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

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

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

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

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

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

“Plymouth” by @mthennen — submitted to the new Worn By Time photo contest 🚗 This one just feels right. The old rusted Plymouth, the empty desert, the huge sky… it all comes together in a way that feels super cinematic and real. We especially love how the wear and age on the car actually become the personality of the shot. Proof that sometimes the imperfect details are what make a photo unforgettable.

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor those who served and sacrificed. 🇺🇸 To our photography community; thank you for continuing to capture the beauty, stories, and moments that connect us all. Wishing everyone a meaningful and peaceful Memorial Day.

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Congratulations to Jonathan Stolarski on winning the Chasing Waterfalls Photo Contest with this stunning capture, “Multnoma Falls.” 🌿💧 “Finally going back through my shots from Oregon. Here’s a different angle of the famous Multnomah Falls.” What we love about this photo is the dreamy atmosphere and incredible depth — the soft foreground framing combined with the powerful waterfall creates a cinematic feeling that instantly pulls you into the scene. The moody greens and flowing water make it feel peaceful, wild, and immersive all at once. 📸 Camera: SONY ILCE-7M2 ⚙️ Aperture: f/2 🎞 ISO: 50 ⏱ Shutter: 1/400 🔍 Focal Length: 350/10 See more from Jonathan here: viewbug.com/member/one7studi…

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Congratulations to all the participants! The Depth of Field photo contesst finalists are in: viewbug.com/blog/depth-of-fi…

New Contest: Win a Tamron 24mm F/2.8 Lens Untamed Nature Photo Contest viewbug.com/contests/untamed…

Trending Today: People With Shadows Photo Contest Shadows can turn ordinary scenes into art. For this contest, show us creative uses of light and shadow—bold silhouettes, dramatic contrasts, abstract patterns, or unexpected shapes that tell a story. viewbug.com/contests/people-… #photocontest

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Tips for Creating Strong Shadow Photos 1. Use Shadows as Leading Lines Shadows can guide the viewer's eye through the frame and create stronger composition naturally. 2. Look Beyond the Obvious Street signs, fences, windows, plants, and even everyday objects can create unexpected shadow patterns worth photographing. 3. Embrace Contrast Don't be afraid of dark areas. Strong contrast often creates the most memorable shadow photography. viewbug.com/contests/people-…

"Horse Contre Jour" Community Spotlight: thalessantos . ✨ Camera: Canon EOS 6D Mark II 🔍 Aperture: f/5.0 🎞️ ISO: 200 ⚡ Shutter Speed: 1/500s 🔭 Focal Length: 200mm viewbug.com/member/thalessan…

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