Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2021 i Outdoor Photographer

Cameras are undeniably moving toward a mirrorless future, and 2021 advanced considerably to that end. Nearly all of the new gear introduced this year was for mirrorless systems. Here are our top picks of those new cameras and lenses that meet the unique needs of nature and adventure photographers. CAMERAS CAMERA OF THE YEAR SONY A1 This year was a significant one for flagship mirrorless camera releases from Canon, Nikon and Sony. Canon introduced the EOS R3, which sits at the top of its full-frame mirrorless system and is carefully positioned by Canon as “between” the EOS R5 mirrorless and EOS-1D X DSLR, leaving room for a future mirrorless model above the R3. At the time of this writing, Nikon has announced the development of the Z 9, which is…

Over decades of teaching photography, I’ve greatly enjoyed helping photographers both in the field and in online classes. It’s been so rewarding to share amazing landscape locations like Acadia, Death Valley, Yellowstone, the Tetons and, of course, Yosemite, helping folks connect with nature and realize ways to express their experiences through their images. I want people to appreciate that they have a unique and valuable point of view. The process of discovery, of learning about themselves and engaging with the wonders of nature, can enrich our lives immeasurably. Learning to trust one’s feelings is vital for anyone wishing to develop their artistic abilities and communicate their own way of seeing the world around them. During those years of teaching, returning students have brought their recent images to the workshops for…

As a nature photographer, my primary goal is to help those who view my work to appreciate the value of pure, unspoiled wilderness. Creating captivating images that seize and sustain the viewer’s attention is key. The longer you can get someone to look at a photograph, the greater the odds that they will connect with its subject matter. In this fast-paced world where people can consume hundreds of images and videos in a matter of minutes, why should they stop scrolling for your image? While the answer is multi-faceted, practicing the art of mystery can be very effective for creating more engaging images. Of course, you could try to grab people’s attention another way. Turning up the volume by cranking saturation, radically changing the colors and shapes of objects or…

Photographer: Eric Bennett Location: Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Patagonia, Argentina Equipment: Sony a7R II, Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM with Metabones EF-E IV adapter Situation: Every year, thousands of hikers and photographers flock to Patagonia to admire its iconic granite monoliths that stretch high up into the sky. I was lucky enough to spend several months in this incredible region as I kept returning over three consecutive years to try and capture not only the obvious grandeur of the mountains but also more intimate scenes of trees, rocks and ice. On this morning, my friend and I were heading back to camp after photographing a phenomenal sunrise. Walking along the trail, still shaded by nearby mountains and trees, we felt the frigid air pushing us along as it bit…

Orbiting an average of 238,855 miles from Earth, the moon has been capturing the imagination of humankind throughout history. Being the closest celestial object to our home, it was long viewed as a divine, spiritual being to early civilizations. The moon has played a starring role in many cultures and influenced much of our daily life: calendars, languages, mythology and, of course, art. Artists have looked to the moon for guidance, from prehistoric cave paintings to Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night. The moon has always been more to me than just a photography subject; our relationship goes way back. Ever since I was a child, I’ve been absolutely enamored with the moon. It seemed like every time I stepped outside, it made sure I was aware of its presence…

When it comes to the beauty and diversity of the surrounding landscape, not many rivers in the United States can compete with the Arkansas River. At 1,469 miles, it’s the sixth-longest river in the United States, flowing eastward from Colorado through Kansas and Oklahoma before finally emptying into the mighty Mississippi River in Arkansas. The first stretch is clearly the most spectacular section: From its source high up in the rugged Sawatch Range of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, “The Arkansas” is a raging stream of crystal-clear snowmelt water, cascading downhill and thundering through awe-inspiring canyons, dropping more than 10,000 feet in elevation on the first 125 miles. It’s no surprise that this part of the river has become America’s favorite destination for rafting and a fly-fishing paradise to catch some of…