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Nikon Japan Releases Gorgeous Sample Images Shot with the New 45.7MP D850 Full Frame DSLR
Ron Leach  |  Aug 25, 2017

By now you’ve undoubtedly heard about Nikon’s new high-res, high-speed D850 DSLR and hopefully read our hands-on report. And now, thanks to Nikon Imaging Japan, you can feast your eyes on these sample images that provide an impressive taste of what this 45.7-megapixel powerhouse can do.

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Add Realistic Water Reflections to Landscape Photos Using Photoshop’s Powerful 3D Features (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 24, 2017

Image-editing expert Unmesh Dinda is one of our favorite sources for in-depth Photoshop and Lightroom tutorials, and in the video below he demonstrates a rather amazing technique for adding realistic water reflections to landscape photographs.

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Photo Basics: Demystifying Off-Camera Flash with Simple Speedlights or Small Studio Strobes (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 24, 2017

Many photographers shoot exclusively with available light because they’re intimidated by what they fear are the complexities of using supplemental light sources. And while complicated studio setups can require specialized expertise, shooting with simple speedlights or small studio strobes is actually quite simple.

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Here’s How to Shoot Dramatic Silhouette Photographs Under Harsh Midday Light (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 24, 2017

It’s often difficult to make compelling images when shooting in the middle of the day under harsh lighting condition. But in the video below you’ll learn how to make use of contrast to create dramatic silhouettes.

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Landscape Photography Tips: One Pro’s Workflow from Planning a Trip to the Final Edit (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 23, 2017

There’s a lot more to making great landscape photos than being in the right place at the right time and snapping the shutter. In the video below, top pro Matt Granger reveals his complete workflow from planning a trip and gear selection to location scouting, capturing an image, and making the final edit.

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Use These 4 FREE Lightroom Templates to Create Simple Eclipse Photo Composites (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 23, 2017

OK, so you did your homework, picked up some eclipse glasses, bought a solar filter to protect you camera, and shot a bunch of photos of the epic event that look pretty much like those captured by millions of other photographers. Now what?

 

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How NOT to Clean Your Camera Unless You Need a Really Expensive Paperweight (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 23, 2017

There are a variety of technician-approved methods for cleaning a camera’s sensor, but the cringeworthy video below is definitely not one of them. And just in case you’re watching this “tutorial” with the volume turned down and you are seriously lacking in common sense, what you see below is meant to be humor.

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Learn How to Use Lightroom’s Dehaze Feature to Save Images You Thought Were Trash (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 18, 2017

You can’t really blame your camera for the occasional washed out image you discover on a memory card after returning from a shoot. There’s simply no getting around the fact that those sad mistakes are the result of operator failure; i.e. you!

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WARNING: Google Says the Watermarks That “Protect” Your Images Can Be Automatically Erased
Ron Leach  |  Aug 18, 2017

Many photographers use visible watermarks on the images they post online or license through stock photo agencies as a means of protecting their copyrights and preventing the unauthorized use of their work. Yet in a newly released blog post, researchers at Google say that automated algorithms can erase this protection and provide unfettered access to watermarked images.

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Here’s Why Monday’s Rare Total Solar Eclipse Will Totally Blow Your Mind! (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 18, 2017

Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past year you’re undoubtedly aware that on Monday we’ll witness the first coast-to-coast total eclipse of the sun since 1918. If you’re among the many cynics who say, “I’m not interested in shooting the same photograph as millions of other photographers,” the outstanding short video below may cause you to reconsider.

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