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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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Landie Fourie posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Landie Fourie. Baboon with Kill, Kruger National Park, Nov 2020
ISO 3200, 1/4000sec at f/9. Nikon D610, Tamron 150-600mm @600mm
It’s no secret that wildlife and nature photography is a male-dominated area. More men enter wildlife photography competitions and more men win. The first female winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the year was in 1…Read More
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Landie, I was taken aback to hear about the discrimination you faced, especially in a field that should ideally be free from gender bias. Women have every right to engage in wildlife photography just as much as men do. There’s no reason why you should back off or limit your subject matter based on outdated expectations.
Your work is a compelling…Read More
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Thank you Danie. I was quite shocked at the time.
I feel this is in the same category as a lion on a kill or a leopard in a tree with a kill. But it was not received with the same awe for raw nature. Perhaps because baboons are not viewed as hunters?Understandably people won’t print this as A0 and hang it on a wall. But just viewing the m…Read More
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Landie, as a female wildlife photographer, I totally understand where you are coming from. The reason why we are wildlife photographers is because we are the voices in the wild. We are blessed with witnessing a moment and share it with someone not so fortunate…We tell the story, it’s got nothing to do with gender👍
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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 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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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.