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Oh. That thing about the son of a different father... I will be meeting a cousin from that side of the family in March. Well, that time is here!
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As some of you know I have recently discovered that I am the son of a different father. The whole story would take up much more space than I am willing to devote, at this time. I will, however, be taking a short trip from Albuquerque to the Houston area tomorrow to meet some of that “other” family. This familial excursion was arranged by my son, Ryan, and I am very thankful for his efforts in making this happen, as I am still processing this part of my very fractured life. Wish me luck! If you have had a similar experience, let me know what you did to handle the situation. Let’s chat! ([email protected])
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Zeiss is here! At this point, I would like to welcome Zeiss to our short and very intimate sponsorship list. The venerable who has been taking a "break" from photography, is back and releasing new lenses. There will be more about this in the March/April 2025 issue of Shadow & Light Magazine. Stay tuned!
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Speaking of Shadow & Light Magazine, the next issue is lining up very well. For starters, we will be featuring the compelling work of Catherine Eaton Skinner, who works with a variety of elements, including photography, that serve to complement her visually-intriguing and deeply moving work. We are still working on selections but I am happy to announce that I will be reviewing Michele Zousmer's new release "MIS[S]UNDERSTOOD." Also on tap is well-known landscape photographer, Jon Ortner. As you know, we are always up for some great landscape photography! Who isn't!
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By the way, Color It Red will return in the May/June issue. This very popular call-for-entry (CFE) is in its 13th appearance. We are bringing this series back because of consistent requests from many of our readers. There will be more about this iconic series in the March/April issue.
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• the starter: This project is aimed toward positivity and inspiration in their many forms. It has 5 offerings in each issue and is released every Monday morning at 8am. The sections include: a quote, an essay, a video, a link to a photographer who has been featured in Shadow & Light Magazine (in its 10th year!), and a link to a poet whose words have moved me over the years. Who knows? In the future I may even include some of my poetry! Here's a link to the latest issue!
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Image: Catherine Eaton Skinner, Flora
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• Most of the items/articles featured in The Journal are included based on past responses to similar posts and are not offered as recommendations by me, but for your varied interests.
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Mwangaza: Light!
Lying in a mud hole, looking up at a white rhino snuffling just inches from my camera, I was having a tough time not giggling or wetting my pants. I might have been a little nervous, but mostly, it was the thrill and the absurdity of it. To be this close to a massive rhinoceros with no remote gear—just me and my camera—was a dream. No guidance counselor in any high school anywhere would have suggested this as a viable career choice 35 years ago, but here I was. (David duChemin)
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Underwater wonders: Awe-inspiring images from the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 contest
The winners of the 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year contest have been announced, showcasing spectacular underwater scenes. The UK-based contest began in 1965, though it appeared in its current form in 2014/2015. It celebrates work across 13 categories, including Portrait, Behavior, Wrecks, Coral Reefs and Macro, with three categories focused on photos taken in British waters.
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The Key to Tack-Sharp Photography
Fact: Depth of field will remain constant across all formats and focal lengths as long as the aperture and the image size remain the same. There are several factors that determine how sharp, or not sharp, an image may be. One of those is depth of field, and another is the movement of the subject matter that occurs while the shutter is open. Here, I will discuss depth of field.
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10 photographers you should be following on Substack
Well, here's a breath of fresh air: Substack is becoming the go-to place for those who want to share their photographic work in a more meaningful way.
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Rather than a social media network, it's a platform for sending out email newsletters. That might sound old-fashioned to some, but Substack is actually quite hip right now. And it's being used by lots of great photographers to share their case studies, their process and their work.
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AP’s top sports photos of the year are worth a close look
Zoom in. Sit back. And admire. From the Paris Olympics to the Super Bowl. From Simone Biles to Shohei Ohtani. And, of course, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Associated Press photographers documented all of the biggest sports events and moments in 2024.
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Yet the year’s top images are not only about the most newsworthy results or the most famous athletes.
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The image of Bulgarian gymnast Stiliana Nikolova performing at the Paris Games is a work of art.
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The scene of Jonathan India of the Cincinnati Reds colliding with San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano is so full of action that you don’t know which part to look at first.
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Sometimes the athlete hardly needs to be seen at all. Like with Kimberley Woods of Britain covered by a huge splash of water while competing in a kayak event at the Paris Games — identifiable only by the Union Jack on one of her paddles.
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