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June 2008

How-To

Shoot Like Ansel Adams With 35mm D-SLRs

Today’s tilt-shift lenses offer unparalleled perspective control

By Adam Crawford
The World Is Your Classroom

Photographic tours and workshops offer hands-on learning experiences with professional photographers in incredible and iconic locations

By Adam Crawford

Gear

Fast Lenses

In the digital age, the advantages of a big maximum aperture are greater than ever

By The Editors
Gadget Bag: Photo Backpacks

Modern materials coupled with innovative designs provide more choices than ever

By Jon Sienkiewicz
In Focus: June 2008
Pentax K20D

A new 14.6-megapixel APS-C sensor makes this new D-SLR ideal for landscapes and wildlife

By The Editors
Traveling Into The Backcountry

Prepare for any expedition by equipping your vehicle with the photographic essentials

By Adam Crawford
Tripod Dexterity

Think creatively when deciding which tripod to buy and how to make the most use of its features in the field. OP goes into the wildflowers with a sampling of three tripods to prove the point.

By Rob Sheppard

Locations

Kenya

Top outfitters share safari planning tips to help you focus on the best opportunities for the trip of a lifetime

By Ryan Stevens
Legacy

Half a century of photography, half a hundred exhibit books and still going strong—David Muench has a new book of the work that has made him a world treasure

By James Lawrence

Columns

Assignment Vietnam

A snapshot sparks an idea

By Bill Hatcher
Bird Photo Tips

Catching inspiring images of birds takes more than just good luck

By Mike Stensvold
Blowing Rocks Preserve, Florida

By David Terk
Easy Digital Video

Add some movement and sound to your next trip into the wilds

By Rob Sheppard
Focus On The Foreground

Look down to add depth and emotion to your images

By William Neill
Master Of The Moment

The Photo Traveler in conversation with Joe McNally

By Bob Krist
The Need For Speed

Speed Trumps All • More Display Methods • Capturing In RAW + JPEG • Keeping On Budget • Erase, Erase, Erase

By George D. Lepp

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