity than the lens you mount on the front of your camera. So, once you are ready to buy your next lens, how do you decide what to get? This helpful video discusses some of the things you should consider when deciding what lens to purchase. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Depending on what you film and where you film it, you might not always have control of the sound and in particular, the ability to keep background noise to a minimum. If you have a video with background noise that you need to reduce, this excellent video tutorial will show you how to do it in Premiere Pro. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Jody Partin Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Lolo Pass” by Jody Partin. Location: Idaho. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Jody Partin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Leica has updated its popular 35mm f/2 ASPH lens with the new and improved APO-Summicron-M 35 F/2 ASPH. Although this new lens is slightly larger and heavier than the original, it boasts far better overall performance, particularly wide open. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

The post Canon to Announce a New Camera and “Many, Many Lenses” appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Canon will soon be announcing “more lenses at once than ever before,” according to the often-reliable Canon Rumors. This information comes from an unnamed source “with a stellar track record.”  According to CR’s source, “Canon is going to make a ‘massive splash with a new camera and many, many lenses.’” And while the source – and Canon Rumors – offered no information as to which lenses and camera this will be, we can certainly speculate, based on the Canon RF lens roadmap and leaked information on upcoming Canon mirrorless models. So what gear can we expect from...

This is a quick workflow thing about deleting images in Lightroom (I’m covering both Classic and cloud today) that I get asked about a lot (just this week, in fact) so I thought we’d cover it here. Marking Images For Deletion One thing you can do to speed your workflow is when you see an image you know needs to be deleted (as shown here), press the letter “X” to to mark it for deletion and move on with your sorting of the image you do care about. Hitting “X” on your keyboard adds a small black “flag” icon to the thumbnail, and it dims the thumbnail as well (seen below where the thumbnail in the top left corner is grayed...

The XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens offers Fujifilm X Series shooters a versatile set of long focal lengths suitable for things like wildlife and sports at a reasonable price. This fantastic video review takes a look at the lens and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We’re used to obscure manufacturers from distant countries coming up with close copies of established gear, but you don’t necessarily expect it from Amazon. Peak Design has noticed a striking similarity between its Everyday Sling and a bag sold via Amazon Basics, and the company decided to poke some fun by putting together a video. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

A 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse of choice for a ton of photographers and filmmakers, offering a versatile focal length range and a wide maximum aperture. They can be quite expensive, however, which is why Sigma's 24-70mm f/2.8 Art, which is about half the price of first-party options, is so intriguing. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and if it can compete with more expensive options. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

OM Digital Solutions has promised the release of many exciting new products in the next year or so, but with the camera market more fiercely competitive than ever, they certainly face a steep uphill battle. What will it take for them to succeed? This excellent video essay discusses 10 things that will give them a better chance of finding success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)