“Oh, snap!”. Barak Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Well, make that rats, coyotes, and bread-stealing monkeys, and you’ve got the winners of Picfair’s Urban Wildlife Photography Awards. Since 2019, the number of urban wildlife photographs on Picfair’s photo portfolio and e-commerce platform has quadrupled. And the competition, co-hosted by Nikon, Peak Design, MPB, and… Continue reading Rats, coyotes, and raccoons, oh my! The year’s best urban wildlife photography
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Festival preview: 10 shows & workshops to check out at Les Rencontres d’Arles this summer
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, 1981. Black River Productions, Ltd. / Galerie Thomas Zander / Mitch Epstein If you ask this editor what’s better than summer in Europe, the only acceptable answer is summer in France, specifically. Throw in a legendary photography festival and that might just be la crème de la crème. This summer, Les Rencontres… Continue reading Festival preview: 10 shows & workshops to check out at Les Rencontres d’Arles this summer
The Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is a compact super-telephoto built for handheld shooting
The Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is the lightest in its class. Nikon Super-telephoto lenses tend to be large and heavy. But, with the launch of the new Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S, Nikon is adding an another lightweight super-telephoto to its S-line of mirrorless full-frame glass. It slots in alongside the recently-launched… Continue reading The Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is a compact super-telephoto built for handheld shooting
Photo challenge: Show us your favorite images of all time
Marissa Wu Ever since we started introducing weekly themes for the Photos of the Day challenge, readers have risen to the occasion. You’ve shown us your best macro images, shared awe-inspiring photos of the planets, and proved that you know how to enjoy a proper summer vacation. So, this week, we’re leaving it up to you,… Continue reading Photo challenge: Show us your favorite images of all time
Best trail cameras of 2022
Make sure you capture everything you want to. Scott Carroll via Unsplash There are many ways to enjoy the great outdoors and commune with nature, but introducing a human presence in wild spaces can cause unavoidable changes in wildlife behavior. The best trail cameras or game camera on the market allow you to witness the… Continue reading Best trail cameras of 2022
Best telephoto lenses for Nikon in 2022
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
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 best camera equipment for travel photography
Tomas Havel’s go-to workhorse camera is the Sony a7R II. Oscar Nilsson regularly relies on the versatility of a 24-70mm f2.8 lens. Elia Locardi uses Really Right Stuff tripods, and Marco Grassi prefers NiSi filters. Peter Stewart uses Peak Design bags, and Chris Burkard uses a Peak Design strap. The contents of a travel photographer’s… Continue reading The best camera equipment for travel photography
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
How to ensure your photos are sharp
From Edward Weston’s nudes to Ansel Adams’s landscapes, the beauty is often found in the details. Nearly a century ago, both photographers made a name for themselves through the use of crisp, clean lines. They replaced the soft-focus lenses of the day with sharper ones, and they used narrow apertures to capture every last curve… Continue reading How to ensure your photos are sharp