Photography Life
- Posted on Monday October 27, 2025
A few weeks ago, I led a short weekend workshop focused on wildlife photography in Šumava National Park. As I sat in a hide, I started thinking about which technical question I get asked most often. At the top of my mental survey was: “Libor, will we need a tripod today?” Closely followed by: “Libor, what shutter speed would you recommend?” While my answer to the first one is rather short — “yes, we will” — the second deserves a bit more attention. I’ve turned that answer into an article you’ll be able to read very soon. But for now, let’s move on to the most recent happenings in the world of photography. Continue Reading » - Posted on Sunday October 26, 2025
The Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D is an iconic lens originally released in 1997 for Nikon's F-mount SLRs. It is one of the only macro lenses that is also capable of zooming, and Nikon never released a true follow-up to this lens, so it holds a unique place in the macro photography world. Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday October 24, 2025
The Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 L is a complex ultra-wide zoom from Canon with a constant f/4 maximum aperture. The lens is part of Canon's high-end L line, although the price ($1500, often going on sale for less) is about as low as you'll find for an L-series zoom. Continue Reading » - Posted on Wednesday October 22, 2025
Most people think that you need a wide lens for photographing landscapes. I believed this when starting out in photography. I even remember searching for “can 50mm be used for landscapes?” before I bought my first camera. Nowadays, I think of a 50mm lens as an ultra-wide! I usually prefer longer lenses for landscapes. And in this article, I’ll give you six tips for taking better landscape photos with a long lens. Continue Reading » - Posted on Monday October 20, 2025
I never would’ve thought that something like a decisive moment could exist in a discipline as peaceful as photographing land tortoises. Capturing a Galápagos giant tortoise crushing a mandarin it found under the glow of the setting sun turned out to be quite a challenge. I wish you plenty of decisive moments in the coming week – and, like the tortoise in the photo, don’t forget to keep up with your daily dose of vitamins. Now, let’s take a look at this week’s roundup of photography news. Continue Reading » - Posted on Sunday October 19, 2025
In wildlife photography, it is essential to achieve the right mix of stability, mobility, and overall weight of your tripod or monopod system. Although tripods provide excellent stability and are often favored, they can be cumbersome if you need to be as light and mobile as possible. That’s where monopods come in. Today, I will share with you my review of the Wimberly MH-100 gimbal head, which – unlike most gimbals – plays to the unique strengths of monopods. Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday October 16, 2025
Nikon has just announced two new DX lenses for the Z System! The first is the Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR - a lens that fills one of the biggest gaps in the Z System by providing a fast midrange zoom. The second is a fast 35mm macro lens, the Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7. Continue Reading » - Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
Modern cameras are amazing, and it’s rare to go out with one and feel limited. But, there is at least one thing dedicated ILCs don’t do well: capturing video in intense environments where the camera could be damaged. Hence the rise of cameras like the GoPro and similar action cameras from other brands. Today, I’ll be reviewing one such camera: the DJI Osmo 360. Continue Reading » - Posted on Sunday October 12, 2025
“How beautifully leaves die in autumn.” I borrowed this quote from Miroslav Horníček to remind us that — at least for those of us living in the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere — one of the most photogenic times of the year has just begun. Especially for landscape photographers. So grab your camera, head out to your favorite deciduous forest, and enjoy the colors of fall. Continue Reading » - Posted on Sunday October 12, 2025
Being accepted by wildlife in its natural environment is an experience that helps with photography, but also transcends it. This article is based on a recent encounter that my friend Alberto and I had in the mountains while looking for a cute species of bird. Continue Reading »
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