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Category: Street. Photograph: “Stargazing” by Andre vd Meulen (username “Andre vd Meulen” on Flickr). Originally shared on the Photofocus Flickr community right here.   Why I picked this image: We don’t see a lot of long exposure photography in the street photography world. In general a long exposure in street photography would be below 1 second to add…

This month’s PhotoFocus Q&A podcast has a special guest. While Rich is out on assignment, Rick Sammon joins Scott Bourne to answer your questions.     Get the show here  or get it on iTunes — Don’t forget to post a review on iTunes.   What’s the best lens for bird photography? How much processing do you do…

This is part 3 of a series on timelapse photography. Let’s review some of the most important gear you can use with timelapse photography.  This is the bare bones needs that won’t set you back a lot of money. Tripod. The very first thing, you need is a rock solid platform. Now, in a pinch you might…

Category: Children Photograph: “Novice Monks” by João Almeida João capture takes us into the life of a young child studying to become a monk. His happy expression –lit by soft window light — conveys a sense of peacefulness. I can imagine this child reflecting on this portrait years from now knowing he made the right choice. Originally…