We’ve doubled our size, so we need your help!
Help us lighten the load by taking advantage of our moving sale. You only have this weekend though!
Sale ends Sunday, January 6 @ midnight PST.
We’re Moving!
January 4th, 2013 by Clay Cook
The Tide of Changing Expectations in Landscape Photography
December 27th, 2012 by Robert Rodriguez Jr.I’ve been noticing a trend recently in people’s attitudes and perceptions on landscape and nature photography. I see it across different segments of people I talk to and work with—photographers on workshops, print buyers in galleries, people I follow and who follow me on social media, and just talking to friends on the street.
But I’m also seeing it in the industry as well, whether that be professional established photographers or leading magazines.
What trend am I talking about? The trend towards a more organic manipulation and processing of images, a return to reality, veracity, and hopefully art for art’s sake.
I’m getting a strong sense that the tides are changing against a heavy-handed approach to digital processing and manipulation. People are not impressed anymore with super saturation, or technical perfection, or perfectly exposed images where every tonality is perfectly captured and presented leaving little to the imagination.
Troy The Tree – OPG’s Best of 2012
December 20th, 2012 by Clay CookTroy The Tree recaps some of OPG’s best moments in 2012. The video above tells all.
Thank you to all who made this year one of OPG’s greatest and have a happy holidays!
Holiday Wish Lists and Recommendations from Great Photographers
December 10th, 2012 by Chris Klapheke
This time of year, all photographers have a wish list for the holidays. From worldwide famous shooters, to our wonderful vendors, to our local pals, we bring you great photographers’ picks for this Holiday Season. You’re sure to get some great gift ideas here!
Thanks to all of our participating photographers, and here we go…
Chris Dodds
Hailing from Canada, Chris Dodds is an inaugural member of the elite Canon Northern Explorer of Light and X-Rite Coloratti initiatives. He is a full-time freelance nature and wildlife photographer, nature photography workshop & safari leader/instructor, photography educator, blogger, and lecturer. Check out Chris’ popular blog at http://www.naturephotographyblog.com/ , his workshops at http://naturephotographyblog.squarespace.com/workshops/ and his stunning portfolio at http://www.chrisdoddsphoto.com/.
- Cotton Carrier System for Two Cameras. This has got to be one of the most useful photo accessories that I own – and it’s a Canadian Company, eh!
- Jobu Jr. 3 Gimbal Head. I love mine so much, I bring it everywhere that I go! (and it’s made in Canada as well).
- X-Rite i1 Display Pro. Well, for all the money that so many spend on their photographic equipment and computers, this is to make sure they all see the world the way it is supposed to be seen; in a color managed environment where prints match the computer screen.
- LensAlign MkII Focus Calibration System. There are so many people that should invest a small amount to ensure RAZOR sharp images from all of their lens and camera combinations – this might still be my biggest secret to consistently creating tack sharp imagery.
- Eckla Multi Rolly Gear Cart. The one thing I would really like to have under my tree!
Alan Murphy
Alan Murphy is the premier songbird photographer in the nation, if not the world. Author of several ebooks on songbirds, Alan’s images are stunning and masterful. If you’re serious about bird photography, by all means attend one of Alan’s workshops. Find out more about Alan at www.alanmurphyphotography.com.
- Apex Bean Bag. So many uses for getting that shot, either in the car or on foot. The included plate makes a great mount for a gimbal head.
- LensCoat RainCoats. Great for shooting in snow this time of year!
- Kwik Camo Photography Blind. I have several of
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Put Your Best Foot Forward
December 5th, 2012 by Mike Moats
Put your best foot forward.
To act in a way that causes other people to have a good opinion of you. All I could do is put my best foot forward and hope I make a good impression. From the Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms.
Lets make one change to this idiom.
Put your best photos forward.
Using Patience to Improve Your Nature Photography
November 28th, 2012 by Robert Rodriguez Jr.
I’m often asked what are some of the things I practice in order to improve my photography. There are many as you might imagine, but one that I’m constantly working on is patience. In fact, one of the things I see most often when I’m teaching workshops is a lack of patience.
Troy The Turkey & Camo Friday!
November 20th, 2012 by Clay Cook
BLACK FRIDAY IS CAMO FRIDAY
As Troy The Turkey said, we have a lot of awesome of specials going on this Thanksgiving week! Friday through Sunday we are launching top secret deals by liking our Facebook page, following us on Twitter or subscribing to our newsletter!
FRIDAY – THANK YOU!
What a great sale and congratulations to Jonathan R. from Louisville, KY and Dave B. from Indianapolis, IN who found Troy The Turkey at the EXACT same time! But, since we’re in the Christmas spirit we’ve decided to give them BOTH $100 gift cards!
SATURDAY- 11% OFF ALL CAMERA STRAPS AND HOLSTERS
Just like yesterday, the deal is only 24 hours!
Troy The Turkey has been found! This time he was hidden deep in the store, so big congrats to Jeff from Wisconsin! To all others, you’ll have one last chance to track him down tomorrow at 9PM EST!
SUNDAY- 12% OFF TRIPODS, HEADS & SUPPORTS
If you didn’t get enough Black Friday, well this is it!
Congrats to Kate from Louisville, KY! Well, unfortunately, that’s it for Troy The Turkey, it’s been fun. Thanks to all you frantic clickers for playing!
OPG Caption Contest – Winner!
November 16th, 2012 by Clay Cook
OPG Caption Contest – Win a Peak Design Capture Clip System!
November 14th, 2012 by Clay CookWin a Peak Design Capture Clip System!!
Every other week Outdoor Photo Gear will be hosting a caption contest and will be giving away one awesome prize to the best entry. The contest will be judged by the entire staff at OPG based on the following; creativity, originality (from other posts) and comedic value.
