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How to Simulate Tilt-Shift Lens Effects Using Lightroom
We’ve all at one point been enamoured by the effects produced by tilt-shift or PC (perspective control) lenses. Even in wide-angle shots, the extremely narrow field of focus transforms the scene into a surreal miniature world. It can be hard to decipher whether it’s actually a close-up of a tiny model scene, or the result of the visual trickery that a tilt-shift lens can produce. The tilt-shift effect can be used on more than city street scenes. Use your imagination and be creative! Besides the nifty miniaturization effect, these high-end...
read morePhotographing the Patrulleros – the violent vigilantes of Guatemala
In many slums in Guatemala – one of the most violent countries in the world – ordinary citizens form vigilante groups to try to ensure community safety against the proliferation of cartel-related violence. Hiding their identities for fear of reprisal, they patrol the streets, armed, taking the law into their own hands. “Photojournalism allows me to get close to events on the ground, so that I may better understand them as they unfold,” says award-winning photojournalist Daniele Volpe, who left his birthplace of Priverno,...
read moreVenus Optics launches Laowa 15mm F4, the world’s widest macro lens
Chinese lens manufacturer Anhui ChangGeng Optical Technology Company Limited has introduced what it describes as the world’s widest 1:1 macro lens. The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm F4 is designed for full frame sensor cameras and can focus down to just 12cm from the front element. As well as operating as a macro lens, the unit is equipped with a +/-6mm shift function for architectural work at normal focusing distances. Shift function is only available when shooting on APS-C crop sensors though. Constructed using 12...
read moreFinal firmware Canon EOS 5DSR real-world samples posted
From a layman’s point of view: I’m beginning to think that Canon hasn’t figured out the technology yet to get lower shadow noise from their sensors, or that the only technology that is “usable(?)” is owned by sony & canon won’t cough up the dough to get licensed to use it. Something’s goin’ on that makes no sense, to me anyway. I’m still hopin’ that Canon does have a clue & is gonna show some progress in the very near future………….but the hopes are...
read moreEye for an ‘i’: Canon EOS Rebel T6i review posted
Friends/family often ask about which camera to buy (as they do, when you’re a photographer), when they’re looking for a ‘DSLR’ it’s very difficult to justify an entry level one over a mirrorless camera now. I’m just not sure what they’re bringing to the market in that particular sector. The likes of Fuji, Sony, Panasonic etc now have more than adequate continuous AF, no potential focus issues, full AF/control via the LCD, extremely good kit lens and a usefully smaller form factor. It’s only the...
read moreA Simple Visual Guide to Photographic Lens Filters
If you’re just getting started in photography, perhaps you’ve confused or overwhelmed by the different types of filters that are available for your camera lens. Photo gift company Zippi wants to help you wrap your mind around the concepts more easily, so they created a handy “cheat sheet” infographic that lists out the different kinds of filters on the market along with short explanations and example images showing what the filters do for your shots. You can find a larger version of this infographic over on the Zippi website. (via...
read moreHands-On: Emulsion for Mac is a Simpler Alternative to Adobe Lightroom
Last week, we took a look at an excellent Photoshop alternative for Mac OS X, Affinity Photo Beta. This week, we are taking a look at a possible Lightroom alternative, Emulsion, to see if it can also help you step outside of Adobe’s ecosystem. While Adobe provides an excellent range of products, some photographers are looking to expand their horizon with more affordable alternatives. Emulsion is described as a 3rd party photo cataloging software designed to replace Apple’s in-house Aperture photo editing and management program. In...
read moreFuture A.I. Will Be Able to Generate Photos We Need Out of Nothing
What will we do with all the data we accumulate from photos? On a daily basis, Internet juggernauts like Google, Yahoo, Facebook or Microsoft use highly sophisticated deep learning engines to better understand the content of billions of images uploaded, liked and shared. For now, it is to better serve advertising, but what else can be done? For one, we could generate custom-made photos. Automated photo generating A.I. using all the knowledge acquired about photography — including which image types helps sell more products, which...
read moreThe Great War on Photographers: A Dispatch From The Trenches
Karl Baden should have known better. I mean, what was he thinking, casually snapping a few pictures as dramatic sunlight broke through the clouds after one of last week’s late spring rainstorms? From the front seat of his car in a suburban Boston Trader Joe’s parking lot, of all places? What is he, nuts? No, Karl’s a photographer. Actually, he’s a photographer’s photographer, with a resume that includes an impressive international exhibition record, a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, prints held in the permanent collections...
read moreTiger Shark Yanks Camera Rig from Diver’s Hands
Tiger sharks are developing a reputation as the camera thieves of the ocean. One was photographed stealing a camera back in 2010, and another was filmed stealing a $15,000 camera rig in 2012. Now another one has struck: the 1-minute video above shows a tiger shark snatching an underwater photographer’s camera and swimming off with it… as the photographer holds onto the camera for an impressive amount of time before letting go. The radio show Paul and Young Ron writes that this latest theft happened during a dive off the coast of the...
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read morePhotographing Swimmers
By Ken Kiefer Underwater photography became a passion of mine through a desire to share the beauty of the underwater world with friends and family that weren’t lucky enough to experience it for themselves. In between dive trips, I was constantly trying to think of ways that I could improve my images, so I started experimenting with some lifeguards and swim team athletes in a local swimming pool. Getting quality shots of very fast-moving swimmers was...
read moreSimple Tips for Photographing Waterfalls
The smoothness of the water against the hard, sharp edges of the rocks or greenery that surrounds them can create very pleasing compositions. But, like all types of landscapes, photographing waterfalls can be challenging. Follow these simple tips and you’ll be sure to get some great shots: Find the Right Season The best time to photograph waterfalls is after rainfall as it means the water is in full force, and the rain helps saturate the greens in the forest, or the moss on the rocks, which will produce a beautiful luminous green colour....
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Started out doing photography at the age of 6 using an uncle's old 1940 kodak brownie box camera. At 15 years of age, I decided to buy my very own 1975 Praktica SLR camera. I now shoot with a Nikon D850. I do unpaid TFP and commercial paid work.