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Panning is a tricky technique, but it can produce amazing, unique photos. When panning, you use a slow shutter speed and move your lens to track a moving subject while the shutter is open. If done correctly and with the appropriate panning technique, your subject will remain sharp while the background will be heavily...
Spring is on the horizon here at IR HQ, and although wildlife photography can be a year-round activity, we're excited for the warmer weather, blooming flora and lots of critters being up and active. We're gathering our cameras, lenses and other photo gear and itching to get outdoors!
Yet, no matter the season, I am...
After a lengthy hiatus, we're back with another edition of 'In Other News.' This time, we've got a quick look at the Dual-Stream Technology in the upcoming Nikon Z9 flagship camera, the first episode of the new season of Adorama's 'Through the Lens,' many tips and tricks videos and much more. Let's dive in.
What does it take to be a wildlife photographer? Or stepping back a bit, what does it take to enjoy and capture powerful photographs of wildlife? On the one hand, a love and passion for nature and wildlife is a key qualification, as is the ability to be patient and observant towards animal behavior. And then on the other...
Alongside a trio of new RF-mount lenses, Canon has also announced the development of an all-new, high-performance R-series mirrorless camera. The upcoming Canon EOS R3 will sit at the top of Canon's EOS R-series mirrorless camera lineup as the company's most advanced, most...
Photographic disciplines are incredibly varied and diverse with all sorts of subject matter and styles, from landscapes and macro to sports and portraiture -- just to name a few. And with each style of photography, they all require certain tools and equipment as well as lots of time spent "out in the field" to hone the...
The 70-200mm f/2.8 lens has long proven to be a staple in many enthusiast and professional photography kits. It’s a versatile focal length, and the bright f/2.8 aperture allows it to work well in a wide variety of demanding situations. The lens type...
Initially unveiled alongside the E-M1X back at CP+ in 2019 as a development announcement, the M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO lens is arguably Olympus' most ambitious new lens, offering a massive amount of telephoto reach yet sporting...
When searching for a bit more reach with your telephoto lens, many sports and wildlife photographers opt to use a teleconverter. What is a teleconverter, what does it do and how does it work? In his latest video, wildlife and nature photographer Steve Perry answers these questions and much more.
A teleconverter is...
If you've ever tried to photograph birds, you know how challenge it can be. It's not only challenging for your camera to acquire focus on such small, fast-moving subjects, but it can be very difficult to even get close enough to your subject to have a chance at a nice image. A very long lens is basically a requirement,...
If you use a Nikon DSLR to capture wildlife photos, this latest video from Morten Hilmer is a must-see. In the video below, Hilmer covers three of his best Nikon tricks in three minutes, including tips for various camera settings.
His first tip is to customize the preview button on your camera. He sets his to trigger...
If you enjoyed last week's video with Morten Hilmer in which he photographed mountain hares in the Scottish Highlands, then you'll be glad to find that he has uploaded a second behind-the-scenes video.
The weather is quite different this time around and Hilmer has shifted his focus toward showing us how to photograph...
Nature and wildlife photographer Morten Hilmer sure does get around! Last week we joined him on a walk through the woods of his native Denmark and earlier this year we followed him as he photographed landscapes and wildlife in Norway. Now he's in Scotland and he's back to his wildlife ways.
In Cairngorms National Park...
Professional wildlife photographer Morten Hilmer recently headed to Norway with the intention of doing landscape photography. However, despite the amazing landscapes and great light, it became a challenge to decide which type of photography to focus on when musk oxen wandered into the scene. Landscapes or wildlife? It's...
Nature photographer Morten Hilmer recently headed to Norway to track and photograph musk oxen. These beautiful animals make an excellent subject and Hilmer is a very passionate photographer. You really have to be passionate to withstand nearly zero-degree (Fahrenheit) temperatures and cold winds.
In the pair of videos...
Professional wildlife photographer Mark Hamblin was recently on the hunt for mountain hares in Scotland. He takes us along on his wildlife photography journey with NatureTTL.
Wildlife photography is always tricky for a number of reasons. You can't control your subject, for starters, and it can be difficult to track...
When you have thousands upon thousands of dollars burning a hole in your pocket and you are a passionate wildlife photographer, which goliath in the camera industry should you give your money to, Canon or Nikon?
Tony and Chelsea Northrup pitted Canon's 5DS R against the Nikon D850 and paired each with their respective...
When photographing birds in flight, there are a lot of important considerations. In a new video, Tony & Chelsea Northrup offer a variety of tips for photographers looking to capture nice bird action photos.
First, you want to have the right gear for the task at hand. This means a long lens and a camera with good...
If you've been following photographer Thomas Heaton's journey in Namibia, his latest video may well be the most exciting one yet. On his last morning in Etosha National Park in Namibia, Heaton captures three of his favorite images from the trip. He's been finding that wildlife photography is a tricky task, and one much...
As you may have seen last week, landscape photographer Thomas Heaton is in Namibia. While there, he's trying his hand at wildlife photography. He's finding it very challenging and a completely different test of his photographic skills than the landscape photography he typically does.
After spending time with orphaned...