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In an era when information travels at breakneck speed across vast digital networks, the very act of trying to hide certain data often paradoxically ensures its broader dissemination. This ironic dynamic, known as the “Streisand effect,” encapsulates a critical tension at the heart of contemporary media ecosystems: attempts to suppress or censor information frequently result in that information being shared more widely and gaining even greater cultural resonance.
Landscape photos can be spectacular or mediocre, depending on the use of tonality in the image. If you don’t pay attention to the areas of brightness or which colors stand out, you can be at a disadvantage. Understanding luminance and the tools to adjust luminosity can help you improve your images.
Professional-looking portraits often seem out of reach when you have limited equipment. Yet, with just a single light, you can create striking images. Learning simple, effective lighting setups can transform your work and allow you to create polished results without an elaborate studio.
GuruShots, host of "The World’s Greatest Photo Game,” has released yet another fantastic challenge. Participants were invited to submit their best photos of "Mostly White." The challenge received thousands of entries and millions of votes. Check out the three winners of the challenge as well as hundreds of top rated images below.
High-speed sync (HSS) is a game-changing tool for mastering flash photography in challenging lighting situations. If you’ve ever struggled with motion blur or overexposure outdoors, this technique offers a solution to take control of your images.
The Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE offers a high-quality portrait option for Sony E-mount cameras without the steep price tag of competitors. Here's a look at what you can expect.
How to ethically train AI is a question that has emerged the past several years as artificial intelligence has become a larger part of the media landscape. To say that there is no easy answer it to put it lightly. Creators, understandably, are wary of giving their hard work over to a machine that ostensibly The post UK Photographers Say No to AI Training Scheme appeared first on Light Stalking.
Whilst there is still some snobbery around smartphone photography, many photographers today openly embrace the power of a camera that resides in your pocket. Smartphone cameras are truly incredible pieces of kit. Multiple focal lengths, decent resolution, outstanding video plus you can call home to ask your partner to put the kettle on when you The post 8 Tips For Better Smartphone Photography appeared first on Light Stalking.
Welcome to the weekly Light Stalking community wrap up! When it comes to classic themes in photography, the intertwined relationship of light and shadow has to be on the top 3. Naturally, light flows throughout the entire universe. But only when obstructed, its presence turns into a storytelling element of the scene. If duality is The post Minimalist Landscape, New Set and a Creepy Shot! appeared first on Light Stalking.
Film in the digital age is a novel thing for many. Yet it’s also an increasingly popular medium, so much so that storied brand name Kodak is revamping its film production to meet the increasing demand for the once-dominant medium. The company recently shut down its New York factory to upgrade its production facilities for The post Kodak Film Factory Upgrades to Meet Increased Demand appeared first on Light Stalking.
We're really excited to announce the winner of November's competition “Symmetry and Asymmetry.” For those who don't know, the Light Stalking Monthly Photography Competition carries a $100 People's Choice Award and a $250 Overall Winner Award. The People's Choice Winner is selected by a vote of the community, whereas our guest judge selects the overall winner. The “Symmetry And Asymmetry” The post November 2024 Photo Contest Winners: Symmetry And Asymmetry appeared first on Light Stalking.
Welcome to the latest Light Stalking community update! In a sense, we are hardwired into developing complements from one to another. Since the dawn of our history, we've been crafting symbols which are capable of being massively understood. Let me quote one of the most intriguing figures I've recently discovered: “let no one despise symbols” The post Practical Lighting, Harmony of Opposites and a Freezing Stare appeared first on Light Stalking.
By: Mathieu Stern
Originally published on Aug 7, 2019
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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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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.
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Photography, editing and writing: Lior Kestenberg
Narrator: Michael Alan
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