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The Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 E lens for Sony E was my first time trying a Viltrox lens. Honestly, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I've used plenty of third-party lenses but never these. Well, I was blown away by the sharpness of this lens. I'm excited to share my experiences, both good and bad, with this powerhouse of a lens in such a tiny package.

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Author: kate g
Posted: December 27, 2024, 10:03 pm

Freelance work can be exciting, but it’s not without challenges. One of the biggest hurdles is recognizing red flags early enough to make informed decisions about potential jobs. Whether it’s unclear communication, rushed timelines, or vague contracts, these warning signs often hint at larger issues down the road.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: December 27, 2024, 9:03 pm

Unwanted objects can ruin an otherwise perfect shot, especially in outdoor photography. Photoshop’s new distraction removal tool aims to streamline this process, offering an automated way to clean up your images with minimal effort.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: December 27, 2024, 8:03 pm

In the digital age, information flows at speeds and scales that are unprecedented in human history. Social media platforms, digital news outlets, and personal devices collectively serve as both mirrors and engines of cultural discourse. Within this vast ecosystem, a new frontier has emerged: synthetic media or AI-generated media. And with its advanced outpacing our ability to corral its impact, we are headed for trouble.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: December 27, 2024, 5:03 pm

Curves adjustments in Photoshop are essential for refining contrast and tone, but they can introduce unwanted color changes. This can leave you with oversaturated or washed-out colors that may not suit your vision. Finding a way to control these effects without compromising the image's vibrancy is a challenge many users face.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: December 27, 2024, 3:03 pm

The Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM lens offers wildlife enthusiasts a versatile tool with an impressive zoom range at a reasonable price. Here's a look at how it performs.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: December 27, 2024, 1:03 pm

Cinematic New Zealand – Epic Anamorphic Lens adventure (4k)

By: Mathieu Stern

Originally published on Aug 7, 2019

►Museum LUT pack for Color grading : https://tinyurl.com/yag5lu96
I had a fantastic time in New Zealand and recorded most of the trip using the Moondog Lab Anamorphic lens for iPhone.
A really interesting little lens that gives you a cinemascope point of view and makes everything feels more cinematic.
A cool introduction to anamorphic lenses before I start to use real ones in the next videos.

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Cinematic New Zealand – Epic Anamorphic Lens adventure (4k)

Mathieu’s Website is at https://www.mathieustern.com/

Mysteries in sand

By: Lior Kestenberg

Originally published on Mar 4, 2019

On the shores of the Andaman islands, a mysterious creature creates beautiful patterns in the sand. Who is it and why does it do so? This is a short film I made about the peculiar Sand bubbler crab. It was shot over a month on Havelock island using mainly Sony A6500 and a Canon 6D.

Please visit me on Instagram for more works: instagram.com/space_invaders_macro

Photography, editing and writing: Lior Kestenberg

Narrator: Michael Alan

○ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FOR LICENSING INFORMATION CONTACT ME AT lioron.k@gmail.com

10 Small Travel Filmmakers You Should Watch

By: Mathieu Stern

Originally published on Jun 6, 2018

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For this 10 Small Youtubers List i show you the ones i love to watch, the ones that I admire the work and the creativity.
This is a list of people who actually have ideas and talent, and spend less time reviewing gear and being sponsored by Squarespace … and more time creating awesome art !

1 : ► MrBrynnorth
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUmV…

2 : ► Michael Roberts
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFX…

3 : ► Simon von Broich
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Uk…

4 : ► Oliver Astrologo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcQEq…

5 : ► Tim Kellner
https://www.youtube.com/user/Timtothe…

6 : ► Matthew Vandeputte
https://www.youtube.com/user/MatthewV…

7 : ►Mikevisuals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A34wL…

8 : ► Kyungsik Kim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zHEN…

9 : ► Cascades de France
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu8s…

10: ► Brandon Li
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3st…

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➜ The Weird Lens Challenge : https://goo.gl/F14AmC

➜ The Cheap Weird Lens Reviews : https://goo.gl/4Esi2p

Insane Bald Eagle Bird In Flight FIGHTING Photography with Nikon D850 & 500MM F4

By: Mark Smith

Original published on Jun 22, 2018

NIKON D850 QUICK START GUIDE FOR BIRD AND WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY : http://photoworkshopsandtours.com/ind…

BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO MASTERING THE ART OF CAPTURING STUNNING IMAGES OF BIRDS: http://photoworkshopsandtours.com/ind…

Bird Photography Workshops: http://photoworkshopsandtours.com/ind…

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$60,000 for our stolen photo: We made a copyright thief PAY!

By: Tony & Chelsea Northrup

Published on May 23, 2018

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Two years ago a company used one of our most well-known photos on the cover of an iPhone case without our permission. This was misleading in a couple of ways; the product seemed to advertise that it could produce the results in our picture (it couldn’t) and some people assumed we were endorsing the product. The product was in some of the biggest stores in Australia and New Zealand, including Target, and selling for about $70 AUD.

We tried to reach out and handle it nicely without getting lawyers involved, but the people who stole our photo immediately lawyered-up and tried to ignore us.

So we sued them. That wasn’t easy! We had to hire lawyers in Australia, and finding an attorney was REALLY HARD. The defendants tried to get off without paying a fair amount… but in the end, it cost them a lot.

How much did we get? We’ll show you our bank statement. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Picture This Photography Podcast in your favorite podcasting app.