Newberry Springs, California: Sightseeing in a suburb slowly being swallowed by sand
Newberry Springs is a small town on the edge of California's Mojave Desert. It is known as the location where the English language German film, Bagdad Cafe, by Percy Adlon was shot. Its abandoned homes, buried under sand, illustrate the power of nature to reclaim its own territory.
How the Bernhard Frei exhibition shows what you could achieve with a Leica M11
For the first time ever, German fashion photographer Bernhard Frei shows his personal work in an exhibition. The huge images in the Leica Galerie Konstanz are a proof of what the Leica M11 cameras can do. Open until 14 January, 2024!
Intuition, exposure and the decisive moment
Jonathan Slack shares his thoughts on photography after 15 years as a Leica beta tester...
Jason’s Newsround: Making sense of sensor size
Sensor size has always been an active topic of discussion within the photography community. But, it seems a number of 'crop-sensor' formats are thriving, right alongside their bigger full-frame sibling. In this week's news round, we look at a 'crop' of recent stories on this very topic.
My Favourite Lens: The Leica APO Summicron SL 1:2 50mm ASPH
My favourite lens is the first prime lens I bought, and the first Leica lens I bought. Some view it as the best 50mm lens ever made.
Street Photography with a Hasselblad: China in the 1980s and early 1990s
Although more usually associated with scenic and portrait photography, a Hasselblad set proved a very effective tool for capturing images of China in the 80s and 90s.
Conversations: The art of bonding with your photographic subjects
David tells us about a chance encounter with a street crusader which proved pivotal to his photographic career...
Manplan Project: The state of Britain at the end of the Swinging Sixties
The Manplan project, which was to become one of the highlights of my career as a photographer, came to me in 1969 from a...
Contact Sheets: A feast to be absorbed, night after night
As contact sheets were typically kept from curious eyes, it only served to increase our fascination with them...
Capturing the Decisive Musical Moment: The eyes have it
Capturing the essence of a concert performance in a single image - the decisive musical moment - is a challenge for photographers. One strategy is to focus on the musician's eyes - when they are closed that is.
Photography in Illness: The therapeutic advantages of an absorbing project
Gerald Phillipson, faced with an unwelcome diagnosis, set out to ease the experience by means of his project, Photography in Illness...
Lightroom London: David Hockney’s personal journey through sixty years of art
David Hockney has long been one of my favourite artists and just couldn’t miss his new and unusual exhibition in London. “Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)” is an immersive visual experience which surrounds the visitor with Hockney themes tracing his work over sixty years.
Digital Photography: Where the focus is on the fingers
A new twist on digital photography: taking pictures of fingers. Not just any old fingers, though; these belong to musicians, who are using them to play their musical instruments.
Long Tongued Bat scoops British retailer’s Photographer of the Year award
An inaugural photography competition, organized by The London Camera Exchange, has delivered some truly exceptional images. Both winners and runners-up have set a very high standard across multiple genres.
Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens for L-Mount launched
The new Sigma 50mm f/1.2 is a compact, relatively lightweight addition to the company's flagship Art range. Designed specifically for mirrorless cameras, this professional-grade f/1.2 prime lens is now the fastest 50mm autofocus lens in the L-Mount ecosystem. If you are an SL-camera owner in search of a wafer-thin depth-of-field, this could the lens for you.
