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John D. Roach
I am Nikonians

John D. Roach

Marsha Edmunds (meadowlark2)

jdroach is a regular member at Nikonians and has participated on multiple ANPATs. We have seen many of his excellent photographs in the community over the years and in this article we get to know him and his photography a bit more. Read more...

 In praise of shadows - Part 2
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In praise of shadows - Part 2

J. Norman Reid (Positives)

In Part 1 of this article, I showed several types of shadows that can be incorporated into our photos. In this Part 2, I’ll continue that review, after which I’ll conclude by briefly considering some issues of exposing and post-processing images for shadows. Read more...

 In praise of shadows - Part 1
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In praise of shadows - Part 1

J. Norman Reid (Positives)

As photographers, we’re familiar with the oft-used phrase, “it’s all about the light.” True enough, it’s light that lets us create our photographs. Read more...

Getting the most out of older gear for sports
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Getting the most out of older gear for sports

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Freelance sports photographer and Nikonians moderator Victor Newman talks about getting the most out of older gear with a focus on sports photography, with tips and tricks on settings and button configurations, including up to the latest cameras, the Z9 and Z8. Read more...

Best of Nikonians 2022 Webinar
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Best of Nikonians 2022 Webinar

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The Best of Nikonians 2022 Annual Photo Contest webinar with the winners. Read more...

My Experience with the Nikon Z9 and Wildlife
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My Experience with the Nikon Z9 and Wildlife

Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)

I’ve been following the news, information, and forums on the Nikon Z9 with great interest since the camera was released for sale last December and here we are, a year later, and the talk is ongoing. Read more...

Best of Nikonians 2020 Exhibition
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Best of Nikonians 2020 Exhibition

The Best of Nikonians 2020 Virtual Exhibition has opened its doors. We welcome you in to walk around and to discover over 70 artworks produced by the finalists and the winners. Read more...

Sports Photography with Billie Weiss
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Sports Photography with Billie Weiss

Award-winning photographer Billie Weiss discuss keys to success offering tips and tricks for capturing moving subjects, and discuss the mentality and mindset involved with making a great sport photograph. Read more...

Portrait Photography w Ronald Pollard
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Portrait Photography w Ronald Pollard

Nikon professional Ronald Pollard is a veteran portrait and event photographer with lots of tips and suggestions about making better images of people - clients, family, models, and groups of people. Read more...

Webinar with Victor Newman
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Webinar with Victor Newman

We are delighted to have freelance sports photographer Victor Newman join us for the Nikonians webinar series. Victor talked about his work photographing sports, working with clients and editors, and share experiences from more than 20 years of sports photography with Nikon cameras and lenses. Read more...

5 easy steps for better post processing
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5 easy steps for better post processing

J. Norman Reid (Positives)

How to improve your photography post processing in 5 concise steps. Read more...

Best of Nikonians 2021 exhibition
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Best of Nikonians 2021 exhibition

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The Best of Nikonians 2021 Virtual Exhibition has opened its doors. We welcome you in to walk around and to discover 65 artworks produced by the finalists and the winners. Read more...

Macro photography with Mike Moats
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Macro photography with Mike Moats

Mike Moats webinar covers how to make your macro art stand out and take it to a higher level. Why one image works better than another, finding character in nature, and two subject compositions. Read more...

Travel Photography With The Image Doctors
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Travel Photography With The Image Doctors

Everything you need to know before you go on your next trip. The Image Doctors have a lot of tips & tricks for travel photography, including checklists. Read more...

Improve Your Wildlife Images
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Improve Your Wildlife Images

Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)

How to get an action shot of an animal that is pleasing to the viewer: A sharp image and especially, the animal's eye. Read more...

Webinar with Mark Cruz on Nikon Z9
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Webinar with Mark Cruz on Nikon Z9

Nikon Z9 webinar with Mark Cruz from Nikon USA, with Q&A Read more...

Webinar with Steve Perry
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Webinar with Steve Perry

Wildlife Action Photography webinar with Steve Perry Read more...

Webinar with Ron Rosenstock
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Webinar with Ron Rosenstock

Fine Art Photography in Black & White. Ron speaks about the three main ingredients: Attention, intention and awareness - being present to the moment, feeling the balance of the image before you make the exposure and also being open to unexpected gifts. Read more...

Webinar with Kristi Odom
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Webinar with Kristi Odom

Animals have a different way of showing and expressing emotion. How do you take an emotion and make it two dimensional? How do you get people to connect and feel when they look at an image? Read more...

Improving an Image Using all Available Tools
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Improving an Image Using all Available Tools

Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)

I am constantly amazed at how software can improve an image I’ve taken. To me, it’s like magic and it reminds me of when I took college classes to learn how to develop film images. Read more...

Learning to Compose (3): Reimagining
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Learning to Compose (3): Reimagining

Martin Turner (Martin Turner)

When you see something, your eye responds to it. This is purely biological. The eye responds to dark and light, to red and green, and to blue and yellow. Without you thinking about it, your eye flicks around, building up an image of what you see. Read more...

Webinar with Mike Mezeul
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Webinar with Mike Mezeul

Have you ever wanted to know how to take a photo of a developing thunderstorm? Mike Mezeul has made those photos, and will share his images, tips, and tricks for sky, storm and lightning photography. Read more...

Black & White Film Revival – I. Film Selection
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Black & White Film Revival – I. Film Selection

David Goldstein (dagoldst)

After noticing an unsuspected surge in the use of Black & White film, mostly from the younger generations, David Goldstein retook his interest in it. His love for this media was rekindled and invites you to try it out. What film to choose is next. Read more...

Webinar with Dave Black
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Webinar with Dave Black

Showcasing Dave’s career images & backstories in sports and lighting. He shares a lot about the creative process as a pro photographer and his experience with various Nikon equipment. Read more...

Webinar with Rick Hulbert
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Webinar with Rick Hulbert

Join us for our ninth webinar held 14-JUL-2021 07:00 PM EDT, this time with photographer and architect Rick Hulbert. Rick's program will be on architecture and cityscape photography. Read more...

Hall of Fame
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Hall of Fame

The Nikonians "Hall of Fame" exhibition showcases the top winners of all Nikonians Contests ever held. We welcome you in to walk around and to discover inspiring artworks. Read more...

Webinar: The Art of Bird Photography
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Webinar: The Art of Bird Photography

Join us in our webinar "The Art of Bird Photography" with Arthur Morris, held 15-JUN-2021 4:00 PM EDT. Read more...

Easy Editing Techniques with Photoshop – Part II
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Easy Editing Techniques with Photoshop – Part II

Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)

In the first article of this two-part series I talked about using Photoshop tools to clean up your image in order to take it to the next level as an art piece. Read more...

Webinar with Julieanne Kost
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Webinar with Julieanne Kost

Improve your photography workflow with tips and tricks using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. With accomplished photographer and Adobe Pro, Julieanne Kost. Read more...

Learning Nikon Studio NX
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Learning Nikon Studio NX

Webinar with Nikon Ambassador Vincent Versace showing us how to use Nikon Studio NX to get the most out of our workflows. Read more...

Easy Editing Techniques with Photoshop – Part I
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Easy Editing Techniques with Photoshop – Part I

Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)

Taking an image to the next level can be accomplished in many ways, one of which is some additional editing in Photoshop or a similar program Read more...

Webinar with Vincent Versace
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Webinar with Vincent Versace

Join us for our fifth webinar which was held 8th of April 2021, 7:00 PM EDT, this time with award winning photographer and Nikon Legend Behind the Lens Vincent Versace. Vincent's program was The Future of a Career in Photography: Consider Arc Welding Read more...

Webinar Best of Nikonians 2020
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Webinar Best of Nikonians 2020

David Summers (dm1dave)

Webinar with the winners of The Best of Nikonians Annual Photo Contest 2020. We get to know winners, their photography and have the chance to ask questions. Read more...

The Importance of Vision
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The Importance of Vision

Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)

One of the best indicators for success, using that as a broad term, in artistic or creative digital (or film) photography is the ability to visualize. How do you go about that? Here is hopefully some inspiration! Read more...

Webinar with Tony Sweet
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Webinar with Tony Sweet

Webinar with nature photographer and Nikon Legend Behind the Lens Tony Sweet. Read more...

Checklist for buying a used camera
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Checklist for buying a used camera

Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs)

The ultimate checklist - what to look for before you buy used camera gear. This is based upon the experience of many seasoned amateur and pro photographers in the community, gathered over many years. Read more...

Nikonians Spreadsheets for Custom Settings
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Nikonians Spreadsheets for Custom Settings

Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs)

At Nikonians we have Configuration sheets (often Excel) for Nikon cameras, with popular menu settings for various shooting scenarios. Read more...

Wildlife Field Experience
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Wildlife Field Experience

Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs)

Our members, advanced amateur photographers and professionals, have a lot to share from the field being out capturing wildlife photographs. Learn tips & tricks on nature photography in these field reports. Read more...

How to shoot the Moon
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How to shoot the Moon

Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs)

Want to take great photographs of the moon? This lunar photography guide should come in handy. Read more...

Mastering the Nikon Z6ii/Z7ii
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Mastering the Nikon Z6ii/Z7ii

Darrell Young (DigitalDarrell)

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Mastering the Nikon Z6 II / Z7 II by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new Z6 II or Z7 II camera. Darrell is determined to help you navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment. Read more...

Mastering the Nikon D780
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Mastering the Nikon D780

Darrell Young (DigitalDarrell)

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Mastering the Nikon D780 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D780 camera. Darrell is determined to help you navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment. Read more...

Nikonians Webinars - Complete Overview
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Nikonians Webinars - Complete Overview

The Nikonians Webinars with interviews, tips & tricks, how-to's and lots more on photography and Nikon. Read more...

3rd party products at Nikonians
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3rd party products at Nikonians

We have many non-nikon articles and reviews, aka 3rd party vendor information, here at Nikonians. Enjoy! Read more...

All Nikon Cameras
Camera Reviews

All Nikon Cameras

There are many of Nikon product articles, reviews and guides at Nikonians. This is an overview to get you started, including links to the body specific discussions, webinars and FAQs. Read more...

Nikon D800/D810/D850 resources
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Nikon D800/D810/D850 resources

David Summers (dm1dave)

The Nikon D800-series resources page with important topics, links to manuals & firmware. Read more...

Webinar with Marsel van Oosten
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Webinar with Marsel van Oosten

Webinar with award winning nature photographer and Nikonian Marsel van Oosten, including video recording of the webinar. Read more...

Focus tracking with lock on
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Focus tracking with lock on

Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs)

How does the focus tracking with lock-on work? Explanation based upon the Nikon D800 series. Read more...

Anything on Adobe
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Anything on Adobe

FAQs, help and great links on anything pertaining to Adobe Lightroom photography workflow. Photoshop, postprocessing and other software from Adobe. Read more...

Nikon Z6 & Z7 resources with tips, tricks and help
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Nikon Z6 & Z7 resources with tips, tricks and help

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The Nikon Z series reviews and resources by Nikonians and by other key resource sites on the net. All you ever wanted to know about Nikons mirrorless camera system (and more). Read more...

Great photography links on the web
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Great photography links on the web

Throughout our 20+ years of existence we have amassed an enormous amount of knowledge here at Nikonians. The web provides great resources on Nikon and photo knowledge, so here are our top handpicked sites & pages, the ones we have come to love over the years. Enjoy! Read more...

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