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1、www.betterphotography.inJuly 2018 Rs. 150INSIDE SPECIAL SECTIONS OF READERS ENTRIES INTO OUR MONTHLY CONTESTS(Total 148 pages)WINNERS AND NOMINEES THE VERY BEST OF WIPA 2018 Bringing compelling perspectives to the forefront in documenting various aspects of nature and wildlife JOSHUA BARTONS LYRICAL
2、 UNDERWATER IMAGES A MASTERCLASS IN BANDHAVGARHEXCLUSIVE TESTSFujifilm GFX 50S Canon EOS M50 Sigma 14-24mm Art OnePlus 6 Huawei Honor 10VISUAL MUSINGS Ian Lockwood draws a link between fine art photography and nature conservationB e t t e r P h o t o g r a P h y 4july 2018editorialobservations From
3、WiPa 2018“We compose more than just the frame. Often, it seems to me that the frame composes us. We create and then recreate, form and reform. And we are recreated and reformed too.” K Madhavan Pillai editorbetterphotography.inPhotography opens up ways of seeing in the most nuanced and incredible wa
4、ys. In the practice of it, we compose more than just the frame. Often, it seems to me that the frame composes us. We create and then recreate, form and reform. And we are recreated and reformed too. The process of it teaches us to notice and appreciate things. And to observe the tiny, obvious things
5、 which have been relegated to being so peripheral that they become obscure, in a sense, obviousless. When these things are brought back into the focus of our attention, we find ourselves filled with a sense of amazement and wonder. Sometimes, we are shocked into wakefulness. How did we not see that
6、before? Now that we have seen it, can we continue to ignore it as we have for so long? WIPA 2018 has given me many new, amazing sights and insights about the world we live in and share. It has reminded me once more of the nature of light, life and creation, visible in each frame, in its most element
7、al forms. And yet, as the creators of this platform, what we have seen (I speak for the judges from this and the previous edition) compels me to voice certain concerns. Photographers must be cautious and careful not to upset a very delicate balance by being uninformed, uncaring and overstepping thei
8、r bounds. The first, and most significant rule with all genres of photography, but most pertinent in wildlife photography, always has been and remains. Do no harm. Images where a creature or habitat has been disturbed, even inadvertently, is grounds for immediate disqualification. Judges instantly s
9、pot images in which this has happened. There are methods and means to approach a subject in a manner that is safe, and it calls for guidance and research. Especially in India, I have noticed that experts are ever eager to share their knowledge on this. So there can be no excuses. With cellphone came
10、ras becoming more versatile, photographers have entered cellphone images into WIPA, more so this year than in the last. While a well conceived cellphone photo can be quite appealing, more often than not, these entries have been disheartening in the sheer callousness of approach. Photos of nesting bi
11、rds or animals have been generally disallowed in wildlife photography contests. But with the wide angle lenses of cellphones, some photographers have resorted to moving within a few inches away. With this kind of intrusion, hatchlings are very likely to starve to death after that because the parents
12、 are not coming back. Numerous other instances of this sort of carelessness by participants have prompted me to write about it, and wonder if WIPA is, in some way, encouraging such behaviour. As it is, there have been many well known instances of how destructive the selfie culture has been to both h
13、umans and wildlife alike. Of course, the technology, or platforms like WIPA, play no part in how irrationally or irresponsibly humans behave. But we have the means to educate or deter. The next edition will include the strictest rules, plainly but emphatically stating this. Finally, as photographers
14、, we must know that conservation goes beyond protecting the wilderness. It begins at home. Reducing our own carbon footprint and informing others are equally essential. It is also quite easily achieved with minimal effort. A few simple changes in habits, lifestyle, and taking a few basic measures at
15、 home, go a long way in this. That being said, my congratulations to the winners and nominees. More than this, my deepest gratitude for observing, studying, waiting, preserving, seeing, and allowing me and all those who are following the awards to see. The making and sharing of such moments helps th
16、ose at large to appreciate and wonder. A deep-rooted awe of and love for nature are the most powerful foundations for conservation. We shall keep bringing you the Wildlife India Photography Awards, the Wildlife India Forum, and the Wildlife Photography Masterclass in this spirit.B E T T E R P H O T
17、O G R A P H Y 6JULY 2018V O L U M E 2 2 I S S U E 2 J U L Y 2 0 1 8GET PUBLISHED IN BETTER PHOTOGRAPHY Participate in online contests, share your best tips and techniques to get your work noticed. Follow these simple guidelines: For Your Pictures, Readers Gallery and Readers Tip:Visit http:/betterph
18、otography.in/contests and register yourself on the websiteParticipate in the relavant contests on the page. There will always be a contest open for you to take part in!For Readers Gallery contests, make sure the images have been made using a cellphone For Readers Tip and Your Pictures contests, incl
19、ude a 100-word note on how and why you shot the image Winners of all the contests get featured on our website and can be featured in the magazine too. They will also receive special prizes! Send in a synopsis, with low-resolution images for viewing, to contribute articles to the following sections:
20、On Assignment, Step-by-Step, Photofeature, Tips it has to be itself. SnapShotsShotsLIFE Photographer David Douglas Duncan Passes Away American combat photographer, David Douglas Duncan, who was known for his raw pictures showing the realities of war, passed away on 7 June, in France. Considered as o
21、ne of the most infl uential photographers of the 20th century, Duncans unfl inching pictures of soldiers in the Korean war, which was later published as a book titled This Is War, gained worldwide recognition. He also covered confl ict in Vietnam, Palestine, Greece, Turkey, and India amongst other p
22、laces. In 2003, while in conversation with The New York Times, the veteran had refl ected on his documentation of confl ict. “I felt no sense of mission as a combat photographer. I just felt maybe the guys out there deserved being photographed just the way they are, whether they are running scared,
23、or showing courage, or diving into a hole, or talking and laughing.” Pablo Picasso being one. Duncan was also known for his photographs of Pablo Picasso. He met Picasso in 1956, and both remained good friends till the legendary artists death in 1973. During this time, Douglas published eight books o
24、n him, showing aspects of the maestro rarely seen by the public. He also photographed Richard Nixon, buried deep in thought while preparing his acceptance speech for the 1968 presidential elections. A former US Marine himself, Duncan brought in a certain sensitivity in his photographs of soldiers th
25、at went on to inspire a generation of photographers.BERENICE aBBott (1898-1991)Photograph/David Douglas DuncanB e t t e r P h o t o g r a P h y july 201814snaPshots14New Zeiss Lens Collection Zeiss announced the launch of its 13 new Supreme Prime lenses, specially made for cinematographers using lar
26、ge format cameras. The collection covers focal lengths ranging from 15mm to 200mm, with the aperture range extending from T1.5 to T2.1. The lenses are set to release later this year, and early next year. RED Simplifies lineup, Reduces Prices RED has simplified its product lineup to include just thre
27、e camerasThe DSMC2 Monster, the DSMC2 Helium, and the DSMC2 Gemini. Each of the cameras are in an aluminum alloy exterior. The DSMC2 Helium is capable of being outfitted with REDs Helium 8K S35 Monochrome sensor.SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive Western Digital has released the worlds smallest 2
28、56GB USB flash drive. SanDisk claims that their new USB flash drive is capable of transferring a full length movie up to 15 times faster than a standard USB 2.0 USB drive. The new drive features in-built data recovery software, backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, and read speeds of 1
29、30MB/s. The flash drive comes with a five year limited warranty in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage options.Phottix Kali600 LED Panel Phottix has released the Kali600, an LED panel targeted at videographers and still photographers. Capable of producing light in the temperature range of 3200
30、-5600K, and having a maximum brightness of 3000lux, the new LED panel is bigger in size than the companys hotshoe Nuada series. The panel is made up of 600 LEDs and can be run via two Sony NP-type batteries or directly through the mains using the supplied AC adapter. Also provided is a wireless remo
31、te that can be used to set the brightness and colour temperature.whatS NEwWar Photographer Clemens Kalischer Dies At 97 Clemens Kalischer, known for his documentation of refugees uprooted during WWII, passed away on 9 June, at his home in Lenox, Massachusetts. Born in Germany to a Jewish family, Kal
32、ischer had to flee in 1933 with his family, as the Nazis gained power. Unfortunately, upon arriving in France, he was identified and imprisoned. However, he survived the four torturous years in prison, and eventually managed to escape to the United States in 1942. Being a victim of war himself and h
33、aving experienced the struggles of a refugee firsthand, Kalischer was able to embed himself amongst the displaced refugees arriving to the United States, and photograph compelling pictures of them. His career as a photojournalist began when he showed his pictures of refugees to The Times, which set
34、off a fruitful relationship with the newspaper that lasted for 35 years. Art critics like Miles J Unger praised him for “his open armed embrace of the varied human condition.” Kalsicher was known for his humanist approach with a special focus on refugees. When asked for a final piece of advice for b
35、eginners in photography, he suggested, “Stay as invisible as possible. Never be in a hurry.” A Tryst With Wildlife: Photo Workshop at Bandhavgarh Last month, Better Photography and Toehold organised an intensive hands- on wildlife photography masterclass in Bandhavgarh, from 5-9 June. The area is fa
36、mous for its rich population of the Royal Bengal Tiger, sloth bears and deers. 15 participants joined the exclusive masterclass, including the two winners of the Wildlife India Photography Awards 2018. The participants were mentored by award-winning wildlife photographer Santosh Saligram, who along
37、with BPs Chief Editor K Madhavan Pillai, advised participants on the many nuances related to wildlife photography like composition, ethics and animal behaviour. The expedition featured six safaris over a period of five days, and at the end of each day, mentors would conduct an hour long session to d
38、iscuss the various aspects involved in photographing wildlife and the technicalities involved. Photograph/Clemens KalischerPhotograph/ Tanvi DhuliaPhotography Tours and Expeditions guided by ace photographers.www.toehold.in/bp | 1800-1200-901 | phototourstoehold.inGlobal RoamingMade Local.Sep 2018 -
39、 Masai Mara, Kenya Great Migration Photography TourJuly 2018 - Amboli Macro Photography ExpeditionAug 2018 - Svalbard, Norway Polar Bear Photography ExpeditionOct 2018 - Pantanal, Brazil Jaguar Photography Expeditionacademycamera rentphoto travelvacationsphoto servicestoeholdFeb 2019 - Costa Rica Bi
40、rd Photography Tour Photograph by Jayanth Sharma, ToeholdFrom the technical aspects of your camera to the artistic subtleties of composition and processing, Toeholds Photo Tours help you learn all the photography fundamentals, guided by the best in the business.Oct 2018 - Borneo, Malaysia Rainforest
41、 Photography ExpeditionDec 2018 - Cambodia Travel Photography TourOct 2018 - Pushkar Travel Photography TourB e t t e r P h o t o g r a P h y july 201816Stop in photography measures the exposure of an image. Changing the value of one of these three Iso, shutter speed, aperture can double or half the
42、 light.EvENtS16PRo taLKB e t t e r P h o t o g r a P h y 1614 July Master Your DSLR Camera FaSt Photo workshop Koregaon Park This one day workshop is designed for beginners who have little experience with digital cameras. To register visit https:/bit.ly/2tnnXXw. 15-21 July Foundry Photojournalism wo
43、rkshop Kolkata This year, the Foundry Photojournalism Workshop will feature renowned photographers like Maggie Steber, Ron Haviv, Prashant Panjiar, and others, who will share their personal insights on visual storytelling. To register visit https:/bit. ly/2Kak7eb16-19 July Postcards from Paradise In
44、dia habitat CentrePublished travel writer and amateur photographer Dr Deepti Singh will be exhibiting her travel pictures which offers a pictorial narrative of the different places she has visited around the world. 20-22 July amboli Ghat Macro Photography tour amboli The hill station situated in the
45、 Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra is a great place to shoot a wide variety of amphibians like bi-coloured frogs, reptiles, snakes and other exotic species. Under the guidance of a mentor, participants will learn about animal behaviour, and how to photograph them. To register visit https:/bit.ly/ 2
46、KakoKGSamyang Unveils 24mm f/2.8 FE Lens for Sony DSLRsInstagram Launches New App Focussed On VideosSamyang announced the arrival of the AF 24mm f/2.8 FE lens for Sony full frame cameras. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 0.24m and weighs 93g. Without the hood or its rear lens caps, the le
47、ns measures 37mm from front to back. The lens features 7 elements in 7 groups. Three of the optical elements Instagram has unveiled its new subsidiary app, called IGTV, that focuses on just videos. The company, which recently revealed that their platform was used by a billion active users, made the
48、announcement in a blog post. “First, its built for how you actually use your phone, so videos are full screen and vertical. Also, unlike on Instagram, videos arent limited to one minute. Instead, each video can be up to an hour long.” IGTV content is autoplayed and features tabs like For You, Following and Popular. Usual options like liking, commenting and Direct Messages are also available. The app features videos created by existing users of Instagram.Shutterbug Ends 45 Years Of Print, Goes DigitalThe Impact of Article