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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...
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...
On Assignment (4): Go Where the Light Is
Matt Bradley (mbradley)
When you’re out with your camera - hot to capture a great image, but nothing seems to click (so to speak) - go find the best light and make a photograph happen there. Read more...
On Assignment (3): Saved by the Light
Matt Bradley (mbradley)
Light - the very essence of photography. Without it, you can’t take a picture, of course. But, as most Nikonians know, not just any light will do. A great composition captured in light that’s only fair, usually ends up as only a fair picture. Read more...
On Assignment (2): Searching for the Shot
Matt Bradley (mbradley)
The second in Matt Bradley’s “On Assignment” series. We visit the Virgin Islands and northern Nebraska — diverse locations, where top-notch photographs do not come easily. Read more...
On Assignment (1): Previsualization Makes the Shot
Matt Bradley (mbradley)
Join our member Matt Bradley (mbradley), a former pro photographer, “On Assignment” as he takes us along on a few of his adventures and shares what he learned along the way. Read more...
Photo trip to the Pantanal, South America
Alan Mosley (mosley_alan)
Silver member Alan Mosley (mosley_alan) is sharing some of his travel photographs with us. Enjoy! Read more...
ANPAT 19th in the Fall
Reed A. George (rgeorge911)
Member of many years, Reed George (rgeorge911) finally had the opportunity to attend an ANPAT, the Annual Nikonians Photo Adventure Trip of 2019 in the Fall. Here are his impressions of that trip into Arizona and Colorado. Read more...
Photographing Iceland (6) - From Jokusarlon to Geysir
Russell Whittemore (rosewood_ltd)
This is the sixth and final part of photographing Iceland by Russell Whittemore (rosewood_ltd). Today he takes us to Jokusarlon, Lomagnupur, Fjaðrárgljúfur, Vik, Seljalandsfoss and Geysir Read more...
Photographing Iceland (5) - Egilsstadir, Eystrahorn & Jokusarlon
Russell Whittemore (rosewood_ltd)
This is the fifth part of photographing Iceland by Russell Whittemore (rosewood_ltd). Today he takes us to Egilsstadir, Djupivogur, Eystrahorn, Vestrahorn and Jokusarlon. Read more...
Photographing Iceland (4) - Dimmuborgir, Myvatn & Aldeyjarfoss
Russell Whittemore (rosewood_ltd)
This is the forth part of photographing Iceland by Russell Whittemore (rosewood_ltd). Today he takes us to Dimmuborgir, Myvatn and Aldeyjarfoss. Read more...
Photographing Iceland (3) - From Kirkjufell to Goðafoss
Russell Whittemore (rosewood_ltd)
This is the third part of a six part series by Russell Whittemore (rosewood_ltd). Day 2 thru day 4: Kirkjufell, Budirkirkja, Arnarstapi, Longrdangar, Hvitserkur and Goðafoss. Read more...
Photographing Iceland (2) - Reykjavik, Grundarfjodur & Kirkjufell
Russell Whittemore (rosewood_ltd)
This is the second part of a six part series by Russell Whittemore (rosewood_ltd), this time taking us from Reykjavik to Grundarfjodur and Kirkjufell, via Hraunfossar. A must-read with lots of tips for anyone interested in landscape, travel photography or the beauty of Iceland in general. Read more...
Photographing Iceland (1) - Planning
Russell Whittemore (rosewood_ltd)
Team member and photographer Russell Whittemore (rosewood_ltd) takes you on an extensive trip to Iceland in this five part series. A must-read with lots of tips for anyone interested in landscape, travel photography or the beauty of Iceland in general. Read more...
Street Photography in Cuba
Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)
Why did I find myself in Cuba on a Street Photography Workshop? -- A non-streetphotographer tells her story while working her Nikon Z7 and D500 in this target-rich area. Read more...
The Debate Rages On: RAW or JPEG?
Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)
I follow photography conversations on a couple of different web sites, as do many of us. I also take photography trips to various areas with tour guides, again, as many of us do. Recently I took a guided photography trip to Costa Rica. One of the things I like about taking these trips is meeting new people, mostly other photographers, and talking about our shared love of the craft. This trip I was reminded about the seemingly apparent divide over shooting JPEG format versus shooting RAW format. Read more...
Shoshin: The Art of Keeping a Beginner's Mind
Jim Donelson (jcdonelson)
In the process of learning photography we often get stuck at a stage. Jim Donelson reminds us of the wisdom of Zen Budhism to overcome the possible obstacles, suggesting that most of them are self-made but can be demolished by expanding on our habits and attitude. Read more...
Tourist mindset
Kim Brasel (kjbrasel)
It’s easy to get into the mindset that there’s nothing to do where you live, to believe you have to go somewhere grand or dramatic for great photos or to have fun with your family. But, what if you looked at the area you live in from the perspective of a tourist and not a local, what would you see? Read more...
First camera, first love
Renee Renard (ReneeRenard)
Artist Renée Renard shares her work and thoughts with us: How much are we emotionally connected to our cameras and what makes the bond so special? Is it just an instrument? Is the newest always “better” or do we have regrets leaving “the old one” behind? Read more...
Location, Location, Location
Wayne Lorimer (wjlorimer)
It is said that “familiarity breeds contempt”. We live in a world that demands constant change if we are to remain engaged or interested. Today, children’s attention spans are measured not in hours or minutes, but in seconds. As a culture, we are continually bombarded by imagery designed to challenge, confront or confuse our senses. Read more...
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