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Landscape Photography with an Unexpected Lens

pay per click advertising Landscape photographers are known for their love of ultra-wide lenses, but that’s only a generalization. Many landscape photographers are bigger fans of normal lenses and even telephotos. But what about supertelephotos clearly meant for sports and … Continue reading

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The Art of Discovering the Unexpected

In photography, having a vision and a concrete plan is always helpful. But getting too attached to your initial ideas can prevent you from seeing good subjects in front of you, especially when they are entirely different from what you … Continue reading

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Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 Announced: An Unexpected Budget Lens

Nikon just announced the first f/1.4 lens for the mirrorless Z system, the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4. That’s the full name of this lens; there’s no “S” designation, which is a bit of a surprise. Another surprise is the price: … Continue reading

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Unexpected locations that make for picture perfect backdrops

Do you remember doing scavenger hunts as a kid? I have vivid memories of running around my neighborhood looking for seemingly random and useless objects that, when found, brought me so much joy.  That is what photography is for me … Continue reading

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SmugMug Acquires Flickr in Unexpected Move

Two giants in the world of photography – SmugMug and Flickr – have become one. In a surprise move announced Friday, SmugMug has bought Flickr from Yahoo (owned by Verizon) for an undisclosed amount. The two platforms do have obvious … Continue reading

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