Ron Leach

Ron Leach  |  Oct 19, 2016

The annual Epson Pano Awards is an international competition recognizing the art and craft of panorama photography. The 2016 event received over 4545 entries from 1066 photographers in 60 countries, and resulted in some truly exceptional images.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 19, 2016

Last month we previewed the finalists in the prestigious 2016 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, and now we can show you the breathtaking winners. This 52nd edition of the UK-based international event received some 50,000 entries from both amateurs and pros from 95 countries across the globe.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 18, 2016

We often turn to Joe Edelman for easy-to-follow tutorials enabling readers to shoot like a pro without a lot of fancy gear. In the video below, you’ll learn how to create beautiful bikini glamour photos in less than five minutes.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 18, 2016

Toby Harvard calls himself a “fetish photographer” and he takes an unconventional approach to portraiture with his neon-lit images. His vibrant photographs often break the rules of composition, which is one reason his work is so interesting.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 18, 2016

In this interesting video you’ll take a tour inside Ansel Adams’ workroom with Ansel’s son Michael. You’ll learn about the famous photographer’s childhood and get some of the Master’s advice for improving your own work.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 17, 2016

When a team of gimbal engineers and aerial vehicle designers get together to create an intelligent smartphone stabilizer, you know it’s going to be special. And the inexpensive new SMOVE for iOS and Android devices looks like a winner.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 17, 2016

Nikon’s annual Small World Competition is the premier showcase for the amazing beauty of images seen through the microscope, and you have an opportunity to cast your vote for the Popular Vote Winner in this prestigious photomicrography contest.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 17, 2016

There are a variety of methods for dodging and burning in Photoshop, with the traditional tools requiring you to employ a “destructive” workflow. After watching this this easy-to-follow tutorial from Jimmy McIntyre, you’ll consider yourself an expert on achieving beautiful results with non-destructive techniques.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 14, 2016

Not one to shy away from special-edition models, Leica recently introduced the M-P “Grip,” a $15,000 “irresistible work of art” designed in collaboration with Rolf Sachs that’s essentially a Leica-MP mirrorless digital camera (with a very nice Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens). But if you can’t afford this masterpiece because you’re bidding on the Ansel Adams Arca Swiss 4x5 that’s up for auction, there’s always this silver metallic Leica M3 candy-tin replica (above right) for $40.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 14, 2016

California-based photographer/diver Alex Suh is someone you could conservatively describe as “fearless.” He has a passion for the ocean, and as you might suspect from his amazing images, he says he has always been fascinated with sharks—particularly the Great White. 

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