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Photographing the Kingfisher in Paradise

There aren’t many birds that anyone would recognize at a glance. Many groups of birds are so inconspicuous, the differences between species so subtle, and their behaviors so mysterious that even nature lovers struggle to identify them. Kingfishers are different. As soon as you learn what a kingfisher looks like, you will always be able to recognize this beautifully-colored bird waiting at the water’s edge. But in the jungles around the equator, even the kingfisher has adapted in some surprising ways. Meet the Paradise Kingfisher.
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Hasselblad XCD 25mm f/2.5 Review

Hasselblad just announced the new XCD 25mm f/2.5 V lens this morning, and I can finally reveal that I’ve been testing an early sample (hence the other Hasselblad articles recently). How does this high-end lens perform? Is it practical for Milky Way photography? Find out in today’s review!
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Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/2.5 V Review

This hands-on review covers everything you need to know about the Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/2.5 V, a high-end short telephoto lens for Hasselblad medium format cameras. It’s an expensive lens, but it arguably justifies the high price with its impressive feature set and optical performance.
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Photography News: Fuji X-T50 Leaks, Extensive Nikon Sale

Would you rather see a rare animal species from a great distance, or a more common species nearby? I pondered that question during my trip to Yellowstone National Park last week. More than once, I saw distant grizzlies and wolves that barely took up a few pixels at 600mm (or even 1680mm…
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Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S Field impressions

In this article, I’ll share my experience using the Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR lens in the field. With this lens, I took photos in Italy, Tanzania, Namibia, and the Arctic, and I learned a lot about it in the process. I’ve also included some usage tips to help others get the most from this outstanding supertelephoto.
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