Outdoor Photography

Considering the time and expense outdoor photographers invest in building a system of cameras, lenses and accessories, how that equipment is carried in the field shouldn’t be an afterthought. A photo backpack needs to be comfortable all day, provide durable protection and allow instant access to the gear you need so you can respond quickly

NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Nikon today announced a new full-frame wide zoom for its Z mirrorless system, the NIKKOR Z 17-28mm F/2.8. The new lens will be available in October 2022 with a list price of $1,199. The price is one of the key specifications of this lens. Nikon already offers a constant ƒ/2.8 wide

Photo By Michael Swindle Today’s Photo of the Day is “Oregon Coast” by Michael Swindle. “Gold-hued sea grass with sea stacks rising out of the Pacific Ocean,” describes Swindle. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments

Who’s ready for fall? A favorite season for many outdoor photographers, explore these gorgeous images of autumn from around the country and get inspired to go out and shoot your own memorable photos. Need some tips for capturing your best shots? We’ve got you covered with everything from gorgeous locations (including the northwest, northeast, West

Photo By Lauren Bunker Today’s Photo of the Day is “Spotlight on Spit Cove” by Lauren Bunker. Location: Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska. “The sun breaks through a gloomy day to shine light on sea stacks in Spire Cove, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska,” describes Bunker. Want to get your images in the running for

Photo By Andy Parkinson “I had spent a few days working with this young family on the forested edge of Kurile Lake in Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula,” recalls Andy Parkinson. “This young cub and his sibling would spend their days playing, climbing trees and generally doing all that they could to disturb their mother’s patient

Photo By Heather Cudworth In 2018, I had planned to go to Katmai, Alaska, for a wildlife photography trip. A few months before the trip, the organizer had to cancel, and I received a full refund. As luck would have it, within hours of the cancellation, a friend called asking if I’d be interested in

Lying on a sandbar 20 yards from this grizzly, I felt completely safe as she contentedly dug for clams. She knew I was there but had no interest in me so long as I respected her boundaries and didn’t make any sudden movements. The versatility of my 200-400mm lens allowed me to get the framing

Given the technology and capabilities of today’s cameras, the number of hobby and serious wildlife photographers grows by leaps and bounds. The frame per second rate is through the roof, the accuracy of autofocus is mind blowing, the high ISO capability is phenomenal, video is at an all-time clean quality and lens sharpness is off

Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047) Tamron has announced the launch of its first lens for Nikon Z mount mirrorless, the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, positioned as the “world’s smallest and lightest telephoto zoom for full-frame mirrorless.” At 5.8 inches in length and weighing 1.28 pounds, it does compare favorably to

Photo By Amber Ather Today’s Photo of the Day is “Shimmering Trees!” by Amber Ather. Location: Texas. “While boating in the Government Ditch area of Caddo Lake, the shimmering sunlight on the Cypress trees made it for a perfect sunrise shot,” explains Ather. Shot at 145mm using 70-200mm lens. Want to get your images in

A shadow is a darkened area created when a solid object blocks the primary source of light. The stronger the light, the deeper the shadow. On a clear sunny day, shadows are prominent. The more diffused the source, the softer they become. Any shape can create a shadow. The more lines, contours, form and curves

Photography has been a huge part of life for at least 85 percent of my living years. While I was in my single-digit days, it evolved slowly. But even during the early stages, I always viewed the world as if I had a camera to my eye. I started to become more serious when I

Since I picked up my first camera about 15 years ago, I’ve loved wildlife photography. While you can capture beautiful wildlife images with a wide range of lenses, nothing beats a telephoto lens for getting close-up shots of your subject. With a long lens, you can photograph wildlife from a safe distance without disturbing them.

Congratulations to Joe Campbell for winning the recent Telephoto Landscapes Assignment with the image, “Death Valley Sunrise.” See more of Campbell’s photography at www.jcproductions.photography. View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots!

Mount Rainier is an icon of the Washington state landscape. Standing at 14,410 feet above sea level, this active volcano presides over a diverse ecosystem. It’s the source of five major rivers and the most glaciated peak in the lower 48 states. The snow-and ice-covered peaks give way to ancient forests and subalpine wildflower meadows