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DPC posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
Alexander Hesler. Studio Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, Chicago, 1860
Photo Credit: Library of CongressAlexander Hesler was a noted American photographer active in the 19th century, renowned for his portraits of prominent figures of his time. One of his most famous subjects was Abraham Lincoln.
The most notable photographs taken by Hesler of…Read More
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John Griffin posted in the group Wildlife Photography
‘Close Combat’
5DMk4, Tamron 150-600mm, 1/2500 sec at F6.3, ISO 8000, Edit in Lightroom. Two Crowned Hornbills sorting out their differences. Taken at Burchells Bush Lodge just outside Kruger Gate.
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Thanks Bruna
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Beaunard Grobler posted in the group Black and White Photography
Beaunard Grobler. They are coming for me….
Canon 5D Mark II, EF50mm F1.4 USM at 1/22 sec at f/1,6 with natural light. Attempted to create a Film Noir atmosphere.
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DPC posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
Theodor Jung. Eighty-three-year-old settler to be resettled, near Chillicothe, Ohio, 1936 (Nitrate Negative)
Photo Credit: Library of Congress, The Crowley CompanyI downloaded this remarkable portrait from the Library of Congress, along with other striking images. This one stood out immediately for its vivid portrayal of humanity. The elderly…Read More
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John Griffin posted in the group Wildlife Photography
‘Fish Eagle Strike’
5DMk4, Tamron 150-600mm, 1/2500 sec at F8, ISO 5000, Basic edit in Lightroom, Photoshop for deep etching to separate subject and background, Lightroom for final edit. Taken at Lake Panic, Kruger.
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The shot everybody wants. Such a pity the sun was too harsh.
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Hi Bruna. Light was not bad at all. I blew out the background in post to hopefully give more impact and focus to the bird. But maybe I overcooked it? Here it is with the background. I would appreciate your thoughts.
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DPC posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
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DPC posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
Fred Herzog. Curtains, Vancouver, Canada, 1972
Fred Herzog was renowned for his vibrant colour street photography at a time when colour photography was primarily linked with advertising and had not yet gained acceptance for artistic or serious documentary work. One of his notable works is “Curtains,” captured in Vancouver.
Upon viewing this…Read More
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Vincent vW posted in the group Portrait Photography
Belinda M, a girl with ink
Shot in Studio 012 October 2023
Fujifilm X-S10 / ISO 200 – F8 – 1/125 sec
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This is a very simple, yet effective portrait, complemented by the fitting directional lighting that suits your subject well. I hope you captured a series of varied expressions. What light shaper did you employ for your key light? Next time, do remember to include more details about your lighting setup.
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Jako Poolman posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
Edward Weston. Pepper No. 30, 1930
Photo Credit: Holden Luntz GalleryIn his book “On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft”, Stephen King writes about leaving something for the imagination, not over-describing a scene. He conjures up the image of a red number 8 on the back of a rabbit in a cage. And, according to the King, each person will conjure up…Read More
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Thank you for sharing, Jako, and for taking the time to contribute to our Photo Digest. Interestingly, we’ve already featured “Pepper No. 30” in the Fine Art Group, but we find your write-up more engaging.
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Always a pleasure! Completely forgot about the post in Fine Art. My apologies. I discussed the pepper with my colleagues, and it sort of stuck, and ended up in this post. 🙂
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What an action shot John! Drama at its best. Thanks for sharing