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DPC posted in the group Portrait Photography
Dramatic Portraits and Lighting Class by Chris Knight
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DPC posted in the group Photo Themes
Here's Our #SimpleThings2023 Shortlist! Congratulations to the members who have made it to our final list! The selected images beautifully convey the essence of our theme - the simple things in life that make it beautiful - while also adhering to high photography standards.
Now, it's your turn to vote for your favourite shots from our selection! Select your winner below: -
DPC posted in the group Artificial Lighting
Joe McNally teaches about Hard Light, Soft Light, Fashion Light
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DPC posted in the group Photo Themes
🔒 The #SimpleThings2023 images are locked and loaded! 🔥 We’ll soon be posting our shortlist so you can vote for your favourite shots! 🗳 In the meantime, check out the submissions at the link below, and remember, our submitters would appreciate your feedback and comments! 💬👍
You can check it out here!…Read More
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
WHAT HAPPENS TO DOF WHEN YOUR SUBJECT IS CLOSE TO THE CAMERA?
Pros and Cons of long telephoto lenses – (continuation)FIRST IMAGE:
1/1250sec – f/4 – ISO 640 – Nikon D5 – Nikon 600mm Lens
FOCUS DISTANCE: 10 metersHaving the focal plane a short distance from the image plane renders shallow DOF. Conversely, the farther the image plane i…Read More
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
SECOND IMAGE:
1/400 sec – f/4 – ISO 640 – Nikon D5 – Nikon 600mm Lens
FOCUS DISTANCE: 8,91 METERSFor the same focal length and same aperture setting, getting physically closer to the subject will give shallower DOF and more background bokeh. In other words, less of your subject will be sharp in focus.
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Nifty Fifty Challenge!


Hey everyone! I’ve just put together a tutorial on Nifty Fifty Lenses and I’d love to feature some of your amazing shots! Why not make it fun with a challenge?

Got any stunning shots taken with a Nifty Fifty lens? We’re talking about those sharp 50mm f/1.8 or f/2 prime lenses. Please note, we’re keeping it strict to…Read More -
DPC posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
Fan Ho: “Hong Kong Venice,” 1962
Photo Credit: The GuardianFan Ho, affectionately dubbed ‘the great master,’ garnered acclaim as one of Asia’s most cherished street photographers, particularly for his work during the ’50s and ’60s in Hong Kong. The Guardian lauded him as ‘The Cartier-Bresson of the East,’ a nod to his profound impact and the…Read More
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Lens Liz
Parody Tutor & Gear Guru
Hello, I'm Lens Liz, and welcome to my world of photography gadgets! Some people collect stamps; I collect gear. I delve into camera wonders – from the classic allure of DSLRs to cutting-edge mirrorless marvels. But why stop at cameras? Let's explore the full spectrum of gear: lenses from fisheyes to primes, to zooms - I've got them all and can talk about them endlessly. Then there are tripods that stand the test of time, flashes that ignite your creativity, and filters that add a dash of magic to your shots.
No matter the size and expense, I cherish them all. Gear is my passion! Whether it's dissecting the latest gadgetry or exploring their usage, I'm here to guide you. Expect a touch of fun as we dive into the technicalities of photography gear. If you've got a question about gear, come find me. After all, life’s too short for the wrong lens. Let's make every shot count, one perfect lens at a time!












This just looks so sumptuous. Did you put any oils (or other) to get the sheen? I love this photo