Innehållsförteckning för No. 602 från Photography Week

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Any image that does not show reality can be considered abstract. Although people might perceive the level of abstraction in different ways, as long as the photograph causes the viewer to question what they are seeing, it can be considered a successful abstract frame. The easiest way to portray any subject in an abstract way is to free yourself mentally from its concepts and functions. Abstract photography doesn’t have to explain what is depicted; in fact, the aim is not to do so. The most important skills for abstract photography are observation and perception. Freeing your mind from the functions that the material world and society have ascribed to the object you’re shooting means you can alter the subject’s context from its reality. To do this, select a subject and…

One way of turning reality upside-down is by blending together many images of a commonly photographed subject, such as birds. This technique of interlacing frames has lots of potential for creating abstract images and, by learning how to use it, you can convey the natural movement of animals in a unique manner, as wildlife photographer Raghuvamsh Chavali explains… “Interlacing frames involves capturing consecutive frames of the bird’s movement (see image above). The technique can be used to create and showcase smoother and more fluid motion when displaying bird flight or other rapid movements, using a burst mode or video timelapse footage. With this technique, the motion appears more natural and less choppy, enhancing the experience. “I will frequently observe birds gracefully gliding through the sky, creating picturesque scenes, like artists…

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Back in the days of film, if you had a gap in your camera body, light would leak in through the cracks and tinge the film with colour casts across the frame. This exposure to light, or ‘light leaking’, was originally seen as a problem to be avoided, but it’s caught on as a creative technique that enhances images beyond their standard exposure. Light leaks have become a popular ‘retro’ effect to add to digital images – it’s usually done in post-production using various techniques, but there are also ways that you can simulate a light leak in-camera, even in the digital era. By striking a match or igniting a lighter, we can create a warm orange flicker of fire, and if we place this close in front of our…

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Nikon has unveiled the Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR, a full-frame superzoom for its Z-mount mirrorless cameras that sets a new standard for an all-in-one zoom lens with its phenomenal 14.2x zoom ratio. The lens is also compatible with APS-C DX Nikon cameras, such as the Z50 and Zfc, on which the effective focal range becomes 42-600mm. Superzoom lenses offer an all-in-one solution, covering everything from wide-angle to telephoto focal lengths, and opening up new possibilities for your photography or filmmaking. The longest-range superzoom previously available for Nikon cameras was the Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD, which could only be used on Nikon F-mount DX-format DSLRs. Whether you’re shooting sports or wildlife, or in any scenario where subject distance varies continuously, this lens enables you to adapt to…

As a conceptual artist with a passion for abstract art, Ladoza loves exploring different mediums and techniques to create new concepts. Photography remains key to this process. “As with music, abstract art can reflect our moods or embrace our feelings. It shifts the importance of knowing what you are looking at to how it makes you feel,” he says. “The Viewing Glass project (the working title) is still in its early days, and with every shoot I continue to learn what it is and see how my objectives are evolving. My focus isn’t on the final piece, but rather on the process and exploration of an idea. “The concept came to me while I was looking through a textured glass window. Instead of seeing the window, I saw bold, distorted…

ONE TOO MANY RUBEN ALEXANDER “Glassware photography is challenging, and here I attempted to challenge myself even more by introducing some drama.” https://bit.ly/4a0dqnC SNAKESHEAD FRITILLARY JUSTINE GORDON “I was so excited to find this snakehead fritillary in the park one morning recently – I took it as a sign of spring finally arriving.” https://bit.ly/4a1MQKO SETAS DE SEVILLA RODRIGO GODINEZ “The Setas de Sevilla (‘Mushrooms of Seville’) is a wooden structure incorporating a market, museum and restaurants in the old quarter of Seville in Spain.” https://bit.ly/3CziEHM RED-HEADED WOODPECKER TOM MORTENSON “A colourful red-headed woodpecker with its future dinner, a prized acorn. Taken in Portage County, Wisconsin, USA.” https://bit.ly/3EykdWb FACEBOOK http://bit.ly/39py9lg FLICKR http://bit.ly/2VIgsJO PHOTOGRAPHY WEEK WANTS YOUR PHOTOS! Taken a portrait you’re particularly proud of? Shot a sensational sunset you’d like to…

Many of us who’ve been using Adobe editing tools for years find that there’s less and less reason to open our images in Photoshop. Instead, Camera Raw and Lightroom offer almost everything we need to edit our images. But for precise retouching work, Photoshop has always been better – that’s until now. The latest updates to Camera Raw and Lightroom include a Content-Aware healing feature that could be a game changer for your raw editing workflow. Content-Aware Fill lets you target an object, then watch as Photoshop removes it. Now we can use the Content-Aware Remove tool in Camera Raw and Lightroom’s Develop Module to reach similarly impressive results, by simply painting over a distracting object or detail. Of course, the results won’t be perfect every time. But, as you’ll…

Abstract photography is a dynamic and varied genre that presents endless opportunities to explore and unleash your creativity. In the early days of photography, there was little room for abstract frames. The first cameras served the sole purpose of capturing scenes as they appeared in real life, providing a more accurate depiction than paintings. However, like most art forms, photography evolved, and began to find its creative voice as a reaction against expressionism in the 1920s, when photographers such as Albert Renger-Patzsch freed the medium from its initial function. This period saw the emergence of movements such as New Objectivity and New Vision, where photographers embraced a fresh approach to discovering the technical possibilities of photography to showcase structures, forms and angles in innovative and exciting ways. To create frames…

CREATE A ZOOM BURST 1 DECIDE ON OPTIC The longer the available focal length of a zoom lens, the more intense the effect. Lenses with a flexible range of 70-300mm are ideal, but this technique will also work with slightly shorter focal lengths 2 BALANCE EXPOSURE To avoid overexposing your image, use a closed aperture of around f/22. Start with a shutter speed of 1/13 sec, and experiment with this setting, as it will depend on how quickly you zoom 3 PRESS THE SHUTTER Press the shutter button, and have one hand ready on the lens to zoom in or out of the scene – or do both. If longer exposure times benefit the look of your image, attach an ND filter to balance the exposure The joy in creating…

UV filters, polarisers, and other similar filters are commonly used to protect the lens or to enhance the overall look of your image. However, there are some specialised hardware filters you may not have heard about. That’s probably because they’re not suitable for every photo project, as they add distinctive visual effects to the frame. However, whenever you decide to purchase a filter, it’s important to consider its material. Filters made from plastic are often cheaper, but they can negatively affect image sharpness. On the other hand, more expensive high-quality filters are made of optical resin or glass, which are less prone to scratching, which helps to maintain their quality during regular use. Initially, you may wish to purchase a budget-friendly filter to determine whether it’s worth investing in highquality…

www.fujifilm.com £1,599/$1,599 The overnight success of the Fujifilm X100V took everyone by surprise – and no one was more surprised than Fujifilm. The X100V was launched in 2020 as the fifth iteration of the brand’s premium compact, and its sudden popularity among TikTok influencers led to a six-month waiting list to buy one. Now Fujifilm is back with the X100VI. As with its predecessor, the premium vintage aesthetic is made for street and travel photographers who want a pocket-friendly camera. The X100 range is also one of the few true rangefinder designs still being made, with the pricier manual-focus only Leica M11 the only other option with an optical viewfinder. Key features Externally, little has changed from the previous model, but when you have a viral success on your hands…