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Grand Prize Bare Beauty By Sapna Reddy “As a physician, it was difficult to witness firsthand the suffering thrust upon us by the pandemic. From February through the summer months of 2020, the workdays remained long and exhausting. When I got the opportunity to take a vacation in October, I decided to head to Utah to be alone in the Badlands. I figured that the spectacular fall colors would have a therapeutic effect on me. “Our state of mind is reflected in the art we choose to create. Of all the scenes I photographed, the one that appealed to me the most was this bare tree. Amongst trees decked out in autumn splendor, this minimalistic tree stole the show. Devoid of any foliage, its white bark glistened in the sunlight,…

We are a species of movement and curiosity. Since the dawn of humanity, we have cast our imaginations beyond the horizon and set our internal compass to seek the unknown, to discover new lands, and to create ways to share our finds with our fellow humans. Science has now proven that all people on the planet are related, that we are all brothers and sisters originally from the plains of East Africa and that we migrated to every corner of the planet some 100,000 years ago. From then, right from the beginning, we have been storytellers. The earliest examples of this can be found in the caves of Africa, Indonesia and France dating back as far back as 64,000 years: scenes of the great hunt and etched depictions of exotic…

SUPER TELE PRIMES FOR CANON EOS R Canon introduced two new super telephoto primes ideal for wildlife and sports photographers, the RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM and RF1200mm F8 L IS USM. The latter is the longest lens yet for Canon’s EOS R mirrorless system, and both lenses are compatible with Canon’s RF1.4x and RF2x extenders for extreme telephoto reach up to an incredible 2400mm with the RF1200mm F8 L IS USM and RF2x extender. The RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM has a minimum focusing distance of 8.53 feet. Built-in image stabilization provides up to 4.5 stops of correction. The lens is 6.4 inches in diameter, 17 inches in length and weighs 6.9 pounds. Slightly heavier at 7.4 pounds—but remarkably light for a lens of this focal length—the RF1200mm F8…

I’ve been fortunate to travel to some of the most beautiful places and to photograph some of the world’s most exquisite creatures, and I’ve come to know that a beautiful subject doesn’t necessarily translate to a beautiful photograph. These experiences have taught me quite a bit about my role in picture-making and in managing my expectations. I want to create photographs that aren’t simply mugshots of animals. Creating expressive wildlife images requires more than using my biggest lens, waiting for wildlife to show up and pressing the shutter. When I realized my hard drive was full of “meh” and not much “yeah!,” I was determined to become more creative. Now, instead of just grabbing some random shots, I push myself to capture the feeling of the animal. Here I will…

Lean On Me “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 attempts at fishing. When something like this happens, it can feel quite overwhelming in the moment. Such is the joy and excitement that unexpected and comical interactions can elicit.” See more of Andy Parkinson’s work at andrewparkinson.com.…

Photographing cultures can take many forms,” Chris Rainier observes, “but, always with an eye to the most visual impacts, I have focused on the rich and diverse beauty of traditional regalia, tattooing and, most recently, masks.” Through the COVID pandemic, the word “mask” has conjured images of the respiratory variety, and so it is a pleasant departure to recall the ancient type, the ceremonial mask. The world’s oldest known masks of this kind were made of stone near present-day Jerusalem and date back 9,000 years. Throughout the centuries and around the globe, ceremonial masks have been used as an essential visual element of storytelling in traditional cultures. As a documentary photographer and filmmaker, Rainier has dedicated a significant part of his attention for more than 20 years to exploring the…

Whether you’re strolling through villages on the Amalfi Coast or hiking Skyline Trail at Mt. Rainier National Park, reducing the weight and complexity of your camera gear without sacrificing photo flexibility can free your attention to enjoy the experience more fully. Here are a few key items to consider for your travel kit. BIG ZOOM POCKET CAMERA The Sony RX100 VII is an excellent option if you want to travel light and leave your larger camera system behind. The camera’s zoom lens offers an equivalent focal length range of 24-200mm, ample for most travel photo opportunities from grand vistas to telephoto details. Though it’s just slightly larger than a pack of standard playing cards, it can shoot 20-megapixel images at up to 20 fps continuously or in a burst of…

Location Nicknamed “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific” due to its multi-colored canyon walls etched deeply into the terrain, Waimea Canyon on the south shore of the “Garden Island” of Kaua’i was formed when the Waimea River carved its way through the lava and basalt formations of the region. Waimea is Hawaiian for “reddish water.” Driving through the canyon takes you through both Waimea Canyon and Koke’e State Parks. Throughout the canyon, there are hiking trails where you can see tropical foliage, green and red scenery, waterfalls and rainbows. Weather The park’s location on the south side of the island means that it doesn’t get nearly as much rain as the north and east sides, and due to its elevation, the average temperatures are lower than the rest of the…

In recent years, national parks and other popular nature photography destinations have become increasingly crowded and potentially frustrating, with some even requiring reservations. With so many photographers crowding the parking lots and trailheads, perhaps it is time to skip those roadside locations and head deeper into the wilderness for a backpacking-based photography adventure. Having worked as a backpacking guide as well as a photo guide, I would say my favorite photos are the ones I have worked the hardest to get. While backpacking isn’t for everyone, it is far more attainable than most people think. The best part about backpacking is that it allows you to spend a bunch of time in cool locations without crowds waiting for amazing light. At its roots, backpacking is really very easy, in that…