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In 1935 during the midst of the Great Depression, the Farm Security Administration hired Roy Stryker to head a historical bureau within the FSA. He hired, among others, Dorothea Lange, Walker Evans, and Arthur Rothstein to document the hardships that Americans faced at the time. These photographers, Lange in particular, would go on to take some of the most iconic images of the 20th Century.
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Editor’s Picks: PhotographyTalk Member Photos of the Week
Cotton Candy Sunrise by Erich Schultz
Erich titled this image very appropriately! The soft colors of the sky provide a nice contrast to the harsher edges and shadows of the landscape. The layering in the image is quite phenomenal as well, giving this image an incredible amount of depth.
Silverbacked Jackal by Lian van den Heever
The blurry foreground and background are the ideal means of directing our eyes toward the prize in this photo - the silverbacked jackal. The sharpness of the animal’s eyes is precisely what wildlife photographers should strive for!
Teguise, Lanzarote by Michael Loughnane
What a magnificent example of a nighttime long exposure! The stars are out in this image, giving the background some needed texture and dimension, while the ship in the middleground and the rocks in the foreground are perfectly illuminated to show off their texture and shape. Great work, Michael!
Untitled by Ed
It’s hard to miss the details of this wasp in this perfect example of macro photography. Ed used the minute depth of field to his advantage, and has highlighted the shape and texture of the insect to perfection!
After the Rain by Jeffrey
This landscape has it all! Amazing foreground texture, leading lines, soft evening light, and a sunset that has set the sky on fire. All we can say is, wow!
What’s New on PhotographyTalk
We’ve got a grab-bag of new articles this week, ranging from how-to lessons for beginners to fun videos of deconstructed lenses to tips for making night photography a breeze!
If you find yourself in a creative rut, it can be hard to know how to get out of it. Fortunately, we’ve got just the trick for finding your mojo again in A Step-by-Step Guide to Regaining Your Inspiration. Get back on track and start taking more creative pictures by following the easy steps we’ve outlined in the article!
Cameras and lenses are complicated pieces of machinery - everyone knows that. But seldom to we get a peek at what’s behind the housing and get to examine the innards of our beloved gear. Canon gives us the opportunity to do just that in a fascinating stop-motion video in which one of their top telephoto lenses is deconstructed. Check it out in Stop-Motion Video Takes You Deep Inside Canon’s EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x.
We all know that photography is a challenge no matter the subject, the time of day, or the gear you use. But night photography takes the cake! In Night Photography Camera Settings Made Easy, you’ll learn a few tricks for mastering nighttime subjects and getting improved photos more like those you see from the pros.
There’s plenty more where that came from - stay tuned over the course of the next week for more fun, informative photography readings!
Check Out What PT Members Have to Say in This Week’s Top Forum Post
One of the most anxiety-inducing tasks a photographer tackles is cleaning his or her gear. With that in mind, PT member TGonzo posed the question, “Does anyone use a lens cleaning pen?” In the battle between lens cleaning pens and microfiber cloths, it seems that our forum posters can’t get enough of microfiber. What about you? What products do you use to clean your lenses? Let us know in the forum thread!