You might be smiling ironically right now, thinking those words – “the right time, the wrong place” – sum up a misadventure you’ve had as a wildlife photographer. And because I know that shared misery is half the misery, let me reassure you with this little story that you are not alone.
The Role of Negative Space in Nature Photography
Wildlife photographers often use long telephoto lenses to “fill the frame,” but there’s more to capturing a great photo. Previously, I wrote about photographing wildlife through animalscapes. Now, let’s discuss the use of negative space – an often underused technique that deserves more attention.
Photography News: Panasonic S1 II Announced, Nikon ZR Rumors
By the time you’re reading this letter, I'll be far away. But this isn't a farewell - just the opposite. As we speak, I’m photographing high up in the Ecuadorian Andes on the western slopes of the Pichincha volcano. My plans for the coming weeks are anything but modest. In...
Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 II Review
The Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 II is a full-frame, manual focus lens designed with an emphasis on build quality and image quality. Today, I wanted to offer my full review of this interesting little lens and show you how it performs both in the field and in the lab.
K&F Concept Nano-X UV Filter Review
UV filters are perhaps the most popular type of lens filter, with many photographers using them to protect the front element of an expensive lens. Unfortunately, there's a huge range in the quality of UV filters out there. I wanted to put together a methodology to test UV filters, and...
Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Macro Announced
Venus Laowa has just released the 15mm f/4.5 1:2 macro lens available for Nikon Z, Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Canon RF, and L-mounts. Venus is well-known for making a variety of unique macro lenses, and this 15mm f/4.5 macro is another one. It has a maximum magnification of...
Seven Weather-Related Photography Tips
Beginning this week, Photography Life is launching a series of weekly photography tips on our Member Page! These replace our daily tips, but not at the expense of volume – we’ll still do seven tips each week. Normally, these are only available to our paid Members, but I was happy with our inaugural post and wanted to publish it here too!
Photography News: Leica M11-P Safari, Memory Card Deals
Yesterday, as part of my cultural prep for an upcoming photography expedition, I finished a chapter from the excellent book Amazonia and the Rivers of Stories by Vladimír Plešinger. The protagonists of this chapter were French mathematicians and geographers La Condamine, Godin, and Bouguer. Their mid-18th-century adventure would make for...
Choosing a Subject in Wildlife Photography
Just recently, I have written two articles about finding good subjects where some photographers may not dare to look: photographing stunning brown birds that some people think are dull, and bringing your camera out in otherwise ugly locations. In wildlife photography, what I love is that each of the millions...
BlackRapid Backpack Strap Review
Most photographers, especially when starting, will use the official camera strap that shipped with their camera. However, these straps can be uncomfortable even under the best circumstances, and they are even more frustrating when using a backpack, since they can interfere with the shoulder straps….