While exploring the Bavarian Forest National Park one day, Kilian Schönberger happened upon this spooky sight: a carriage, straight from a fairytale, abandoned in the woods and reclaimed by nature. But the setting alone didn’t make the photograph; the pale cerulean light, eerie in the mist, transformed the landscape into a scene from a ghost… Continue reading What is the blue hour? (and how to make the most of it)
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Nomad Contributor: Henk Keijzer
Henk is a photographer from the Netherlands who loves the feel of creating handheld panos, meaning that most of his 360º images have been made without the use of a panohead or a tripod! Enjoy a few of his panoramas below and travel the world by visiting Henk’s profile page and viewing panoramas from China,… Continue reading Nomad Contributor: Henk Keijzer
The decisive moment: Show us your best candid photos
Marissa Wu The decisive moment is one of my favorite photography concepts. It involves not only being in the right place, at the right time but also having the reflexes and expert compositional skills to tell a compelling story, one that’s often over as soon as the shutter clicks. No doubt the master and pioneer… Continue reading The decisive moment: Show us your best candid photos
The Nikon Z9 is the best-selling ‘pro flagship’ model of 2022, so far
Nikon Nikon announced this week that marketing data showed the Nikon Z9 was the “top-selling professional flagship full-frame mirrorless camera in the First Quarter of 2022.” It’s a pretty big deal for a much-storied brand that has, so far, shown some signs of struggling with its transition from DSLRs to mirrorless cameras. Owning a niche… Continue reading The Nikon Z9 is the best-selling ‘pro flagship’ model of 2022, so far
Nikon quietly discontinues 14 more DSLR lenses
Nikon It’s a great time to be a Nikonian. With a healthy selection of cameras, from the tiny, affordable Nikon Z50 to the impressive flagship Nikon Z9, and no less than 30 Z-mount lenses on offer, the company’s mirrorless line now has something for most everyone. For those who’re still clinging to their DSLRs and… Continue reading Nikon quietly discontinues 14 more DSLR lenses
7 Reasons You Should Use a Handheld Light Meter
Show Promo Image Modern cameras have excellent AE (Automatic Exposure) features, so users can get great shots without thinking much about what’s happening under the hood. The light meter, of course, is built-in and somewhat autocratic—and therein lies the rub. Jon Sienkiewicz Fri, 05/20/2022
Does the New DJI Mic Have a Noise Problem?
I finally received my DJI Mic after pre-ordering it more than a month ago, and at first, I was disappointed. When I did the initial test with the DJI Receiver connected to my Canon R5, the audio I recorded was much noisier than what I was used to from my old setup, for which I… Continue reading Does the New DJI Mic Have a Noise Problem?
Weekly Photography Challenge – Paper
The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Paper appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We like to throw in a curve ball every now and then! Paper sounds dead easy, doesn’t it, and really it can be – here’s a piece of paper, here’s my photograph of it. But to make a… Continue reading Weekly Photography Challenge – Paper
How to Process RAW Photos in Pixelmator Pro
Pixelmator Pro has an extensive collection of tools for editing and retouching photos on a Mac, and with a one-time purchase price of $39.99, it’s extremely affordable for a professional quality photo editing software. They also provide a free trial that gives you the entire functionality of Pixelmator Pro, with no restrictions, for 15 days,… Continue reading How to Process RAW Photos in Pixelmator Pro
How to Change the Mood of a Scene Using Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve
Natural colour reinforces story, but sometimes you need a stronger touch. Stylised colour is a cue for your audience about the kind of story they’re watching, but it’s very easy to go too far. In this lesson you’ll see some examples of stylised colour grading plus a break down of exactly what goes into creating… Continue reading How to Change the Mood of a Scene Using Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve