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Esteban Montero (Ecuador) Image Name: Melancolia Photographer Name: Esteban Montero Year: 2020 Another photo that tells a tale. This time a sade one: "The idea is born after the loss of a loved one, the objective is to show the melancholy that remains when you move away from someone you love, but also the attempt to maintain comfort by holding on and keeping his memory alive." ©Kristiina Tammik/Sony World Photography Awards #Photography
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Kristiina Tammik (Estonia) Image Name: The look Photographer Name: Kristiina Tammik Year: 2020 Kristiina Tammik from Estonia snapped this fantastic image of a person and their furry friend hunting for ducks. We enjoy the striking colours of the hound and the look in his eyes as he returns with the prize. "Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever retrieving a duck to the hunter." ©Jan Simon/Sony World Photography Awards #Photography
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Jan Simon (Czech Republic) Image Name: Wondering monkey Photographer Name: Jan Simon Year: 2020 While in the depths of Indonesia, Jan Simon snapped this brilliant photo of a local creature in its natural habitat. "I was amazed by this creature while travelling through Indonesia. When I was in a place called Monkey Forest, I spot this monkey just sitting there and wondering about the world. It's incredible, how same we are." ©Kozjak Boris/Sony World Photography Awards…
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One of the most dramatic architectural vistas in the city; looking west on Fitzwilliam Lane towards Government buildings - formally the Royal College of Science, 1904-22 by Aston Webb & Thomas Manly Deane #Dublin #Ireland #nightwalkdublin #Photography
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Kozjak Boris (Croatia) Image Name: Veil of Remembrance Photographer Name: Kozjak Boris Year: 2020 This interesting image appears to show a photograph of a photograph but taken through a veil, which somehow gives it a nostalgic feel. "Tanja is her name, under the veil. Taken 7.6.2019. in Virovitica, Northern Croatia." ©Liliana Ochoa/Sony World Photography Awards #Photography
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Bun Chan (Cambodia) Image Name: Calmness Photographer Name: Bun Chan Year: 2020 A mysterious scene, calm waters and a lone individual. Another brilliant and mysterious photo that won a national award for Cambodia. "Calmness is a simple word, but broad term and people try to find it based on external stories to fill in inner peace. The lake is clear because of the calm at the bottom of the lake Even though the wind is blowing, it is clear when the wind stops blowing but the…
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Alejandro Cifuentes (Chile) Image Name: Dance and urbex Photographer Name: Alejandro Cifuentes Year: 2020 This unusual scene was captured by Chile's winner, Alejandro Cifuentes who managed to photograph a dancer in mid-flight in the midst of what looks like an abandoned building. Life goes on, even when people have moved on. "Ballet dance inside an old building." ©Liliana Navarrete/Sony World Photography Awards #Photography
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Liliana Navarrete (Mexico) Image Name: Mañana Universitaria Photographer Name: Liliana Navarrete Year: 2020 A simple yet striking view from Mexico was enough to win Liliana Navarrete the national award. "I had never noticed the lines that frame the main University City buildings at UNAM, and in my waiting time outside my classroom I decided to capture these lines." ©Andrius Aleksandravičius/Sony World Photography Awards #Photography
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Andrius Aleksandravičius (Lithuania) Image Name: Standing on the edge of the Baltic sea coast Photographer Name: Andrius Aleksandravičius Year: 2020 "This shot I called "Standing on the edge of the Baltic sea coast". It was a very cold and windy winter day. I really enjoy visiting the sea during the off-season. The empty beach covered with snow, the sea is not frozen but looks like sorbet ice-cream. And the sound is magical. Lithuania has only 90km of the Baltic Sea coast.…
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It felt so good to walk back in here again; Palatine Square, Collins Barracks, once one of the grandest military barracks in Europe, now home to the The National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History #Photography
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Another view taken from Fitzwilliam Lane, this time looking south along Baggotrath Place towards the charming shopfront of Brooks & Co., Baggot Street. #Photography
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One of the most dramatic architectural vistas in the city; looking west on Fitzwilliam Lane towards Government buildings - formally the Royal College of Science, 1904-22 by Aston Webb & Thomas Manly Deane #Photography
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Looking south on Pembroke Street Upper, laid out in the 1820’s. I’ve always loved this kick in the street as it turns towards the junction with Leeson Street. #Photography
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When an advertisement stops you in your tracks & makes you dream of softer ones...very much looking forward to heading out into the landscape again soon #Photography
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The sun sets behind Leinster House, bringing to an end what has been a very long lockdown. Tomorrow’s a new day. Hopefully one that brings us all closer to the lives we used to live. Good luck to all who are heading back to their places of work #Photography
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Some early morning sunshine along the Grand Canal... #Photography
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This being another; the view east from Merrion Square towards Saint Stephen’s, locally known as the Pepper Cannister; 1824 by John Bowden #Photography
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Roberto Corinaldesi (Italy) Image Name: Sur La Mer Photographer Name: Roberto Corinaldesi Year: 2020 Another classic aerial view, this time showing a mass of swimmers making their way through the incoming waves. "Swimmers seen from above take on the appearance of human ants." ©Riyas Muhammed/Sony World Photography Awards #Photography
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The national winner from United Arab Emirates shows the tallest structure in the world that stands at 829 meters tall. It's fitting that an award-winning photo is also of an award-winning building. The Burj Khalifa won the Global Icon award in 2010, the year after it was built. ©Gunawan Santoso/Sony World Photography Awards #Photography
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A little slice of Cavan; looking across Mullagh lake towards Mortimer’s road #Photography
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Looking south along Upper Merrion Street. A few moments later a bunch of anti-vaxers came around the corner... "Th' whole worl's in a terrible state o' chassis" - Sean O'Casey #Photography
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Looking west on Nassau Street, with the steeple of Saint Andrew’s Church towering over the surrounding area. #Photography
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A Turneresque backdrop to Dublin at sunset last night... #Photography
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The old central bank’s new hat, as seen from the Grangegorman campus #Photography
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Great blue heron standing in a sea of colorful reflections. Shot with the Nikon Z 7II, 500mm PF lens, and FTZ mount adaptor. This camera earned a DXOMARK sensor score of 100%! #Photography
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"The images shows the architecture of mosque that has a unique construction. The structure is dominated by steel and painting glass. The structure is rarely found in mosque construction. The pictures is taken in Bandung city, Indonesia on 14/01/2019. The image shows front side of the mosque." ©Tooru Iijima/Sony World Photography Awards #Photography
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Japanese Tree Peonies, Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Photographed with my Nikon Z 7II. #Photography
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Horizon lines and a painted sky Sunrise captured by Diana Robinson on the Z 7II with the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S #Photography
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The glow up is real. Shot on the Nikon Z 6, final touches in NX Studio. #Photography
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Oh Dublin! A place to be #Photography
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Palm tree with a bit of sass! 🌴 I love early morning sunrises, this was taken in Islamorada a few years ago. I shot this with my fisheye lens as it emphasizes the wonderful curves of the tree. Shot with Nikon D800, NIKKOR 16mm f2.8 fisheye lens. #Photography
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That strange moment when you are trying to be serious, but then you accidentally smile. #RandomThoughts
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Tooru Iijima (Japan) Photographer Name: Tooru Iijima Year: 2020 The Japanese winner is likely one of the simplest views on our list. An aerial view of a solitary person walking through the snow was enough to win the national award for Tooru Iijima. ©Ildiko Ratkai/Sony World Photography Awards #Photography
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Greg Lecoeur (France) Image Name: Frozen mobil home Photographer Name: Greg Lecoeur Year: 2020 From the land to the ocean, it seems that anything goes when it comes to these photos and just how incredible they are too. "During an expedition on a small sailboat, we explore the Antarctica Peninsula by diving below the surface. Although the conditions are extreme with a temperature of minus 1°C, we have documented an extraordinary marine life in its fragile ecosystem such as on…
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Ildiko Ratkai (Hungary) Image Name: Korforgas_Circulation Photographer Name: Ildiko Ratkai Year: 2020 Ildiko Ratkai was declared Hungary's national award winner thanks to this nigh-time image captured with a fisheye lens and a brilliant sense of perspective. "Budapest Eye" in motion (3-sec exposure). Shot was taken on 26 November 2019 in Budapest. I used a Sony NEX5T camera and a Samyang 8mm f2.8 II fisheye lens. A monopod provided stability." ©Hong Chen/Sony World…
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A crisp look at the rich details of nature; Shot with Nikon Z 6 + AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED with the Mount Adapter FTZ #Photography
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This cardinal is on fire! They’re such vibrant little birds, I love photographing them with my Nikon Z 7II, NIKKOR 500 PF lens and FTZ mount adaptor #Photography
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Top photos are Lake Bled, Slovenia early morning shots with my Nikon D4, and NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 mid-range zoom. I loved Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia, wonderful hiking with many waterfalls and cool boardwalks. 🌞📷🌸 Have a great day! #Photography
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The junction of Pembroke Street Lower & Baggot Street. I always keep an eye on that little tree on the traffic island...it’ll come back into leaf soon. #Photography
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1 Merrion Square, built 1762-5. The 1st floor extension & balcony were added in 1859 for William Wilde, Oscar’s father, who moved here with his family in 1855 The former Merrion Hall is to the left, now the Davenport hotel, 1863 #Photography
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I went looking to capture the full moon rising last night...it aligned with Chesterfield Avenue, but to no avail - cloud cover put paid to my plans. ‘The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men, Gang aft agley...’ - Robert Burns #Photography
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On the way home to Stoneybatter...looking towards Manor Street from Brunswick Street #Photography
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Looking east from Grattan bridge - a panorama composed of 6 individual photos merged together. #Photography
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Abhijeet Kumar Banerjee (India) Image Name: Mating Rhinos Photographer Name: Abhijeet Kumar Banerjee Year: 2020 "Taken this image at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam India in Dec 2019. It was early winter morning and we were on a jeep safari. And suddenly we encountered this mating Indian one horned Rhino pair. Needless to say, an unique and rare opportunity. Light was just right and we have an opening on the edge of this grass field. Moving around taken some shots from…
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Sofia Jern (Finland) Image Name: The world on your shoulders Photographer Name: Sofia Jern Year: 2020 "The photograph is taken in Kajiado distict of Kenya in August 2019. In a time where modern values such as education challenges the traditional customs of the Maasai people, Margret Koitangkei Nkalo is determined to choose education and not being given in marriage. When asked how Margret Koitangkei Nkalo would represent her people, she attired her traditional jewelry and…
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After some thorough testing, DxOMark has given the Nikon Z 7II sensor a score of 100—an amazing rating. I could’t agree more. Incredible resolution, expansive dynamic range, and the electronic viewfinder makes it perfectly suited to the work I do. [https://buff.ly/3tvGPjq] #Photography
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Joker cosplay from @texrenfest last year captured on a @Nikon Z6 & 85mm 1.8 S #Photography
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I could shoot food all day with this new Nikon Z7II #Photography
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One of my favorite things to shoot. Water/Lake Washington #Photography
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Savoring sweet sights 😋 #Photography
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An evening’s ramble along a quiet Saint Stephen’s green... #Photography
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Another of sunset the other night, as seen from the O’Casey bridge #Photography
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Atanas Chulev (Bulgaria) Image Name: Sunset Photographer Name: Atanas Chulev Year: 2020 Atanas Chulev is the national award winner from Bulgaria thanks to this photo of a simple sunset. "The photo was taken in one of the excavated tunnels and galleries during the First World War. Most of them can be seen on Via Ferrata De Luca-Innerkofler, but it is advisable to go with the Via Ferrata kit." ©Matheus Leite/Sony World Photography Awards #Photography
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Alisdair Anderson starting out on his 2750k trip, cycling from Stoneybatter to Nerja in Spain, in memory of Ruth Staines & to help raise funds & awareness for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association - @IMNDA Donate - http://bit.ly/3ogIZ5h #Photography
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I’m very glad I got up early the other morning...it was a dawn I will remember for some time. #Photography
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The arc of Joyce Bridge, in front of No. 15 Ushers Island, the setting for "The Dead" - Joyce’s final short story in Dubliners An Bord Pleanála has approved its conversion to ‘the hostel of the dead’ - it doesn’t quite have the same ring to it... #Photography
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Kyaw Bo Bo Han (Burma) Image Name: Young Eagle Hunter Lady Photographer Name: Kyaw Bo Bo Han Year: 2020 Burma's winner shows a wonderful vision of an eagle and her owner. A photographic view of the local customs of Mongolia and a striking contrast to other photos that won this year's competition. "This photo is taken in Olgii Provinces, Mongolia. they are hunting with eagles and Normally they stay at the border of Kazakhstan and Mongolia. Each October, Kazakh eagle hunting…
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Agostina Valle Saggio (Argentina) Image Name: Lucy Photographer Name: Agostina Valle Saggio Year: 2020 Sometimes a simple portrait photograph is enough to win an award. This one is far from a simple one though, but it sure is striking. Agostina Valle Saggio from Argentina won the national award for this portrait image of a subject known only as Lucy. ©Adam Stevenson/Sony World Photography Awards #Photography
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Adam Stevenson (Australia) Image Name: That’s Nothing to Laugh About Photographer Name: Adam Stevenson Year: 2020 It has been a rough couple of years and Australia had an especially bad time of it with the fires that destroyed life and landscape alike. This national award-winning photograph is hardly a consolation but it at least shows a view of the landscape for all to witness. "This image was taken with my iPhone X close to my home at Wallabi Point, New South Wales,…
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Steven Meert (Belgium) Image Name: Cyclists Photographer Name: Steven Meert Year: 2020 Meanwhile, in Belgium, cyclists are snapped in motion around a racing track. The action being enough to draw the eye of both the viewers and the awards judges too. "Shot at training session in the Eddy Merckx cyclist race track." ©Matthias Pall/Sony World Photography Awards #Photography
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Matthias Pall (Austria) Image Name: Melina Black and White Photographer Name: Matthias Pall Year: 2020 We're immediately struck by this subject's freckles and the intense stare she appears to be casting over the viewer. Matthias Pall did a fantastic job of capturing the beauty of his subject and was given the national award as a result. "Real beauty is connected to your inner world, it is something that comes from your inside" ©Tonmoy Adhikary/Sony World Photography Awards…
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Tonmoy Adhikary (Bangladesh) Image Name: Reminiscence Photographer Name: Tonmoy Adhikary Year: 2020 Image Description: 'Black And White' "This photo is about someone I know who loves watching movies a lot. His love and affection of watching movies started when he was a little kid, in the era of VCR player. Today, in the age of modern-day technology, the VCR player is now nearly extinct. But there are people even to this day who cherish those vintage ever loved devices and…
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Youngchul Kim (South Korea) Image Name: Hugging each other Photographer Name: Youngchul Kim Year: 2020 Something most people should be seeking to avoid at the moment - a warm (germ spreading) embrace. "I shoot a fashion shoot in Seoul. During the fashion shoots, I asked models to huge each other and think something peaceful and blessed." #Photography
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Good morning Dublin - dawn breaks over the Grand Canal, on a bitter cold but beautiful morning... #Photography
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Mary Diamond keeping an eye on proceedings along Arbour Hill #Photography
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Took this shot with Nikon Z7 in the Wadi Rum Desert, after a camel back tour. This atmospheric image is intensely cinematic, with two subjects bathed in the warming glow of the fire. #Photography
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No words needed for these dramatic photos, taken by our Swedish Z Creator Göran Strand. 📸 Photos by @Astrofotografen Sky: Z 6II + Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR @ f/11, 1/1250, ISO 100, 64mm Halo: Z 6II + Z 14-24mm f/2,8 S @ f/5,6, 1/8000, ISO 100, 14mm #Photography
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The darkest nights produce the brightest stars. This photo was taken during the blue hour, right before the stars appeared in the sky. 📸 Z 7II + Z 24-70mm f/2.8 #Photography
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Nikon photographer PredragVuckovic has always been drawn to the ‘extreme’. He recently took his Nikon Z7 to the mountain range of Kopanik, photographing a biker surrounded by wild, challenging conditions. #Photography
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Spring is in the air! Here’s some lovely meringue with edible flowers, 📸 Z 7II, 24–70mm f/2.8 S @ 1/160, f/9, ISO 64 #Photography
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@LittleShaoPhoto has teased some shots from a stunning project with a Masai tribe in Zanzibar. Shot with his Nikon Z6, the vibrant reds of the clothes juxtapose the grey skies to create this beautiful image #Photography
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"I had borrowed my friend’s bird hide for the day. I spent 13 hours in the hide where I got to observe and photograph these amazing creatures.” Z Creator Frederikke Jensen is only 21 years old, and is already a pro nature photographer! 📸 Nikon Z 5 + NIKKOR AF-S 500mm f/4 #Photography
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With the possibility of safe travel edging closer, even the sight of an airport fills us with anticipation. I took this shot of planes parked in Tallinn Airport in Estonia, with Nikon D850 #Photography
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Photographer Kuba Witos captured this almost ethereal shot of a young couple as they start their next chapter in life. Nuptials might have looked a little different for most of us lately, but what a stunning shot! Taken on his Z 6 and Z 14-30mm f/4 #Photography
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The beautiful wee village of Crail in the EastNeuk of Fife, Scotland #Photography
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Good evening from the Burren. #Photography
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Black Head lighthouse, the Burren, Co. Clare - shining a light from this rocky shore since 1934... #Photography
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The undulations of an Indonesian butterfly wing. At twice life-size, or 2:1, the frame is half the size of a postage stamp. Light reveals the texture and shape, and the camera records the intricate details #Photography
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I feel that the zebra is under-appreciated when it comes to its shear graphic beauty. This is art by nature at its best! #Photography
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With the Z 7II and NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S, @dianasch reached for the stars with this astonishing astro capture #Photography
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The MilkyWay core rising over the tall sand dunes at SturgeonBay WildernessStatePark, Northern Michigan #Photography
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Looking north down the valley towards Ballyvaughan from Poulnabrucky, in the heart of the Burren, Co. Clare. I’ve been missing these wide open landscapes... #Photography
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Having greeted its arrival I though I’d tip my cap & say goodnight... #Photography
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Grattan Bridge, all lit up by the rising sun, yesterday morning #Photography
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George’s Arcade, linking South Great Georges St. to Castle Market - part of the South City Markets, 1878-81 by Lockwood & Mawson, rebuilt by W. H. Byrne in 1892 after being gutted by fire. #Photography
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We got some nice flowers to brighten up the place. They seem a tad disappointed with their new home... #Photography
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Looking towards Capel Street from Gratten Bridge, at the crack of dawn this morning... #Photography
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One of those beautiful mornings in the ‘batter... #Photography
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With longer, warmer days ahead you may find yourself out & about photographing spring flowers, here’s a few tips from Nikon School for ensuring sharp images & better results: https://bit.ly/3mrDkZh #Photography
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It's exciting to see the cardinals display courtship behavior, a pair offering seeds as a gift. Photographed with the Nikon Z 7II, 500 PF lens, and FTZ adaptor. #Photography
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Birder Kevin Waters encountered a great blue heron making its way through the wondrous wetlands. 📸: Z 50 and AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR with the Mount Adapter FTZ #Photography
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A strikingly beautiful cardinal takes a moment’s rest. Shot with the Nikon Z 6II and AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR with the Mount Adapter FTZ #Photography
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The sun sets behind Leinster House, bringing to an end what has been a very long lockdown. Tomorrow’s a new day. Hopefully one that brings us all closer to the lives we used to live. Good luck to all who are heading back to their places of work #Photography
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The city had put on quite the show for me over the previous few nights, and saved this one as a parting gift. It was my first time in Limerick, but it won’t be my last. #Photography
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At the end of the day, here’s another from its beginning. I hope it was a good one for you. #Photography
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A little slice of north Co. Clare, with a rainbow meeting the horizon of the Burren, near Poulnabrucky. I stayed with it while it lasted, in the soft company of birdsong and distant cattle. It was time well spent...it did me good. #Photography
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I’ve been away for a while. I’m trying to fix up my new phone. Hope you’re having a wonderful day?🤗
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Another from sunset on a soft evening in the Burren. #Photography
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One from a ramble yesterday morning in the gorgeous landscape of the Burren. Getting out of the city, even briefly, really was a tonic...looking forward to more of this as the summer rolls in. #Photography
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A brown thrasher at the birdbath this morning! It's so entertaining to watch them. I love the splash, this bird enjoys getting completely soaked, pure joy. Shot with my Nikon Z 7II, NIKKOR 500mm PF lens and FTZ mount adaptor. #Photography
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ICYMI one of my fav Nikon cameras bagged that 100 score from @DxOMark ! The performance of the sensor showed its strength last week while on a trip w/ my wife in Napa. No way I would travel w/o it & not have a proper camera to shoot a scene like this! #Photography
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Photographing dark-coated animals can be a challenge. The trick is to expose for the highlights of the hair and not the dark fur. #Photography
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Astonished by the architectural brilliance of Mesa Arch and the stunning canyon views. Taken with the Nikon Z 7II and NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S. #Photography
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“You can't talk about humanity without talking about nature. Those stories are intricately connected.” - @amivee #Photography
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Looking south up Sycamore St., towards the former Munster & Leinster Bank building on Dame St., 1877 by the great Thomas Newenham Deane
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Black Head lighthouse, the Burren, Co. Clare - shining a light from this rocky shore since 1934... #Photography
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I met an artist the other day, standing outside Walsh’s, doing a sketch of Manor Street - his name is Marcin Kulpa, a very fine draftsman he is too. It’s always great to see an artist at work. See more of his stuff here; https://marcinkulpa.weebly.com #Photography
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Good morning Dublin...and it’s a beautiful one too. #Photography
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It’s a truly miserable day out there...so, here’s a rabbit racing over an oasis of grass and flowers on the Black Head, Co. Clare. Roll on the summer. #Photography
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One from a ramble yesterday morning in the gorgeous landscape of the Burren. Getting out of the city, even briefly, really was a tonic...looking forward to more of this as the summer rolls in. #Photography
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Looking towards No. 10 Mill Street, one of the most important surviving early C18th houses in the Liberties, recently refurbished. #Photography
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Looking south west, towards Wellington Quay & Gratten Bridge, taken from the north side of the Millennium Bridge. This image is 8 individual photos merged to create a single panorama of the scene.
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Just before daybreak, the clouds echo a rocky beach along Florida's east coast. Photographed with my Nikon Z 7II & NIKKOR 14-24mm wide-angle lens. This lens captures all the action, creating a sense of being there in the moment. Have a great day!
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In order to get a decent shot of Bob, I used a longer lens (NIKKOR 70-200mm w/ FTZ) so I could get some distance between him & me. Then I used the Nikon Z 7 II’s Animal Detection AF option on AF-C… #Photography
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I feel that the zebra is under-appreciated when it comes to its shear graphic beauty. This is art by nature at its best! #Photography
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My last post here for today: I’ve got a session by noon Create the light you want. All 3 images were captured at the same time of day. Captured with a Nikon Z7II + #85mm f/1.4G lens
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Colorful patterns on the edge of a butterfly wing. At life-size, the frame is about the size of a postage stamp. Reflected light reveals the texture and shape, and the camera records the intricate details.
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Macro shots, shot with the Nikon Z 50 and AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED with the Mount Adapter FTZ #Photography
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This cardinal is on fire! They’re such vibrant little birds, I love photographing them with my Nikon Z 7II, NIKKOR 500 PF lens and FTZ mount adaptor.
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This is a tufted titmouse, one of my favorite birds to watch and photograph. Slow-motion video shot with my Nikon Z 7II, 500 PF lens, and FTZ mount adaptor. #Photography
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Stack your time-lapse into a single shot! This gives new life to a time-lapse sequence, painterly and unique. The images are stacked in layers in Photoshop, the blend mode Lighten reveals all of the layers. #Photography
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Happy Friday, have a wonderful weekend! 📷☀️🌻
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It's exciting to see the cardinals display courtship behavior, a pair offering seeds as a gift. Photographed with the Niko Z 7II, 500 PF lens, and FTZ adaptor.
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The brown thrashers are my favorites, they come in pairs and such fun to watch! The colors are so rich and warm, and they are the largest of the birds coming to my backyard. Photographed with my Nikon Z 7II, NIKKOR 500 PF lens, FTZ adaptor. #Photography
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I photographed this sweet little painted bunting yesterday with my Nikon Z 7II, 500mm PF lens, and FTZ adaptor. He's the smallest bird that I've noticed in my yard, but definitely the most colorful. Have a great weekend!
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My Nikon Z 7, NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens, and some amazing clouds in San Francisco a few years ago. It's always great when your awesome photographer friend will put down their camera and step in for a quick shot!
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I went looking back through photos on my phone to find this; the moment when I knew something had changed... 2.10pm, 12th March 2020 - Tesco, Baggot Street
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While it still spills relentlessly outside, I’ll remember this sun-dappled slice of Co. Clare, just south of Ballyvaughan.
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The junction of Pembroke Street Lower & Baggot Street. I always keep an eye on that little tree on the traffic island...it’ll come back into leaf soon. #Photography
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No such thing as a bad spot in the canyon on a day this nice.
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What's on YOUR desk? I'm shooting out the window with my Nikon Z 7II, NIKKOR 500 PF lens, FTZ Adaptor, 1.7X teleconverter. Yesterday a cardinal, brown thrasher, and a catbird visited the feeder and woods around me, I'm looking forward to seeing more birds!
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I love trying to consider what's out of focus as much as what's in focus. Not only with regard to composition and framing, but also for the feeling those defocused elements may impart to the final image. Cherry blossoms, photographed with my Nikon Z 7II.
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Find beauty in the becoming. Incredibly edit using Nikon Z 7 and AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR with the Mount Adapter FTZ. #Photography
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Would you like to frame this picture? Send a request in the comment section and I’ll give you the original copy via email. This is my way of Saying Thank you to amazing 190 Subscribers 😊 Chase the fog to frame the shot. Shot with the Nikon Z 6 and NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
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Before & After. Shot on the Nikon Z 6 + edited with our new NX Studio software. Download for free then edit your photos to share for this month's photo challenge: #Photography
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Birder Kevin Waters encountered a great blue heron making its way through the wondrous wetlands. Shot with Nikon Z 50 and AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR with the Mount Adapter FTZ
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First time ever on assignment w a mirror less camera! A hot August night in 2018. So much new stuff to learn! Fell in love w the Z system almost immediately. One thing to embrace is the formats. DSLR, pano, square and others, all at the flick of a button!
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Looking at life from another point of view 🙌 Shot on the Nikon Z50
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I was inspired to capture this shot from a beautiful point on Anacapa Islands while traveling earlier this year. I couldn’t resist grabbing my camera. Shot with the Nikon Z50 and NIKKORZ DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR; f/22, 1/1.6 sec, ISO 100
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While driving around the park I noticed mist and light forming a rainbow on Yosemite Falls. I parked the car and ran to the spot to capture this beautiful phenomenon. Shot with the Nikon Z50 and Nikon DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR; f/22, 1/250 sec, ISO 125
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The glow up is real. Shot on the Nikon Z 6, final touches in NX Studio.
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Shooting for the sky on TakeAWalkInTheParkDay. 😊 Shot with the Nikon Z 6 and NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
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Sunshine glimmered through a natural bridge, captured with the Nikon Z 6II and NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S.
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All eyes on the sky. ☁️👀 Lift us up with your cloud photography, shot with the Nikon Z 5 and NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S.
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Breakfast of champions... This brown thrasher loves mealworms, five at a time for this bird. I enjoyed shooting "portraits" of the birds yesterday. This was photographed with my Nikon Z 7II and NIKKOR 500 PF lens.
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Palm tree with a bit of sass! I love early morning sunrises, this was taken in Islamorada a few years ago. I shot this with my fisheye lens as it emphasizes the wonderful curves of the tree. Shot with Nikon D800, NIKKOR 16mm f2.8 fisheye lens.
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Evening walk on Pier 14, San Francisco, the fast-moving cloud formations were incredible to watch. Shot with my Nikon Z 7 & NIKKOR 16-35mm lens a few years ago. I like to lower the camera for a more interesting vantage point, 30 seconds for the cloud motion.
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Stack your time-lapse into a single shot! This gives new life to a time-lapse sequence, painterly and unique. The images are stacked in layers in Photoshop, the blend mode Lighten reveals all of the layers.
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I love shooting during the blue hour. The light creates magical shooting conditions with rich colors in the sky, and balanced light throughout the frame. Miami Beach shot with the Nikon Z 7 & NIKKOR Z 14-30mm lens 30 sec for the slow traffic.
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Have a seat... The view of the Transamerica Building from Pier 7 during blue hour in San Francisco. I was drawn to the golden reflections and circular framing from the low-angle bench view. Photographed with my Nikon Z 7 & NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens late 2018.
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Simplicity in the form of two droplets of oil floating in a sea of water. The large droplet is about the size of a dime, while the smaller one is about the size of the rollerball in an ink pen.
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Light follows a fascinating path through the edges, facets, and whorls of a beautiful glass bowl. A single point source provided the illumination, and a macro lens captured the gentle undulations.
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Photo of me taking a photo
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no thoughts, just hydrangeas
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A Burren rainbow; as beautiful as it was fleeting...
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In times of crisis I usually end up going for a big walk with the camera. It quiets my mind, capturing the sights as I go One night last year was 1 of those times...strolling through the streets of #Dublin, silenced by COVID19. This is Mary’s Lane. #Photography
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One of the most dramatic architectural vistas in the city; looking west on Fitzwilliam Lane towards Government buildings - formally the Royal College of Science, 1904-22 by Aston Webb & Thomas Manly Deane #Photography
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Black Head lighthouse, the Burren, Co. Clare - shining a light from this rocky shore since 1934... #Photography
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Last night’s full moon, the Flower Moon, rising over the horizon behind Dalkey Island. Its red colour is due to a lunar eclipse, mainly visible across parts of the western Americas. Quite the sight... #Photography
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The old man and the sea; Last night’s Flower Moon hanging over the Irish Sea, captured from Collimore harbour. #Photography
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I’ve always wanted to get a clear shot of the moon, but never really had the tools for the job. I do now though, & the conditions for last night’s Flower Moon were perfect. I will never bore of the sight of a rising full moon... #Photography
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Last night’s location for my full moon shots; Colliemore Harbour, Dalkey A calm, almost balmy night...some lads fishing from the quay, a guy out on a paddle board, a group of ladies night swimming, all under the soft yellow light of the Flower Moon. A beautiful night in Dublin
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took this shot using my Nikon Z 7 II with the FTZ and NIKKOR 70-200mm lens. My camera settings were ISO 100, f/2.8, 1/1000 shutter speed using Manual Exposure Mode…
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Horizon lines and a painted sky Sunrise captured on the Z 7II with the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S.
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Light follows a fascinating path through the edges, facets, and whorls of a beautiful glass bowl. A single source provided the illumination, and a macro lens captured the gentle undulations.
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Light, texture, and color harmoniously merging in the form of a cicada wing. Brood X cicadas are appearing in parts of the U.S., and if they’re near you, they make for a wonderful macro opportunity.
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Making pictures is a joy—whether it’s in the highlands of New Guinea, the blue waters of the Red Sea, or atop a kitchen counter. The subjects are there for us to discover, interpret, and share through photographs. Shot with Nikon Z 7II
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The wing tip of this Madagascar Sunset Moth is mirage of flowing motion and repeating patterns. It’s an amazing variety of textures in an area that’s only 3 millimeters across.
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It’s not difficult to see the resemblance to meticulously arranged spools of ribbon or rows of candy, but the patterns on the wing of this Madagascar Sunset Moth are more beautiful than anything made in a factory.
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Photographing at 1:1, or life-size, reveals the scales on the wing, the fluffy scales near the abdomen, and the rich hues of color that alert predators to it’s toxicity. Nikon Z 7II | AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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Each small adjustment to the single source of illumination completely changed the qualities that were revealed in this lovely Silver Tail Pheasant feather. Nikon Z 7II | AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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The downy barbs of a feather captured with the new Nikon Z 7II. Rich tonal range, silky transitions between tones, and deep resolving power. Nothing short of remarkable. Nikon Z 7II | AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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Light follows a fascinating path through the edges, facets, and whorls of a beautiful glass bowl. A single source provided the illumination, and a macro lens captured the gentle undulations. (Image 4 of 4)
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Interesting scenes sometimes need one additional element—like a person walking by in silhouette—to show scale, to give context, or to simply add motion to an otherwise static scene.
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I felt that by adding an additional magenta light source in front of the lens, it would create the equivalent of a catchlight in the112mm “eye of the camera” of the new Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
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The shadow being cast of this whisky glass is actually not from the glass seen in the image, but by a second glass behind the background illuminated by some rose-colored light. Nikon D850 | PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED |
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Bright field photography requires a “field of light” behind the subject to produce all of the visible illumination, while the object is defined by the edges that remain in shadow. Nikon D850 | PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D |
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By using a 10x jewelers loupe, I was able to discover this interesting flower that’s about the size of a pinky fingernail. Nikon Z 6 | FTZ | AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED | ISO 1600 | 1/40 @ f/32
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A pair of leaves that have been dried by fall weather and are now beginning to curl into themselves. Nikon Z7 | F-Mount Adapter FTZ | AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED | 4250K White Balance | ISO 200 | 1/160 sec @ f/16 |
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What software do you work with for colour grading Adobe Lightroom or Capture one?
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If we could soar through the sky alongside this tulip tree moth, I can only imagine the spectacular view and the quiet solitude. Nikon Z7 | F-Mount Adapter FTZ | AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED | 1/160 @ f/5.6
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The colors of fall are beginning to appear in the west, but with temperatures in the 90’s, there are many vibrant flowers still in bloom. Nikon Z7 | FTZ | AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED | 1/10 @ f/40
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These are common metallic items photographed at life-size, or 1:1 to reveal details and textures that the naked eye could never see. Recognize them?
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This time of year, I get asked about photography gift ideas for those who have a passion for photography. Every situation is different, but I thought I’d post the lenses I’ve chosen after much testing and usage in the field.
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A grouping of leaves—all smaller than a dime—illuminated with three Speedlights. Nikon Z7 | F-Mount Adapter FTZ | AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED | 5250K White Balance | RAW Capture | ISO 64 | 1/200 sec @ f/7.1 |
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Colors—and their interactions—can be fascinating. Blue light renders reds and yellows as muted, but a spot of warm light on a single flower creates an “anchor” of correct color. Nikon Z7 | FTZ | PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D
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It's a great experience to work at this scale because if you can control light on small subjects, then controlling it on larger one's becomes far easier! Nikon D810 | PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED | 1/125 second @ f/7.6 |
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This image is from of a video that explains simple lighting techniques, using non-technical language, all while using gear you may already own. More here: https://buff.ly/2LWHaZS
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The first light illuminated the center of the flower, the second filled the shadows, and the third illuminated the petals from behind. Nikon D850 | AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED | 1/3 second @ f/32 |
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A four-Speedlight setup from a video that explains simple lighting techniques, using non-technical language, using gear you may already own. More here: https://buff.ly/2LWHaZS Nikon Z7 | Z 35mm f/1.8 S
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This image is part of a video that explains simple lighting techniques, using non-technical language, all while using gear you may already own. More here: https://nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/photography-classes/environmental-portraiture-featuring-joey-terrill.html
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Feathers make glorious macro subjects, and this peacock crown feather is a fine example. I used three lights and 14 focus-stacked images at 1:1, or life size, to reveal as much of the feather detail as possible. Nikon Z7
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This bent feather is an example of controlling light on a very small scale. For size comparison, the area inside the bend of the feather is the size of a dime. Nikon D810 | AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED |1/4 @ f/32
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With just a couple of lights and a very talented ballet artist, it’s possible to turn a gray, rainy day sky and a hotel lobby into an interesting environment. Nikon D850 | AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm F2.8G ED | 2500K WB | 1/250 @ f/11
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an intimate look at an ant’s world shot taken with my Nikon Z 7II and NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S.
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Interesting pictures can be made from the most ordinary subjects while remaining safely at home—including this kitchen whisk..
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This small mushroom from my garden is perhaps only 40mm in diameter. In this time, staying safely indoors while creating images is not only good for the heart and soul, it’s also a way make pictures safely. Nikon Z7
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Creativity and inspiration can be difficult to muster when so much of our routine is in disarray. Making pictures around the house can be a welcome diversion—a buoy, if you will, that keeps us afloat, and alive. Nikon Z7
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took this shot using my Nikon Z 7 II with the FTZ and NIKKOR 70-200mm lens. My camera settings were ISO 100, f/2.8, 1/1000 shutter speed using Manual Exposure Mode…