Shenandoah Jordan, Super Adaptoid, Lady Glorious, Matthew, and Steve Culligan in a Convertible, Haight Street, August 13, 1968. From Elaine Mayes’ “The Haight-Ashbury Portraits 1967–1968”. © Elaine Mayes In this season’s photo book selection, we look at early color photographs by urban street photographer, Mitch Epstein; Elaine Mayes’s portraits of hippies and oddballs at the… Continue reading Portraits from the Summer of Love, and four other photo book picks
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Nomad Contributor: Min Heo
Min was granted a Nomad badge based on the 360º images he has published from different parts of the world, ranging from his home country of Korea to California, Mongolia, Spain, ancient Japan, and Yosemite National Park, USA. Below you can find just a few panoramas of locations from which Min has published on 360Cities… Continue reading Nomad Contributor: Min Heo
How to Use and Choose Standard Lenses for Photography
If you’re a photographer and you’d like to know more about lenses, then you’ll love our free course, What Every Photographer Should Know About Lenses. The standard zoom lens is a great lens to have for situations where you need flexibility and quality. In this tutorial, you’ll learn why it’s called a standard zoom and see… Continue reading How to Use and Choose Standard Lenses for Photography
Get larger than life with Laowa’s new 58mm 2x macro for mirrorless
© Alberto Ghizzi Panizza/Venus Optics It’s been a busy year for Venus Optics. With new releases numbering in the double digits, ranging from compact ultra-wides to shift lenses, the Anhui, China-based brand is building a reputation for its well-priced, specialized glass. And this latest release, the Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO “CA-Dreamer” looks to be… Continue reading Get larger than life with Laowa’s new 58mm 2x macro for mirrorless
10 Top Title Animation Presets for Premiere Pro
What you say is just as important as how you say it. Animated titles get your point across with a visual tone that suits and elevates your footage. Whether you have a distinct title animation style in mind for your video or want to peruse the options, here are several that caught our eye—and very… Continue reading 10 Top Title Animation Presets for Premiere Pro
Leica M11 sample photos: 60 megapixels sure looks good
Converted from DNG, vignetting reduced | ISO 64 | 1/500 sec | f/8. Jeff Keller The flagship Leica M11 rangefinder launched earlier this year boasting a host of upgrades, most notably, a higher-resolution sensor and a more powerful processor. And yet, the camera sports the same basic design as its ancestors, dating back to the… Continue reading Leica M11 sample photos: 60 megapixels sure looks good
18 Top Title Templates for Premiere Pro — Text Motion Graphics
The opening titles are your first chance to really wow the audience. In this article we’ve chosen 18 of the Best Premiere Pro Animated Title Templates from Envato Elements and VideoHive. They’re perfect for getting your viewers eager to see the rest of your video. How to Add Text in Premiere Pro Learn how to… Continue reading 18 Top Title Templates for Premiere Pro — Text Motion Graphics
Nobody understands depth of field and it’s all Apple’s fault
A shallow depth of field can result in bokeh or soft, circular renderings in the out-of-focus portions of an image. Some lenses have more pleasing bokeh than others. Tang Ming Tung/Getty You’ve likely seen plenty of photos with soft, out-of-focus backgrounds. With the right setting, they can look rather dreamy with brightly colored circles (called… Continue reading Nobody understands depth of field and it’s all Apple’s fault
Best outdoor security camera systems of 2022
Mary Oakey, Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Best overall Google Nest Cam Outdoor Check Price This comprehensive security system comes with smart alerts that use AI to distinguish between noises. Best for the entire house Deep Sentinel Smart Security Cameras Check Price Connects… Continue reading Best outdoor security camera systems of 2022
Bling, bling, Webb snaps Neptune’s rarely-seen rings
“Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) image of Neptune, taken on July 12, 2022, brings the planet’s rings into full focus for the first time in more than three decades”. Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI | Processing: Joseph DePasquale This story originally appeared on Popular Science. When you think of planets with rings, Saturn normally takes the cake… Continue reading Bling, bling, Webb snaps Neptune’s rarely-seen rings