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🌍 We’re thrilled to have run the My Best Shot photo contest in partnership with Elewana and Master Judge @neildankoff, giving one lucky winner the chance to experience an unforgettable 6-day stay at Elewana’s Tortilis Safari Camp Amboseli in Kenya! 🏞️🌅 Tortilis Camp sits in prime position to witness the iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, surrounded by the stunning Acacia Tortilis woodland in a private conservancy. From exclusive game drives and guided walks to sunset views and bush meals, this experience is pure magic! ✨ And now, we’re excited to reveal the winning shot and celebrate the winner, @keast_photos, with a photo from their incredible journey alongside our Master Judge, @neildankoff. 📸 Want to be next? Keep an eye out for our upcoming contests for a chance to win big! viewbug.com/user/creatordi…

Photography Education & Learning Resources Whether you're picking up a camera for the first time or refining your craft as an experienced photographer, learning is the key to developing your unique vision and technical skills. viewbug.com/knowledge

Monochrome Monday... 1. Look for contrast, not color: In black-and-white photography, strong light and dark areas create the impact. Seek out scenes with deep shadows, bright highlights, and interesting tonal separation. 2. Focus on shapes, lines, and textures: Without color to grab attention, composition becomes even more important. Patterns, leading lines, wrinkles, reflections, and textures often make the strongest monochrome images. 3. Use light to tell the story: Side lighting, early morning light, or dramatic shadows can add depth and emotion. Before pressing the shutter, ask yourself: Would this photo still be interesting if all the color disappeared?

Most photographers are looking for a breakthrough. A new technique. A better location. A piece of gear they've had their eye on. But sometimes the biggest difference comes from one small change. Taking a few extra seconds before pressing the shutter. Moving a step to the left. Waiting for someone to enter the frame. Shooting one moment later. Photography is full of small decisions that nobody notices individually—but together, they can completely transform an image. The next time you're about to take a photo, pause for a moment. Then make one small change. See what happens.

Chasing Wildlife: The Art, Patience, and Responsibility Behind Great Wildlife Photography viewbug.com/knowledge/wild…

Congratulations to nandodelellisofficial for capturing this breathtaking view of the famous Eltz Castle on a moody May morning. 🏰🌫️ Wrapped in mist and surrounded by lush forest, this image perfectly captures the timeless magic of one of Germany's most iconic castles. Camera: Canon EOS R5 Aperture: f/9.0 ISO: 200 Shutter: 1/40 sec Focal Length: 30mm

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A Lake Life Photo Contest: Win RoadTrip Aluminum Travel Tripod viewbug.com/contests/a-lak…

Asking for a friend, do you use the in-camera flash?

What's a photography mistake you made when you were starting out that you laugh about today?

Community Spotlight: @Soul.craft Some people pick one creative path. Soulcraft decided to try them all. After years as an artist, designer, and anatomy teacher, he picked up a camera in 2018 and bought a one-way ticket to Iceland. Since then, photography has taken him around the world, earned him multiple international awards, and inspired a collection of more than 30 cameras. Check out his amazing work on VIEWBUG: viewbug.com/member/Soulcra…

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Open for submissions: Summer Fashion Photo Contest viewbug.com/contests/summe… #photocontest

Featured in the blog: The Architecture of Silence: Finding Story in the Dark viewbug.com/blog/the-archi…

Why this portrait works . Community Spotlight: "Larissa" by @lauracallsen . This portrait works because of its strong use of diagonal composition. Instead of placing the subject in a static, centered pose, the photographer creates movement through the angled arms, the sloping edge of the fabric, and the subject's gaze. Your eye naturally follows these diagonal lines straight to the face, making the connection feel immediate and intimate. viewbug.com/member/lauraca…

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Listen up! I've been taking photos for 40 years. If you're just starting out, here's one piece of advice: Take more photos. Not more gear. Not more courses. Not more presets. More photos. viewbug.com

UNFILTERED Magazine Issue 11 is out! Each month, our curators review member uploads to select standout images for UNFILTERED Magazine — showcasing the next great photo to the world. photomagazine.viewbug.com/issues

You know you’re a photographer when… Your coffee table has more lenses than mugs.

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Shutter speed is the single most critical setting in sports photography. Too slow and you get motion blur; fast enough and action freezes into a sharp decisive moment. Shutter Speeds for Different Sports: 👉 1/500s: Sufficient for slower sports - golf swings at contact, baseball pitchers, slow-moving runners. Borderline for many athletic movements. 👉 1/1000s: The general minimum for most sports photography. Freezes most running, cycling, and mid-speed athletic movement cleanly. 👉 1/2000s: Freezes the ball in flight cleanly. Fast enough for most ball sports - soccer, basketball, tennis. 👉 1/3200s–1/4000s: Motorsports, birds in flight, track sprinting. Freezes extremely fast motion without any blur. 👉 1/8000s: Maximum shutter speed on most cameras. Used for the fastest subjects in bright light. viewbug.com/knowledge/spor…