Photography Life
- Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026
I had one primary objective on my recent trip to Madeira: spending quality time with my family to relax and celebrate the New Year. This choice guided all my planning and logistics. However, as any photographer will understand, heading to such a visually stunning destination and leaving the camera gear at home is simply impossible! In this article, let’s look at how well this destination fits this type of holiday and which areas struck me the most. Continue Reading » - Posted on Monday February 09, 2026
Before we dip our toes into the latest news from the world of photography, I’d like to briefly look back at World Wetlands Day, which took place last Monday, February 2. It was on this very day, 55 years ago, that the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was signed—an international treaty for their protection that has since been adopted by 172 countries worldwide. Continue Reading » - Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026
High-altitude wildlife photography demands a grueling compromise between the necessity of a long focal length and the physical limits of what can be carried across difficult terrain. The Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 S is my choice of lens in these situations. However, this Nikon lens isn’t just a niche tool for mountaineers. Indeed, its optical qualities are so exceptional that it stands as a professional instrument for any scenario. Continue Reading » - Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
For both economic and environmental reasons, coal mining in Europe is nearing its end. One by one, the last mines are closing their doors after decades filled with hard work, danger, and countless human stories. At the end of January, deep black coal mining came to an end in my homeland, the Czech Republic, following in the footsteps of other European countries such as Germany and the UK. Continue Reading » - Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
Recently on our Member Page, we've gotten quite a few questions along the lines of, "is it okay to clone this out?" Obviously, everyone has to decide for themselves what they're willing to clone out, but I think there are some good reasons not to clone as a photographer. Continue Reading » - Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
We've updated our review of the Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB with detailed tests from our lab showing distortion, chromatic aberration, vignetting, and sharpness! How does it perform, and does it compare favorably against the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S? Find out today in our review. Continue Reading » - Posted on Monday February 02, 2026
The Chamois—a graceful mountain goat with elegantly shaped horns and a distinctive black stripe across its pale face—is remarkably popular among people. So much so that in 1907, at the behest of Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph, the chamois were introduced all the way to New Zealand’s distant South Island in order to “return the favor” after New Zealand named one of their glaciers after him. For the island’s fragile ecosystem, it turned out to be a truly Trojan gift. Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday January 30, 2026
The Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S is an excellent lens, and it is easier to use filters with this lens than it was with the previous F-mount version. Even so, the 112mm filter threads on the Nikon HB-97 lens hood require large and bulky filters. I wanted to search for a more compact Neutral Density filter system that could lighten my load without sacrificing quality. In this review, I’ll cover whether the Haida Rear Filter Kit is a proper solution. Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026
All photographers, sooner or later, have stumbled upon the following definition: "Photography is writing with light." This concept (from the Greek phôs, light, and graphè, writing), is the pillar upon which our passion rests. But what is light, and what is your light in photography? Continue Reading » - Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard of the MrJan Gear brand! Looking around, there aren’t many of you. And yet, among narrow niche of wildlife photographers, Jan Goddefroy’s backpacks have a very good reputation. When I recently found out that Jan, originally from Belgium, is now almost my neighbor, I asked him for a meeting. The result was a pleasant chat and the kind loan of his flagship Boris IV backpack model. Here are my observations from using it in the field. Continue Reading »
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