Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2016 i Outdoor Photographer

COREL AFTERSHOT PRO 3 The new version of Corel’s RAW workflow software features several key enhancements, including an improved Highlight Recovery algorithm to retain greater detail in overexposed areas, the ability to watermark images and dynamic camera updates to keep AfterShot Pro compatible with the latest camera profiles. It also features lens corrections for many new lenses, and a Lens Correction Development Kit that allows you to create your own custom lens corrections for rare lenses that aren’t natively supported. Available for Windows, Mac and Linux. List Price: $79. Contact: Corel, aftershotpro.com. PELICAN AIR CASE Pelican’s newest line of tough Protector hard-sided HPX resin cases, the Air models significantly reduce the weight of the case itself—up to 40 percent lighter than other polymer case options. Offered in six sizes, the…

This photograph was taken in Lava Beds National Monument, a volcanic playground on the Medicine Lake Volcano in California. Judging by the look of this terrarium-like cave, one might think that the environment on the surface is a jungle or a rain forest. In fact, this cave is located in a high-elevation desert covered in sagebrush and lava fields. This particular cave isn’t a tourist attraction like some of the other popular caves in the monument. This wild cave is a bit hard to find, and without a GPS, you may be out of luck trying to reach it. I was fortunate enough to have my good friend Jesse Barden, a Lava Beds park ranger, show me the cave. Sometimes finding a prime location like this one is all about…

This summer many photographers will be traveling, exploring new areas and camping at their favorite parks. Most will be taking photos throughout the day and at sunset, and then putting their cameras away for the evening. Your photography session doesn’t have to end at sunset. Many newer cameras are capable of capturing beautiful landscapes combined with the night sky. Summer in the U.S. is the best time to photograph the Milky Way, so if you can escape the light pollution of major cities and you’re fortunate to have a night with clear skies, you should be able to get some stunning images and have fun shooting under countless stars. My favorite place to photograph at night is the Sierra Nevada and surrounding areas. My father, renowned photographer and mountaineer Galen…

With nearly four decades of traveling the world as a working photographer, you get a different perspective on the pros and cons of large cameras versus small. For older photographers, smaller, lighter camera gear is a huge relief in size and weight. For the younger crowd, with the energy to move mountains, a smaller photographic footprint and higher-quality pictures can be quite appealing. Both groups have a similar interest in creating memories and sharing those special experiences with others. For many, it began with film; for others, with the iPhone. Either way, the world of photography has exploded, with young and old participating in numbers hard to believe. In a single day, over 1.8 billion pictures will be uploaded to photo-sharing sites in some form or another. Many millennials want…

In this issue dedicated to summer photo adventures, we consider a variety of ways to make the most of longer days and warmer nights. The summer road trip is an archetypal American experience, and as Chris Miele reminds us in “Take The Scenic Route,” the journey itself can rival the destination for photo opportunities. “Many of us spend days, weeks, even months preparing shoots that involve traversing canyons, navigating dirt roads and generally avoiding any obvious viewpoints,” Miele explains of the mindset. “So what happens when all of that critical planning falls flat, we run out of time or the light instantly turns magical? Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and pull over to make the shot happen.” Miele describes his creative approach and the gear he keeps at…

Perhaps no other landscape in the world contains such an expansive variety of terrain, and is subjected to such an all-encompassing spectrum of weather, as Grand Canyon. Photographers can explore its true grandeur from the relative safety of the rim. Others immerse themselves, backpacking through the layers of stone, or join an adrenaline-charged, whitewater raft trip. Witness this enormous amphitheater, and you’ll eventually experience the extreme gamut from sunshine and playful clouds to wild winds, hail, sleet, snow and gigantic dark curtains of rain violently colliding into temples and buttes. Over the past 25 years, I’ve witnessed Grand Canyon’s many moods from top to bottom, logging hundreds of miles on foot and on river trips. I’ve heard the echo of distant rock falls, awoken to snow on my tent, flipped…

THE WORLD IS GETTING SMALLER. Globalization has brought what once were considered exotic destinations directly into our living rooms. But there are still a few places on the planet that remain truly exotic, all but entirely unexplored. Greenland, the second-largest island on earth, is one of these rare places. When, Where and How to Visit A photographic expedition to Greenland is a sailing trip, usually navigating the waters of its western coast where most of the island’s modest population resides in small, colorful villages that aren’t connected by roads. Travel options to the island are fairly limited, including flights from Denmark or voyages from the Canadian Arctic and Iceland. Photographers Frans Lanting and Justin Black led a Visionary Wild photography workshop to Greenland last September, delivering an awe-inspiring opportunity for…

Featuring an all-new design with enhanced ergonomics and superior optical performance, the SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017) is the next generation of Tamron’s 90mm Macro legacy. New XY-Shift Vibration Compensation detects and corrects lens movement both vertically and horizontally for improved image stabilization with up to 3.5 stops of correction when shooting handheld*. To increase focusing speed and accuracy at close distances, the lens’ Ultrasonic Silent Drive focusing system has been optimized with new software specifically for macro photography. The focusing system also offers Manual Focus Override, enabling precise focus adjustments for creative effect. The optical design features 14 elements in 11 groups, including one LD (Low Dispersion) and two XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) glass elements to reduce lateral and on-axis chromatic aberrations for exceptional…

As photographers, road trips are often a core part of our existence. Twisting S-curves beckon our imaginations, wide-open plains challenge our visions, and distant mountains rise upon arrival just as our excitement does. Whether the road trip is just a means to reach the next scouted location or the drive is the actual adventure, hitting the road is a pivotal part of the photographic experience. For many landscape and nature shooters, one sacrilegious move is shooting from the side of the road. Whether it’s a mountain pass turnout, a national park parking lot or the side of an interstate, the fear of being marooned on the edge of the road with no compositional options is real. Many of us spend days, weeks, even months preparing shoots that involve traversing canyons,…

Adventure for adventure’s sake is always a good thing, but it’s even better when it morphs into something bigger. We started out on a trip of a lifetime to do a photo shoot on the Alsek River for Yukon Tourism and Canadian River Expeditions. The Alsek, considered by many to be one of the most magnificent rivers in North America, flows from the Yukon in Canada to the Gulf of Alaska in Glacier Bay National Park. With a 160-mile run and fewer than 200 people rafting the full length of its waters each year, the Alsek not only is a bucket-list trip for the excitement of its whitewater and the beauty of its calving glaciers and iceberg-filled lakes, but also for the remoteness of its surrounding wilderness, offering endless photographic…

Overnight camping in wild places allows you to get out early and stay out late to capture exceptional wildlife and landscape photos. Here are our suggestions for gear to make your campsite a relaxing place to stage your photo adventures. Roomy Tent With Storage The Marmot Limelight 2P tent features a design with nearly vertical walls for an extra-spacious enclosure. An extra-large double door makes ingress and egress easy, and a rear D-shaped door provides access to two vestibules for gear storage. The tent includes a footprint groundcloth, interior pockets for organizing small items and a Lamp Shade Pocket that turns your headlamp into interior lighting. List Price: $249. marmot.com Convertible Sleeping Bag Perfect for one or expandable for two, the Kelty Callisto 20 sleeping bag offers a comfortable, quilted…