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DPC posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
Steve McCurry: Afghan Girl, 1984
Photo Credit: Sharbat Gula, “Afghan Girl,” cover page, National Geographic Magazine, June 1985This image, captured by Steve McCurry, is perhaps one of the most iconic portraits of our era. Known for his travel and documentary photography, McCurry has recently shifted his focus towards fine-art projects.
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
WILDLIFE GROUP – OCTOBER 2023 THEME: Capture Wildlife In Low Light
“Thunder Below And Above (African Elephants)”
1/4000sec – f/9 – ISO 2000 – Nikon D600 – Nikon 200-400mm – Flash Not Fired – Camera SupportWhat are the benefits of shooting in low-light situations?
Low light in photography refers to any scenario in which the amount of ambient…Read More
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DPC posted in the group Features and Help Desk
UPCOMING FEATURES
Welcome to your new home, tribe! A massive thank-you goes out to the DPC Team, and a special shoutout to @shawn for the relentless effort. We’ve put in late nights, early mornings, and sacrificed weekends to bring our dream to life, and here it is!
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Current Priorities
We’ve established the core functionalities, but you can…Read More
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DPC posted in the group Mobile Photography
Photography Projects!
Spotlight on “Urban Rust” by Danie
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We’re excited to share Danie’s mobile photography project “Urban Rust.” As photographers, it’s important vital to engage in ongoing projects to deepen our skills and vision. Danie shot “Urban Rust” over a long period using his mobile camera, capturing scenes mainly from Arts on Main and…Read More liked this
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DPC posted in the group Street Photography
Ernst Haas. Frigidaire, New York City 1954
Ernst Haas was a master of street photography, skilled in capturing multi-layered scenes. Many of you will recognise his work from the cover photos in our Street Photography Group. We’ve also delved into his famous “Route 66” image in the Photo Digest Group. Today, let’s focus on one of Haas’…Read More
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DPC posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
More insights provided on Lewis Hine’s Powerhouse Mechanic by David Wooters from George Eastman House
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DPC posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
Lewis Hine: Powerhouse Mechanic Working on Steam Pump, 1920
Photo Credit: WikipediaThe photo “Powerhouse Mechanic Working on Steam Pump,” taken in 1920 by Lewis Hine, is an iconic photo from a period where ‘Straight Photography’ was recognised as an art form for the first time. Before this, the art of photography was dominated by Pictorialists,…Read More
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DPC posted in the group Portrait Photography
Meaning of the word “Portrait”
The word “portrait” hails from Old French, where it meant to “paint” or “depict,” essentially capturing someone’s likeness.
When we say we’re taking a portrait, we’re not just photographing a face or a person; we’re capturing a moment, a mood, a glimpse of the soul. We are, in essence, portraying someone’s…Read More
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DPC posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
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Her eyes mimicking the wall behind her and the spots of green in her clothes makes this compelling. The contrasting orange places all the focus on her eyes. Wild eyes, maybe scared. The viewer can’t look away and that makes it a masterpiece.