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New Tamron 150-600mm: A Budget Wildlife Photographer’s Dream Lens
We have talked about the new Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 lens a few times now since its release. The new lens, pricing in at just over $1,000, looks to appeal to hobbyist and semi-professional wildlife photographers who need the extreme reach of 600mm at a reasonable price. But how well does the lens stack up against the competition?
The 10 Must-Photograph Places in Northern Ireland Using Long Exposure
Northern Ireland offers some spectacular landscapes from the Dark Hedges, made famous by the Game of Thrones, to the cranes of Harland and Wolff, home of the Titanic. Here are just ten locations in Northern Ireland that I’ve approached with a long shutter speed and an ND filter.
50mm f/0.95 Full Frame E-Mount Lens Is Lustworthy
The first ultra-fast full frame E-mount lens shot on the A7, and what it produces, coupled with the ease of shooting ability of the A7, makes it an object of lust.
Why Are Some People In My Group Portraits So Soft? – Q&A with Matthew Saville
Question: What is the best way to get family portraits in focus, without totally sacrificing shallow DOF? Sometimes people on ...
Canon 50mm 1.2 vs 1.4 vs 1.8 – Lens Wars 50mm Primes – Episode 6
Welcome to Part 1 of the 50mm focal range of the SLR Lounge Canon Lens Wars series. We have 7 ...
Use This Info To Make Yourself More Memorable and Beautiful
New research from MIT looks to science on how to make a face more memorable. We look into it and the link to beauty, and what this means to photographers.
Boudoir Photography Tip | Breaking the Ice
Boudoir and glamour shoots can be overwhelming for both the client and the shooter. For myself, the shoot is usually ...
How to Make a Keepsake Photo Ornament, Coaster or Magnet
Colorful lights twinkled happily, carols played in the background and the earthy scents of pine and cinnamon filled the air. ...
How to find the best locations in your area for shooting the night sky
Shooting at night can be a challenge if you live in a populated area. Light pollution can, and does, prevent you form getting the most out of your exposures and can ruin a shot. When I first started thinking about shooting the stars I thought I had to physically drive around and look for good spots. Surely, I thought to myself, there must be a better way to find locations relatively close to you which would be good candidates for amazing star photography.
How to Use a Christmas Bokeh Overlay in Photoshop
Christmas Bokeh Tutorial This time of year I like to take a Christmas themed photo of my kids just for ...
Westcott 50″ Recessed Mega JS Apollo First Impressions
Quite a while back I talked about my purchase of a knockoff ebay brand Chinese umbrella softbox. This was (and is still) a great addition to my kit which saved me a ton of money over the true Westcott Apollo version. A few weeks back though I found a great deal on the Westcott 50" Mega Apollo and I had to get one to check it out.
D400 or D710? | Which Long Awaited Nikon Body Do You Want More?
The Nikon D700 has long been a favorite of professional Nikon shooters, many still prefer it in fact over newer bodies like the D600 and D800. The D300s is arguably still Nikons only Professional Crop Sensor body, most professionals prefer it over the D7100.
