Selected Intimate Landscapes of Newcastle Area Trails

Photography and text by Bill Edwards Intimate Landscapes My more distant photo trips into the expansive mountains of Washington’s Cascades provide ample opportunity to capture rugged alpine landscapes with dramatic views, while the local woodland trails are all about the little views. I affectionately call them “Intimate Landscapes.”  Between the rains, I hike the lonely… Continue reading Selected Intimate Landscapes of Newcastle Area Trails

The best macro lenses for 2023

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for Canon Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM SEE IT Best for Nikon Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S SEE IT Best for Sony Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro… Continue reading The best macro lenses for 2023

Nikon releases a budget-friendly, ultra-wide power zoom for DX cameras

The new Nikon lens for APS-C cameras is feature-packed for such a budget lens. Nikon There have been quite a few announcements for APS-C gear for Nikon users so far this year, even including the first third-party options, three lenses from Sigma. Now, Nikon is expanding the options for its crop sensor cameras even more… Continue reading Nikon releases a budget-friendly, ultra-wide power zoom for DX cameras

The Pentax K-3 III Monochrome is a DSLR that only shoots black-and-white

The camera looks very similar to its color-capturing cohort. Ricoh More than a decade ago, I went out to Berlin for Leica’s launch of its first M Monochrom camera. I was skeptical of a digital camera only designed to shoot in black-and-white. But, it didn’t take long for me to understand the benefit of a… Continue reading The Pentax K-3 III Monochrome is a DSLR that only shoots black-and-white

Polaroid’s limited edition Reclaimed Blue film was an “experimental fluke”

The new limited edition film will work with Polaroid 600, Now, Now+, and Lab. Polaroid Polaroid is no stranger to creating limited-edition, bold-color films. Just last year, the company released Duochrome Black & Green 600, which, as the name suggests, created dramatic and unique green images. This time, blue is the color of choice, and… Continue reading Polaroid’s limited edition Reclaimed Blue film was an “experimental fluke”

The best color film of 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for portraits Kodak Portra 400 SEE IT Get beautiful skin tones with this film. Best for landscapes Kodak Ektar 100 SEE IT Bring out the most of your landscape photos. Best color slide… Continue reading The best color film of 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Color Grading in Premiere Pro

Everything you could possibly need to know about color correcting and grading in Premiere Pro! Jump to content in this section Introduction Color Correction and Grading 101 Scopes Premiere Pro Set Up Color Correction Color Grading Adjusting and Matching Finishing Effects What You’ll Learn: Color Grading in Premiere Pro The theory behind color correcting and… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Color Grading in Premiere Pro

The best portrait lenses for Nikon in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S SEE IT A fast portrait lens with beautiful bokeh. Best standard zoom Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S SEE IT A versatile tool for a range… Continue reading The best portrait lenses for Nikon in 2023

8 photography tips to create stunning photos on a cloudy day

One summer’s day, Costas Kariolis planned to shoot the sunset at Derwentwater jetty in England’s Lake District. But when the time finally arrived, he found only mist and rain, with no sign of the sun’s illuminating rays. Instead of turning back and going home, however, he stayed. “The conditions turned out to be better than… Continue reading 8 photography tips to create stunning photos on a cloudy day