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Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD (B060) review

2021 has been the year that Tamron has adjusted their aim to include a very important (and oft-overlooked) space – Sony APS-C E-mount.  There are a LOT of Sony APS-C mirrorless shooters out there, and despite the large audience, there are relatively few APS-C specific releases.  That seems to be […]

Destinations / Editor's Choice

A Road trip to The Gaspé Peninsula – 1600 km of photo opportunities!

Still in pandemic, still under restrictions… it’s time to take a vacation, but where can we go? Percé Rock at sunrise. Nikon Z7II with 70-200mm f/2.8 at 93mm, f/18 with ND Filter, 15 seconds, ISO 125. In Eastern Canada, there is only one answer: Discover another region of Quebec, la […]

Inspiration

Olympic Athletes

Let the games begin! This week, as the Tokyo Olympic Games swing into high gear, I would like to share some of my favorite pictures of the Canadian athletes who have qualified for competition. Kristel Ngarlem – Weightlifting (76kg) Kristel Ngarlem. Sony a9, 85mm F/1.8  Kristel started weightlifting at 10 […]

ILFORD ILFOCOLOR Rapid Retro Camera
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ILFORD ILFOCOLOR Rapid Retro Camera

ILFORD Imaging is pleased to announce the ILFOCOLOR Rapid Retro Camera. The ILFORD ILFOCOLOR Rapid single use camera is pre-loaded with 27-exposure ISO 400 colour negative film. The fast film combined with a built-in flash makes the ILFOCOLOR Rapid a versatile performer, delivering great results outdoors and indoors in low […]

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Kenko – PRO1D R-Twinkle Star 6X (W) 49-82mm

Cross filter to make the stars shine brightly. After a favorable reception to our Kenko PRO1D R-Twinkle Star (W) filter, we are proud to introduce a new 6 beams pattern model. With a 6 line cross, Kenko PRO1D R-Twinkle Star 6X (W) filter converts strong light sources into a cross […]

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ThinkTank New Products

ThinkTank Phone Holster Keep your phone and other small essentials at the ready. Sized for most of today’s large phones Soft liner to protect your screen Attaches to most backpack shoulder straps Attaches to a waist belt with a webbing rail External stretch pocket for sunglasses, consumer radio or small […]

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2021 Africa In Focus Photo Competition

2021 AFRICA IN FOCUS PHOTO COMPETITION launches with BROOKE BARTLESON wilderness SAFARIs EXPERIENCE To celebrate the fifth edition of its esteemed “Africa in Focus” Photographic Competition, Wilderness Safaris, in partnership with Olympus cameras, is proud to announce its world-class judging panel, comprising award-winning wildlife photographers Brooke Bartleson, Shannon Wild and […]

Inspiration / Tutorials

Lilac Bushes

I wanted to do a portrait using some of the local lilac bushes as a backdrop. Ava kindly modelled for me and I used a 1.8 lens to create a soft look to the image. A reflector helped bounce light back into the models’ face and I also held a […]

Featured

Photographing Domestic Animals vs Wildlife

Icelandic Horse – Iceland Domesticated animals are accustomed to having humans in their proximity. This makes them easily approached for photos. Less likely to run away, they often react to your presence with curiosity.   In the wild, only the strongest, and most adaptable animals survive. As humans evolved, our […]

Creativity & Vision
Tutorials

Creating Visual Impact in Landscape Photography

Have you ever wondered why certain landscape photos just have that WOW factor? Photography is a powerful means of communication and, like other means of communication, it shares a common visual language of its own. A picture is worth a thousand words, yet some photos are so powerful that they […]