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• To Zone, or Not to Zone: That May Be the Question

  07-01-2025 23:03
  
  When I began photographing the landscape, the only option was using film, either black and white or color. When using black and white film, most of us used the Zone System or a derivation of it. Even those who cursed it as being too constrictive—it is not—or some kind of voodoo (again, it is not) were using this type of system in some way.[ Read More ]
  
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• In the Field Tips for Photographing Forest Scenes

  07-01-2025 22:03
  
  Woodland photography can be one of the more challenging environments for landscape photography. The trees and undergrowth create scenes of chaos that can be hard to organize into compelling images. Follow along as two landscape photographers wander through a rainforest, making photographs.[ Read More ]
  
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• A Budget-Friendly 85mm f/1.4 Lens for Full Frame Cameras

  07-01-2025 21:03
  
  Portrait lenses come in all price ranges, but finding the right mix of quality and affordability can be tricky. The Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 offers an appealing middle ground, delivering strong performance at a budget-friendly price.[ Read More ]
  
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• Leofoto’s MT-04 Mini Tripod: The Best of the Tabletop Tripods?

  07-01-2025 18:03
  
  When even a compact tripod is too large, photographers don’t have many options for supporting their gear outside of tabletop tripods. In that narrow market, the offerings can feel gimmicky or cheap. In contrast, Leofoto’s MT-04 brings their CNC-machined aluminum build quality and feature-rich ball head to the smallest total tripod package I’ve tried.[ Read More ]
  
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• Unlocking Creativity With Shutter Speed

  07-01-2025 16:03
  
  Shutter speed plays a huge role in how your images turn out, but it’s easy to fall into default habits like 1/125 of a second. Moving beyond those defaults opens up creative possibilities, whether you’re capturing motion blur or freezing fast action.[ Read More ]
  
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• Comparing Sony’s 28-70mm f/2 GM and Tamron’s 28-75mm f/2.8 Lenses

  07-01-2025 14:03
  
  Choosing the right lens often comes down to balancing performance, features, and cost. If you’ve ever wondered whether investing in a premium lens makes a difference, this comparison between Sony’s 28-70mm f/2 GM and Tamron’s 28-75mm f/2.8 could offer some clarity.[ Read More ]
  
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