Compact DSLRS - Outdoor Photographer

Ever since the tiny Olympus OM-1 35mm film SLR was introduced in the early 1970s (and perhaps even before), there's been a desire among many for smaller and lighter interchangeable-lens cameras.

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Waterworld

Persistence is a key element of the creative process.

Caution: Wide Load

Ultra-wide-angle lenses are a unique breed. In order to maximize their potential, there are characteristics they possess that need to be realized.

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There’s More Than One Right Answer

Dewitt Jones’s TEDx talk reflects on his career and the mindset of celebration that has guided his work.

The Highs And Lows Of A Horizon

Four ways to place the horizon in your photographs for creative emphasis

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10 Tips For Better Autofocus In Nature Photography

It’s easy to take autofocus for granted. I know, I do. This technology is amazing—your camera has to figure out what should be sharp in a scene, focus the lens and take the picture, all in a fraction of a second.

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Considering perspective for more engaging photographs

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