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Photography Life
- Posted on Tuesday November 19, 2024
Along with the a1 II announced earlier today, Sony also released a new FE 28-70mm f/2 GM lens! Although there are already a few 28-70mm lenses for Sony E mount, such as the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary, this will be the first with a very bright f/2 constant aperture. It follows in the footsteps of Canon who already has the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM, although it improves the concept in a few ways. Being a Sony GM lens, we can expect the highest quality from this new optic. What does this lens have to offer? Continue Reading » - Posted on Tuesday November 19, 2024
When it comes to top-of-the-line flagships, the Sony a1 of January 2021 was hard to beat with its 50MP sensor and amazing autofocus. Now, Sony has announced the Sony a1 II, the next step in the camera’s evolution. The Sony a1 II improves upon its predecessor with and borrows some technology from the Sony a9 III. What has Sony done to improve the a1 II? Read on to find out! Continue Reading » - Posted on Sunday November 17, 2024
As a bipedal, mostly hairless primate, I usually inspire fear and dread in other forms of life. But there are rare moments when I blend into my surroundings, dissolve into the vegetation, and my soul becomes one with the universe. In these moments, I cease to be a feared predator and become a harmless part of the world around me, a mesmerized observer. Such was the case about two weeks ago when I was lying in the soft grass near Ecuador’s Cotopaxi volcano. The sun wasn’t scorching, but gently warming. A White-tailed Deer emerged from the surrounding brush to graze. We approached each other, both gazing in silent curiosity. It was a magical moment. Allow me to share with you not only a photo of this fleeting experience, but also the latest news from the world of photography. Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday November 15, 2024
If you asked me what my least favorite sort of light is for wildlife photography, it would be midday sun. When the sun is high in the sky, all sorts of problems occur. You get harsh shadows on the animals, harsh light in the background (translating to distracting bokeh), reduced sharpness due to heat distortion, unwanted highlights… and excellent motivation for staying indoors and buying camera gear instead! But it’s still possible to get decent photos with midday sun, and in this article, I’ll tell you how. Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday November 14, 2024
Today, I'm excited to announce the newest edition of "Creative Landscape Photography: Light, Vision, and Composition"! Along with many smaller changes, Nasim and I have added two major new chapters that cover post-processing with artistic intent. The book is now 167 pages long (up from 149) and stands as our most detailed tutorial on landscape photography yet. Continue Reading » - Posted on Tuesday November 12, 2024
Nikon has now released four Z-mount cameras with a DX sensor: the Z50, Zfc, Z30, and Z50 II. You may be wondering how all of them compare, especially with the new Z50 II shaking things up. In this article, I'll show how all of these cameras stand side-by-side and explain some of the history behind them. Continue Reading » - Posted on Monday November 11, 2024
Some photographers see landscape photography as a "static" genre where you can take your time and nothing really moves. But that’s not the case - a landscape can change so quickly that I sometimes feel as frantic as a wildlife photographer! And that also means raising the camera’s ISO more often than you might think. Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday November 08, 2024
The Hasselblad XCD 75mm f/3.4 P the newest prime lens for the Hasselblad X system, announced yesterday as part of their "Portable" series. Today, I wanted to offer my full review of the XCD 75mm f/3.4 P and show how it performs both in the field and in the lab. Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday November 07, 2024
Nikon just announced their follow-up to the original Nikon Z50 of 2019, the Nikon Z50 II. What's changed in the last five years? While the camera's 20 megapixel DX sensor is the same, we've seen big improvements in other areas, especially autofocus. Here's what you need to know about the Z50 II! Continue Reading » - Posted on Tuesday November 05, 2024
When wildlife photographers think of Brazil, they might think of the Amazon or Pantanal. And although these biodiversity hotspots are full of amazing animals, they are not the only places in the country for wildlife photography. They can even be touristy and highly guided at times. If you want to explore a wild environment, where else could you go in Brazil? Well, the state of São Paulo may not be the first to come to mind. But, it offers one of the largest remnants of Atlantic Forest with a plethora of conservation areas virtually unknown to the rest of the world. It is also where this story starts. Continue Reading »
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