Innehållsförteckning för No. 592 från Photography Week

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A great landscape image is dependent on the weather it’s shot under, so when you’ve put in the miles to get to a hard-to-reach location only to be faced with dreary, drizzly skies that result in a lacklustre shot, you might be tempted to pack up and head straight back home again. But when an image is lacking that certain oomph, removing the colour can make all the difference. A black-and-white conversion forces the viewer to focus on tones and texture, and it’s possible to control how specific colours are rendered in mono, and push the contrast further than you normally would, to make a so-so shot really stand out. Setting the Monochrome picture control or picture style in conjunction with Live View enables you to preview your mono image…

www.canon.co.uk £379/$299 The Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM is designed to take a load off. One of the big attractions of many mirrorless cameras is that they’re small; but for travel and walkabout photography, that advantage is largely lost if you hang a hefty lens on the front of it. This not-so-standard zoom is fairly short on actual zoom range and has a modest aperture rating, but it packs wide-angle to standard focal range coverage, effective optical stabilisation and ultra-quiet autofocus into an amazingly compact package that weighs in at just one-fifth of a kilogram. Although this configuration is new to the Canon lineup, it’s not unique: Nikon launched its Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3, which is even shorter and lighter, in 2020; and, just as that lens became a kit…

Cosina has announced the new Voigtländer Color-Skopar 18mm f/2.8 Aspherical manual-focus lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. Cosina says it “implements an optical system optimized for the image sensor of Fujifilm X system cameras” such as the X-T5 and X-S20. This all-metal pancake lens measures just 23.5mm from the lens mount and weighs just 115g, making it extremely lightweight and compact. This is to be expected of a pancake lens, but in this instance the tiny form houses many key features that should make this an exceptionally capable lens for street and travel photography. Comprising seven elements in five groups and 10 aperture blades, the lens offers a maximum aperture of f/2.8, with the 10 blades allowing the aperture to become more spherical, enabling natural out-of-focus areas that render smoothly rounded…

One of the biggest factors in 2024 will be artificial intelligence, which inspired most trends of the past year. We’ve seen a number of perfectly generated images, mostly themed around human-like subjects and depicting utopian scenarios, which left a lasting impression. This year, a symbolic response to this movement is emerging from the classic photographic genre. The biggest trend of 2024 is likely to be the creation of so-called hyper-realistic photographs that mimic the aesthetics of AI-generated images. This approach involves using ultra-high-definition techniques to create hyper-realistic images of the subject, and incorporating significant elements found in generated images. This could, for example, mimic the liquid texture of skin. The trend may divide opinion, but it allows photographers to re-examine the medium, and use new and cutting-edge techniques in light,…

RED FOX DOUG GRIFFITH “This was taken in rural West Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A vehicle stopped behind us, and the driver told us he had spotted the younger of two foxes heading our way. We waited, and were rewarded a few minutes later.” http://bit.ly/3K8fA95 FEATHER NICK STRONG “I set up this shot in my home studio using LED lights.” https://bit.ly/3tXh6GI SYDNEY BUSINESS CENTRE PHILIP WOOD “The Quay Quarter (AMP) Tower in Sydney’s CBD is an intriguing building in its own right, but this nearby curved steel structure supplied the element I was seeking in order to give a more interesting and eye-catching perspective to this famous and much-photographed tower.” https://bit.ly/3Ov32dU DAENEMARK THYBORON DIRK BUSE “This picture was taken at a beach on the north sea near Thyboron in Denmark. The…

Photoshop actions allow you to save and reuse a sequence of edits, commands and settings. As such, if you carry out a multi-step task once, you need never to do it all again. In practice, you can use actions to automate tasks, speed up your workflow, and access your most used Photoshop features. It only takes a moment to create an action for a chosen sequence of edits, then the same sequence can be applied to other images with a single click. But what if there are certain points in the sequence where you need to change things manually? Thankfully, you can build stops and pauses into your actions, as well as several other useful functions. In this issue’s video tutorial we’ll explore some of the key features and show…

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In 2024, the photography industry will maintain its focus on creating messages and conveying emotions, however, we can expect to see an increased emphasis on immersive experiences through technology such as AI (artificial intelligence), VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality). These technologies have been around for a while, laying the foundations for major technical and visual changes within photography. Following trends is often viewed critically by creatives, but doing so can benefit photographers of all levels. Being aware of new challenges, and preparing for them, can be conducive to developing and refining your style. The knowledge acquired can be used to shape your future projects, or take them in a different direction. While the old approaches have their place, the trick is to keep expanding your knowledge and experience.…

Landscape photography isn’t just about the beautiful surroundings of our environment; it’s a way of documenting time. Natural phenomena, the elements, and how the landscape changes around are fascinating subjects, and due to the easy accessibility as well as the aesthetics, plenty of creatives choose this as a subject. “I entered my image After the Fire into the UK LPOTY competition because of the way the heath fire had destroyed the character of this local heathland. It went from life to death, and then the regeneration could begin,” Mik says. He passes this spot every time he travels through the New Forest National Park, and when a heath fire destroyed the landscape he saw the photographic potential of the scene. “It needed to be a panorama to give a perspective…

To capture his winning Food Photographer of the Year 2023 image (see next page), Jon travelled to Mumbai, India, one of the busiest cities in the world. “I read an article years ago about food colourings in sweets, with candy floss as an example, so I could vividly see what the photo series would look like,” he says. Although Jon won the title, he does not describe himself as a food photographer in the traditional sense. “Taking images of lasagne doesn’t interest me, I focus mainly on the human side of the equation. As a food image, mine is a bit different, and in the world of photography different is your superpower”. When creating a personal project, Jon finds a back story that initially inspires him that has certain criteria…

As we look ahead, it’s clear that artificial intelligence will continue to gain momentum throughout 2024. On one hand, this is exciting for photographers who are likely to see new opportunities arise as AI technology develops, but on the other, it’s difficult to predict exactly how these developments will impact the photography industry. One thing is certain though: photography will always find a way to adapt and capitalise on new technology. There are a few potential outcomes to consider. It’s possible that AI will soon reach its peak, and that the industry will distance itself from it. Alternatively, new art movements may be created as photographers explore the unique possibilities offered by AI – not just to generate but to enhance their own imagery. It’s clear that the industry will…

Travel photography blog Capture The Atlas has announced the 25 breathtaking images selected for its 2023 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year showcase. Each year Capture The Atlas features its pick of the best images of the northern lights, or aurora borealis, and southern lights, or aurora australis, taken in the past 12 months by photographers around the world. This year’s collection includes images taken in Norway, Iceland, Australia, Alaska, New Zealand, and even the UK, with photos from new and unusual locations featured alongside shots from popular photography sites in the Arctic regions. Click the link to see all 25 spectacular images, and read the stories of how and where they were taken, at Capture The Atlas, where you’ll also find photography tutorials – including of course, how to…