Nikon Best overall Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Check Price Best for wildlife Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Check Price Best value Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II Check Price Nothing beats using a telephoto lens when it comes to getting closer to the action. The unrivaled range… Continue reading Best telephoto lenses for Nikon in 2022
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Hubble’s largest-ever near-infrared image will help researchers discover galaxies far far away
Galaxies imaged via the 3D-DASH technology. © Lamiya Mowla While the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been receiving a lot of attention lately (notably, it was hit by a little space rock), Hubble continues to be a faithful performer as it observes the sky. Recently, a team of astronomers led by Lamiya Mowla at… Continue reading Hubble’s largest-ever near-infrared image will help researchers discover galaxies far far away
An introduction to microscopic photography
This ice crystal was approximately 1 mm in size. The picture was made at 2:00 pm and the temperature was 14 F. This type of flake is called a stellar dendrite. Michael Peres This post has been updated. It was originally published on Aug. 26, 2015. Michael Peres loves photographing the tiny details of our… Continue reading An introduction to microscopic photography
How to be a respectful photographer when visiting national parks
Olympic National Park. Dan Bracaglia This summer, it’s nearly certain that people will be heading to the great outdoors. As we look for ways to escape the heat and pandemic woes in crowded cities, many of us will turn to national parks and other public lands for respite. And, plenty will bring their cameras (or,… Continue reading How to be a respectful photographer when visiting national parks
The Nikon Z9 uses a Sony sensor, so what?
Nikon said it designed the Z9’s sensor; TechInsights says Sony made it. What gives?. Nikon The internet, or at least a portion devoted to digital photography news, is suddenly aflutter. A new report from the folks over at TechInsights just revealed the maker of the imaging sensor at the heart of the Nikon Z9 flagship… Continue reading The Nikon Z9 uses a Sony sensor, so what?
Tips for more natural poses and putting your subjects at ease
The renowned photographer Dennis Stock spoke with James Dean for five hours, getting to know his story, before making their iconic portraits. Alfred Eisenstaedt mostly relied on existing light when photographing people, finding too much gear often got in the way of a good picture. George Hurrell, who photographed Hollywood stars, was known to have… Continue reading Tips for more natural poses and putting your subjects at ease
Best cameras for kids in 2022
Fujifilm Best for instant shots Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 instant camera Check Price Simple controls and cool instant prints make this one of the most fun cameras around. Best overall runnerup Nikon COOLPIX W150 Check Price It’s cheap enough that it won’t hurt too badly if it gets smashed or lost. Best action GoPro HD… Continue reading Best cameras for kids in 2022
Redefining age in active lifestyle photography
In 2020, Subaru ran a commercial celebrating the relationship between a grandma and her granddaughter, as they embark on a road trip. They get milkshakes, dance along to the radio, and chat about the future. At one point, after noticing her granddaughter make eye contact with a cute boy, the grandma runs out to get… Continue reading Redefining age in active lifestyle photography
Google’s Imagen text-to-image synthesizer creates strikingly accurate ‘photos’
With Google’s text-to-image synthesizer, Imagen, users can dream up any possibility, including a corgi in a sushi house. Google Research, Brain Team A cute corgi lives in a house made of sushi. A dragon fruit wearing a karate belt in the snow. A brain riding a rocket ship heading towards the moon. These are just… Continue reading Google’s Imagen text-to-image synthesizer creates strikingly accurate ‘photos’
Seven ways to build community around your NFT project
The photographer Eric Paré, who has been teaching light painting techniques for years, recently noticed that his name had been hashtagged on Instagram in more than 13.3 thousand posts. On Twitter, too, where the NFT community is most active, you can find photographers around the world engaging with his work, whether they’re retweeting their favorite… Continue reading Seven ways to build community around your NFT project