A great grey owl. ISO 1600, 1/200 sec, f/5.6 @ 70mm. Michael Cummings/Getty Images This post on better bird pictures has been updated. It was originally published on June 3, 2015. At once challenging and wondrous subjects, birds are fast, elusive, biologically diverse, and can be stunningly beautiful. “There are about 10,000 species of birds… Continue reading Tips from the pros: 3 keys to taking better bird pictures
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A waterfall ‘spraybow,’ a frigid cityscape, and other favorite Photos of the Day
Marc Vidal We’re back with another impressive showcase of readers’ photos. This week’s gallery is a potpourri of eye-catching shots, including a dramatic portrait of Sicilian sheep, an awesome aerial of Montreal, and lots of natural wonders. Want to see your images featured in next week’s gallery? We accept submissions via Instagram and Twitter—use hashtag… Continue reading A waterfall ‘spraybow,’ a frigid cityscape, and other favorite Photos of the Day
Magnificent monochromes and other favorite reader-submitted Photos of the Day
JZ Stills This week’s readers’ submitted Photos of the Day gallery showcases a variety of disciplines and themes, including architecture, landscapes, wildlife, and street photography—as well as a pleasant mix of colorful and monochrome shots. Want to see your images in next week’s gallery? We’d love to check them out. To be considered, simply upload… Continue reading Magnificent monochromes and other favorite reader-submitted Photos of the Day
Perfectly posed pups, Orion’s Belt from Big Bend, and other favorite Photos of the Day
Jackie Touw Photography It’s time once again for our weekly Photos of the Day installment. This week’s gallery of reader-submitted images showcases decisive moments, from witty street photos to perfectly-captured candids to animals in the wild. Knowing when to press that shutter—and in the case of one image, how long to keep it open—is what… Continue reading Perfectly posed pups, Orion’s Belt from Big Bend, and other favorite Photos of the Day
Does This Budget Friendly Telephoto Lens Deliver Quality Results?
Since late November, I’ve been shooting with a new Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens. I bought this lens to replace my Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens (the old version with the push-pull zoom) I’ve been using for wildlife photography since 2012. I’ve loved my Canon ever since the day I unboxed it.… Continue reading Does This Budget Friendly Telephoto Lens Deliver Quality Results?
Photographer Snaps Close-Up Photos of Animals at a Bird Feeder
Wildlife conservation photographer Carla Rhodes set up a camera trap under a bird feeder and captured gorgeous close-up photos of the numerous small creatures that visited it in the winter. Rhodes, a former comedian and ventriloquist based in Catskill Mountains, New York, got hooked on photography after she bought a Canon 70D in 2015. Although… Continue reading Photographer Snaps Close-Up Photos of Animals at a Bird Feeder
Good for Birds? Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Review
If there are things in this world that make me scratch my head, it’s Canon’s RF lenses that aren’t in their L series. With that said, the Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM is an okay lens that could’ve been more. Granted, it’s also only $649. And for that price point, it’s offering a whole… Continue reading Good for Birds? Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Review
Celebrate Earth Day with these extraordinary nature photos
Late last year, the World Wildlife Fund’s Living Planet Report revealed that populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish have seen an average drop of 68% over the last fifty years. Today, one million species face the threat of extinction. Between habitat destruction and the wildlife trade, human activity has led to a crisis… Continue reading Celebrate Earth Day with these extraordinary nature photos