The lifelong educator was among the 20 honorees who were saluted for exemplary deeds of service for their… By Rosemary Feitelberg Jan 2, 2025, 6:10pm Fashion Fashion Scoops Tribute Is Being Planned for Late Vogue Fashion Editor Polly Mellen During her decades-long career, Mellen left...
It is time to share the September image for the 2025 Photography 139 Calendar: SEPTEMBER TECHNICAL DETAILS CAMERA: Sony 7M2 LENS: Sigma 14-24 f/2.8 DG DN FOCAL LENGTH: 21mm APERTURE: f/2.8 SHUTTER: 1/2500 DATE: September 5, 2024 The September image is of the Union Pacific’s Big Boy...
This picture was taken during a family vacation but never processed. Our family had traveled to Oahu for a Christmas break vacation, and I took the opportunity to take this sphere (in addition to other photography, of course). I decided to finally finish this picture for one of myWorld Wid...
Even a typical, normal bird photography conditions during mornings and afternoons will often fall within the ISO range of the 400 to 800, if you are trying to freeze fast action with a lens that is slower than, say, f/2.8 or f/4. Of course, there may also be many situations when pho...
After years of photographing local nature, I’m still not privy to every Franken-plant. Yet, I suspected something sinister, knowing that autumn gives warning by revealing a horror in hiding: European buckthorn, with foliage that remains green deep into the fall. Along the roads, neighborhoods,...
9. Head back during different seasons (and weather) People often forget how a city or town can look completely different depending on the season and the weather. Of course, if you only travel to a place once, you don’t get a lot of choices. But if you live nearby or visit the loca...
In the fall, take advantage of all the beautiful colors if you’re in a wooded area! For the winter, utilize the dramatic contrasts between snow and light. Plants may be dormant, but they make beautiful texture and visual interest to photos. ...
Despite being part of Canon’s professional L-series, it’s relatively lightweight and easy to handle during long sessions. It’s not a cheap lens, though, and might not be for everyone, but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for!
During the golden hours, front light offers a warm, flattering effect that’s perfect for photographing people, wildlife, and birds. (And because the sun isn’t too bright, portrait subjects won’t need to squint!) Just point your shadow at your subject, let the sun fall over your shoulde...
(That said, if you set your camera toRAWand you don’t mind spending a bit of extra time at the computer, you can shoot away and set your white balance during post-processing.) 3. Set up a DIY photo booth While most of us probably can’t afford to hire a photo booth for our Ch...