Photography Life

• Photographing Islands: The Cradles of Evolution
  Posted on Wednesday September 03, 2025
  It doesn’t matter whether you live in Nebraska, Mongolia, or like me, in the Czech Republic. These places, far from the nearest sea, would be biologically poor and dull without the beneficial influence of islands. The immense biodiversity of this planet is fundamentally dependent on their existence. Without exaggeration, it can be said that islands are the true cradle of evolution. Continue Reading »
• Photography News: New Nikon Z6 III Firmware, Labor Day Sales
  Posted on Sunday August 31, 2025
  I don’t think I’ve ever felt so nervous rock climbing as I did this week. The reason wasn’t really the thirty meters of air below my feet as I hung on the rope, photographing climbers beneath me. The shiver running down my spine had more to do with the camera I was shooting with and the fact that I was responsible for it “with my life.” I have to admit, I breathed a big sigh of relief when I finally rappelled back to the ground with the Leica SL3 still safely in my hands. You’ll soon be able to read my full thoughts on shooting with this unusual camera. For now, let me share one photo from yesterday’s climb—and of course, the latest news from the world of photography. Continue Reading »
• Photo Book Diaries: Deciding on a Theme
  Posted on Sunday August 31, 2025
  It’s probably a strange time for me to start a big photo book project - I haven’t been able to do very much photography at all for the last few weeks, since I’ve been busy moving apartments! Not much time to take landscape photos along the way, unfortunately. But in another sense… Continue Reading »
• Wildlife Photography: Travel or Stay at Home?
  Posted on Friday August 29, 2025
  Adventure, discovering unknown landscapes and creatures, long journeys far beyond civilization. All of that belongs to wildlife photography as naturally as a fish belongs to water. But consider this: right now, some photographer might be on a plane to photograph the very animals that live in your backyard. And similarly, you might be planning a trip to their corner of the world to photograph species they find ordinary. So, is travel necessary for wildlife photography? Continue Reading »
• Hasselblad X2D II and XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E Announced
  Posted on Wednesday August 27, 2025
  Hasselblad just announced the followup to their medium format X2D camera, the X2D II 100C. The new camera is an improvement in many ways, most notably the addition of continuous autofocus (AF-C) and the lower price. Hasselblad also announced a high-end 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E lens at an unexpected price. Here's what you should know! Continue Reading »
• Photography News: Ricoh GR IV Announced, Rare Apple Sales
  Posted on Monday August 25, 2025
  When I close my eyes, I imagine standing at the edge of a towering cliff somewhere high in the Andes. The sun is setting, painting the landscape in golden light. A perfect chance for a proper landscape photo, and yet I have a supertelephoto attached to my camera. So, I take the photo with my phone instead. These are exactly the moments when having a smaller camera in your pocket would come in handy. Maybe a Ricoh GR III, like I carried on my spring trip to Spain. Or better yet, the new GR IV? Continue Reading »
• Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Announced – What’s New?
  Posted on Saturday August 23, 2025
  Nikon just announced a successor to their flagship 24-70mm f/2.8 midrange zoom, the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II. Among other improvements, the new lens is significantly lighter than the previous version, and it now zooms internally! However, it’s also pricier at $2800. Here’s what you need to know. Continue Reading »
• Editing with Local Adjustments: Think Globally, Act Locally
  Posted on Wednesday August 20, 2025
  Sometimes, all you have to do is pick up your camera, frame the beauty before you, press the shutter, and the resulting photo could go straight to print. More often, though, it’s a different story. The main subject might be lost in shadow or lit from the wrong angle. The background might be too bright, too dark, or too contrasty. That’s exactly when you’ll be glad you shot in RAW. With local adjustments, you can rescue a surprising amount, and in this article, I’d like to show you how. Continue Reading »
• Sigma’s New 200mm f/2 Will Cost $3300
  Posted on Tuesday August 19, 2025
  Sigma has just announced the 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports lens, an ultra-fast telephoto lens available for Sony E and Leica L cameras. This lens promises to be a bokeh king, thanks to the huge entrance pupil that allows for a paper-thin depth of field. And perhaps the most interesting part is the price of just $3300. Continue Reading »
• TourBox Elite Plus Review: Going Beyond the Keyboard
  Posted on Monday August 18, 2025
  A long time ago, I first heard about custom hardware editing devices: boxes with customizable buttons and sliders that can be used to edit photos. I never bothered looking into them because I always thought a mouse and keyboard are enough for photo editing. But recently, I tried one, the TourBox Elite Plus. Is it just a cool-looking box or does it actually improve the photo editing experience? In today’s review, I will answer that question and take you through the features of the TourBox Elite Plus. Continue Reading »

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