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Photoshop Creative Suite 4 is Official!
September 5, 2008
Adobe Unveils Their Latest Version of Photoshop on September 23
Climbing The Highest Peaks With Bill Hatcher
September 5, 2008
Adventure Photography Among the World’s Most Beautiful Backdrops
   
New Canon Full Frame In the Works?
September 5, 2008
Shouts, Murmurs and Speculation
Bring Out More With Lightroom 2
September 3, 2008
Lightroom 2 Lights Up With Some Exciting New Tools for Nature Photographer

Gear

Nik Software Announces Sharpener Pro 3.0
New Sharpening Technology Gives Precise, Selective Control
Las Vegas, NV — September 4, 2008 (Photoshop World, Booth #321) — Nik Software today announced the latest version of its popular Sharpener Pro photographic plug-in ... more >>
Nikon Announces The D90
World's First D-SLR With HD Video Capture
MELVILLE, N.Y. (Aug. 27, 2008) – Nikon Inc. today announced the D90, a digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera that redefines the creative boundaries of digital photography ... more >>
Canon Introduces The New EOS 50D D-SLR
Canon’s New DIGIC 4 Image Processor Fuels the 15.1 Megapixel Resolution
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 26, 2008 – With the demand for digital SLR cameras reaching unprecedented levels ... more >>

Forums

Scenics Discussion
Italian Coast at Dawn
Posted By: domgarga
Capturing golden hour light over the coast of Abruzzo, Italy.
Sports and Adventure
Paddling Among the Mountains
Posted By: irrigator
Paddling in the shadow of giants: shooting kayakers and mountains.
   
Wildlife Rap
Red Haired Black Bear
Posted By: Bonish Photo
Spotting bearish behavior in Sequoia National Park.
Travel Talk
Bryce Canyon
Posted By: Pokie
Towering over the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park.

How-To

Getting The Big Picture
Stunning panoramas are within your grasp with this step-by-
step process
Long-Lens Landscapes

Get a different perspective on your favorite scenic vistas by experimenting with telephoto lens compositions. A seasoned pro offers his tips here.
An Underwater Shooting Primer
With prices dropping and capabilities on the rise, underwater photography is within the grasp of almost anyone who has an interest in giving it a try
Tech Tips Weekly:
Reaching Out

Expert photographer George Lepp gives you the lowdown on using tele-extenders to increase lens magnification in his weekly online column
Photoshop Lightroom 2 For Nature Photographers

The new version of the popular Adobe software melds traditional darkroom controls with the digital world
Solutions: BetterPhoto For Better Photos

With top-level instructors and a variety of classes, BetterPhoto.com’s online learning environment is hitting the mark for many nature photographers
 

Gear

Latest News Releases
Keep up on the latest product announcements from camera equipment and digital manufacturers, plus check out our featured gear in OP's In Focus section
Is Now The Time For Full-Frame?
With more options, state-of-the-
art technology and lower prices, D-SLRs are worth a careful look for serious outdoor shooters
Essential Landscape Accessories

Filters, tripods and other extras will help you find and capture the perfect landscape
First Look: Nikon D700

The newest member of Nikon’s FX-format (full-frame) lineup looks to be a serious contender for nature shooters
Where In The World…?
Geotagging puts a new spin on how to track photos in the field
Gadget Bag: Portable
Hard Drives


External hard drives serve as entire image libraries in the palm of your hand
 

Locations

Top 100 Contest Finalists
Check out the 40 photos selected by our editors from which we'll pick the $10,000 Grand Prize winner!
Old World Charm

Fine-art photographer Ben Ham merges the best of a film-based process with the best of a digital process to create the quiet beauty of his nature images, from the Low Country of the South to the desert Southwest
The Challenges Of Yellowstone
Salvatore Vasapolli gets off the beaten path, works around the crowds and shoots in fast-changing light. He shares some secrets from his 20 years of photographing this jewel of the American park system.
Travel & Workshops
OP's guide to workshop listings around the world makes it easy
to find your next photo adventure or workshop
Dust & Snow: Shooting In Extreme Conditions

From the Arctic to the Serengeti, global nature photographer Daniel J. Cox shares his tips for taking images in extreme weather conditions
Your Favorite Places

Share your favorite photography locations and see photos of other OP readers' favorites

Columnists


Tech Tips by George D. LeppTech Tips:
Time For A New Printer
Best B&W Inkjet Prints  •  Resolving Resolution • Light Outdoor Photography  •  More...
Photo Travler by Bob KristPhoto Traveler:
Breaking The Sound Barrier
Try multimedia to add more life to your images
Digital Horizons by Rob SheppardDigital Horizons :
Thanks For The Memory
Be sure your memory cards are working their best for you
 
Basic Jones by Dewitt JonesBasic Jones:
Practice Makes Magic
When things don’t work out at first, try again until they do
On Landscape by William NeilOn Landscape:
Good Luck Happens
Six of my top reasons for photographic success
OP Columnists
Tech Tips
Photo Traveler
Photo Adventure
On Landscape
Digital Horizons
Basic Jones

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