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Photography Life
- Posted on Wednesday May 14, 2025
UV filters are perhaps the most popular type of lens filter, with many photographers using them to protect the front element of an expensive lens. Unfortunately, there’s a huge range in the quality of UV filters out there. I wanted to put together a methodology to test UV filters, and other filters, more precisely. Today, I’ll be performing those tests on the K&F Concept Nano-X 67mm UV filter. Continue Reading » - Posted on Tuesday May 13, 2025
Beginning this week, Photography Life is launching a series of weekly photography tips on our Member Page! These replace our daily tips, but not at the expense of volume - we'll still do seven tips each week. Normally, these are only available to our paid Members, but I was happy with our inaugural post and wanted to publish it here too! Continue Reading » - Posted on Sunday May 11, 2025
Yesterday, as part of my cultural prep for an upcoming photography expedition, I finished a chapter from the excellent book Amazonia and the Rivers of Stories by Vladimír Plešinger. The protagonists of this chapter were French mathematicians and geographers La Condamine, Godin, and Bouguer. Their mid-18th-century adventure would make for a fantastic movie. Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday May 09, 2025
Just recently, I have written two articles about finding good subjects where some photographers may not dare to look: photographing stunning brown birds that some people think are dull, and bringing your camera out in otherwise ugly locations. In wildlife photography, what I love is that each of the millions of species you could choose to photograph holds the potential for great images. Continue Reading » - Posted on Wednesday May 07, 2025
Most photographers, especially when starting, will use the official camera strap that shipped with their camera. However, these straps can be uncomfortable even under the best circumstances, and they are even more frustrating when using a backpack, since they can interfere with the shoulder straps.... Continue Reading » - Posted on Tuesday May 06, 2025
Open any bird guide, from any country or region, and you’ll quickly notice that most birds are, well… brown. Some might even call their appearance boring. But I disagree. Personally, I have a soft spot for what we in the Czech Republic call “the universal brown birds.” In English-speaking countries, birders typically refer to them as “little brown jobs.” Their plumage may not dazzle with a kaleidoscope of colors, but that doesn’t make them bad subjects for photographers. In this article, I’d like to show you that even birds dressed in fifty shades of brown can make for striking photos. Continue Reading » - Posted on Monday May 05, 2025
I recently picked up a very important addition to my photography equipment, and I can’t wait to try it out tomorrow. I wore out my old one last year, and since then, it has been very difficult to photograph water birds. What essential piece of equipment am I talking about? Waders, of course! Tomorrow, I’ll be wading into the cool waters to test a rather unique Nikon lens – and maybe even film myself in front of the camera instead of standing behind it. Perhaps that’s enough info for you to guess which lens I’m talking about… anyway, let’s move on to a roundup of photography news from the past week. Continue Reading » - Posted on Sunday May 04, 2025
Successful photography requires more than just talent: You also must have the courage to step out of your comfort zone, accept new challenges, and experiment with different and unknown subjects and techniques. In this article, I will share with you a pair of tips that I have collected on creative growth as a photographer and how to implement them to improve your photography. Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday May 02, 2025
Wildlife photography is usually associated with breathtaking natural beauty, the soothing silence of forest groves, or the fresh scent of meadow flowers. But today’s article is about something completely different. I want to show you that beautiful wildlife photos can be taken in a completely different environment – in the noise of an industrial zone, in a garbage dump… places where the only thing “breathtaking” is the smell of rotting garbage, but where beauty can still be found in the animal you came to photograph. Continue Reading » - Posted on Tuesday April 29, 2025
Nikon just announced a new list of camera and lens discounts, and multiple pieces of equipment have hit all-time low prices! Here's the complete list, plus some context and price history to let you know which deals are better or worse than usual. Continue Reading »
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