Back in 2017, my wife and I went out to the desert to take a picture of a small open cluster known as Messier 37. The picture came out nice, it shows the bright cluster, full of blue, white, and yellow stars, in front of a very dark background. One thing we did not know, […]
Decision paralysis is something that almost every photographer – if they amass enough gear – faces at some point. It’s when you’ve got so much stuff that you just can’t reach a decision on which piece of kit to use. You’ve got too much choice and you’re overwhelmed to the point of not being able […]
It’s common as photographers always to be chasing the next shot. There’s a temptation to become almost ‘trophy hunters’, continuously searching for that next hit. We all know that adrenaline rush as we nail the ultimate photograph. But could our photography skills be poorer for it? How often do we really sit with a subject? […]
Nanlux has today announced the new Nanlux Evoke 900C (buy here). It’s a 940W LED light and a little bit less powerful than the Nanlux Evoke 1200 series. But the Evoke 900C features RGBLAC LEDs for maximum colour reproduction and accuracy. It still boasts an impressive 12,940 lux of 5600K daylight at 3 metres with […]
All About Photo (AAP) magazine has just announced the winners of its All About Photo Awards 2023. As the name suggests, the magazine is all about photography, and this year’s winners are impressive, as always. The title of the Photographer of the Year was awarded to Priyo Widiyanto from Indonesia for his winning shot, which is […]
Falcam, a sub-brand of camera accessory manufacturer Ulanzi, is preparing to announce a new camera strap. Called the MagLink, it’s unlike most camera straps out there, as this one attaches via magnets, not clips or small strap attachments. Beyond the fact that it’s a regular shoulder camera strap and attaches with magnets, no real information […]
Rangers at a Texan State Park are scratching their heads after an unidentifiable animal object was filmed on one of the park’s wildlife cameras. The mystery animal was seen at night and has caused quite a debate about what sort of creature it could be. The animal was apparently caught on camera by a park […]
The news that shocked us all last month was that DPReview was shutting down. The sad day has come, but there’s some good news for the photo community. Even after it closes down, DPReview will stay available as an archive, so you’ll be able to access its content. [Related reading: DPReview is shutting down in […]
