A friend of mine, a great photographer and scientist, returned from Madagascar a few weeks ago. Alongside a stunning photograph of the endangered Scaly Ground-Roller, he also brought back the knowledge that only tiny fragments of this paradise remain. Soon there may be nothing left to protect.
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There are lots of great Black Friday deals still left for photographers, and almost all of them carry over to Cyber Monday. From sales on Nikon F-mount lenses to a full studio lighting kit from Godox, here are some of the ones that stand out to me the most.
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When you say “wildlife photographer,” most people probably picture someone in camouflage clothing standing in the distance with a heavy telephoto lens on a tripod. There’s some truth to that stereotype, but it’s not the only type of wildlife photography. For years, I’ve enjoyed the wide-angle and even ultra-wide perspectives to make some more unusual wildlife images.
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For years, one of the biggest reasons to choose a mirrorless camera over a DSLR was to save weight. Not all of today’s mirrorless cameras follow that pattern – just look at the Canon EOS R3 and Nikon Z9 – but saving weight is still a high priority for many mirrorless photographers. That’s why I was so excited to test two of Nikon’s lightest mirrorless lenses recently: the 28mm f/2.8 and the 40mm f/2. The 40mm f/2 is what I’m reviewing today.
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This Saturday, I saw a very inspiring lecture by my friend and fellow photographer, Petr Bambousek. Apart from the great photographs, Petr’s use of a quote by Albert Einstein caught my attention. “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” In the context of the lecture, Petr was saying that we shouldn’t be afraid to step out of the comfort zones as photographers. Trying new things is the best way to ensure variety in our portfolios. And this brings me to the quote that adorns my kitchen wall: “Variety is the spice of life.” Today, let’s take a look at the variety of photo-related news from this past week.
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