Photography has a special magic for me. It is only thanks to it that I can suppress my comfortable and lazy side and face annoying insects, lack of food, or bad weather. A few days ago, in anticipation of beautiful morning views of the surrounding landscape, I rejected the comfort...
How to Take Even Better Wildlife Photos
Even though it's been about 15 years, I still see it as if it were today: For the first time, I'm standing in a South American cloud forest with a camera and a 300mm zoom lens. Suddenly, from a nearby thicket, I hear the familiar chirp of a Masked Flowerpiercer....
Photography Life’s Camera Comparison Database Published!
For the last few months, Jason and I have been working to bring you a detailed camera comparison database – a place where you can see side-by-side specifications from dozens (eventually hundreds) of cameras to decide on the best one for your needs. I’m excited to say that the database has launched today!
Wildlife Photography at Eye Level
When taking a photo, factors like composition, light, color, and subject all play a critical role. In almost all of these areas, one thing you can do to improve your photos is to pay attention to your camera height – and especially, in wildlife photography, to take pictures at the subject’s eye level.
Photography News: Canon 24mm and 50mm f/1.4 Rumors, Laptop Sales
Although it didn't look like it at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris on Friday, a heat wave continues in most parts of the world. If you're wondering where to escape, consider dipping your head in cold water, like the White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus). Then, with a...
Catching Up with the Photography Life Team, ’24 Edition
One year ago, I decided to sit down with some of my fellow writers at Photography Life and talk a bit about photography. What about in 2024? This year, I definitely wanted to get hold of Spencer, Libor, and Nasim, and get them to reveal their secrets about how they approach photography!
A Journey with the Photographic Mind
The photographic eye can perceive great compositions, notice patterns, find great light. But what of the photographic mind? The thoughts, the wishes, and the imagination – the idea of scenes dripping with the golden drops of sunlight? How does the photographic mind influence your style?
Close-up Photography with the Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
In this article, I will share my experience using the Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S lens in the field. I have attempted close-up photography multiple times, but I always found the complexity of this technical genre overwhelming. However, with the emergence of mirrorless technology and this amazing lens,...
Photography News: Canon’s Announcements, Discounted Cameras
This has been an eventful week. Some of it was expected, and some was sudden and without warning, like a bolt from the clear sky. I invite you to take a moment to relax and take a cooling dip with this Mute Swan. The memory of the chill that pervaded...
Depth of Field in Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography is inextricably linked with long telephoto lenses. Most wildlife photographers dream of having a fast, professional lens in their arsenal. Is it just a desire to own something beautiful and expensive? Not at all. There's a rational reason to own an exotic lens: the fast maximum aperture. It's...