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Whereas the rate of change in the still camera industry seems to have reached something of a plateau, video is rife with developments. A small Australian company called Black Magic has just started shipping the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera which is shaking up the video marketplace. (updated here) I have just spent the past week working in the field with it and my review is now online. Also published today is an article titled The Making of Algonquin Autumn, which describes the process of making a short film with the BMPCC over this past weekend.   "Having been to Antarctica with Michael and Kevin, I would say after having traveled the world and shot nearly my entire life as an exhibiting photographer,  it was one of my highlights in my life and I talk about it, all the time.  The images and experience of seeing something visionary and nearly extinct from the world, to see and experience the wildlife and scenery that does not fear humans is amazing.  The images I shot there won me two Smithsonian awards and nearly 18 other international awards". – Tim Wolcott  Find Out More Now These Expeditions Will Sell Out Quickly. They Always Do ... show less

We are happy to publish an article by Steve Gosling today on Photographing From The Heart.  Steve is a good friend and I have had the opportunity to work with Steve at several workshops.  His approach to seeing and capturing the image is truly from the heart.  If you get the chance to shoot with Steve you'll enjoy a new way of seeing and you'll smile a lot as he is truly one of those unique and unforgettable individuals.  We hope you enjoy his article. ... show less

During their testing of the new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Chris, Kevin, and Michael witnessed a strange occurance. A brief video, which they were able to capture shows what happened. You may view this on the site's Home Page.   ... show less

Mark Dubovoy, Luminous-Landscape's Editor At Large shares his article,  A Diiferent Kind Of Backpack, The RPT P3  Michael Reichmann's final installment of the Olympus OM-D E-M! Field Report From Paris is now Available Here   ... show less

Miles Hecker a regular contributor shares a new article on the Navajo National Monument.   Kevin Raber has posted a new image on the Home Pgae.  This image was made last month on a journey from Svalbard.  Polar Bear On The Edge illustrates the environment the Polar Bear lives in.  This was a fascinating trip to learn of the challenges facing the Polar Bear all throughout the north.   Check back often for an update to Michael Reichmann's continuing review of the Olympus OM-D E-M1.   ... show less

Today Kevin Raber shares Tree On A Hill a how to article on taking an ordinary image and dramatizing it. This is an image made and published on the Home Page recently.   Also, continue reading the updates on the Olympus OM-D E-M1 in Michael Reichmann's ongoing blog as he tries out this new camera while traveling in Paris. (Updated 07:00 GMT) On Saturday, October 5th Kevin Raber will lead a Worldwide PhotoWalk in Indianapolis. If you live in the area and would like to learn more then please Click Here. ... show less

Micro Four Thirds is heating up. Panasonic's GX7 has a lot of people excited, but last week Olympus announced the OM-D E-M1, its latest flagship camera. I have received a review sample, just prior to my leaving for a week-long vacation in Paris, France. The E-M1 will therefore be the subject of a daily blog here on this site. Check in every day for updates. ... show less