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Taking landscape photos in the most boring locations

Do you want to take landscape photos but think that your location isn’t cut out for it? Indeed, having access to beautiful and dramatic locations will increase your chances of getting great photos. But, it doesn’t mean it’s the only way you can do landscape photography. You may be surprised

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Photofocus Road Trip: Exploring the wonders of New Mexico

New Mexico has a plethora of wonderful photo opportunities. As they say in their tourism advertising campaign — “New Mexico, TRUE.” Albuquerque If you are going to fly into New Mexico, Albuquerque is your best bet, as it is a hub airport. It is also the center around which I’ll

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National Audubon Society announces 2021 photography award winners

Today, the National Audubon Society announced the winning photographs and videos of its 2021 Audubon Photography Awards. In its 12th year, more than 2,416 entrants were received from all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and 10 Canadian provinces and territories. Eight prizes were awarded across five divisions. This year’s awards include

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Ruggard Equipment Wraps

Ruggard Padded Equipment Wraps: Added packing protection

Equipment wraps. I’ll admit they intrigued me for a couple of reasons. One, I was just packing a suitcase up for a long weekend trip and two, I tend to be pretty organized. At first, when I received the Ruggard Padded Equipment Wraps I thought they seemed a bit small.

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Phillip Peterson

Phillip Peterson: Landscape, people and macro photographer

This week we’re getting to know community member, Phillip Peterson. Phillip is from southeast Kansas and photographs anything that moves or does not move. He enjoys landscape, people and macro photography. Woodworking is another of Phillip’s creative hobbies. Haven’t joined the Photofocus Community yet? Sign up for free today! How

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Panasonic Lumix 85mm f/1.8: Sharp and easy on the wallet

The Panasonic Lumix 85mm f1.8 was the first in a series of four affordable L mount prime lenses announced by Panasonic to hit the market. These bang-for-your-buck, lightweight, fast primes should appeal to the masses. Still, Is this affordable portrait lens good enough for working professionals who have a budget

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How to use the Graduated Filter in Lightroom Classic

In this article, I am going to take a little look at how to use the Graduated Filter in Lightroom Classic. It’s terrific for highlight and shadow recovery in landscapes, evening out backgrounds on images, bringing out foreground details and so much more. Finding the Graduated Filter Head over to

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Why you should get a mentor than a new camera

Are you bored about your work or feel that it’s not going anywhere? Do you feel unsatisfied with your progress? Before you get to the conclusion that your gear is holding you back, make sure you watch today’s photography inspiration first. A mentor may just be what you need to

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