Mish Mash Highlights: 4/11/2018

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This week's photography news and more with the Mish Mash Highlights. Want to mount an iPhone to a 70-200? It might sound crazy but that's an option this week with a new adapter.Toby's back this week with the live show as well. It's the same material you get here, but straight from the man himself while you can talk to the PEN community in a group chat. If that sounds good sign up to PEN today at photoenthusiastnetwork.com. The live show is just a bonus to a ton of great content.

This Week at Photorec.tv

Want to travel with Toby?We've got some great new trips to sign up for:

• Return to New ZealandApril & May 2019
• Oregon Waterfalls and CoastAugust 24th-26th 2018

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• Tuesday Tips -The F Stops Here! - Getting started with controlling aperture

WPPI Panasonic Booth - Quick look at GX9 and G9 from PanasonicToby spends a few moments with the Panasonic Gx9 and G9. Talking briefly about the Canon M50 and the Panasonic Gx9

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.This Adapter Lets You Mount Any Giant Lens On Your Tiny SmartphoneWhile manual only, including aperture, check out this neat adapter that lets you shoot with a smartphone. Essentially digiscoping, shooting through a scope, you can use a large variety of lenses (Canon EF, Nikon F, and Sony E). It's a neat idea if a niche item, hit the link for a video for more!Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is a different beastA smaller micro four-thirds design almost in line with the GH5 with 4K at 60 fps. At $1200 it's an interesting choice and a bit of competition for Panasonic.Other Stories You Might Like:

• Photos of a Starry Lightsaber Duel in the World’s Largest Salt Flat
• How to Rescue an Underexposed Photo and Maintain Natural Color
• How to Stay Creative and Constantly Improve Your Work
• PolarPro Moves Into Still Camera Lens Filters with QuartzLine
• Lutify.me Cross-Platform LUTs Are Now Even Better in Lightroom and Camera Raw
• Elinchrom will skip Photokina this year, other brands may follow suit
• A Photographer got arrested for using his drone- And Says it was worth it
• ProGrade Digital Unveils World’s First 1TB CFexpress Card
• Photographer Forced to Watch His Stolen Custom-Modified Lens Sell on eBay for $65,100
• Fujifilm will discontinue ACROS 100 black & white film in October
• Patent: Canon Application for a New Tilt Screen for the Eos-M
• Photographer Turns Bullied Kids Into Avengers Superheroes
• The Crazy Shots You Can Do with a Camera Robot

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_pets3

It’s been a furry week with some nice photos! Glad to see some silly shots this week with the cold weather up here in Michigan. Next Week's Challenge: #PRTV_architecture3A focus on buildings this week, try to focus on shapes and lines as a lot of it will be drawing the eye to your subject.

Toby’s Features:

Love the crop!

I agree and the taller dog’s gaze at the camera is perfect!

Just a simple tight portrait! lovely!

Roy’s Features:

I love that yawn! It's a cute shot and a really unique angle.

The pet for this challenge doesn't have to be yours, using a fast aperture works great to seperate your subject.

A bit of aww, going for that morning light

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

Sunrise crashes an aurora party

"Sunrise crashes an aurora party over the southern hemisphere," said astronaut Ricky Arnold (@astro_ricky) of the image he snapped from the International Space Station. Auroras are one of the many Earthly phenomena the crew of the space station observe from their perch high above the planet. The dancing lights of auroras provide spectacular views, but also capture the imagination of scientists who study incoming energy and particles from our Sun. Auroras are one effect of such energetic particles, which can speed out from the Sun both in a steady stream called the solar wind or from giant eruptions known as coronal mass ejections or CMEs. After a trip toward Earth that can last three days, the solar particles and magnetic fields cause the release of particles already trapped near Earth, which in turn trigger reactions in the upper atmosphere in which oxygen and nitrogen molecules release photons of light. The result: the Northern and Southern lights. #earth #aurora #night #day #nasa #international #space #station

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Pick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going!

Upcoming live show schedule for PEN - No show on April 18th

Mish Mash Highlights: 4/4/2018

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This week's photography news and more with the Mish Mash Highlights. This week Lightroom got a big update, if you haven't noticed yet go check it out. We've also got a bunch of gear in for reviews so that'll be coming out soon!Toby's back this week with the live show as well. It's the same material you get here, but straight from the man himself while you can talk to the PEN community in a group chat. If that sounds good sign up to PEN today at photoenthusiastnetwork.com. The live show is just a bonus to a ton of great content.

This Week at Photorec.tv

Want to travel with Toby?We've got some great new trips to sign up for:

• Return to New ZealandApril & May 2019
• Oregon Waterfalls and CoastAugust 24th-26th  2018

New for PEN, join today at Photorec.tv/PEN

• Tuesday Tips - Need Inspiration? Steal it!
• The Making of a Black and White Series
• PEN PPA Level Photo Critique - March

Articles Out this week!

• 5 Reasons the 40mm is Better Than the 50mm
• Spring Photography Backgrounds and Props
• Safari Review – Sony 100-400
• Gnarbox Review

Lightroom Classic CC v7.3 | April 2018 UPDATESFor those that want to get a bit more advanced with their editing Lightroom Classic now has a new color profile system and creative profiles. A big boost to editing and we should be seeing some really neat presets in the future. Along with the update there's been a few UI changes and items moved for better workflow, hopefully to get you out shooting again faster.

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.

• This Camera Was Lost at Sea for 2 Years — Its Photos Just Led to Its Owner

As one of those viral stories, you can't stop this Canon G12 that managed to survive under water for two years! Al beit, thanks to an underwater housing, but with the power of social media they managed to find the owners within a couple days. This little Canon got swept 155 miles away from where it was lost in Japan to end up in Taiwan and fortunately found by school kids.

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• Depth-Based Photo Editing Is Now a Thing
• CIPA Early 2018 Shows Up to 28% Fall in Camera Sales
• The Best Photography April Fools’ Jokes of 2018
• This Tour Around the Sigma Japan Factory Explains Why All Their Machinery Is Blue
• Netflix Teases With Kodachrome Movie Trailer
• VSCO Opens Up A New Studio In Oakland | Free To The Public
• This ‘Secret Code’ Shows if Your Nikon Gear is Refurbished
• Sheriff's Deputy who shot photographer won't face criminal charges
• Do YOU Look Through the Viewfinder with Your Dominant Eye?
• Services and Apps You Can Use to Work More Productively

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_dark2

Starting out I think a lot of photographers wait for that bluebird sky to take photos. So this week we flipped the script going for darker shots whether you got a bit creative or just waited for that light to fall. Next Week's Challenge: #PRTV_pets3Time to let the fur fly with a pets challenge next! Go get some cute shots or your pets, or someone elses, for a nice shot this week.

Toby’s Features:

Roy’s Features:

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

Check out theis neat shot of Java, Bali, and Lombok. It almost looks like someone photoshopped a line of islands into a shot :)

From space, the sprawling Indonesian islands of Java, Bali and Lombok appear perfectly arranged. In this majestic view, captured from 250 miles above courtesy of astronaut Ricky Arnold (@Astro_Ricky) aboard the International Space Station (@iss), the impeccably aligned islands are disconnected only by tiny passages of water called straits. The Lombok Strait, which separates Bali and Lombok, is a slice of an invisible boundary called the Wallace Line. The margin, which runs between Asia and Australia, was created by British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace in 1859 and was drawn to separate the wildlife of Australia from the wildlife of Southeast Asia. This study of the geographical distribution of species and ecosystems is called biogeography and was formed from the work of Wallace and other biologist and explorers. There are currently six people living on the space station. While living aboard humanity’s only permanently occupied microgravity laboratory, they will work on hundreds of experiments in biology, biotechnology, physical science and Earth science. Credit: NASA/@Astro_Ricky #nasa #space #spacestation #crew #astronaut #spacecraft #orbit #earth #research #science #picoftheday #indonesia #bali #archipelago #java #lombok #islands

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Pick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going!

Upcoming live show schedule for PEN - No show on April 18th

Mish Mash Highlights: 3/28/2018

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This week's photography news and more with the Mish Mash Highlights. In the news, a leaked GoPro announcement looks like we'll be getting a $200 budget model. Then you can finally stop worrying about the dreaded Instagram shadowban hopefully with a new site that checks your posts.Toby and Steve are back with this week's live show and this is the same highlights we use so you guys get this week's rundown. If you'd rather watch then read, sign up to PEN today at photoenthusiastnetwork.com, the live show is just a bonus to a ton of great content. For everyone that are already PEN members, thank you for supporting the site!

This Week at Photorec.tv

Want to travel with Toby?We've got some great new trips to sign up for:

• Return to New ZealandApril & May 2019
• Oregon Waterfalls and CoastAugust 24th-26th  2018

• New for PEN, join today at Photorec.tv/PEN
  • Tuesday Tips - Foreground and Background Elements for Story-Telling! 
  • We tend to focus on our subject a bit too much starting out. This article from Instructor Ally McKay is a great step to think about how to layer details in your photos.
• Moment Lenses - The Filmmaker Collection
  • Toby has been a big fan of the Moment lenses and they've just announced a new collection on Kickstarter.

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.Leaked: GoPro to reveal entry-level 'HERO' action cam this week, will cost $200With a few leaked photos and a sales PDF it's clear GoPro is out to release a new budget HERO action camera. The problem with a new non-4K model... is it really needed? GoPro as of late has been feeling the pressure, especially with YI technology and other companies releasing more action cameras into the market. But as it stands it's a budget camera without 4K capability but price wise the HERO5 Black is at the same point with higher specs. At the moment it's $299 with a $25 gift card back at B&H and elsewhere sales have gone down to $220. This might be another shot at stemming the tide to cheaper models but it just doesn't work.Leaked Specs:

• 1080/60P & 1440/60P video
• 10 MP Stills at 10fps
• Timelapse video
• Waterproof up to 33 Feet (10m)
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Voice Control

This New Instagram Shadowban Tester Examines Your Last 10 PostsFor those using Instagram that have a low liked post, it's time to try the new and improved Instagram shadow ban tester. From trying to abuse the system with a bot or accidentally using a banned hashtag (Toby did last week) it's easy enough to fall under the dreaded Instagram Shadowban scare. I wasn't a big fan of how Tiberr's original tester worked but if you think you may be affected, or curious, this is a quick way to go see. The new site actually lists the hashtags you use and scratches out any that are on the banned list. Like the article from PetaPixel mentions if you are showing up affected just remove the bad hashtags and try not to use Instagram for a couple days.As a warning for those that don't post too frequently this only checks the last week or so. Anything past that will show a flag simply because they can't find it online.Other Stories You Might Like:

• Real Estate Photographer Taking Legal Action After Being Shot by Homeowner
• Leaked: GoPro to reveal entry-level 'HERO' action cam this week, will cost $200
• Tamron Says They Are Ready for Canon and Nikon Mirrorless
• What Should You Charge for Your Pro Photography?
• Instagram Updates | Hashtags And Profile Links In Bio & Feed Priority Options
• This New Instagram Shadowban Tester Examines Your Last 10 Posts
• Behind the Scenes for Selling Large Wall Art Using Samples
• Give Your Images the Cinematic Look in Just Two Minutes
• The camera is now the only smartphone feature that matters

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_highorlow

Some fun shots, and duck butt, for this week's High or Low challenge! Something a bit different as it pushes you out of that static standing pose shooting for something a bit more dynamic. Next Week's Challenge: #PRTV_dark2Photorec.tv gone dark! With warmer weather mostly here it's time to shoot a bit later or a bit darker for some fun shots. A good one to try would be some blue hour city shots as there's just that little bit of light left that makes the city lights pop.

Toby’s Features:

I wish there was something that offered a sense of scale but the image is still a stellar shot - love the pattern of the ice and the dark water

The angle and the dress spread on the floor work well together to really draw you right to the face

Great angle on a nice clean shot of a Joshua tree with that beautiful starry sky!

Roy’s Features:

I like how being down low in this really shows the scale with that wider lens.

A hint of texture gives a nice feel for this photo with the bridge nice and soft in the background.

This is a bit neat as it’s a much higher angle that puts the focus all on your subject.

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

The Crab Nebula, a composite image using photos from the Hubble, Chandra, and Spitzer space telescopes. Using different filters the Hubble shows the purple hues while the other two telescopes shot the white and blue for this neat image.

A crab walks through time - this new composite image of the Crab Nebula uses data from our Hubble (@NASAHubble), Chandra (@chandraxray) and Spitzer space telescopes and gives new insights to this celestial object. We've learned a lot over the years about this intriguing exploded star and its pulsating core. It was one of the first objects that our Chandra X-Ray Observatory examined with its sharp X-ray vision, and it has been a frequent target of the telescope ever since. There are many reasons that the Crab Nebula is such a well-studied object. For example, it is one of a handful of cases where there is strong historical evidence for when the star exploded. Having this definitive timeline helps astronomers understand the details of the explosion and its aftermath. In the case of the Crab, observers in several countries reported the appearance of a “new star” in 1054 A.D. in the direction of the constellation Taurus. Much has been learned about the Crab in the centuries since then. Today, astronomers know that the Crab Nebula is powered by a quickly spinning, highly magnetized neutron star called a pulsar, which was formed when a massive star ran out of its nuclear fuel and collapsed. The latest image of the Crab is a composite with X-rays from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory (blue and white), Hubble Space Telescope (purple) and Spitzer Space Telescope (pink). The extent of the X-rays in this image is smaller than the others because extremely energetic electrons emitting X-rays radiate away their energy more quickly than the lower-energy electrons emitting optical and infrared light. Credits: X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO; Optical: NASA/STScI; Infrared: NASA-JPL-Caltech #crabnebula #chandra #hubble #spitzer #telescope #astronomy #xray #nebula #space #nasa #astronomy #science #picoftheday #pictureoftheday

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Pick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going!

Mish Mash Highlights: 3/21/2018

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Photography news and more with this week's Mish Mash Highlights update. Toby's just touched down in Seattle after going on safari in Africa so you should be seeing more content from him soon. As for this week in news Adobe got a price bump and Lytro is being bought out for a whopping $40 million.While Toby does the Live Show for PEN this is your quick peek at what we’re doing behind the scenes. But, you can always join Photo Enthusiast Network and watch Toby live, find out more at Photorec.tv/pen. For everyone that are already PEN members, thank you for supporting the site!

This Week at Photorec.tv

Want to travel with Toby? We've got some great new trips to sign up for:

• Return to New Zealand – April & May 2019
• Oregon Waterfalls and Coast - August 24th-26th  2018

• New for PEN, join today at Photorec.tv/PEN
  • Tuesday Tips - Posing and Relationship Family Portraits, this week focusing on how to connect your subjects for a better photo.
• Hands-on Videos at WPPI
  • Canon M50 at WPPI – Baby Steps?
  • WPPI Spider Booth

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.Adobe Breaks $2Billion This Quarter | Where’s The Revenue Going?Adobe Announces Creative Cloud Price IncreaseThe big news this week is that Adobe is raising their prices at the same time of having record profits. Those with Adobe photography, student, or Acrobat plans are safe for now. Having both announcements simultaneously have annoyed some of the Adobe userbase as the cash is mainly going to investors while updates have been slim. With software like Capture One, catching up, and faster than Lightroom in areas is it time to jump to another editing software?

• Creative Cloud for Individual Single App plans will increase to $20.99 per month from $19.99 per month or $1 per month
• Creative Cloud for Individual All Apps plans will increase to $52.99 per month from $49.99 per month or $3 per month
• Creative Cloud for Teams All App plans will increase to $79.99 per month from $69.99 per month or $10 per month

Sources: Google is buying Lytro for about $40MWhen Lytro came out both Toby and I found it interesting but more of a fad. Their lightfield technology allowed you to refocus a shot in post or change depth of field, which admittedly would be handy. Now while things might not have worked out perfectly for them Google is reportedly buying them for $40 million. While their camera tech wasn't a perfect fit for the market the technology might find a new life in immersive VR. Using the camera tech to make better results for VR and capturing images for it. As Google does make Android software and the Google Pixel series of phones hopefully we'll see some of the software trickles down.Other Stories You Might Like:

• NASA Astronaut Brings 4-Year-Old Son to Spacesuit Photo Shoot
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• This New Instagram Shadowban Tester Examines Your Last 10 Posts
• Instagram Rolls Out Repost Feature, Sort Of
• This Photographer Got Run Over by a 2.5-Ton Truck and Bounced Back
• Breaking: in Response to Recent Deaths, Faa Halts “doors-off” Helicopter Flights Nationwide
• If This Magazine Picks Your Photo for Its Cover, YOU Pay $430
• Photo Industry Legend Chuck Westfall Dies at 66
• Scam Competition Uses Names of Photographers as 'Judges' Without Permission
• Report: Nikon pulling KeyMission inventory out of US stores

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_colorful2

Despite some snow still here in Michigan spring is coming and you guys showed the color with this weeks challenge. Nice job thinking out of the box with some neat indoor shots like crafts!Next Week's Challenge: #PRTV_highorlowA composition can be one of the biggest points separating a subject from a snapshot. For the next challenge, your goal is to shoot with a bit of elevation, or get close to the ground. Changing heights can change your view from the standard eye level view to something a lot more interesting for a photo. Go try it out and good luck this week!

Roy’s Features:

Nothing says springtime color like some early blossoms.

A bit more on the creative side and certainly a colorful one at that for sure.  

A rainbow of mixed flowers certainly works for this challenge and sets a colorful scene.

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

Breathtaking images! NASA’s Juno spacecraft releases pics of Jupiter storm

Some more neat shots from the Juno spacecraft, go check out this massive storm on Jupiter.Pick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going! For Pen members, Toby will be back on air March 28th.

Mish Mash Highlights: 3/14/2018

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Your photography news and more this week with the Mish Mash Highlights. This week Toby's off in Africa on safari, check out the little cute baby baboon! Then in the news, Toby released his a7III official review and it sounds like Canon and Nikon are close behind.While Toby does the Live Show for PEN this is your quick peek at what we’re doing behind the scenes. But, you can always join Photo Enthusiast Network and watch Toby live, find out more at Photorec.tv/pen. For everyone that are already PEN members, thank you for supporting the site!

This Week at Photorec.tv

Want to travel with Toby? We've got some great new trips to sign up for:

• Return to New Zealand – April & May 2019
• Oregon Waterfalls and Coast - August 24th-26th  2018

• New for PEN, join today at Photorec.tv/PEN
  • Tuesday Tips - To go along with Steve's digital matting tutorial I've added a quick guide for making your own handwritten watermark.
• Vietnam Photography Adventures – Part Three! - A new vlog on Toby's recent tour of Vietnam with the last leg of the trip heading into Cambodia.
• Sony a7III Review – The Only Thing Entry Level Is the Price - The big review is out! - If you are thinking about going full frame or want to upgrade this is a strong option to choose for your next camera.

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.Did Instagram Just Bring Back Chronological Feeds?Without a big announcement from Instagram, you might have noticed your Instagram feed has changed a bit. Instagram has been testing out a new feed for some that prioritize more recent posts like the original chronological feed that sorted photos by most recent. Something you all want as our Instagram poll was nearly 100% for a change. This is getting more people to see your posts and letting you see posts from people that might have been not showing up often. It's a welcome change, likely as Instagram has been feeling a bit of pressure from Vero and Ello apps so they are trying to keep their users.Sony Exec Predicts Canon and Nikon Full-Frame Mirrorless Within a YearSo the million dollar question, with a camera like the Sony a7III now out when will Canon and Nikon catch up? At least according to Sony's General Manager Kenji Tanaka they think it will be within a year. Canon's been strongly pushing for a full frame mirrorless and market share lately so it is a big possibility that we might see something soon. Would you go for a Canon/Nikon full frame mirrorless or do you want to make the switch to Sony?Other Stories You Might Like:

• Canon Wants a 50% Marketshare
• This Video Shows the Danger of Sharing Photos of Your Favorite Location on Social Media
• Should You Raise Your Photography Pricing?
• Photojournalist faces death penalty in Egypt for covering anti-government protests
• 1923 Leica Camera Sold for $2.95 Million, Setting the New World Record
• Photographer Receiving Death Threats for Using Live Ducklings and Bunnies
• Photo Shoot Helicopter Crash in NYC’s East River Kills 5
• 'I'm Back' digital back for analog SLRs successfully returns to Kickstarter

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_silhouette2

Going a bit darker for the silhouette challenge was hopefully a bit of fun for those of you that submitted. From a technical point it's a nice way to control your exposure to get a different result, and on the artsy side something different you can do for a shoot. There are some really nice shots this week so go check them out!Next Week's Challenge: #PRTV_colorful2Some color to hopefully bring in spring, it's still snowy here, unfortunately. For this challenge, it's time to put up some colorful shots! As a tip watch your histogram so you don't blow out your photo, more on that in my shooting reds article.

Roy’s Features:

A clever shot with some nice color and action!

As you can really set the mood with a silhouette this really makes for a nice peaceful scene. 

A nice way to really put the focus and set the scene for those dramatic clouds.

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

A neat shot this week with geology showing Mars's watery past.

Imprints on the surface of Mars reveal a history of flowing water. In this Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter image, old stream channels, possibly more resistant to erosion because of their composition, now stand above fan-shaped deposits, each affirming the Red Planet's complex geologic past. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. of Arizona #nasa #space #mars #water #martian #surface #dark #light #science #solarsystem #planet #picoftheday #pictureoftheday

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Pick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going! For Pen members, Toby will be back on air March 28th.

Mish Mash Highlights: 3/7/2018

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Toby's slowly making his way to Africa for a safari, taking a bit of a pit stop in Amsterdam for a vacation. With WPPI over this week news is a bit slower but Later.com got a big update for Instagram and Canon is ready to make a move... finally. As always this is your weekly highlights with photography news, Instagram top picks, photos from space, and more!While Toby does the Live Show for PEN this is your quick peek at what we’re doing behind the scenes. But, you can always join Photo Enthusiast Network and watch Toby live, find out more at Photorec.tv/pen. For everyone that are already PEN members, thank you for supporting the site!

This Week at Photorec.tv

Want to travel with Toby? We've got some great new trips to sign up for:

• Return to New Zealand – April & May 2019
• Oregon Waterfalls and Coast - August 24th-26th  2018

• New for PEN, join today at Photorec.tv/PEN
  • Tuesday Tips - See as a Photographer! Tips on how to see things as a photographer for the best composition for your photos.
  • New Videos!
    • Lightroom Crop and Export for Print or Share Online, a complete guide on how to export your photos and getting them ready to print by Toby
    • The Making of a Black and White Series Part 1, this week David introduces some basics on how to start working on your photos for a great black and white photo.
• Sony a7III vs a7RIII
  • With the a7III out the big question now is should you go with it or the a7RIII. It's a battle of specs and Toby's got all the details.
• Review – Sony 12-24 f/4 and SUPER WIDE NISI Filters
  • The Sony 12-24 ultra wide gets a review after some shooting in Yellowstone plus NISI has a great filter made just to fit it.
• Back to the Serengeti
  • As Toby is soon to be in Africa this is a follow up of all the gear that made the trip and the multiple vlogs from the last tour.

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.Schedule Posts Automatically to Instagram with Later!Later.com, our favorite site for scheduling Instagram photos, just got a big update to post photos directly to Instagram. This means you can post photos directly from your computer without the risk of a shadow ban and schedule without having to stop later on to push it out from the later phone app. The catch for this is carousel (galleries) and videos still are not automatic, no tagging, no locations, and you need to have an Instagram business page. The locations part is unfortunate as you do get people coming in from there, but overall the benefits are great for someone busy or wanting to post at work.

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Canon is Finally Willing to Cannibalize Its DSLRs for Mirrorless: Report

Canon's latest camera releases were known to be a bit on the safe side, trying to protect their other models. As DSLR sales are dropping and mirrorless are becoming more popular Canon has finally decided to really push into the mirrorless market. Same news as usual with their previous announcement but this time suggesting models having higher end specs competing with their DSLR line. With a release of the m50, a mirrorless entry level with 4K, and pulling their pros for suggestions of whats needed the change is coming. With Sony in the lead at the moment a bit more competition is needed as Canon has been the sluggish one of the big three. Hopefully we'll see more soon including the rumored full frame mirrorless camera from Canon.Other Stories You Might Like:

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Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_Mood

Showing a bit more mood in your photos was the challenge this week and a good step for something a bit extra to a shot. Whether a person, place, or thing it's another interesting element to add to a scene.Next Week's Challenge: #PRTV_silhouette2A fun technical challenge this week as you get to play with the light to try to get some nice silhouettes. This is a great challenge for using a flash or waiting for the sun to get a bit lower to really nail the silhouettes. This should be a fun challenge and you can even try a table top shoot.

Roy’s Features:

I'd say that fox is slightly loving the snow in that picture and it's a great shot that sets the mood.

A nice one by Jane, going with a black background really captures the subject without any distractions to put focus on the action and mood. 

Capturing a more candid looking moment for a great shot of the happy couple.

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

Hubble Finds Huge System of Dusty Material Enveloping the Young Star HR 4796A

The start of a planet, a 150 billion mile wide dust cloud surrounding a star

Also check out: Satellite Eye on Earth: January 2018 - in picturesPick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going! For Pen members, Toby will be back on air March 28th.

Mish Mash Highlights: 2/28/2018

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A big week for photography news, it's the end of the WPPI conference with Toby in Las Vegas to cover the event. We've got early thoughts on the new Sony a7III as well as a bevy of lenses, flashes, and more gear. As always this is your weekly highlights with photography news, Instagram top picks, photos from space, and more!While Toby does the Live Show for PEN this is your quick peek at what we’re doing behind the scenes. But, you can always join Photo Enthusiast Network and watch Toby live, find out more at Photorec.tv/pen. For everyone that are already PEN members, thank you for supporting the site!

This Week at Photorec.tv

• Want to travel with Toby? We've got some great new trips to sign up for:
  • Return to New Zealand – April & May 2019
  • Oregon Waterfalls and Coast - August 24th-26th  2018
• New for PEN, join today at Photorec.tv/PEN
  • Tuesday Tips - Check your email! - Time for you and your photography, a life tip on getting photos when you can
  • New Video! - Photoshop - Eye Enhancement and Highlights, getting a bit more pop in eyes without going overboard
  • Option 2 PPA Level Review is live, go check your email or the site for the new Video!
• The Sony a7III – Sony’s 4k Update to Entry Level Full Frame
  • An early hands-on from Toby in Vegas, the a7III doesn't cut any corners with A TON of specs in their more entry level full frame.

Preorders are live for the Sony a7III in body only and with a 28-70mm lens

• SIGMA Announces 9 Art Lenses for Sony E-mount cameras
  • For those wanting to switch to Sony, Sigma just made the move a ton easier with a large part of their Art line now available in Sony E Mount. For those with a lot of Sigma Art lenses already remember they do offer a conversion service as well.
• Sigma & Tamron Announce Sony FE Lenses
  • Tamron is also in the Sony lens game this week with a 28-75mm f/2.8 lens. Much smaller and lighter than the Sony edition, this should be great for those traveling that need f/2.8.
• Finally: M50 Canon Camera Offers 4K Video & Several Other Sweet Features
  • While Sony is currently sweeping the news this week Canon has a new mirrorless camera out for $899. It's a bit more of a competitive model than previous generations. The M50 comes with 4K, 120p HD, vari-angle touchscreen, automatic backup and even more sweet features.
• Vietnam Photography Adventures – Part Two!
  • Toby took so much video in Vietnam! We've got part two this week hitting Halong Bay. Warning: Snakes!
• NEW SONY FLASH – F60RM with wireless
  • A new flagship flash from Sony to fill out their accessories. THe F60RM is a flash with built-in wireless that can act as a master or slave in conjunction with their previous products.

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.The Canon EOS 4000D might be the cheapest DSLR ever launchedCanon introduces EOS Rebel T7 with updated 24MP sensorCanon's beginner line just got updated with the T7 and there's a new budget-friendly 4000D coming to Europe only for now. The T7 gets an upgrade to the current 24MP sensor but that's about it as Canon is trying to push their higher end models. The 4000D will be an even more streamlined version of the T7 for around $385 body only.

6 Things to Know About Vero, the App Everyone and Their Mother Is Talking AboutAs you might have heard, everywhere, there's a new hot app for photographers on the market called Vero. It's currently having growing pains while upgrading servers to fill demand it's a bit tricky to log in at the moment. Vero is like Instagram in terms of posting, but there's no pesky algorithm in your way, making it a fan of those annoyed with Facebook and Instagram's filtering posts. Billed as a social media platform for users it has no ads, paying for the service with an in-app buy now feature and eventual subscription for later users. There has been a backlash towards the app though, as it's founder has a shady past. If this sounds interesting hurry up, as only the first million subscriptions are free. You can find me at roymckeeiii and Toby at photorectoby.

Get Vero at Google Play or the Apple App Store

Hot Deal! Thanks to WPPI this week get the Canon Pixma Pro-100 Printer for just $99.99 with code BHWPPI18Other Stories You Might Like:

• The New Canon 470EX-AI Speedlite Can Automatically Turn Its Head For a Perfect Bounce Flash
• 500px Sold to Visual China Group, the “getty of China”
• Beware 500px’s (Very) ‘Flexible Pricing’
• This Is What Happens When You Give a Photographer a Spacesuit
• Sigma to Increase Price of Mount Conversion Service
• Court Injunction Insists Canon Italia Must Remove Elia Locardi's Image
• Wacom Announces the Cintiq Pro 24" Pen Display
• Buyer Orders a $6,000 Camera, Amazon Sends a Box of Rocks Instead
• How SpaceX Shoots Close-Up Footage of Launching Rockets
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Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_DIY

A do it yourself week with those little DIYs, photography related or not. It's nice to challenge yourself from time to time and these little projects can net you some interesting shots.Next Week's Challenge: #PRTV_MoodNext week is a bit trickier as you have to capture emotion. While portraits could be key this week you can think out of the box for something such as a rainy day for feeling down and sad. Remember color can play big into this, we read into things a lot and color can be that extra little push that can make the scene.

Roy’s Features:

Bubble solution for a neat DIY! I like the blue stripe for whatever was in the background. Check out Jane's post for some tips on doing this one.

Sharp and colorful! It's certainly a neat DIY with lots of color. 

Capturing smoke takes a lot of photos but you can get some neat shots. What does this one look like to you?

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

NASA spacecraft snaps breathtaking photo of Jupiter storm

A snapshot from Juno recently released by Nasa of Jupiter's giant red dot.

Also check out: Satellite Eye on Earth: January 2018 - in picturesPick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going! For Pen members, Toby will be back on air March 28th.

Mish Mash Highlights: 2/21/2018

Toby's in Yellowstone with Animals of Montana having an awesome time, if a bit snowy with the trucks going through two-foot drifts. As always this is your weekly photography news, Instagram top picks, photos from space, and more! After a story came out a couple weeks ago about a photography shoot at a craft store Michaels stores are free to shoot, up for a challenge?While Toby does the Live Show for PEN this is your quick peek at what we’re doing behind the scenes. Get this week’s news, our Instagram challenge top picks, and more. But you can always join Photo Enthusiast Network and watch Toby live, find out more at Photorec.tv/pen. For everyone that are already PEN members, thank you for supporting the site!

This Week at Photorec.tv

• • Want to travel with Toby? We've got some great new trips to sign up for, get them while there are spots available! 
    • Return to New Zealand – April & May 2019
    • Oregon Waterfalls and Coast - August 24th-26th  2018
  • Pen Only - Tuesday Tips - Winter Shooting Tips
    • Condensation, batteries, and more... this week PEN is focusing on how to take care of your camera in the elements in an email that went out.
  • Vietnam Photography Adventures – Part One!
    • Views from Vietnam, part one of an awesome tour Toby recently instructed. Check out the vlog and get some travel inspiration.
  • Fujifilm X-H1 Mirrorless Camera – Serious Video Specs!
    • A new release by Fuji, the X-H1 is a X-T2 for video. Including In Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) it could be a great fit for the market and some great competition for the GH5/GH5s.
  • IRIX 11mm f/4 – Affordable Ultra Wide & Rear Filters Suck
    • A great fully manual lens with good results for the price. If you are on a budget a wide angle like this or their 15mm version would be great.

Around the Web

We can't cover everything photography news related but we try. For everything else, we've got the best news articles from around the web.Michaels: Yes, You Can Do That Portrait Challenge In Our StoresThe next viral thing is shooting portraits in a craft store full of fake flowers. Originally starting with Hobby Lobby, their chain has pushed back as it's against store policy. Michaels craft stores instead have fully adopted the idea asking people to come in and tag your photos #michaelschallenge. Just give the workers some fair warning, and tag #PRTV so we can see your shots as well!

This is proof you don’t need an amazing location to get amazing portraits done! All photos taken inside a Michael’s store! #makeitwithmichaels #michaelschallenge #dallasphotographer

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Sony Creates Groundbreaking Backlit CMOS Sensor with Global ShutterOne of the complaints about the Sony a7RII was that it suffered from rolling shutter. If something is moving fast enough in the frame the sensor could not keep up with the subject (the sensor scans row by row) and you'd get odd distortions in your photo with parts of the subject. Sony is trying to beat the issue by incorporating a global shutter that captures the entire image at once fixing this issue. Right now their test sensor is just 1.46MP but it's a great start for the next generation of camera sensors.Taking Apart The Sony A7rIII – In Search of Better Weather SealingInterested in the Sony A7rIII but worried about the weatherproofing? Lens Rentals has completely gutted the new camera to see what makes it tick. Check out this article for all the weatherproofing till the very last screw.Other Stories You Might Like:

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• Insect Photographer Seeks $2.7 Million for Copyright Violations from Pest Control Company 
• Silence at the White House
• My Worst Day Ever as a Photographer at the Olympics
• First photos taken with the Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_negativespace2

Less is more, literally this week with the Negative Space challenge. You guys nailed it with some really great photos so go hit that hashtag linked above to see all the shots. Putting all that focus on your subject can really lead to a great image if you give it the room it needs with that negative space.Next Week's Challenge: #PRTV_DIYEver have a DIY project you wanted to try? Now is the chance, especially with Michaels open for some neat in-store photos. Custom bokeh, vaseline for blurring, a neat backdrop, light flares, or your own DIY ... this week it's a chance to try something different.If you do hit up a Michaels use the tag #MichaelsChallenge as well!

Toby’s Features:

Love the wide mouth - the perfectly centered seagull and that flat gray.

So sharp, so perfectly blue and so close to the edge of the frame- look at all that negative space!

Little duck - big pond - love the space, the ripples- well done!

Roy’s Features:

This is great with all the focus on the bridge, you lucked out on the weather.

A great closeup and that bokeh really singles out the flower.

Lots of space using this hole as a way to peep through and simplify your shot with a bit of framing.

For more info, the schedule, and past top picks go check out photorec.tv/prtv. Try out some of Toby's Instagram Tips. For everything else Instagram, tag those shots #PRTV and #penlive for our daily photo features.

Photos from Space

The Opportunity Rovers 5,000th Day on Mars

Sunrise on Mars: Our Opportunity rover was built to last 90 sols, or Martian days. The intrepid rover has survived to see 5,000 sols of exploration and counting. A sol lasts about 40 minutes longer than an Earth day. Here we see sunrise as a new day breaks over the Red Planet on sol 4,999, Feb. 15, 2018. This view looking across Endeavour Crater was taken with Opportunity’s Panoramic Camera (Pancam), yielding this processed, approximately true-color scene. This view combines three separate exposures taken and was processed to correct for some of the oversaturation and glare, though it still includes some artifacts from pointing a camera with a dusty lens at the Sun. Opportunity has driven a little over 28.02 miles (45.1 km) since it landed in the Meridiani Planum region of Mars in January 2004. Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Cornell/Arizona State Univ./Texas A&M #sunrise #science #space #Mars #martian #NASA #JPL #MER #robots #omgrobots #technology #sun #opportunity #planet #newday

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Also: He Took a Picture of a Supernova While Setting Up His New CameraPick up a "Major Tom" spaceman LED light for your computer today. Part of Toby's Photos from space segment and it helps support the site. Click here to buy your own Major Tom on Amazon.Want to keep up with things happening this year? Sync your calendar with the solar system

That's all folks! We'll be back next week with even more of your photo news and a live show. If you guy's like the highlights leave us comments on the social media posts and we'll keep this going! For Pen members, Toby will be back on air March 28th.

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge - Monument

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_monumentA monument in your area may gain the focus of tourists but they are there because it’s neat, historical, and they can get plenty of photos. Your challenge this week was the same, but to put your own creative spin on things.Next Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_nightFind out more about upcoming challenges and past winners at photorec.tv/prtvYou can follow Photorec.TV on Instagram at @Photorec.tv and the team:

Toby’s Features:

Your framing here, the light - there is something that pulls me in and I love it.

Bavaria & Ruhmeshalle #bavaria #ruhmeshalle #statue #halloffame #prtv #prtv_local #theresienwiese #oktoberfest #munich #statue #munichbynight #germany

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Fantastic use of infrared and positioning that balances the tiny statue of liberty with the foreground statue - really impactful.

Happy Independence Day all #4thofjuly #july4th #independenceday #monochrome #infared #warrior #memorial #statue #statueofliberty #libertystatepark #njisntboring #njisbeautiful #newjersey #newjerseyisntboring #getoutside #inyourbackyard #exploringmystate #weekendadventures #holidayweekend #monument #fourthofjuly #soldier #veteran #warheros #prtv_freedom #prtv_monument

A post shared by Stephanie Gamba (@smphotos2548) on Jul 4, 2017 at 9:31am PDT

I puzzled over this shot for a minute- I couldn’t understand where you got this large still water from - then I realized the fountains are OFF. I have never seen this shot and that's a awesome + this is a beautiful shot!

You get such a different view of DC in the early mornings. I posted a similar image earlier but liked this long exposure version too much not to share it.

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Roy’s Features:

While more of a classic shot it’s a great long exposure with the sunset. You exposed it just enough where the monument itself still has a bit of shadow detail with the lights hitting it.

You get such a different view of DC in the early mornings. I posted a similar image earlier but liked this long exposure version too much not to share it.

A post shared by John (@jcernst77) on Aug 9, 2017 at 6:51pm PDT

A great city scape shot showing the monuments towering over town. I like that you went B&W as it focuses more on structure then the brightly colored city lights.

Zurich by night #zurich #night #nighttime #lights #river #switzerland #pictureoftheday #photooftheday #photography #nikon #longexposure #zhwelt #visitzurich #instagood #prtv #insidetones #bigshotz #shot #southgrammers #sourcedadventures #reflection #city #ourplanetdaily #travel #water #prtv_monument

A post shared by Steve Portoyan (@extra_focus) on May 30, 2017 at 10:05pm PDT

I like that you thought out of the box! It’s a neat shot but you can clone out those leaves in the corner.

#radiotelescope #effelsberg #huge #prtv #prtv_monument #canon #canon80d #kitlens #nordrheinwestfalen #germany #holiday #summerof2017 #stiffupperlens

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Featured Photos Weekly Challenge - Symmetry

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_symmetrySymmetry in your photos was the challenge this week, a bit of a tricker topic but you can find plenty of options with architecture or even nature. Bonus points for those that thought out of the box, such as birds hitting the water and catching the reflection. Next Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_monumentFind out more about upcoming challenges and past winners at photorec.tv/prtvYou can follow Photorec.TV on Instagram at @Photorec.tv and the team:

Toby’s Features:

You took something simple and everyday and presented it in an awesome way!

📷 #photographyathyathome since outside is unbearable! ☀☀ #symmetry #symmetrical #photofun #zip #openclose #closeup #prtv #prtv_symmetry #weeklychallenge #photochallenge

A post shared by NC♥ (@nancycachia) on Aug 8, 2017 at 5:04am PDT

When you shoot symmetry I am a stickler for EVERYTHING lining up perfectly and this shot is just PERFECT!

Walking together… through the thick and thin… #spi_minimalism #prtv_symmetry . . . #MyDubai #Dubai #UAE #fotoUAE #DubaiGems #dubaivibes #repostdxb #Architecture #ig_ometry #visitDubai #SimplyDubai #myDubaiPhotos #picsDubai #igersDubai #igersUAE #SymmetryKillers #minimalism #YourShotPhotographer #thingstodoinDubaiCity #city_features #CreativeLive #AcreativeVisual #FreeYourCamera #TimeOutDubai #iphonephotography #halayouae #myuaediary #dopedxb

A post shared by Bheesh (@lohanasunil) on Aug 5, 2017 at 4:44am PDT

Showcasing the iconic and a rarely seen way

🗼 ISO 100 | 10mm | f5.6 | 1/80s . . . . . #streetdreamsmag #SDMtravels #agameoftones #fubiz @fubiz #arkiromantix #way2ill #zoomnl #thelensbible #tv_leadinglines #architecture_hunter #archdaily #canonnederland @canonnederland #hsdailyfeature #moodygrams #estheticlabel #archilovers #prtv #prtv_symmetry #architectanddesign #createcommune #createexplore #architecture #passionpassport #thecreatorclass #createandcapture #urbanromantix #symmetricalmonsters #superarchitects #designboom

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Roy’s Features:

Architecture is great for symmetry and falling down to a vanishing point just focuses the view even more

Walking together… through the thick and thin… #spi_minimalism #prtv_symmetry . . . #MyDubai #Dubai #UAE #fotoUAE #DubaiGems #dubaivibes #repostdxb #Architecture #ig_ometry #visitDubai #SimplyDubai #myDubaiPhotos #picsDubai #igersDubai #igersUAE #SymmetryKillers #minimalism #YourShotPhotographer #thingstodoinDubaiCity #city_features #CreativeLive #AcreativeVisual #FreeYourCamera #TimeOutDubai #iphonephotography #halayouae #myuaediary #dopedxb

A post shared by Bheesh (@lohanasunil) on Aug 5, 2017 at 4:44am PDT

A great little bit of nature thinking out of the box in this great closeup

Symmetry in nature..... almost. _ #prtv_symmetry #prtv #nature #naturephotography #hiking #getoutside #beebalm #wildbergamot #flower #flowerphotography #blackandwhite #monochrome

A post shared by Heather (@ten8e) on Aug 7, 2017 at 8:36am PDT

With Back to the Bricks happening while we’re doing this show I love this shot!

Details, details 🚗 🚗 #carshow #cars #igcars #vintage #oldandbeautiful #vintagecars #carlovers #vroom #prtv #prtv_symmetry #symmetry #weeklychallenges

A post shared by NC♥ (@nancycachia) on Aug 3, 2017 at 11:23pm PDT

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge - Nature

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_natureA ton of lovely summer shots for this week’s #PRTV_nature challenge. Your chance to get out for some wild shots, I like nature as an open topic since you can focus on what you’d like going for wildlife, landscapes, macro, and more. From cute baby fawn to the skeleton of a great blue whale we had some great shots this week and thanks for entering.Next Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_symmetryFind out more about upcoming challenges and past winners at photorec.tv/prtvYou can follow Photorec.TV on Instagram at @Photorec.tv and the team:

Toby’s Features:

Love the framing, the action of one flying off and the depth of field here is perfect.

Here's wishing you all a happy Friday : Nikon D500. Sigma 105mm macro #marvelshots #magic_marvels #macroclique #electric_macro #nature_brilliance #sigmamoment #vzcomacro #sigma105mm #dofnature #dof_addicts #dof_brilliance #earthcapture #stiffupperlens #stunnersoninsta #prtv #mynikonlife #nikond500 #grammercollective #bd_pro #ig_countryside #igworld_nature #ig_masterpiece #moody_tones #loves_united_macro #zonephotographer #macro_brilliance #_lovely_weekend_ #rsa_light#prtv_nature

A post shared by Cara (@cara_devtog) on Jul 27, 2017 at 1:51pm PDT

Roger continues to impress with his tack sharp shots of birds in flight - not an easy task. Love the birds eye in the shot.

It's incredibly exciting to be amongst the Red Kites at Bwlch! This one flew more or less over my head, carrying food in its beak. I'm very happy with the iq of this shot, which has only been cropped square from the original

A post shared by Roger Hunt (@rmhphotographic) on Jul 28, 2017 at 5:14am PDT

Nice use of the rule of 3rds and good detail!

The design of this snail's shell is so beautiful. #snail #gastropoda #shell #naturephotography #nature #nature_photo #summer #meadow #shallowdof #dof #photographylovers #photo #photo_art #EOS80D #prtv #itsamazingoutthere #prtv_nature

A post shared by Timothy (@photos_by_timothy) on Jul 23, 2017 at 2:43am PDT

Roy’s Features:

Getting up early pays off for some great early golden light and I love the contrast between sky and mountain.

Waking up at 4am on vacation is totally worth it when this awaits you. @yosemitenps #prtv #prtv_nature #sunrise #halfdome #glacierpoint #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #nature #landscapephotography #landscape #canon #canon_photos #viewbug #stiffupperlens #photography #photographer

A post shared by Matthew Craft (@mattcraftphotography) on Aug 1, 2017 at 5:12am PDT

A cute shot! Keeping it to the bottom left in composition gives it a lot of open space and lets the focus fall on the eye.

Lunch time! #parakeet #bird #prtv_nature #prtv #canon #canon_photos #nature #thisiscostarica #descubrecostarica

A post shared by Emanuel Agüero (@emanuel_aguerom) on Jul 30, 2017 at 8:06am PDT

Shooting in full sun isn’t necessarily a bad thing and this nice shot helps a ton with the haze coming in that day.

Mount Meru #travel #travelphotography #alltheplacesiwillgo #travelpics #travelphoto #vacation #traveltheworld #seetheworld #prtv #africa #safari #tanzania #arusha #arushanationalpark #nature #naturephotography #nikon #prtv_nature #yourshotphotographer #instadaily #mountain #park #mountmeru

A post shared by All The Places I Will Go (@the.places.i.will.go) on Aug 1, 2017 at 8:27pm PDT

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge - Vehicles

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_vehiclesAs Back to the Bricks starts up here in Michigan there’s plenty of car shows going on to shoot vehicles. Planes, trains, or automobiles it was up to you this week to go for a great shot. Bonus points for those that thought out of the box with toys, went for the details, or headed to a scrapheap.Next Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_natureFind out more about upcoming challenges and past winners at photorec.tv/prtvYou can follow Photorec.TV on Instagram at @Photorec.tv and the team:

Toby’s Features:

Lovely framing with a hint of motion blur from the camera’s perspective draws me into this excellent shot

#prtv_vehicles

A post shared by CBlaumPhotography (@photoscblaum) on Jul 25, 2017 at 7:23pm PDT

Tree and subject nicely balanced by the empty space of the green field

#cycling #girls #daughter #daughters #prtv #prtv_vehicles #phonepic #samsungs7edge #gaanderen #geldersestreken #achterhoek #igersachterhoek #buitengewoon_gld #super_holland #ig_discover_holland #cameranu #cameranu_nl #zoomnl #ig_discover_holland #stiffupperlens #bestofnetherlands

A post shared by Erwin Hollmann (@erwin_hollmann) on Jul 21, 2017 at 2:53pm PDT

Love the shutter speed that gives just a hint of of propeller motion

@theflyingbulls #f4u #f4ucorsair and 2 #alphajet aircraft making a smoky low pass over the #danube river after @redbullairrace qualifying #airshow #canonphotography #budapest #nofilter #prtv #prtv_Vehicles

A post shared by Nagy Dániel (@tushka154) on Jul 24, 2017 at 2:58pm PDT

Roy’s Features:

It’s a nice shot and I like the cloud trailing at the bottom

I'm always looking for something new to shoot. This weekend that took me to the #waterfordballoonfestival for a meetup with @studio684 and @sbauer55 Thankfully the weather cleared up and the balloons were able to launch. . . . #waterford #balloonfestival #prtv_vehicles #Wisconsin #waterfordballoonfest #hotairballoon #balloonfest #midwest #explorewisconsin #ig_wisconsin #prtv #stiffupperlens #igerswisconsin #discoverwisconsin #travelwi #conquerwisconsin #wisconnection #madisonphotographymeetup #wisconsinphotographer #travelwisconsin #kenoshaphotographer #waterfordwi #midwestliving #midwestlivingmag #igersmidwest #justgoshoot #hotairballoons #clouds #blueskies

A post shared by Kyle (@just_kyle_s) on Jul 24, 2017 at 10:37pm PDT

Using a faster speed to freeze the action works well as it goes up into the sky

Peter Bessenyei soaring through the skies above Budapest during a spactacular air show after @redbullairrace qualifying #airplane #zivkoedge540 #prtv #prtv_Vehicles #instaphoto #redbullairrace #cloudy #nofilter #airshow #canonphotography

A post shared by Nagy Dániel (@tushka154) on Jul 24, 2017 at 2:51pm PDT

Going for a slower panning shot while moving is a bit challenging but gets a great bokeh

Such a unique vehicle. Owner: @dani_gherasim _________________________________________________________ ⬇⬇ FOLLOW THE CREW ⬇⬇ @stock_m4 @silver_zo6 @eric_laflam @brent__foster @carsandcountry ⬆⬆ FOLLOW THE CREW ⬆⬆ ____________________________________________________ #superlite #superliteslc #slc #lamborghini #huracan #twinturbo #lambo #puremichigan #carsandcoffee #amazingcars247 #exoticcars #exoticcars247 #exotıcsofficial #itswhitenoise #madwhips #dreamcar #autogespot #dupontregistry #hypercar #blacklist #automotivegramm #dreamexotics #carinstagram #carswithoutlimits #TJSPhotography #photooftheday #followforfollow #prtv #prtv_vehicles @roymckeeiii

A post shared by TJS Photography (@bluekts) on Jul 6, 2017 at 9:58am PDT

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge - Liquid

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_liquidSomething a bit different this week, or another landscape, it was your choice for shooting liquids. It was great that many of you thought out of the box, focusing on aspects of the subject such as reflections, movement, or droplets to get a nice shot. Thanks to those that entered and checkout the rest of the entries at the #PRTV_liquid hashtag. Next Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_vehiclesFind out more about upcoming challenges and past winners at photorec.tv/prtvYou can follow Photorec.TV on Instagram at @Photorec.tv and the team:

Roy’s Features:

A nice bit of dew on a freshly watered gerbera daisy.

​Keller's​ Farmstand #kellersfarm #garden #springflowers #nursery #oswegoil #canont5i #40mm #pancakelens #kellersfarmstand #canonusa #springtime #prtv_liquid #prtv

A post shared by Gary Bahnick (@gw.bahnick) on May 1, 2017 at 12:56pm PDT

A nice long exposure, keeping the horizon higher and level in the frame worked nicely versus angling down more into the waterfall.

Chasing waterfalls #dettifoss #iceland #prtv #mckayliveIceland2017 #travel #adventure #getoutstayout #longexposure #waterfalls #prtv_liquid

A post shared by Maritza S (@ritza518) on Jul 17, 2017 at 12:44am PDT

A wild Scurich appears! Adding a person to an otherwise giant shot already is a nice way to show the massive scale of Iceland.

@scurich at #skógafoss #mckaylive #mckayliveiceland2017 #prtv #prtv_liquid

A post shared by Christye (@bluestreakphotos) on Jul 17, 2017 at 10:32am PDT

From big to small, this water drop macro is nice and sharp!

Pearlish 💧 (pt. 2) #leaf #leafs #drop #water #rain #forest #waterdrops #pearl #pearls #green #bokeh #nature #naturephotography #naturegram #naturelovers #macro #macrophotography #macro_perfection #macro_brilliance #picoftheday #photooftheday #potd #photography #photographer #dslr #canon_photos #canonphotography #canoneos #prtv #prtv_liquid

A post shared by (D.Å.) 🐼🌈 (@winstonpix) on Jul 11, 2017 at 1:00am PDT

Focusing on reflections works well for liquids and it’s a nice shot!

There's something in the water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #reflectionhgram #500px #vsco #blogto #torontoclx #visualizetoronto #hypetoronto #narcitytoronto #blogto #lovetoronto #6ixgrams #6ixtour #tourcanada #torontodaily #yyz #lovetoronto #1loveto #torontoclicks #visualambassadors #ig_color #weekly_feature #visualsgang #createexplore #illgrammers #createcommune #curiocitytoronto #choosetoronto #toronto_ig #discoverontario #thankyoutoronto #prtv_liquid

A post shared by 📷 (@foto.genix) on Jul 13, 2017 at 8:42am PDT

One people usually skip out on for water is it’s refraction properties, it’s a nice shot that plays with the background.

Stripes and stripes #refraction ? #opticalillusion 😉 #glass #water #stirrer #lines #stripes #photofun #challenge #prtv #prtv_liquid #weeklychallenges #abstract #abstractart

A post shared by NC♥ (@nancycachia) on Jul 18, 2017 at 5:08am PDT

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge - Landscapes

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_landscapesWhile I wish I could be like Oprah and say you’ve got top picks for #PRTV_landscapes, I can’t. I can say though that there are a ton of really great photos this week guys, beyond the top picks below take the time to go check these photos out. Next Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_liquidFind out more about upcoming challenges and past winners at photorec.tv/prtvYou can follow Photorec.TV on Instagram at @Photorec.tv and the team:

Roy’s Features:

A great sunset shot with low visibility, those mountains fade off in the distance for a nice silhouette

Sunset from Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park, Utah⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #prtv #stiffupperlens #hpow #prtv_landscapes #main_vision #landscape_captures #awesome_earthpix #natureaddict #rsa_rural #awesomeearth #nature_wizards #gottalove_a_ #allnatureshots #instanaturelover #skyporn #sunsetsniper #skylovers #sunrise_and_sunsets #sunsets #sunset_hub #sunsetlovers #instasunsets #all_sunsets #sunsethunter #utahisrad #igutah #utahgram #canyonlands #canyonlandsnationalpark #moab

A post shared by Maxence Lefort (@maxencelefort) on Jul 11, 2017 at 12:02am PDT

Nicely done with a reflection and look at the tiny canoe!

#hpow #prtv #prtv_landscapes #visitidaho #idahoexplored

A post shared by Jeff Kuhn (@jkuhn36) on Jul 6, 2017 at 7:16am PDT

It’s a great landscape over the water and I like that you used part of a tree in the foreground to somewhat frame the top half of the photo.

The Wood Pond

A post shared by Caroline (@carolineefarrow) on Jul 12, 2017 at 6:46am PDT

Roy’s Features:

Nothing screams landscapes more than Niagara Falls and look at the tiny people

My contribution for this new #prtv week challenge. #prtv_landscapes Niagara Falls view from the #maidofmist elevator Bridge.

A post shared by Adrien Catel (@adriencatel) on Jul 10, 2017 at 4:37pm PDT

You took a nice sunny silhouette of the city and the cloud worked great, starting to cast sun rays

Sunset in Cuba #sunset #cuba #prtv_landscapes #canon

A post shared by Emanuel Agüero (@emanuel_aguerom) on Jul 8, 2017 at 3:05pm PDT

Getting to a higher vantage point works great for a landscape photo and I like this shot

Sony a6000 | 16-50 | F 11 | ISO 800 | 1/1000 sec #prtv #prtv_landscapes #sonya6000 #sonyalpha #sonyimages #sonycollective #lakecomo #ig_lakecomo #nature #landscape #compositions #art #view #skyporn #clouds #photographer #picoftheday #photooftheday #like4like #likeback #follow

A post shared by Luca Zaffuto (@luca_zaff) on Jul 11, 2017 at 11:10am PDT

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge - Freedom

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_freedomWhether fireworks and flags for the US or an old-fashioned jailbreak, via Lego that Toby's son Henry liked, we had some great shots that ran the gambit. Overall some nice shots and thanks as always for entering. Next Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_landscapesFind out more about upcoming challenges and past winners at photorec.tv/prtvYou can follow Photorec.TV on Instagram at @Photorec.tv and the team:

Toby’s Features:

Great shot of the FW, perfect framing and I like the off center memorial.

Another one from yesterday's July 4th fireworks in Washington, D.C. There was so much smoke in the end that the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol both disappeared from the landscape!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #prtv #stiffupperlens #hpow #washingtondc #exposeddc #igdc #mydccool #acreativedc #streetmeetdc #july4th #fireworks #fireworksshow #PRTV_freedom #usa #independanceday #nationalmall #lincolnmemorial

A post shared by Maxence Lefort (@maxencelefort) on Jul 5, 2017 at 12:42pm PDT

I like the tight framing, the strong use of repetition works well. 

The Stars and Stripes Forever #prtv_freedom #PRTV #patriotic #americana #mextures #cf_graphics #rsa_dark #d_expo #rsa_mystery #rsa_mextures #gramslayers #murderdotcom #sombresociety #pr0ject_soul #humanedge #thegraphicspr0ject #sombrescapes #thedarkpr0ject #createandcapture #creativeflow_graphics #sombrebeings #enter_imagination #ig_collection #creartmood #streetshots #themysterypr0ject #m3xtures #focalmarked

A post shared by Maxim Muir (@anscochrome) on Jul 1, 2017 at 5:34pm PDT

So fun and my Son's favorite shot when we were going through these photos.

Happy Independence Day! . . . #independenceday #july4th #4thofjuly #freedom #jailbreak #lego #lego_hub #legostagram #legominifigures #legophoto #instalego #legophotography #legography #legogram #toy #toyography #toyphotography #brickcentral #bricknetwork #canon #teamcanon #prtv #prtv_freedom

A post shared by Justin Lai (@justlai87) on Jul 4, 2017 at 12:11pm PDT

Roy’s Features:

I like this shot! When you can, getting close to the water always gets you these nice reflections. 

#4thofjuly #fireworks #prtv_freedom #prtv #plymouthreservoir #longexposure #lakeside #lakes #nightphotography

A post shared by Laurie W (@lauriew100) on Jul 5, 2017 at 8:08am PDT

A nice shot that shows freedom as a concept and the price we pay. 

The price of freedom. . . . #freedom #liberty #serviceandsacrifice #america #usa #july4th #21gunsalute #homeofthebrave #landofthefree #independenceday #honorandduty #honorthefallen #canon #teamcanon #prtv #prtv_freedom

A post shared by Justin Lai (@justlai87) on Jul 3, 2017 at 5:59pm PDT

This is a great way to show the freedom from camping in the woods, lighting the tent made for a good contrast.

#naturelover #nature #stones #sky #horizon #naturephotography #photography #mountains #mountain #atmosphere #sunset #sun #light #photooftheday #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapelover #hike #view #awesome #awesome_earthpix #earth #night #moon #tent #prtv_freedom

A post shared by @lewismay_photo on Jun 9, 2017 at 11:21pm PDT

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge - Tiny Planet

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_tinyplanetAs a bit of a mix up this week we wanted you to show us this tiny planet. We had some great tiny planet edits, tilt-shift, macro, and more this week with some neat photos.Next Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_freedomFind out more about upcoming challenges and past winners at photorec.tv/prtvYou can follow Photorec.TV on Instagram at @Photorec.tv and the team:

Toby’s Features:

Perfect execution of the Tiny Planet look - love the watery world surrounding a beach island and skyrise! 

Had fun playing with tiny planet this week. Last one. #travelphotography #travel #alltheplacesiwillgo #travelpics #travelphoto #traveltheworld #seetheworld #ocean #beach #prtv #prtv_tinyplanet #marble #creativeart #artistic_share #world

A post shared by All The Places I Will Go (@the.places.i.will.go) on Jun 28, 2017 at 6:05am PDT

Something about the monotone macro caught my eye and pulled me in - love this little guy! 

Good Macro Morning! Later today, on my instagram stories, I will show you the antique-looking clock in my home that is currently the home to three grey tree frogs and a hermit crab. #Homeandgarden can call me when they are ready for a segment on stylish creature habitats for the home. 😉The grey tree frog is a favorite summer pet for my kids because it changes colors from this light white, to green, to a dark brown. We have lots here in Central Pa, but they hang out well camouflaged in trees so you probably only ever hear them. Have you spotted one this summer? 🐸 🐸 🐸 #macro #macro_captures #macrophotography #macro_x #macro_freaks #macro_spotlight #creation @nikonusa @nikontop #nikontop #naturephotography #outdoorphotographer #asi_es_macro_ #macro_holic #macro_highlight #insects_of_our_world #insta180 #thepathtoprofitability #pawildlife #risingtidesociety #macro_parahyangan #macrophotographyworld #majestic_macros #prtv @#pocket_macro #macroaroundworld #macro_art_syndicate #susquehannavoice #excellent_macros #frog #prtv_tinyplanet _creative_pictures Shares welcome to those tagged by me

A post shared by Macro Wildlife • Tonya Wilhelm (@wp.macro.wildlife) on Jun 28, 2017 at 5:27am PDT

A great tiny planet and look at that face.

Muppet face planet. The facial elements of this photo were not planned. It was just a result from creating this tiny planet photo. . . . #goldengatepark #deyoungmuseum #californiaacademyofsciences #sanfrancisco #alwayssf #sfguide #howsfseessf #igerssf #nowrongwaysf #onlyinsf #wildbayarea #thesanfrancisco #sinfrancisco #sfbucketlist #tinyplanet #facesinplaces #photoshop #westcoast_exposures #californiacaptures #canon #teamcanon #prtv #prtv_tinyplanet #adoramapix

A post shared by Justin Lai (@justlai87) on Jun 27, 2017 at 5:59pm PDT

Roy’s Features:

Tiny people for the tiny planet, it’s a nice shot that really shows the scale of the people. 

My entry for this week's #prtv_tinyplanet challenge. The photo attempts to show how small and insignificant we are as humans on our world. Shot taken from the cliffs overlooking the beach at Mwnt in #ceredigion and I applied a basic tilt-shift effect in post.

A post shared by Roger Hunt (@rmhphotographic) on Jun 25, 2017 at 10:26am PDT

A tiny planet! Getting up from a higher vantage point makes for a great planet as buildings pop up past the horizon. 

San Francisco's skyline on a tiny planet. . . . #sanfrancisco #alwayssf #sfguide #nowrongwaysf #onlyinsf #wildbayarea #howsfseessf #thesanfrancisco #igerssf #urbanlife #sinfrancisco #cityscape #tinyplanet #photoshop #westcoast_exposures #canon #teamcanon #prtv #prtv_tinyplanet

A post shared by Justin Lai (@justlai87) on Jun 25, 2017 at 5:45pm PDT

Going small with this silk moth, I love those antennae!

Good Macro Morning! The polyphemus moth is a giant silk moth. The male (pictured here) has feathery antenna. He uses these to detect the pheremones released by the female. A male can "smell" a female miles away and will fly to her. #mothlovestory . . #macro #macro_captures #macrophotography #macro_x #macro_freaks #macro_spotlight #creation @nikonusa @nikontop #nikontop #naturephotography #outdoorphotographer #asi_es_macro_ #macro_holic #macro_highlight #insects_of_our_world #insta180 #thepathtoprofitability #pawildlife #risingtidesociety #macro_parahyangan #macrophotographyworld #majestic_macros #prtv @#pocket_macro #9vega_naturemiracles9 #macroaroundworld #macro_art_syndicate #susquehannavoice #excellent_macros #macro #prtv_tinyplanet _creative_pictures Shares welcome to those tagged by me

A post shared by Macro Wildlife • Tonya Wilhelm (@wp.macro.wildlife) on Jun 23, 2017 at 5:09am PDT

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge - Travel

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_travelTravel as a place or genre was your goal for this week’s challenge. Hiking, cars, cruise ships, and more... whether you were traveling with the McKay’s or picked up a travel shot you all had some really nice shots this week. Next Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_tinyplanetFind out more about upcoming challenges and past winners at photorec.tv/prtvYou can follow Photorec.TV on Instagram at @Photorec.tv and the team:

Toby’s Features:

Love the curve of the road (do we think that car strengthens or weakens the shot?)

Amazing roads to drive and photograph at #valleyoffire state park in #nevada. #road #prtv #prtv_travel #canon80d #canon1018 #landscape #landscapephotography #desert

A post shared by Marc Friedman (@taijimaf) on Jun 18, 2017 at 9:56am PDT

Simple tight shot that says TRAVEL

'Don't just listen to what they say, Go see ' 💼📷 #travelling #viaggiare #suitcase #travel #prtv #prtv_travel #weeklychallenge #blackandwhite

A post shared by NC♥ (@nancycachia) on Jun 21, 2017 at 3:54am PDT

I typically don’t love colorful edits like this but it really works and I love just the little framing in the shot.

Fancy Free

A post shared by Martin Snicer Photography (@martinsnicerphotography) on Oct 22, 2015 at 12:09pm PDT

Roy’s Features:

It’s a great travel/adventure shot and the road makes for a great leading line.

#grandtetonnationalpark #grand Tetons #prtv_travel #grandteton #park#national park#beautiful #beauty#mountains #road##vacation#landscape_captures #hiking#beautifulplaces#artofvisuals #prtv #Wyoming#visityoming#nature#landscapephotography #colors #landscape#naturephotography#viewpoint#capture#nikonusa#walking #centeroftheroad

A post shared by Tamara Karchmit (@tomadima) on Jun 16, 2017 at 12:42pm PDT

A view good for a magazine looking over the golden gate bridge with it fading off into the fog.

A beautiful sunrise yesterday morning from the Marin Headlands. #sunrise #goldengatebridge #sanfrancisco #alwayssf #ig_color #ig_sanfrancisco #igerssf #goodinc #westcoast_exposures #sonyalpha #a7 #californiacaptures #prtv #prtv_travel #ig_masterpiece #ig_fotogramers

A post shared by @beej47 on Jun 20, 2017 at 12:32pm PDT

Relative dimension in space counts as travel for a neat lego shot, I wished you went black and white though!

A time traveler and his blue police box. . . . #doctorwho #lego #tardis #legophotography #lego_hub #thedoctor #legography #legogram #bbc #legodoctorwho #palaceoffinearts #sanfrancisco #alwayssf #sfguide #howsfseessf #onlyinsf #wildbayarea #sinfrancisco #thesanfrancisco #igerssf #monochromatic #californiacaptures #westcoast_exposures #monotone #canon #teamcanon #prtv #prtv_travel

A post shared by Justin Lai (@justlai87) on Jun 20, 2017 at 5:36pm PDT

Featured Photos Weekly Challenge - Animals

This Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_animalsWith Toby and co back from shooting all the baby animals with the Mckay’s it’s fitting the start of year three is animals. It’s summertime and you guys got some great shots of wild fluffy babies to your every day furbabies (pets) with some really nice shots. Next Week’s Challenge: #PRTV_travelFind out more about upcoming challenges and past winners at photorec.tv/prtvYou can follow Photorec.TV on Instagram at @Photorec.tv and the team:

Toby’s Features:

Sharpness!! Light!! Almost looks studio like

A male Mallard having just taken off. As you may be able to tell I've changed the background on this photo. I really liked the shot of the Mallard itself but the original background was very distracting. I think it now makes for a better photo overall

A post shared by Roger Hunt (@rmhphotographic) on Jun 12, 2017 at 6:28am PDT

Another studio like shot with that soft African light!

Missing Tanzania and the amazing people I got to share it with! This was taken the first day we spent in Tanzania at Tarangire National Park. What an incredible dream come true, and how lucky and blessed am I to have memories and friends from the trip?!?

A post shared by Becky Bardin Photography (@beckybardinphoto) on Jun 12, 2017 at 9:26pm PDT

Fun with SHARp focus on the eyes and open eyes - even if they look crazy :)

My Happy, Crazy, Super Fast Wildchild, Unfortunately he still has no idea how to put on the brakes, he thinks my legs are stopping blocks _ #weimwednesday #weimaraner #bluedog #blueweimaraner #weimaranerpuppy #weimaranerwednesday #prtv #prtv_animals #dailydogwalk #dailywalk #hikingwithdogs #hiking

A post shared by Heather (@ten8e) on Jun 14, 2017 at 11:48am PDT

Roy’s Features:

A great shot and the color pops against those lava rocks.

Sally Lightfoot crab(grapsus grapsus). We have seen these all throughout the islands of the Galapagos that we visited. The brilliant colors stand out in stark contrast to the lava rocks that they inhabit. #sallylightfootcrab #crab #galapagosislands #galapagos #isabela #prtv #prtv_animals

A post shared by Ben Mooney (@bmooney32) on Jun 14, 2017 at 5:46am PDT

Technically a harder shot getting everything sharp with this bee considering a small depth of field

Bumblebee flying past some wild bramble flowers .

A post shared by Roger Hunt (@rmhphotographic) on Jun 9, 2017 at 11:55am PDT

Changing up the angle for this neat shot despite he’s hiding, great shot.

I can still see you. _ _ #naturephotography #nature #hiking #prtv #canon80d #100mmmacro #shallowdof #macro #prtv_animal #prtv_animals #turtle

A post shared by Heather (@ten8e) on Jun 13, 2017 at 4:28am PDT

Instagram Winners - Centered

Architecture, portraits, and more this week with some nicely thought out shots in the Centered Instagram Challenge. Compared to the rule of thirds or other methods a strong subject is a must this week as all the attention is front and center. With that in mind for centering your subject, the composition for the whole shot also played a rather large part whether using minimalism, framing, symmetry, leading lines, or mirroring an image.We’ve got a trickier subject next week for the Shadows Instagram challenge. Paint a subject in shadow or shoot just a shadow, it’s up to you, but creativity is key this week! P.S. as someone already asked no silhouettes, we’re looking for a casted shadow.To enter post your photos on Instagram before noon next Friday with the tags #PRTV and #PRTV_shadows.

You can follow Photorec.TV on Instagram at @Photorec.tv

And the team!Toby – @Photorectoby Roy – @RoyMcKeeIII Rose -  @Randomcreativeart

Roy’s Winner:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BS1d9b7hG6R/I honestly thought this week would be more food photos and this makes for a great shot! Going centered in the photo gives you just enough room to layer a few extra elements into the frame making it more appealing.

Roy’s Honorable Mentions:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSqj7Etj9VU/A somewhat popular angle shot by Maxence focuses on that blue hour color in a long exposure that really makes those city lights shine. It’s a great centered photo that works well for this week's challenge letting the reflection fall down through the photo. https://www.instagram.com/p/BSrcwNPD-yl/A mirrored reflection shot turning the horizon on end makes for a great shot this week. It’s a creative subject and a nice way to think outside the box.  https://www.instagram.com/p/BSxCWQujvMs/Caleb’s pelican party is just after the sun sets giving the photo that rich blue hue with the fiery orange which works well for a nice tone. With the sunset at the forefront we also have a nice bit of symmetry for the four pelicans on posts. https://www.instagram.com/p/BSn3Tk8hbq1/Another creative shot this week using photoshop (yes that’s allowed) to mirror a photo of this building. It’s a nice way to force the symmetry for a shot and creates a nice vanishing point pulling the photo to the center. https://www.instagram.com/p/BSqpVk3DtGi/Oak Alley Plantation makes a mention again this week with the great path leading up to the house just visible enough by the house lights. Framing works well for this shot as the trees push the focus center along with the leading line of the pathway.

Instagram Winners - Black and White

The pictures we take should tell a story and the switch to black and white puts the focus on the subjects even more. This week focused on composition and form letting you skip a messy colorful scene, push the contrast (or drop it), or even change tones to get the feeling you want in your shot. 114 photos for #PRTV_bandw this week but I could only pick so many winners, unfortunately, but there are a ton of really great photos. Try to take a second to visit #PRTV_bandw and spread a few likes around to the shots that catch your eye.As a fun tip, before I really got into photography my composition starting out was that I put my subject in the exact center of every photo. Now that we all hopefully have an idea about basic composition it’s time to center compose your subjects in #PRTV_centered, and maybe get a bit of nice symmetry as well. As a tip for this challenge try using some framing for your shot as a strong subject will command the focus and the frame will support them. To enter post your photos on Instagram before noon next Friday with the tags #PRTV and #PRTV_centered.

You can follow Photorec.TV on Instagram at @Photorec.tv

And the team!Toby – @Photorectoby Roy – @RoyMcKeeIII Rose -  @Randomcreativeart

Roy’s Winner:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSjb2i7jB_Q/https://www.instagram.com/p/BSjb2i7jB_Q/It’s a great night time shot with a healthy amount of contrast to get the rock and roll hall of fame to really pop behind the Cleveland script sign.

Roy’s Honorable Mentions:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSegS4TAozo/https://www.instagram.com/p/BSegS4TAozo/Something I didn’t mention from the intro last week is that silhouettes work great for a black and white shot. Using the section of tube works out great as it makes for a bit of framing for your subject that blends in being black.https://www.instagram.com/p/BSeZmu_Av0J/https://www.instagram.com/p/BSeZmu_Av0J/ In contrast to the last two photos, Heather has this great low contrast shot leaning more to the grays without a strong black point. Being black and white with the soft depth of field it makes for a nice soft and dreamy photo.https://www.instagram.com/p/BSfMSciAR79/https://www.instagram.com/p/BSfMSciAR79/If you follow the features on Instagram and Facebook I mentioned this one earlier as using a rose works well in black and white as we all know the color. Taking that color away lets the focus be on the great shape and petals versus that brilliant red color. https://www.instagram.com/p/BScZla9jI-a/https://www.instagram.com/p/BScZla9jI-a/A great bit of symmetry by Justin, this really makes for a great architectural shot with the shadows leading to the bright museum door above and framed nicely.