The Daily PetaPixel for 10/02/2023

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( Special Edition: Bird Photography [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by OM SYSTEM [THE ULTIMATE COMPANION FOR BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY]( Meet the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO lens -- a compact, high-resolution super telephoto zoom that redefines portability, imaging prowess, and all-weather reliability. With its built-in 1.25x teleconverter, this lens boasts a versatile focal range of 300-1000mm equivalent, all in a lightweight package, eliminating the need for a tripod. Say goodbye to heavy gear without compromising on image quality or flexibility. [Explore More]( [How to Make Your Own Instant Film]( By Cheng Qwee Low on Oct 01, 2023 11:18 am A decade ago, I stumbled upon a page where someone detailed their process for crafting their own instant film, something similar to Polaroid Type55 or the New55. At that time, the instructions seemed too complex for me to tackle, and I never ventured into the world of instant film creation. [[Read More]( [The Indecisive Moment: Street Photography and AI]( By Jill Corral on Oct 01, 2023 10:46 am I’ve spent countless hours walking streets both near and far from home with My Precious in my hand and a muscle memory for it in my fingers that made it effectively part of me — an extension of my arm. My Precious is, of course, my camera. [[Read More]( BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY [#OMSYSTEM]( [10 Tips for Capturing Incredible Photos of Birds]( Ben Knoot is a nature photographer and OM SYSTEM Ambassador whose passion for wildlife photography was born from his love of birds. The 26-year-old has traveled the world to document avian life with his OM SYSTEM OM-1 camera and shares his tips for capturing this fast moving and often unpredictable wildlife. [[Read More]( [M.Zuiko 150-400mm Meets the Pacific Northwest]( December on the North Coast is much different than the warm beaches of California, but every now and again the sun peaks through the clouds and lights up the sky on what would be your average gray day. As I laid in the cold, wet sand shooting a group of shorebirds I couldn’t help but feel I was being watched. [[Read More]( [15 Bird Photography Basics]( Get started on your bird photography journey with this collection of quick tips from OM SYSTEM's Mike Amico. [[Read More]( [5 Tips for Photographing Hummingbirds]( Photographing hummingbirds is fun, challenging and rewarding. These birds are so fascinating that I can watch them for hours as they flutter around flowers and sip nectar while hovering in the air. [[Read More]( [Keith Wallach's OM-1: Custom Settings for Bird Photography]( The OM-1 has arrived and there is so much it offers in the world of bird photography, and setting up a custom mode is the best way to take advantage of the OM-1. [[Read More]( [Capturing Birds in Flight with Pro Capture Mode]( David Tipling shares how you can photograph winter birds in flight using your camera's Pro Capture Mode. [[Read More]( Earlier Stories: [Cameras That Changed Photography Forever]( [DJI Osmo Action 4 Review: Big Sensor, Big Impact]( [The Most Popular Gear Used by Award-Winning Astrophotographers]( [Meta Trained its New AI Using Public Instagram and Facebook Posts]( [National Geographic’s Space Issue Finds Humanity in the Vast Expanse]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2023 PetaPixel, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. PetaPixel · 2944 N 44th St Ste 100 · Phoenix, AZ 85018-7258 · USA You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.