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Asianphptography June 2021

Nikon Unveils The New NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S And NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8

Nikon India has announced the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 and the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, the latest additions to the NIKKOR Z lens lineup. The new NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 will be available at MRP of Rs 58,995 while the new NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S comes at an MRP of Rs 89, 995. The NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 will be available for purchase from Nikon Authorised Stores starting last week of June 2021.

1 min

“Stories are Everywhere” - Arati Kumar Rao

Arati Kumar-Rao has taken a path less trodden; one that takes her across the South Asian continent, meandering her way through the fringes of society documenting the slow violence of ecological degradation. An independent environmental photographer, a writer, and an artist, Arati uses her passion for art as a medium to bring to attention and chronicle the various environmental issues that plague the changing landscapes and climate of the continent while adversely impacting mankind and biodiversity. Arati has not only won awards for her compelling environmental photojournalism but also has contributed to plethora of noteworthy organizations as an environmental activist. We talked to her about her journey into photography and art and how she has been using her voice to advocate for the rights of the planet. Excerpts:

7 mins

SHOOTING DESERTSCAPES

The sun is beating down on your back, the searing heat penetrates your skin setting it ablaze and you trudge through the sifting sand dragging your heavy, hiking boots-laden feet. As exhausting as it may sound, you know that at the end of this, you are going to walk away with a memory card full of exceptional desert landscapes pictures that would make the unbearable heat and all the ensuing madness worth the while. Pictures of the vast desert in all its glory – whether it’s the changing lines in the sand, the stormy monsoon clouds hanging over the horizon, a herd of camels warily making their way through the unforgivable heat or even the mesmerising star trails that frame the perfect desert skyline. Makes you want to grab your camera and run towards the desert, doesn’t it? The desert forms an integral part of the environment. Preserving its ecosystem is as essential as preserving any other ecosystem of the planet. And desert photography – one of the most underrated forms of photography – is one of the best media to raise awareness about this often overlooked ecosystem. So, for this month, why don’t we dive into Desert Photography and take a look into how we can do our part in desert conservation?

7 mins

Wildlife Photography Helping Nature Conservation

Every photographer in their life has been inspired by many photographs, either on social media platforms or other platforms, of beautiful birds, snakes, frogs, bears, tigers, leopards, and other wildlife animals.

4 mins

What Are The 7 Elements Of Photography

Elements of Photography: Seven basic elements of photography, that mention to the way you set up your shot. To represent any of these elements in your photography, composition helps you to choose the way you want to represent the photographs.

3 mins

The Ultimate Wilde Life Photography Guide For 2021

Wildlife photography can be very challenging, this photograph looks so easy, but they are not, for a great shot you need to have lot’s patience, and always have to be ready and actively observing to photograph wild creature in their environment. This category of photography is the most rewarding genre, specially if you’re an animal lover.

3 mins

CAPTURING THE BOLT FROM HEAVEN

Capturing these streaks of lightning is a challenge in itself; but it is a challenge that is deeply rewarding.

7 mins

Stop! That's Not The Way To Shoot!

Ethics of Wildlife Photography

9 mins

BEGINNERS KIT FOR CONSERVATION PHOTOGRAPHER

Conservation photographers, in other words, are wildlife and nature photojournalists that direct their duty towards making a difference for society. Photographers in this field have a very important goal: to tell the story and support nature. Eventually, they aim to represent positive change with the messages their photographs represent. Does this sound like something you are planning to pursue? Here’s how you start to become a nature conservation photographer.

4 mins

OnePlus 9

OnePlus has recently launched OnePlus 9 series and we have already reviewed the OnePlus 9 Pro. And after fighting over the early bugs and issues and four to five updates later, we are here with our OnePlus 9 review. Other than the normal review about the specs and user performance of primary features of the smartphone, we will also try and answer questions like ‘Is Hasselblad truly worth it or is it just a marketing strategy?’, ‘Is it worth spending, or no?’ and many more. If you are questioning what’s different in this new phone as compared to the its previous version or any other smartphone, you can read this before you go ahead.

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Asian Photography Magazine Description:

Asian Photography, the flagship of SAP Media Worldwide Ltd., is the only premier Business to Consumer (B2C) photography magazine in India that caters to the art and science of photography with a persistent emphasis on photographic segment as well as talent. Since its inception 27 years ago, Asian Photography embodies the uniqueness of the Asian spirit and culture both in the professional as well as amateur sector of the growing population of photographic enthusiasts.

Bedsides the technical aspects of photography, it also motivates its readers to explore photography as an Art, as a hobby and as a culture. With the most comprehensive content, which has been appreciated by both the enthusiasts and the industry alike. Asian Photography truly represents the Asian Continent and with its Asia Pacific edition from Singapore, it is being distributed in entire Asia-Pacific region. The unrivalled success of the magazine lies in the unstinted patronage and support extended by the global majors like, NIKON, CANON, SONY, FUJIFILMS, EPSON, PANASONIC, OLYMPUS, TAMRON, PHOTOQUIP and other leading photographic players.