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Photography Life's new articles [View this email in your browser]( [Photography Life]( [Announcing the New Photography Life Forum!]( 04/12/23 By Nasim Mansurov Today I am very excited to announce a project that I have been working on for the past few weeks, which will be one of the new pillars of Photography Life. Welcome to our brand-new forum! Yes, the timing of this announcement is not a coincidence – I know that many other forums have been popping up lately in response to DPReview’s sudden closure. But this is also an idea I have been planning for years – a better, faster, more positive, and more sustainable forum for photographers of all levels. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Heipi Travel Tripod Review: An Ultra-Portable Carbon Fiber Tripod]( 04/11/23 By Alex Coleman Choosing a tripod can seem like a riddle with no correct answer. The lighter and smaller the tripod, the less stable it’ll be, seemingly defeating the point of even bringing one. I especially seem to run into this problem while traveling, when a bulky tripod just isn’t feasible. Travel tripods always make some tradeoffs, but one tripod from Heipi caught my eye. It’s called the Heipi travel tripod, and I’ve spent some time testing it recently. Here’s what I think about it. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Photography News: Two Nikon Lens Rumors, Samyang’s f/2 Zoom]( 04/10/23 By Libor Vaicenbacher I have to admit that we have rather bizarre Easter traditions in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Before Easter Monday, men and boys weave a kind of whip out of wicker. Then they go from house to house with it, and while reciting Easter rhymes, they hit the girls on their legs and bottoms with the twigs. If they arrive too late, the women throw cold water on the men. You can read more about it on Wikipedia. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Photographing Toucans with 400mm Lenses]( 04/09/23 By Libor Vaicenbacher If you show anyone pictures of birds from South America, there are two types that they are sure to know: toucans and parrots! Toucans are the subject of today's article - I've photographed them for years during my travels, with a variety of camera equipment. Yet almost always with a 400mm lens. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8 Review]( 04/07/23 By Spencer Cox For this review of the Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8, I've tested the lens extensively both in the field and in the lab. This is one of the smallest, lightest full-frame lenses ever made, and not just by Nikon. But how does it perform? [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Photoshop’s Selection Tools for Photography, Explained]( 04/06/23 By Alex Coleman Understanding how to make selections quickly, easily, and accurately is a fundamental Photoshop skill. Over the last few releases of Photoshop, however, Adobe has shaken up the selection paradigm. Some of the newer tools are claiming that one-click selections are now possible. What are the best selection tools in Photoshop, and how can you make effective selections? In this guide, I’ll work through the pros and cons of each selection tool, so you can choose the right one for every task and subject. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [A Rare Encounter with the Buffy Helmetcrest Hummingbird]( 04/04/23 By Libor Vaicenbacher When you think of hummingbirds, we usually think of small birds found in the warmer parts of the world. And it’s true that the regions around the equator are home to the vast majority of the more than 360 species of hummingbird. But among these dwarfs of the bird kingdom, you’ll also find a few hardy hummingbirds. Some live in cool regions as far away from the equator as Alaska or the southernmost tip of South America. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Sigma Announces New Lenses and Nikon Z Availability]( 04/03/23 By Spencer Cox Sigma just announced three new lenses for various camera systems (L-mount, Sony E-mount, and Fuji X-mount) as well as announcing that three of their existing lenses will be added to the Nikon Z system. It’s a total of six lenses – all branded as “Contemporary,” with a mix of full-frame and APS-C. Here they are. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Photography News: Sony ZV-E1, World Backup Day Deals]( 04/02/23 By Libor Vaicenbacher If you go out into the countryside right now, you may come across a leaping, squawking procession on its way to the nearest pond or lake. Many amphibians migrate from far and wide this time of year to find suitable places to lay their eggs and foster a new generation. Sadly, every year, many of them end up under the wheels of cars on their love mission. Be careful on your travels. Amphibians are one of the most endangered vertebrate groups on earth. Better to get out of the car, lie down on the ground with your camera, and capture the frog’s beautiful eyes. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Five Free, Open-Source Photo Editors To Try in 2023]( 03/31/23 By Jason Polak When it comes to image editing, most people probably think of commercial applications like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or Phase One’s Capture One Pro. And indeed, these are by far the most popular. On the other hand, there are some serious open-source photo editing programs that can replace commercial programs for many people. Should you try an open source program for photography? Read on to find out! [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media: [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [Instagram]( Copyright © 2023 Photography Life, Inc, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have previously subscribed to our newsletter. 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