Rock star sued for posting photos

 Photographers have rights. 

U.S. copyright law plainly states that the person who “authored” a work (or took the picture) is the copyright owner.

And this news is about that. 

If you plan to share or post a photograph taken by someone else, it is essential to obtain permission from the original photographer before doing so. This ensures you respect their rights as the creator of the image. Photography, like any other form of creative work, is protected by copyright laws, meaning the photographer holds exclusive rights to their images unless they have explicitly given permission for others to use them.

Requesting permission can be as simple as reaching out to the photographer through a direct message, email, or a comment on their post. Some photographers may have specific usage guidelines, such as requiring credit, limiting how the image can be used, or even requesting a fee for commercial use. If you are granted permission, always follow any conditions they set and give proper credit by including their name or social media handle when posting the image.

Failure to ask for permission can lead to copyright infringement issues, and in some cases, legal consequences. Beyond legality, respecting a photographer's work helps foster a community where creativity is valued and ethical sharing is encouraged.

Are you an opportunistic shooter?

 In photography, an opportunistic shooter refers to a photographer who captures images spontaneously rather than planning shots in advance. They take advantage of unexpected moments, interesting lighting conditions, or fleeting subjects as they arise.

This approach is common in wildlife, street, and documentary photography, where conditions change rapidly, and the best shots often come from being observant and ready rather than staging or anticipating specific scenes.

For example, in bird photography, an opportunistic shooter might capture a hawk diving for prey simply because they were prepared with their camera at the right time, even if they originally set out to photograph songbirds.

Am I an opportunistic shooter? Yes I'm!

Another example of the use of Panoramas

I've already mentioned how I use panoramas to photograph close objects that don't fit within my angle of view due to using a zoom lens.

Today I'll show you another picture I took last weekend using this technique. 

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Believe it or not, the above picture is composed by 5 pictures. I was too close to this plant and with my zoom lens it was impossible to end with this composition. Below you can see one of the pictures used to create this one. 

The best from this last weekend

These are some pictures I really liked from last weekend.

 

All pictures taken using a Canon R6 with an EF100-400 L MkII w/1.4x.

Sony vs Canon

 At one point, I was a Sony shooter, but I eventually switched to Canon. Why? Seven years ago, Sony mirrorless cameras were packed with features that Canon simply didn’t offer. So why did I switch to Canon? The answer is simple: Canon's mirrorless cameras now come with features that would have cost me a fortune to get in a Sony setup. But there’s more to the story—this video is about a similar journey.

Crop mode, should you use it?

I've often seen YouTube influencers advise against using crop mode, but I completely disagree. As long as you understand a few key points—crop mode does not increase your lens's focal length, it reduces the resolution of your photos, and you might end anyway cropping the image when editing on your computer—there's no reason to avoid it. It does not make any difference in the image quality if you crop in your camera or in your computer. 

Here is a nice video talking about this. 

All about camera modes

If you're just starting your photography journey, you might believe that reaching a professional level means mastering Manual Mode. After all, it offers full control over your camera settings and unlocks creative possibilities.

While this is partly true, it's important to consider whether Manual Mode is actually the best fit for your photography style. In many cases, other modes may be easier to use and can help you achieve better results more efficiently.

This video can help you in the process of understanding the camera modes and to pick which one is the best configuration for you.