Keeping tradition of the hunt alive
Through the New England countryside, riders take part in an adventure at once ancient and modern: A formal fox hunt, no fox necessary.
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When a Dude Randomly Projectile Vomits In Your Street Photo… https://ift.tt/2DScbuo
If you’re easily grossed out, you might want to close this story now. It’s about one of the most viral street photos that was shared on the Internet this month, and it’s a strange one. This past weekend, Toronto professional photographer Nick Wons was testing out the low-light performance of his new Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 FL VR lens by shooting some nighttime photos indoors and on the street. When he noticed a man walking away, he raised his camera to snap a shot. “[I was] just taking a shot of the guy walking, I didn’t think much of it or that it would turn into anything but I wanted to test the lens out (you know how it is with new toys),” Wons tells PetaPixel. “Anyways, as I’m shooting this guy walking, out of nowhere comes the guy on the right side of the frame and just sprayed the whole sidewalk in a semi-circle around him narrowly missing the subject I was focused on.” Here’s the photo that resulted:
Wons has been shooting street photography for years, but he’s never had an experience or photo quite like this. “[A]s a full-time event photographer, I find the randomness of the streets keeps my skills sharp when it comes to catching fleeting moments or anticipating a shot,” Wons says. “Never in the 10 years that I’ve been shooting have I ever had a random somebody ‘photobarf’ a shot like that. “To me, it’s a pretty raw and real image, and it’s not something you ever really see captured — at least I haven’t before.” After posting it to a local Toronto Facebook group, others began telling Wons to share the photo on Reddit. So he did, sharing it in /r/pics with the title, “Just shot my first street photography photo where somebody randomly walked into frame projectile vomiting.” Within 2 hours, the post hit the front page and went viral online. It now has over 147,000 upvotes, making it (strangely) one of the most popular photos of the year in that subreddit that nearly 20 million “photographers” subscribe to. “You should submit this to national geographics photo contest,” the top commenter writes. “First place guaranteed!” “Bro… as one photographer to another, this might be one of the greatest street-life photos I’ve seen in a long time,” writes another photographer. The huge amount of attention even got Wons connected to the vomiting man, whose name is “Chucky.” They’re friends now.
“I had no idea it was going to blow up like this though,” Wons says. “I went to bed and woke up to 131k Karma, texts from friends, and a flooded inbox on all my social media with requests from around the world to buy prints of the shot.” That’s right. People around the world want to buy prints of this projectile vomit street photo. “It’s a pretty surreal response to this photo, but I guess it’s because it’s such a ‘city moment’ that doesn’t get captured that people are reacting like this,” Wons says, “because at some point we’ve all been there I’m sure, maybe not puking on the sidewalk a few feet down with a new Nikkor telephoto (thank God), but we’ve been there.” “This photo though just goes to show why I always walk around with my camera out and on and at the ready, because you never know what’s going to happen next.” Photography News via PetaPixel https://petapixel.com November 30, 2018 at 01:22PM
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Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 Lens Unveiled for Fujifilm GFX https://ift.tt/2E6k2Fy
ZY Optics has unveiled the new Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 lens for the Fujifilm G mount. It’s the fastest standard-length native lens available for Fujifilm’s GFX medium format mirrorless cameras. The manual-focus lens provides the rough equivalent of a 50mm field of view (in 35mm terms) when mounted on a GFX camera, and the fast f/1.4 aperture provides an ultra shallow depth of field and the ability to work in low-light environments.
ZY Optics says the optical quality of the lens is designed to meet the demands of GFX sensors, which have resolutions starting at 51.4 megapixels in the GFX 50S and GFX 50R.
Specs and features of the lens include 11 elements in 9 groups, a 9-blade rounded aperture, a metal lens body, and a built-in retractable lens hood. Here are some sample photos captured with the new Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4:
The Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 is available now through http://www.zyoptics.net/“>the company’s website and through authorized resellers with a price tag of $799. Image credits: Sample photos by by Jonas Rask and courtesy ZY Optics Photography News via PetaPixel https://petapixel.com November 30, 2018 at 12:48PM
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Jackson Hole: Stop Tagging Locations https://ift.tt/2RovOhB
There has been much discussion in recent days of how location tagging in social media is harming natural landmarks around the world. And now even authorities are taking a stand: the Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board in Wyoming has launched a new campaign against location tags. With the rise of social media, previously quiet landmarks such as Horseshoe Bend in Arizona have become flooded with so many tourists that landscapes are being altered, both by so many people trampling through and by governments in order to make those spots safe. This trend has sparked a movement among nature photographers to not geotag photos while exploring the great outdoors. “Every time someone captures stunning scenery and tags the exact location, crowds follow,” the tourism board says. “[I]n the spirit of our conservation tradition, we’re championing a new environmental initiative: Tag Responsibly, Keep Jackson Hole Wild.” Instead of tagging specific locations found in the wild, the tourism board is asking visitors to use the generic tag Keep Jackson Hole Wild to protect nature and help spread awareness.
The campaign also includes a set of posters that discourage location tagging.
The official @visitjacksonhole Instagram account is leading the charge by using the generic tag on all of its outdoor photos. Photography News via PetaPixel https://petapixel.com November 30, 2018 at 12:21PM
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The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Type appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. 
Bushells House on the corner of Charles Street and New England Highway, Moonbi by Caz Nowaczyk Your weekly photography challenge – TYPE! That’s right! Typography, text, numbers, and glyphs. Any writing in any language. New, faded, barely legible – sign writing, posters, light painting etc. 
Brass and Iron Lace Foundry – Forge and Museum, Enmore Road, Uralla NSW Australia by Caz Nowaczyk
An old truck stop on Putty Road, Garland Valley in Yengo National Park, NSW by Caz Nowaczyk 
Beechworth, Victoria Australia by Caz Nowaczyk 
Beechworth, Victoria, Australia by Caz Nowaczyk
An old petrol pump gauge at an old truck stop on Putty Road, Garland Valley in Yengo National Park, NSW by Caz Nowaczyk Check out some of the articles below that may give you inspiration for shooting and editing Type pictures.
Weekly Photography Challenge – TypeSimply upload your shot into the comment field (look for the little camera icon in the Disqus comments section) and they’ll be embedded for us all to see. Or if you’d prefer, upload them to your favorite photo-sharing site and leave the link to them. Show me your best images in this week’s challenge! Share in the dPS Facebook GroupYou can also share your images in the dPS Facebook group as the challenge is posted there each week as well. If you tag your photos on Flickr, Instagram, Twitter or other sites – tag them as #DPSTYPE to help others find them. Linking back to this page might also help others know what you’re doing so that they can share in the fun. The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Type appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. Photography via Digital Photography School https://ift.tt/29wB9CX November 30, 2018 at 12:04PM
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Clever "Sketches" video shows reality being edited in real time https://ift.tt/2RrLNeM 
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Clever "Sketches" video shows reality being edited in real timeA newly published video called "Sketches" from Russian motion graphics designer Vladimir Tomin shows the world being edited in real time using video editing tools. The experimental work presents a variety of scenes in which cursors appear to cut and paste birds, type text created from twisted crane pieces, and scrape the painted line off a road. Clips from the video, which was published on Vimeo, can also be found on Tomin's Instagram account alongside other videos of clever reality edits. Tomin also offers content on YouTube and through his personal website. View Comments (0) Many cameras today include built-in image stabilization systems, but when it comes to video that's still no substitute for a proper camera stabilization rig. The Ronin-S aims to solve that problem for DSLR and mirrorless camera users, and we think DJI has delivered on that promise. The SiOnyx Aurora is a compact camera designed to shoot stills and video in color under low light conditions, so we put it to the test under the northern lights and against a Nikon D5. It may not be a replacement for a DSLR, but it can complement one well for some uses. At its core, the Scanza is an easy-to-use multi-format film scanner. It offers a quick and easy way to scan your film negatives and slides into JPEGs, but costs a lot more than similar products without a Kodak label. Canon's EOS R, the company's first full-frame mirrorless camera, impresses us with its image quality and color rendition. But it also comes with quirky ergonomics, uninspiring video features and a number of other shortcomings. Read our full review to see how the EOS R stacks up in today's full-frame mirrorless market. No Nikon camera we've tested to date balances stills and video capture as well as the Nikon Z7. Though autofocus is less reliable than the D850, Nikon's first full-frame mirrorless gets enough right to earn our recommendation. A question frequently asked on the Internet is 'what's the best DSLR?' In this buying guide we've answered that question – but also whether it's the right question to be asking in the first place. What's the best camera for under $500? These entry level cameras should be easy to use, offer good image quality and easily connect with a smartphone for sharing. In this buying guide we've rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing less than $500 and recommended the best. Whether you've grown tired of what came with your DSLR, or want to start photographing different subjects, a new lens is probably in order. We've selected our favorite lenses for Sony mirrorlses cameras in several categories to make your decisions easier. Whether you've grown tired of what came with your DSLR, or want to start photographing different subjects, a new lens is probably in order. We've selected our favorite lenses for Canon DSLRs in several categories to make your decisions easier. Whether you've grown tired of what came with your DSLR, or want to start photographing different subjects, a new lens is probably in order. We've selected our favorite lenses for Nikon DSLRs in several categories to make your decisions easier. Photography News via Dpreview https://ift.tt/i0r8o5 November 30, 2018 at 11:43AM
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In this blog: Big Picture
Chaos at the US border in Mexico A peaceful march devolved into unrest when US agents fired tear gas to stop hundreds of migrants attempting to storm a border fence separating Mexico from the United States. Over 5,000 Central American migrants have been camping out at a sports complex in Tijuana. GO TO ENTRY
The deadly Camp Fire in California At least 63 people have lost their lives in California’s deadliest wildfire. Over 10,000 structures were destroyed. The search for hundreds of people still missing continues. GO TO ENTRY
100th anniversary of the end of WWI In this Nov. 1918 file photo, American soldiers from New York, who served on the frontline in Cambria, France, rig up a Liberty Bell to celebrate the signing of the Armistice to end World War One. GO TO ENTRY
Globe staff photos of the month, October 2018 Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month: fall colors, Halloween, the Milken Educator Award winner, Harvard University lawsuit, and a World Series victory. GO TO ENTRY
Red Sox 2018 World Series victory parade The Red Sox once again for the fourth time this century rolled through the city in triumph after winning the 2018 World Series. GO TO ENTRY
Red Sox win the 2018 World Series The Boston Red Sox took on the Los Angeles Dodgers in California for the 2018 World Series. The Red Sox defeated the Dodgers 5-1, to capture their ninth World Series title. GO TO ENTRY
World Series: Game 4, Red Sox vs. Dodgers The Boston Red Sox take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in California during the 2018 World Series. The Sox won Game 4, 9-6. GO TO ENTRY
World Series: Game 3, Red Sox vs. Dodgers The Boston Red Sox take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in California during the 2018 World Series. GO TO ENTRY
World Series: Game 2, Red Sox vs. Dodgers The Boston Red Sox take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Fenway Park in the 2018 World Series. Red Sox win 4-2 and lead series 2-0. GO TO ENTRY
World Series: Game 1, Red Sox vs. Dodgers The Boston Red Sox take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2018 World Series. GO TO ENTRY
Globe staff photos of the month, September 2018 Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month: gas explosions in Lawrence, 9/11 remembrance ceremonies, primary elections, somber pets, the New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off at the Topsfield Fair, and the beginning of the Patriots regular season. GO TO ENTRY
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The world, the stage, the way ahead Deb was still new to this high school in Peabody. She had arrived a year ago, a stranger dropped into the junior class, knowing no one and lacking all their shared history. She had found her way to the vaunted theater program, establishing a foothold in a realm that felt magical. This show was headed to a high-stakes statewide competition. Did she really think she belonged on that stage? She had resolved to find out. GO TO ENTRY
Pipeline from Africa Immigrants from Ghana do much of the low-paying, back-breaking work of caring for frail Americans in their homes. Back home, they’re seen as success stories. GO TO ENTRY
The destructive aftermath of Hurricane Florence Hurricane Florence lashed the Southeast coast of the United States. The storm dumped heavy amounts of rain across the region and killed at least 32 people. GO TO ENTRY
Globe staff photos of the month, August 2018 Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month: staying cool in the summer heat, installing a new police commissioner, spotting sharks on the Cape, campaigning politicians on the trail, and flipping gymnasts at the US championships. GO TO ENTRY
A home, but for how long? For 19 years, the US government had given Patricia Carbajal permission to stay in this country, to work, to put down roots. For 19 years, administration after administration extended Temporary Protected Status for Honduras after the destruction wrought by Hurricane Mitch in 1998 was compounded by crippling poverty, destabilizing corruption, and violence so pervasive that the murder rate in Honduras is now among the highest in the world. After 19 years, Patricia’s status had long ago stopped feeling temporary. But, now, in a moment, everything could change. GO TO ENTRY
US Gymnastics Championships in Boston This week, Boston will get a look at some of the best gymnasts in the world during the US Nationals, which runs Thursday through Sunday at TD Garden. GO TO ENTRY
Summertime festivals around the world Photographers capture communities gathering at events organized to celebrate a variety of cultural observances. GO TO ENTRY
Globe staff photos of the month, July 2018 Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month: the Puerto Rican Parade, Taylor Swift performing at Gillette Stadium, celebrating fourth of July, mourning a fallen police officer, loggerhead turtle release, and Patriots training camp GO TO ENTRY
The life aquatic During the summer heat, a look at animals cooling off with water or in their aquatic environments. GO TO ENTRY
All eyes on the World Cup Around the world, billions of fans are watching the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which is being held in Russia for the first time. The tournament features thirty-two teams from six continents. GO TO ENTRY
Kakuma refugee camp GO TO ENTRY 
Globe staff photos of the month, June 2018 Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month: watching World Cup soccer, The annual Boston Pride Parade, protesting gun volence, protesting the presidents immigration border policy, blessing animals, ad great action - reaction on local baseball diamonds.. GO TO ENTRY
Life in the bleachers at Fenway Park Fans climbed the stairs to the upper bleachers at Fenway Park. GO TO ENTRY
US border policy controversy Customs and border patrol officials in the United States are enforcing President Trump’s strict immigration policies on the Mexico border, causing widespread protests. At least 2,000 children have been separated from their parents since April. GO TO ENTRY
Opioids land more women behind bars This lone county jail in a remote corner of Appalachia offers an agonizing glimpse into how the tidal wave of opioids and methamphetamines has ravaged America. GO TO ENTRY
Globe staff photos of the month, May 2018 Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month: a tulip farm in Rhode Island, local graduations, Memorial Day, Boston Calling Music Festival, and the NHL and NBA playoffs. GO TO ENTRY
Eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano Bruce Omori/Paradise Helicopters/EPA/Shutterstock GO TO ENTRY
Raising Connor He is easy to love, affectionate, and friendly. He is moody and unpredictable. Vulnerable, sweet, devoted to family. Impulsive, strong, and overflowing with emotion. Dreaming of home, always. Never quite at home, anywhere. This is Connor. GO TO ENTRY
Globe staff photos of the month, April 2018 Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month: a funeral for a fallen police officer, the Boston Marathon, a new home for a lost dog, opening day at Fenway Park, and the Bruins and Celtics in the playoffs. GO TO ENTRY
Spring blossoms To commemorate Earth Day on April 22, a look at transforming landscapes around the world bursting with color as warm weather approaches. GO TO ENTRY
2018 Boston Marathon Thousands of runners compete under miserable weather conditions during the 122nd running of the Boston Marathon. GO TO ENTRY
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. A look at some of the pivotal moments in the life of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. as we mark the 50th anniversary of the tragic end of his life on April 4, 1968. GO TO ENTRY
Globe staff photos of the month, March 2018 Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month: multiple nor’easters, St. Patrick’s Day, protesting gun violence, high school state championships for hockey and basketball, Good Friday, and the start of Red Sox season GO TO ENTRY
2018 Paralympic Winter Games Scenes from the Paralympics taking place March 9-18 in PyeongChang, South Korea. 670 athletes with disabilities from around the world compete in 80 events in six different sports. GO TO ENTRY
Back to back nor’easter storms slam Massachusetts Two nor’easter storms in the past week have brought snow, power outages and flooding to towns across Massachusetts. GO TO ENTRY
Globe staff photos of the month, February 2018 Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month: record temperatures, bringing dental care to Jamaica, retiring Paul Pierce’s Celtic number, a Super Bowl loss, and the start of Red Sox spring training in Florida. GO TO ENTRY
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142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show The annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show returned to New York City this week, with nearly 3,000 canines competing for the top prize of “Best in Show.” GO TO ENTRY
South Korea Olympic Games opening ceremony Fireworks erupted as the cauldron was lit with the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at the PyeongChang Stadium. GO TO ENTRY
In rural Jamaica, dentists tend to the poor Over five challenging days, 18 students and faculty from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine set up shop in crossroads towns in Jamaica, bringing relief and education to thousands who otherwise would suffer unattended. They performed hundreds of cases of dental triage. GO TO ENTRY
Super Bowl LII: Patriots vs. Eagles The New England Patriots lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII. The Eagles win the Lombardi Trophy for the first time. GO TO ENTRY
40th anniversary of the Blizzard of ‘78 The Blizzard of ‘78 is a storm that will be remembered. The blizzard reached Massachusetts on Feb. 6, 1978, and the snow did not stop falling for 32 hours. When it was over, 73 lives were lost and hundreds of houses destroyed. GO TO ENTRY
Globe staff photos of the month, January 2018 Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month: of winter storms, a blue supermoon eclipse, Muslim Lobby Day at the Massachusetts State House, a dairy farm in Shelburne, and the Patriots’ road to Super Bowl LII. GO TO ENTRY
Patriots win AFC Championship Patriots beat the Jacksonville Jaguars and are headed to the Super Bowl once again. GO TO ENTRY
Animals up-close Photographers allow us to get up-close and personal with animals all around the world. GO TO ENTRY
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This Gender Reveal Sparked a 47,000 Acre, $8 Million Wildfire https://ift.tt/2zsL5Hh Gender reveal parties are becoming increasingly common in our social media age as expectant parents arrange elaborate celebrations to create photos and videos to share and enjoy for a lifetime. But some reveal ideas aren’t as smart as others — in fact, they can be disastrous. This 49-second video shows how one gender reveal party sparked the April 2017 Sawmill Fire in Arizona. Back on April 23, 2017, Border Patrol Agent Dennis Dickey and his wife brought an explosive target out into a yellow grassland in the Santa Rita Mountain foothills in order to learn the gender of their expected baby with a bang. After shooting the target that contained Tannerite, an explosive substance, there was an explosion and a cloud of blue smoke appeared… along with a sudden blaze in the surrounding grass. Several seconds later, when it became clear that the group had no way of putting out the fire, someone is heard in the video twice shouting, “Start packing up!”
The entire incident was caught on camera by one of the party’s attendees, and the U.S. Forest Service released the video to the Arizona Daily Star this week through the Freedom of Information Act. Dickey admitted earlier this year to starting the fire, which went on to burn 47,000 acres and cost $8.2 million for 800 firefighters to put out. He pleaded guilty in a federal court back in September and agreed to pay $220,000 for what happened. If you’re planning any kind of gender reveal party and photo shoot and you live in a wildfire area, you might want to stick to colored cakes or confetti-filled balloons. Photography News via PetaPixel https://petapixel.com November 30, 2018 at 11:34AM
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The Clever Street Photography of Alan Burles https://ift.tt/2BJqmAg
Alan Burles started as a art director in the early 1980s. After investing in a Olympus XA 35mm rangefinder, however, Burles started traveling everywhere with a pocket camera. Since 2005, he has been a full-time photographer, and his street photos are filled with clever illusions.
“My 20 years in advertising certainly weren’t a distraction from my fascination with photography, they were an amazing investment in working with great people (and great photographers) and especially in learning about both the power of simplicity and the power of the idea,” Burles writes. “My photography is mainly about spontaneous, unplanned, found (although actually I think they are ‘given’) moments that just happen and are beautiful or poignant or funny.”
Burles’ work is now represented in galleries around the world. He was also selected as the winner of the Leica-sponsored SPi Street Awards 2018.
You can find more of Burles’ work on his website. (via SPi Street Awards via The Guardian) Image credits: Photographs by Alan Burles and used with permission Photography News via PetaPixel https://petapixel.com November 30, 2018 at 10:58AM
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Tricks Food Photographers Use to Make Food Look Delicious https://ift.tt/2ABSnYN
Food photographers have an arsenal of tricks up their sleeves to make food look delicious on camera. And more often than not, these hacks make use of non-edible products that aren’t appetizing. Blossom has created an eye-opening video that reveals the dirty (sometimes literally) little tricks of food photographers. Watch the 2.5-minute video here: Here’s a rundown of the tricks shown in the video (watch the video to see how each one looks on camera):
You can find more food photography hacks here, here, here, and here. You can also find more of Blossom’s videos on its YouTube channel and Facebook page. Photography News via PetaPixel https://petapixel.com November 30, 2018 at 10:12AM
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Instagram launches Close Friends list for story sharing https://ift.tt/2Sn4AYN  Many Instagram users aim for a large number of followers. However, sometimes you'd like to share an Instagram moment with just your closest friends and not hundreds or thousands of followers, most of whom you probably don't know. This is now possible, thanks to a new feature announced by Instagram today: Close Friends lets you share stories with a select group of people instead of all your followers. Instagram says Close Friends gives you the "flexibility to share more personal moments with a smaller group that you choose." To do so, you create a close friends-list and at the time of posting your story select the option to only share with the people on that list. You'll find the option to add people to the close friends-list in the side-menu. Your list can only be seen by yourself. When someone has added you to their list, you will see a green badge when you viewing their stories and a green ring around their profile photo in the Stories tray. Close Friends is now rolling out globally on the latest versions of the Instagram iPhone and Android apps. Photography News via Dpreview https://ift.tt/i0r8o5 November 30, 2018 at 10:11AM |
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