The Daily PetaPixel for 01/15/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( Special Edition: Winter Photography with OM SYSTEM [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by OM SYSTEM [BUNDLE UP WITH WINTER SAVINGS FROM OM SYSTEM!]( Save big on Olympus and OM SYSTEM cameras, lenses, and more. Don’t delay! These offers are only valid through January 28, 2024. Visit your favorite authorized OM SYSTEM retailer or the OM SYSTEM website for more details. [See Savings]( [Why Your Wide-Angle Lens Images Are So Boring]( By Andrea Livieri on Jan 14, 2024 12:00 pm A common challenge for photographers using wide-angle lenses is creating depth in their images. The shots may seem flat and dull if they do not have a distinct point of interest and a clear visual path that draws the viewer’s eye into the scene. [[Read More]( [How to Shoot the Busiest Street Scenes in Asia]( By Etienne Bossot on Jan 14, 2024 11:00 am Shooting the busiest scenes we encounter while traveling in Asia can be very challenging. After 15 years of running photography tours and teaching in the area, I know that busy markets and streets can either be a photography heaven or a nightmare. [[Read More]( WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY WITH OM SYSTEM [#OMSYSTEM]( [Capturing the Beauty of Winter]( Glistening snow crystals, breath visible in the cold air, a landscape wrapped in a layer of cream-like snow—the winter is a beautiful season for photography, but also one of the most challenging. The weather can be unpredictable, places may be inaccessible, and classic summer motifs may not work anymore. With these winter photography tips, you can make the most of the snow and cold, capturing the "Spirit of Winter" in your photos. [[Read More]( [9 Tips For Photographing Wildlife In Winter]( Most photographers would agree that wildlife photography is challenging, even in pleasant conditions. OM SYSTEM Ambassador and Colorado-based photographer Arthur Leforestier, however, enjoys the challenge and rewards that come with photographing wildlife in harsh winter environments. Capturing compelling images of wild animals in the cold winter months requires careful planning and creative photography, and Leforestier shares with PetaPixel what he has learned throughout his career. [[Read More]( [The Coldness of Space]( Imagine sitting outside on a warm summer night, staring at a star-filled sky. You are out there in shorts and a T-shirt enjoying the view as millions of stars twinkle down from above. It sounds appealing, but for me, the reality is that this almost never happens. As much as I love photographing the night sky, the truth is that most of my astro-landscape shooting is done in the winter, not during a warm summer night. I recently looked through my collection of night sky images and almost all of my favourite shots were captured during the colder months of the year. [[Read More]( [Elevating Your Winter Wildlife Photography]( As wildlife photographers, we are often motivated by more than the art of photography itself, often finding endless inspiration in the amazing wonders of the wild. As such, our work is also generally intended to carry deeper meaning, to influence action and inspire the continued conservation of our cherished natural world. There is arguably no better time or place than the cold and dark depths of winter to capture soul gripping wildlife imagery, but doing so requires a harmony between our subjects, our environment, and ourselves. [[Read More]( [Four Approaches to Winter Macro Photography]( When it comes to macro photography, our thoughts easily drift to the warm season and insects, plants, and fungi. After the abundance of summer and fall, it can be challenging to adapt to a new season, and of course, photography is more challenging in winter due to the weather conditions. However, I've decided to take it as a challenge and an opportunity to develop technically and gain a new perspective on photography and nature. I don't want to give up my beloved hobby just because it's winter! With weather-sealed equipment at my disposal, they don't impose limitations on photography. [[Read More]( [Exploring the World with Lindblad Expeditions and OM SYSTEM]( Embarking on an expedition to some of the most remote and extraordinary destinations on the planet is a dream for many. Lindblad Expeditions, in partnership with National Geographic, has been turning this dream into reality since 2004. Their collaboration not only offers travelers an opportunity to explore the world but also supports important educational and conservation initiatives in the regions they operate. The heart of this alliance lies in Lindblad's National Geographic fleet of expedition ships, where guests can embark on unforgettable journeys, accompanied by experts ranging from photographers and writers to field researchers and film crews. [[Read More]( [OM Digital OM-1 Review: The Best Micro Four Thirds Camera Ever Made]( I’ve been an Olympus and Micro Four Thirds user since I purchased a used E-M5 in 2016. I love Olympus, and like many others was sad to hear the news when the company’s photo division came to an end. There was a lot of speculation and anxiety over what JIP would do with the business, but the rebranding to OM Digital encouraged confidence. Since then, I have eagerly awaited the new company’s first camera. And now we have it: the OM System OM-1. 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