Alex Baker, Author at DIY Photography https://www.diyphotography.net/author/alex-baker/ Your one stop shop for everything photo-video Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:34:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 Delaware state bans recreational trail cams in state parks and forests https://www.diyphotography.net/delaware-state-bans-recreational-trail-cams-in-state-parks-and-forests/ https://www.diyphotography.net/delaware-state-bans-recreational-trail-cams-in-state-parks-and-forests/#comments Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:34:10 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=209026 The use of trail cameras for recreational use is no longer allowed on state lands in Delaware. The decision was made by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA). The ban is effective immediately and includes all state lands, from state parks, state forests and […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/delaware-state-bans-recreational-trail-cams-in-state-parks-and-forests/feed/ 1 Vancouver photographer campaigns to end $400 park shoot permit https://www.diyphotography.net/vancouver-photographer-campaigns-to-end-400-park-shoot-permit/ https://www.diyphotography.net/vancouver-photographer-campaigns-to-end-400-park-shoot-permit/#comments Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:51:52 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=209007 Starting in 2025, photographers will have to purchase a $400 permit to be able to shoot commercially in any Metro Vancouver Regional Park. The new rules will cover over 50 square miles across 23 different parks in the district. The region is allegedly introducing the permits in a bid to protect wildlife. Professional photographer Jas […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/vancouver-photographer-campaigns-to-end-400-park-shoot-permit/feed/ 1 Photographer sues Kanye West for phone throw incident https://www.diyphotography.net/photographer-sues-kanye-west-for-phone-throw-incident/ https://www.diyphotography.net/photographer-sues-kanye-west-for-phone-throw-incident/#comments Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:13:14 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=208991 Kanye West is being sued by a photographer after he allegedly grabbed her phone and threw it into the street. According to the lawsuit, West grabbed the phone when he saw the paparazzo filming him and subsequently threw it into oncoming traffic. The incident occurred in late January when West’s child was playing in a […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/photographer-sues-kanye-west-for-phone-throw-incident/feed/ 1 Botched selfie escalates to draining of reservoir https://www.diyphotography.net/botched-selfie-escalates-to-draining-of-reservoir/ https://www.diyphotography.net/botched-selfie-escalates-to-draining-of-reservoir/#comments Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:12:24 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=208983 A government official in India found himself in troubled waters recently after a failed attempt at taking a selfie went from bad to worse. Rajesh Vishwas was allegedly taking a photograph of himself at the Kherkatta Dam in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh when he managed to drop his phone into the reservoir. The […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/botched-selfie-escalates-to-draining-of-reservoir/feed/ 3 Once again, tourists are getting too close to bison for photos https://www.diyphotography.net/once-again-tourists-are-getting-too-close-to-bison-for-photos/ https://www.diyphotography.net/once-again-tourists-are-getting-too-close-to-bison-for-photos/#comments Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:24:20 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=208829 Yellowstone National Park has had to remind visitors once again not to get too close to the wild animals in the park. Many tourists seem to view the bison and other creatures as photo opportunities, with many attempting to get extremely close to the animals. The bid for the perfect selfie or photo is never […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/once-again-tourists-are-getting-too-close-to-bison-for-photos/feed/ 1 Rare albino giant panda caught on camera in China https://www.diyphotography.net/rare-albino-giant-panda-caught-on-camera-in-china/ https://www.diyphotography.net/rare-albino-giant-panda-caught-on-camera-in-china/#respond Wed, 31 May 2023 13:28:21 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=208749 An incredibly rare sighting of an albino giant panda has been captured by a trail camera in the wild in South Western China. Thought to be the only one of its kind, the panda was filmed going about its business in the Wolong National Nature Reserve in Sichuan Province. The albino giant panda is believed […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/rare-albino-giant-panda-caught-on-camera-in-china/feed/ 0 No more nude photos on driver’s licenses, pleads Georgia state government https://www.diyphotography.net/no-more-nude-photos-on-drivers-licenses-pleads-georgia-state-government/ https://www.diyphotography.net/no-more-nude-photos-on-drivers-licenses-pleads-georgia-state-government/#comments Wed, 31 May 2023 12:14:53 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=208683 Government officials issued a hilarious reminder to citizens that they should be wearing clothes when taking photographs for their driver’s license and official ID. The plea was posted to Facebook last week by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) and is apparently not a joke. The ‘very serious post’ asks people to stop taking […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/no-more-nude-photos-on-drivers-licenses-pleads-georgia-state-government/feed/ 1 Nikon releases super fast NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 lens for their mirrorless lineup https://www.diyphotography.net/nikon-releases-super-fast-nikkor-z-dx-24mm-f-1-7-lens-for-their-mirrorless-lineup/ https://www.diyphotography.net/nikon-releases-super-fast-nikkor-z-dx-24mm-f-1-7-lens-for-their-mirrorless-lineup/#respond Wed, 31 May 2023 09:14:58 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=208662 Nikon has just released the NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 lens (buy here) as part of its lineup for the DX format Z series for mirrorless. The lens is a fast, bright and compact prime designed for portability. Built for the DX series of cropped APS-C sensors, the lens has a full frame equivalent of 36mm. […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/nikon-releases-super-fast-nikkor-z-dx-24mm-f-1-7-lens-for-their-mirrorless-lineup/feed/ 0 Wave goodbye to Apple’s My Photo Stream next month https://www.diyphotography.net/wave-goodbye-to-apples-my-photo-stream-next-month/ https://www.diyphotography.net/wave-goodbye-to-apples-my-photo-stream-next-month/#respond Tue, 30 May 2023 12:23:36 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=208601 Apple is shutting down its cloud-based service My Photo Stream on July 26th. This means that if you use this service to store or share images on any of your Apple products, you cannot rely on your photos being saved. Although the switch-off is set for late July, images will not be saved from the […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/wave-goodbye-to-apples-my-photo-stream-next-month/feed/ 0 Ace your next portrait shoot with these composition tips https://www.diyphotography.net/ace-your-next-portrait-shoot-with-these-composition-tips/ https://www.diyphotography.net/ace-your-next-portrait-shoot-with-these-composition-tips/#comments Mon, 29 May 2023 15:04:21 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=208546 There’s a lot to think about on a portrait shoot. From locations to lighting, posing and directing your subject, it can easily become daunting, especially for anyone new to portraiture. It’s very easy to panic and completely forget basic photography rules like composition. However, taking a little time to practice and plan ahead can make […]

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