It's hard to imagine a more majestic "office" than that of a South American llama herder. Gazing into the vast, awe-inspiring distance through the crystal clear mountain air. Even if the llamas wander off, the view of the surrounding volcanoes is a reward in itself. I'll be back on the...
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Photography News: New Nikon Binoculars, Z Telephoto Sale
If you watched the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards on Tuesday, you may have recognized the name of the winner in the Natural Artistry category. Talented wildlife photographer Jiří Hřebíček took home the prize with his image The Artful Crow. A common and overlooked bird captured in a city...
The Best B&H and Amazon Prime Day Sales for Photographers
Today and tomorrow (October 8-9) are great days to buy camera equipment cheaply during Amazon’s Prime Day event. B&H is also joining the fun with a bunch of sales to compete with Amazon. I’ve collected some of the best discounts below.
Photography News: Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 Rumor, Nikon & Panasonic Trade-in Sales
Before diving into the latest news from the world of photography, I’d like to share a painful experience - thankfully not my own. During one of my night canoeing trips deep in Ecuador's Yasuní National Park, I came across this poor caiman that had survived a very painful encounter. What...
Photography News: New Leica Camera, Shimoda Backpack Sale
It’s the end of September, which means it’s the perfect time to head out and photograph the deer rut, now in full swing. But if the idea of misty, chilly mornings in temperate forests doesn’t appeal to you, hop on a plane to the tropics. I’ve chosen one tropical animal...
Tamron Announces 90mm f/2.8 Macro for Nikon Z and Sony E
There are already plenty of outstanding macro lenses for both the Nikon Z mount and the Sony E mount. Well, Tamron has just announced a new contribution, the Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD, Model F072. This is a nice upgrade to the older Tamron 90mm f/2.8 versions for...
Photography News: Rumored DSLR Flagship, Last F-mount Exotics on Sale
Do you know what a significant event took place on September 16, 1824? On that day, two important events took place in France: King Louis XVIII of France died, and photography was born. With all due respect to the French king, I consider the second event to be more important...
Photography News: Canon’s Budget f/2.8 Zoom, M4/3 Sales
As I write this opening paragraph, I'm sitting on a train, looking out at the flooded landscape around the tracks. Just a few dozen kilometers further north, floodwater is rushing through the towns and villages. Streets have become raging rivers, houses have become islands. How helpless and vulnerable we humans...
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 Announced for $500
Nikon has just announced their newest mirrorless lens: the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4. Like the Z 35mm f/1.4 that was announced a couple of months ago, this is not an S-series lens. Instead, it prioritizes a light weight and a lower price. Here’s what we know so far.
Photography News: New Fast Zooms, Great Nikon Telephoto Deals
What can focus on its prey better - the American Harris's Hawk, the European Golden Eagle, or the Japanese Nikon D6? And how does the new Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 perform in the field? I sought answers to these and other questions while photographing birds of prey yesterday. I'll share...