Congratulations to Harry Lichtman for winning the Winter Black And White Assignment with the image, “Acadia on Ice.” See more of Lichtman’s photography at www.harrylichtman.com.  View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! The post Winter Black And White Assignment Winner Harry Lichtman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Costa Rica is a place of breathtaking beauty, with lush rainforests, towering volcanoes, and pristine beaches. From the misty cloud forests of Monteverde to the remote beaches of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica offers an endless array of photo opportunities. Whether you are a professional photographer or an amateur with a passion for capturing nature's beauty, Costa Rica is a destination you should not miss. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

If you've wanted to try your hand at creating videos, but have dreaded tackling the daunting interfaces of professional editing tools like DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro, here's some good news for you. The tools that you already have on your Mac are probably good enough to help you get started on a YouTube or video production career. It turns out that you don't always need to use professional tools to make good videos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Susheel Chandradhas)

Photo By Faraaz Abdool Today’s Photo of the Day is “Color Explosion” by Faraaz Abdool. Location: Trinidad. 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 Faraaz Abdool appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

I originally heard about the Helios 44-2 lens when my editor said it might be great for the skin. It took four weeks for the arrival and about 12 months before I had the free time to use it for a full day. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

The post Canon Announces the EOS R8, the EOS R50, Plus New Lenses appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. It’s official: This spring, Canon will release two new mirrorless bodies – the EOS R8 and EOS R50 – as well as two new lenses – the RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM and the RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM.  But now that we have access to the manufacturer’s specifications, what will the new equipment offer for photographers and videographers? And how much can you expect it all to cost? The Canon EOS R8 is a full-frame mirrorless camera fully compatible with Canon’s RF-mount lenses; with a 24 MP sensor, an unusually compact design, and a $1500...

Photo By Chris Rainier High in the Taurus Mountains in central Turkey lie the ancient burial grounds of the kings and queens of the Commagene Kingdom. Ever since I was a child, I had dreamed of going to these ancient lands and photographing the 2,00-year-old ruins found windswept on Mount Nemrud. More than 40 years ago, after I had finished working for Ansel Adams as his photographic assistant, I began a lifetime adventure of searching out and photographing sacred sites around the globe. I call them “power points,” places that are either natural landscapes or religious spiritual sites where there is a presence of something powerful, something magical, an energy that evokes a life force that connects everything in the universe....

Today, we’re talking websites. What are the dos and what are the don’ts? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Rarely is a landscape photo finished when you take the shot; most such images require some level of editing to create the finished product. If you are new to landscape photography and interested in improving your work, check out this fantastic video tutorial that discusses some of the most common landscape photography editing mistakes and what you can do to avoid or fix them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The RF mount has seen some extreme lens designs, with Canon pushing into new territory with options like the revered 28-70mm f/2L. It seems they have no intention of slowing down, as another interesting design has emerged, this time one sure to please sports and wildlife photographers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the photography industry by automating many tasks that were previously done manually. This has the potential to greatly impact the way photos are taken, edited, and shared. Should we be worried about AI or embrace it? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Brad Wendes)

The beach and a good sunset make for a fantastic combination and a timeless look. There are several ways to approach such a shot, and it takes some careful technique to deal with some often tricky issues, such as large dynamic range. This helpful video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer sharing a range of helpful advice on when and how to take the photo along with how to post-process it for the best results. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Ted Trafford Today’s Photo of the Day is “Whitetail Soaring Through Sunset” by Ted Trafford. Location: Saskatchewan. 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 Ted Trafford appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

There are now several manufacturers will fully developed and advanced mirrorless camera lines, and it can be difficult to choose between the many different options. This interesting video features an experienced photographer discussing why he chose to switch to Sony after being a Canon user for over a decade and features some excellent insights into what features and capabilities a modern creative needs and appreciates. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Pets are some of our closest companions, and even if you do not want to photograph them professionally, knowing how to capture them well can help you create wonderful memories that you will treasure for years to come. If you want to improve your pet photography, check out this helpful video tutorial that will give you a wide range of useful advice sure to improve your images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you want a warm film look for your photographs or videos, you might want to consider one of the easiest ways to come closer to a film look. That is halation, or a light bloom, and I'm going to show you how it's done through a diffusion filter. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Walid Azami)

OM System has announced a new 90mm true macro professional lens, which macro photographers have longed for. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Sigma recently released a prime wide angle lens, which promises to be fabulous. Does it live up to the high standards of the other lenses in its class? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens is here, and it brings with it the promise of some of the most uncompromising optical performance ever seen from the company. Can it live up to that promise in practice, though? This excellent video review takes a look at the new lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Have you ever wanted to make money from your outdoor photography but don’t know where to begin? We recently tried out the Saal Photo Portal and found it to be an easy way to start selling our landscape images as high-quality photo products. We often get requests from friends, family and fans on how to buy photos we share on social media. (You know, the ones that get all the likes.) Making prints at home and selling them to clients is one way to do it but it’s a big hassle and limits the type of products you can offer. You could partner with a local lab for print fulfillment, but the lab might not offer a seamless web experience for...