N-Photo: the Nikon magazine
February 2022Every month we bring you 132-pages of step-by-step advice on how to get the best results from your Nikon digital SLR. Our camera skills section will show you how to shoot great pictures and how to edit them to make them even better! You'll be inspired by the beautiful images shot by top photographers and fellow readers. And you'll learn the basics through our Nikopedia reference pages – picking up tips from the pros with our exclusive interviews and masterclasses. ****Note: This digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with printed copies***
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this issue’s special contributors…
Edyta Rice PAGE 26 Get great scenic shots all year round as Edyta shares her top tips for shooting spring, summer, autumn and winter. Tom Mackie PAGE 60 Tom casts his mind back to a bucket-list assignment photographing the amazing desert landscapes of Jordan. Isabelle Bacher PAGE 62 Austrian landscape pro Isabelle tells why she prefers photographing scenic shots north of the Arctic Circle. Rick Ayrton PAGE 70 Deep-sea diver Rick visits the watery grave of a historic steamship on the ocean floor – and has the photos to prove it. Elena Paraskeva PAGE 88 Meet the winner of our Nikon Photographer of the Year contest – and see how you can win a Z fc and kit lens in our 2022 comp. Rod Lawton PAGE 102 Photo-editing expert Rod puts no less than a dozen post-processing apps through their paces in this issue’s Big Test. SUBSCRIBE AND…
welcome to issue 133
As we embark on a new year, we look forward to the photographic challenges that await us through the coming seasons, so this issue Edyta Rice shares her sage advice for amazing landscapes all year round. In the interview hot seat we have Isabelle Bacher, who shares the story of how she spent five years shooting the serene snowy landscapes of Arctic Norway, and is still a regular visitor to the ice-clad country. We often get requests from readers for reviews of photo-editing software, so we oblige with a round-up of 12 software packages designed to make your shots shine in our Big Test. Also in our Gear section we review the Nikon Z DX 18-140mm – a superzoom for APS-C-sensor Z-series Nikons. Plus we weigh up 10 photo book services for…
22 for 2022!
The Apprentice is one of the most beloved features of N-Photo, where we pair a professional photographer with one of our readers, eager to learn the tricks of the trade in a one-on-one workshop. The duo are joined by the N-Photo team, who document the day. This issue marks 10 years since our inaugural Apprentice, which appeared in the very first N-Photo (the December 2011 issue), and looking back, our Apprentices have photographed every subject under the sun (and stars). We’ve shot everything from steam trains to aeroplanes, and been to Premier League football matches, gone on safari, and jostled in the pit at top rock acts on the way. So to mark a decade of Apprentices, we thought we’d do something a little different, bringing you 22 of our finest Apprentices…
lightbox
Cathedral in the Desert JAY HUANG Cathedral in the Desert is a stunning monument located in the heart of Glen Canyon. Named for its resemblance to a cathedral, it has been submerged by nearly 100 feet with flood water from Lake Powell reservoir since 1963. David Brower, then head of the Sierra Club, referred to this event as “America’s most regretted environmental mistake.” Nine vertical images were merged to create this 274MB-size shot. Camera: Nikon D850 Lens: 20mm f/1.8 Exposure: 1/250 sec, f/11, ISO100 Nemo’s Garden GIACOMO D’ORLANDO The Nemo’s Garden represents an alternative system of agriculture especially dedicated to those areas where environmental conditions or geo-morphological reasons make plant growth extremely difficult. This completely self-sustainable project aims to make underwater farming a viable eco-friendly solution to counteract the increasing climate change pressures on our future. Camera: Nikon D7500 Lens:…
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Great reasons to subscribe now! ✔ Lowepro Truckee 150 bag Lowepro’s Truckee 150 is a great camera daypack that delivers comfort, durable materials, organization pockets, space for a tablet and room for your gear ✔ Great savings Subscribe for 12 months and get your issues delivered to your door, plus this great Lowepro backpack worth £70! ✔ Free online videos Each issue, you’ll receive access to our fantastic photo project videos Option 1 Annual digital subscription (no gift) £54.99 • 13 issues of N-Photo digital edition• Apple Newsstand edition for iOS devices• Pocketmags edition for Android users• Receive the same videos, project files and ebook editions that come with the print mag Option 2 Annual print subscription £55.99 • 13 issues of N-Photo print edition delivered• Delivery to your door included in the price• Lowepro backpack worth £70! Option 3 Annual premium subscription £69 •…
shoot the seasons
The four seasons can be a rich source of inspiration for landscape photographers. Each season is commonly known for familiar landscape themes, which define its very essence – just think about the bold colours of autumn foliage, spring wildflowers, blankets of deep snow covering the mountains and endless summer days. There is something wonderful about getting out there, witnessing and documenting the various transitions between the ever-changing seasons through the camera lens. Approaching seasonal landscapes can be both challenging and hugely rewarding. The challenge can be twofold. Firstly, it is about learning how to unlock opportunities arising from changing light, tones and textures; and secondly it is about telling the story and being able to capture the differing charms and characters of each season. Learning to overcome challenges is crucial all year…
