Atlas Packs is a new company and they have created a good product. They've created backpacks that are extremely comfortable to wear and that carry a lot of weight without leaving you feeling fatigued. What's more, they truly don't look like technology backpacks that are full of expensive tools--they just look like a regular hiking backpack. Who's This Camera Bag For? Atlas Packs would be perfect for anyone who needs to carry their camera equipment as well as other stuff because they are well designed and have plenty of room for coats and … [Read more...] about Gear Review: Atlas Packs ‘Athlete’
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Photographer of the Day: Prabhu Ravichandran
Category: Travel Photographer: Prabhu Ravichandran "Serenity" I love that Prabhu chose to put himself into this amazing landscape. So many times we don't want to ruin a natural setting with people or ourselves but then we get back from our holiday and have no photos of ourselves from our trip. Prabhu's done this in a very tasteful and storytelling way. He is not obstructing any of the scenery and has evoked exactly what he titled this in his image. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on 500px here. You can be the Photofocus … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Prabhu Ravichandran
Photographer of the Day: Len Saltiel
(Editor's Note: Please welcome Lauri Novak to the Photofocus Photographer of the Day curators. Lauri is the new curator of travel photography. Her picks lead off every week. They publish on Mondays.) Category: Travel Photographer: Len Saltiel "Tranquil Morning" Tranquil indeed. This image made me stop, inhale deeply and sigh. The light and reflections are superb and I love how the color of the canoes and boats reflect the oranges and blues in the mountains, sky and water. It's peaceful and I just want to be there to sit and take it … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Len Saltiel
Gear Review: Vanguard Veo Discover 42 Backpack
I've long been a fan of Vanguard's bag offerings, as I'm the owner of The Heralder 38 messenger bag as well as The Heralder 46 backpack. Both have long offered me suitable room for my Nikon DSLR body and lenses. But when I switched to a Panasonic mirrorless system earlier this year, I knew I needed something smaller. When Vanguard's new Veo2 series of products came out, I knew that this could potentially be the solution I was looking for — something small and lightweight, but that would still hold my gear. The Vanguard Veo Discover 42 is … [Read more...] about Gear Review: Vanguard Veo Discover 42 Backpack
Photographer of the Day: Carlos Manchego
Category: Travel Photographer: Carlos Manchego "Sunset at the Lighthouse" Photographer of the Day Carlos Manchego has artistically captured this colorful sunset at the Arecibo Lighthouse in Puerto Rico. It appears that Mr. Manchego has used a neutral density filter to slow the shutter speed of his camera, which resulted in a softening of the water and the clouds. I like the intensity of his colors and the fact he has maintained details in the shadows while keeping the sky dark and deep. Very nice Originally shared on the Photofocus … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Carlos Manchego
Keeping Your Data Safe While Traveling
The last place you want gear failure to happen is overseas when you're on a job or just on vacation. There are several different ways to avoid this and keep your camera data safe and secure so you can edit when you're back home. Regardless of whether you're the most careful, conscientious person in the world, memory card and computer issues can and do happen, and at the worst possible time. Option 1: Invest in a Portable Hard Drive If you're planning on taking a laptop with you, it's a good idea to invest in a portable hard drive. These … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Data Safe While Traveling
Photographer of the Day: Joan Manel Zamora Muñoz
Category: Travel Photographer: Joan Manel Zamora Muñoz "Climbing Aqulles d’engolasters Andorra-Pyrenees-Europe" Photographer of the Day Joan Manel Zamora Muñoz has created a striking black and white photo of a climber silhouetted against the sky. There is symmetry, a feeling of balance, between the different elements of the scene, and the climbing robe pulls us from top to bottom. A triangle is formed between the climber, the bush, and the rock face. The pose of the climber is perfect, with the bent knees and head, all forming triangular … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Joan Manel Zamora Muñoz
Photographer of the Day: Prabhu Shankar
Category: Travel Photographer: Prabhu Shankar "Women working on agricultural fields" Photographer of the Day Prabhu Shankar’s use of a wide-angle lens gives us an up-close perspective of women working on agricultural fields. We can feel how hard the work is, particularly with the exaggerated pick-ax and hands in the foreground. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Prabhu Shankar
Oben TT-100 Table Top Tripod
There some times when even a travel tripod is just too much to lug around, and sometimes you need to get really low, or switch quickly between tripod steady, and hand held without leaving a valuable full-size tripod unattended. Thats where a good table top tripod can come in handy—a table top tripod can also be easily stuffed into a camera bag for emergencies without jeopardizing the carry-on status of your gear. I submit for your approval, the Oben TT-100 Table Top Tripod: This little gem is a great addition to any photographers kit—it … [Read more...] about Oben TT-100 Table Top Tripod
Photographer of the Week: July 10 ~ 14, 2017
Every Monday through Friday, Photofocus curators present a great picture in the categories of Travel, Beauty, Outdoor, Sports and Street. The photographer's work earns its creator the title "Photographer of the Day." Their work has touched us and we hope, you as well. Each curator shares what they love about the photograph they feature. Each comment is a mini review that helps each of us become more aware of what's in an image and why it works. The Photographer of the Week is selected from those images. Agree or disagree, your comments and … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Week: July 10 ~ 14, 2017
Newfoundland: A “Bucket List” Destination
I just returned from a couple of weeks on the island of Newfoundland. What an exciting photographic destination! It seems to have a little of everything, depending on your interests. Diverse wildlife, inspiring landscapes, urban flair, historical landmarks, enchanting people, and of course the icebergs you have been recently hearing about in the news. Definitely consider adding the island to your travel photography "bucket list". Icebergs Let's start with the question many of my friends have asked me. Why icebergs? Due to its location, … [Read more...] about Newfoundland: A “Bucket List” Destination
Photographer of the Day: Stephen Holmes
Category: Travel Photographer: Stephen Holmes "Super Hero" As we travel near or far from home, it is important to look for special moments to photograph. Photographer of the Day Stephen Homes has captured one such poignant moment in his image of a little boy dressed as a super hero. The details are what makes the image, as well as the photographer’s use of shadow and light. The eyes behind goggles looking out, the untied shoe lace, the brick wall the boy sits on and even the smoke….every element works together to create the … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Stephen Holmes
Photographer of the Day: Jeffrey Newcomer
Category: Travel Photographer: Jeffrey Newcomer "Foggy Stonington" Photographer of the Day Jeffrey Newcomer has created a feeling of quiet and calm through his photograph of small boats on a foggy day. There is balance in the composition, between the foreground boat and the smaller boats in the background. The color red flows between the different elements of the photograph, taking our eye through the scene, and adding greater interest. In a sense, the weather is the subject of the photograph, the boats elements in the … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Jeffrey Newcomer
Photographer of the Day: Prabhu Shankar
Category: Travel Photographer: Prabhu Shankar "Catching Expectations" Photographer of the Day Prabhu Shankar catches the perfect moment when a fisherman walks into the water, his hands over his head, and throws his net out to the sea, at sunset. Notice how the fisherman's fingers take the shape of the posts from the pier in the background, and how your eye creates a triangular shape as it flows from the sun, to the center of the net, to the man's head, adding a sense of balance to the scene. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Prabhu Shankar
Photographer of the Day: Andrian Bonnington
Category: Travel Photographer: adrian bonnington "Women in hat montage" Just the right tip of the hat and the amount of face showing underneath can make all the difference in a photograph. Even the bright red lipstick. Small details can be so important. Photographer of the Day adrian bonnington is taking us back in time. We know because of the woman in the foreground and by the signs on the building in the background—a perfect juxtaposition. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on 500px here. To learn how your work can be … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Andrian Bonnington
Photographer of the Day: Manol Z. Manolov
Category: Travel Photographer: Manol Z. Manolov "The Odd Couple" Photographer of the Day Manol Z. Manolov describes his photo as a meeting of generations, at the Kambanite Monument in Vitosha, Sofia, Bulgaria. What a fun interplay between the two men. The “generations” are not just about age, but clothing, hairstyle, body language, and expressions. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Manol Z. Manolov
How to Automatically Backup Files on Your Mac
Carbon Copy Cloner is an app for Mac that lets me backup or duplicate hard drives. My travel photography workflow involves 2 drives - a primary and a backup. Every night when I plug in both drives, Carbon Copy Cloner mirrors the primary drive to the backup. To do this, you need to set up a backup task. Here’s how to do it: Make sure you have both hard drives connected, then let’s create a New Task. In the upper left corner of the application, click on the New Task icon. Then it’s as easy as 1-2-3. Step 1: Select your source drive and … [Read more...] about How to Automatically Backup Files on Your Mac
Visiting the National Parks | The Traveling Photographer
The National Parks in the United States provide excellent opportunities for stunning landscape, wildlife, nature photography, and Americana. Here are a few travel tips for those unfamiliar with our parks, and those in need of a refresher. Where and When Try to plan as far ahead as you can. Inside the parks accommodations and campgrounds typically book quickly and early, particularly for the popular parks in the busy seasons. I booked Grand Canyon nearly 13 months out, prior to my last visit, to get the room I wanted in October. If the … [Read more...] about Visiting the National Parks | The Traveling Photographer
Photographer of the Day: Paul Krippler
Category: Travel Photographer: Paul Krippler "Thiên Hậu Temple, Ho Chi Minh City" Photographer of the Day Paul Krippler has captured the pots of burning incense in a temple in Ho Chi Minh City. Travel photography is all about photographing the smaller details, such as the incense sticks which are so important to the temple, as well as larger details. Mr. Krippler has nicely composed the image, using vertical lines throughout to add balance and to take our eyes up and down through the scene. The yellow and red incense sticks contrast with … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Paul Krippler
Photographer of the Day: Naf Selmani
Category: Travel Photographer: Naf Selmani "Life Me Up" This image by Photographer of the Day Naf Selmani does not look real to me. The man flying in the air with outstretched arms; the yellow sunglasses; the interaction with the crowd. But the crowd certainly is reacting to the man seemingly tossed in the air. And the color is also real. Bright dye was tossed in the air as part of the celebration. What fun! Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Naf Selmani
Photographer of the Week: May 22-26,2017
Every Monday through Friday, Photofocus curators present a great picture in the categories of Travel, Beauty, Outdoor, Sports and Street. The photographer's work earns its creator the title "Photographer of the Day." Their work has touched us and we hope, you as well. Each curator shares what they love about the photograph they feature. Each comment is a mini review that helps each of us become more aware of what's in an image and why it works. The Photographer of the Week is selected from those images. Agree or disagree, your comments and … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Week: May 22-26,2017
Photographer of the Day: Ilja Vostrikov
Category: Travel Photographer: Ilja Vostrikov "Ancient Amphitheater" What a fun perspective Photographer of the Day Ilja Vostrikov has used for photographing these ancient ruins. The fish-eye lens view gives us a good feel for what it is like sitting on top looking out and down. I like the placement of the woman in the center. The hat with the circular motif mimics the seats of the amphitheater, and adds a nice touch. It forms a triangle with the woman and her shadow. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. To … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Ilja Vostrikov
Photographer of the Day: Nic Taylor
Category: Travel Photographer: Nic Taylor "81 LTD Cocktail Launch Party" Photographer of the Day Nic Taylor has certainly captured the spirit of the vocalist in this image. I can almost hear her belt out the song. I love the fact she is wearing a red dress, adding a splash of color to the left edge. There is good balance in the composition, with the bass player almost parallel to the singer. I always find it a challenge to take a good picture of musicians in a small, cramped space , with difficult lighting, and to get all the facial … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Nic Taylor
Photographer of the Day: Peter Meretsky
Category: Travel Photographer: peter meretsky "mermaid parade_DSF2313" I look at this gritty black and white image by Photographer of the Day peter meretsky, specifically the facial expressions and body language of the three women, and I want to know more. More about the women, their costumes, their relationship, and about the mermaid parade. Kudos to Mr. p for clicking his shutter release at a perfect moment, and creating an intriguing photograph. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. To learn how your work … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Peter Meretsky
The Traveling Photographer: Photographing the Unknown
Travel photography, by its nature, is full of unknowns and new experiences. It crosses many genres of photography such as street, portrait, landscape, nature, wildlife, food, and architecture. Differing skills and equipment may be necessary to get the photos you envision taking while on your trip, depending on circumstances. It can be overwhelming to someone just getting started in photography, and even at times for those of us who have done it for a while. Recently I found myself embarking on such a new adventure, to photograph … [Read more...] about The Traveling Photographer: Photographing the Unknown
Photography Workshops – Things to Think About
Guest Post by Lauri Novak. How many of us have paid for and attended a workshop we thought was going to be fantastic and just what we needed only to find out that it wasn’t really what we thought it would be? I’ve done this more than once and finally decided to pay more attention to what it was I was signing up for and what my thinking was behind the decision. Here are a few things to consider before signing off on that Pay Now button. Do Your Research Research the subject matter. There are plenty of options out there for learning. … [Read more...] about Photography Workshops – Things to Think About
Photographer of the Day: Arvind Balaraman
Category: Travel Photographer: Arvind Balaraman "Bharathanatam" Photographer of the Day Arvind Balaraman’s photograph of the Bharathanatam performer is elegantly executed, mixing the use of color and black and white. The curvature of the woman’s body, the expression on her face, and the repetition of the image of the dancer, give us a sense of the beauty and symmetry of this dance. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Arvind Balaraman
Getting Creative with Unexpected Weather on Vacation
I recently took a trip to Raleigh, NC to visit friends. One of my goals, wherever I visit, is to see the local sights and spend a lot of time doing photography. During this trip, the first three days were gorgeous, sunny days. But the last two, we experienced unusual all-day rain in Raleigh. I still had the urge to take photographs. And while my camera is weather sealed, I'm not. I didn't pack, or expect, all-day rain. So, what's a photographer to do when you still want to take pictures, but don't want to brave the elements for countless … [Read more...] about Getting Creative with Unexpected Weather on Vacation
Photographer of the Day: Paul Krippler
Category: Travel Photographer: Paul Krippler "Carrière de lumières" I love the bold, abstract, painterly quality of this image by Photographer of the Day Paul Krippler. To me, it is as much about the Carrière de Lumières as it is about lines, shape and color. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on 500px here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Paul Krippler
Dragging the Shutter Part Two: Shake, Spin and Zoom
Dragging the Shutter, as we learned in Part One, is a tricky technique where you light the subject with your flash, and then use a slow shutter speed to pull in the background light. All the basic how-to information on how to balance light to make it “correct” is laid out in the previous article. Now we are going to break the rules and have fun! The Venice Carnival is the perfect place to play with this technique because of the extravagant and colorful costumes combined with gorgeous scenery. I love dragging the shutter, but I like to play … [Read more...] about Dragging the Shutter Part Two: Shake, Spin and Zoom
