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Volcano eruptions are impressive and photogenic, as weve seen many times before. But a very unusual and spectacular photo was recently shared on United States Geological Surveys Twitter page. It shows a lava dome rising up to 65 feet (20m), and it looks like a scene from a sci-fi movie. Dome fountain of episode 10, […]

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At The Photography Show, there are many big extravagant stands. But there are also many smaller stands, too, that don’t really need a huge stand. One such stand which caught my eye at the show this year was Hoodman. They’ve updated their drone accessories with some new sizes of launchpad, and they were also showing […]

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So often we are caught up in hectic schedules and checking completed items off our to-do lists that we dont make time to truly enjoy our photographic experience. I believe slow photography can be a fabulously enjoyable, and even therapeutic experience, especially when you give yourself time to indulge.

When you have a camera in hand you can set your mind and emotions free from the troubles of the day and step into another world, one of inspiration and creative expression. But... more

Traveling and taking photos is bringing to of the most wonderful things together. Photographer Mitchell Kanashkevich has been capturing his travels for years, ending up with plenty of award-winning photographs. In this video, he shares his thoughts about the best lenses for travel and documentary photography. Would you agree with his choice? Of course, this […]

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Just after we got done comparing the LitraTorch vs the Lume Cube, Litra announces their next generation of LED action light. The new LitraPro offers the same rugged build as the Torch but raises the bar with full spectrum bi-colour LEDs. Litra is calling the new LitraPro a “new category of compact, rugged, professional lighting” […]

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There have been dozens of articles and many videos published about the purpose and interpretation of the histogram in post-production. It serves a purpose in both the camera capture and post-production processes.

Tons of pulp has been generated about this tiny graph clarifying the general purpose of the histogram. But there is still much to be learned about this graph. This article will clarify some issues while focusing mainly on post-production concerns.

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A young woman from India has recently had a close encounter with a tiger and she fought it off with a stick. The story is impressive as is, but whats even more impressive is what she did right after the fight. With her face covered in blood, she took the phone out. No, she didnt […]

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Well, this is a bit of a surprise. Popular filter maker NiSi is getting into the cinema lens market. Kicking off the launch, they’re introducing five brand new cinema lenses ranging from 25mm to 100mm (with a possible sixth 18mm lens on the way). The lenses will be available in Canon EF, Sony E and […]

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There are different kinds of video gear to make shooting easier and more creative. Tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee went to Portland, Oregon to check out something most of us havent tried out: camera robots. He visited the team behind Motorized Precision and tested out some of the camera robots theyve built. In this video, you […]

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Middle grey is a term we often hear mentioned when it comes to exposure for both photography and video. But exactly what “middle grey” means often causes heated debates. So, what is middle grey? And why is it important? As a follow up to a recent post going into the science of exposure and metering, […]

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