As part of an ongoing Historical Photography Series, science-based photographer and YouTuber, Michael "The Maven" Andrew has released a video detailing 50 facts about the planning and execution of the Apollo 11 Lunar mission and subsequent photo shoot.
Venus Optics has announced a new ultra-compact 10mm f/4 pancake lens for APS-C camera platforms. The company says that the new Laowa 10mm f/4 makes an APS-C camera compact enough to be kept in a pocket without sacrificing performance.
What do you do with those old Android or iPhone phones and tablets? You have plenty of options, but it is pretty easy to build your own stream deck with a little off-the-shelf software. What’s a stream deck, you ask? The name comes from its use as a controller for a live-streaming setup, but essentially, it’s an LCD touchscreen that can trigger things on your computer.
The software I’m using, Deckboard, is a server for Windows or Linux and, of course, an Android app. The app is free with some limitations, but for under $4 you can buy the full version. However, even the free version is pretty capable. You can use an Android phone or tablet and you can connect to the PC with a USB cable or WiFi. I’ve found that even with WiFi, it is handy to keep the phone charged, so realistically you are going to have a cable, but it doesn’t necessarily have to connect to the host computer.
Setup is very easy. The biggest hurdle is you might need to set up your firewall to allow the server to listen on port 8500 with TCP. There are a few small issues when installing with Linux that you might want to watch out for. There are 32-bit and 64-bit versions in deb, tar.gz, and appimage format. There’s also a snap. The problem with the snap is it is sandboxed, so without effort you can’t easily launch programs, which is kinda the entire point. I finally removed it and installed the deb file which was fine.
There were still two other wrinkles. First, while Deckboard offers a way to launch programs, it must be a program from a list it reads from your system. That would be acceptable, but the list wasn’t complete. I never did figure out why some things show up on the list and others don’t. For example, GIMP which shows up on my application menu was absent. Yet other things that were fairly obscure did show up.
I thought this might be a dealbreaker until I found that Deckboard has a well-developed plugin system and one of those plugins lets you run an arbitrary command line. I guess it is a little less convenient, but it is much more flexible since you can launch any program you want and provide options to it as well.
The only other complaint I had is that when you run the program, it shows its configuration interface and puts itself in the system tray. That’s great the first time you run it, but on system startup, it would be nice to just have it quietly start. If there’s an option for that I haven’t found it. I’ll tell you how I solved that later, but, for now, just live with it.
Of course, getting it installed on both machines is only the start. The whole point of something like this is to configure it to your whim. The program knows how to communicate with OBS, Spotify, Twitter, and Twitch. But you can also add generic programs, URLs, and so on. There are also plugins for things like Discord, Open Hardware Monitor, Steam, and more.
You can create a bunch of pages, so you don’t have to cram everything on one page. The free version limits how many buttons you can have on a page, but the upgrade lets you put way too many if you want. I found that three rows of 6 buttons in landscape mode on my old Pixel 2 XL was about right for me.
Of course, everyone will have different ideas about how to set it up, and you are probably better able to create something aesthetic than I am. However, I tried to keep a few things constant. The top right corner of each screen is a time button that doesn’t do anything, just shows the time). This requires a plug in. The rest of the top row is reserved for buttons that open other pages and on every screen but the main screen, the button next to the clock takes you back to main.
The bottom right button on each screen opens a multimedia panel because it is just so useful. Again, you won’t like my setup and will want your own.
Creating buttons and pages is very easy on the PC. You can select actions ranging from keyboard macros to multimedia control. You can control the mouse, open a website, or take a screenshot. Of course, you can also run a program as I mentioned earlier.
My buttons are a bit bland, I’ll admit. The icons are built into the program and come from Font Awesome. However, I didn’t realize that you can make each button use your own custom graphic. You do this by selecting the button’s shape which can be square, round, or a mysterious third option that looks like an image. At first, I thought that just meant “totally transparent” but if you select that and then push the button in the edit window, it lets you pick a file for a background. I guess I’ll have to go reconfigure everything now that I know that.
One thing that is nice is that you can have a button do multiple actions. So, for example, when I press the Hackaday button, it not only switches to the Hackaday page on the deck, it also flips over to my Hackaday desktop on the PC by sending a keyboard command. It could also run a script or folder, too.
It isn’t quite a scripting language, but it prevents you from having to tie buttons to a bash script in some cases.
I mentioned that I didn’t appreciate that loading the program on startup also causes the main window to appear. I found a fairly simple way to combat that, at least on KDE. First, run the program minimized. You can do that a few ways. I used a KWIN window rule to force it to iconify, but you could also use kstart to do that. Of course, if you aren’t using KDE, you’ll have to find another way to do it and, honestly, it doesn’t really matter if you don’t mind seeing the config screen pop up for a bit on startup. That’s because in addition to setting the program to autostart, I also started a script file called deckboard-tidy.sh:
#!/bin/bash sleep 5 wmctrl -c deckboard
In other words, wait for the program to start and then close its window. It still stays running in the systemtray. You could also tell Deckboard not to load itself and then do the whole loading operation in this script. You can probably pull the same stunt on other desktops, but the details will depend on your setup.
Honestly, this is a hack that is more useful than it is difficult. But you can spend a lot of time tweaking that perfect setup. But it makes that old phone something you can use every day.
If you prefer a more rigorous hack, check out FreeDeck. Not that that’s the only one out there. If you want a really useful hack, it would be nice to reverse engineer Deckboard’s TCP protocol so we could have a Raspberry Pi server for this.
Some of the best-looking landscape photography images I’ve enjoyed include the night sky or Blue Hour timing for the photography. Night sky views and landscapes go hand in hand, since both evoke feelings of vastness and showcase incredible beauty.
A great source of night photography tips is learning from an expert in this type of photography. My friends Jeff Sullivan and Lori Hibbert are just such experts, and they host several workshops showcasing tips for night photography and also specific night sky photography tips.
We're using Jeff and Lori’s images throughout this article with their permission. Truth be told, simply browsing through their website is a joy - so many wonderful images!
What can you look forward to regarding night photography tips when you attend a Great Basin School of Photography workshop?
One of the first things experienced landscape photographers do when planning a photo trek or photography excursion is to research where to go and when to go there. Jeff Sullivan and Lori Hibbert, co-founders of Great Basin School of Photography, have found wilderness areas that offer spectacular landscape views and breathtaking nighttime scenes.
Bodie, California, is the main area for the Bodie at Night and Eastern Sierra photography workshop. Besides the night photography tips you’re seeking, you’ll also have lots of adventure photographing all the sights of this gorgeous wilderness area, including the ghost town of Bodie itself.
Bodie, California, is a ghost town in Mono County that was a gold boom town in the late nineteenth century. The town itself is full of interesting buildings in various states of decay, preserved as a popular tourist destination and a good spot for starting out the workshop.
You reach the area via State Highway 395 in Central California near the Nevada border and within an easy drive to other landscape photography destinations in the Eastern Sierra, Mono Lake, and Yosemite areas.
The opening image of this article is the town of Bodie. The California State Parks department took over the area in 1962 and is preserving the town in a state of “arrested decay” that is fascinating in itself even without the workshop’s night photography tips. Let me tell you, just getting there is an adventure, it’s really rustic and remote.
The workshop begins with an early dinner and Day 1 activities that include traveling to a nearby site for sunset and night photography tips and practice. On Day 2, you will set up for sunset and Milky Way photography after hiking to a more remote area.
Jeff Sullivan plans the timing for the workshops around the nighttime conditions for the area. The Moon will be visible as a crescent and will set about an hour or so after sunset, so the night sky will be truly dark in your remote location.
A nice, dark sky location is a premier spot for putting into practice all of the night photography tips you’ll learn from the instructors and from the support and experience of others attending your workshop.
The final day of the workshop, Day 3, will begin mid-morning and will cover a review and evaluation of what you’ve learned and experienced in terms of night photography tips, methods, and ideas.
That part of the workshop wraps up mid-afternoon for you to enjoy a nice early dinner. After meeting up, you’ll travel to Bodie where you can enter the state park in the early evening, having the park to yourselves from then through sunset and until full astronomical darkness.
What level of photographer should you be in order to benefit the most from these night photography tips and other workshop instruction? A good understanding of the basics of composition, long exposure photography, Golden Hour and Blue Hour, plus astrophotography basics such as the 500 Rule will allow you to immediately put into practice what you’re learning.
A certain level of physical fitness is desirable as well. Bodie, CA is a high elevation area, 8,374 feet, to be exact. There will also possibly be several miles of hiking over undeveloped terrain while carrying your own photography gear. We’re not talking National Geographic levels of difficulty, but hiking with gear at elevation can be taxing.
Some of the night photography tips are basic and usable over a large scale of types of subjects and situations, but some will be very specific for the type of imaging being attempted. Milky Way photography, for instance, involves some specific night photography tips in order to capture the best images.
Photographers at any skill level will enjoy learning the night photography tips presented by the instructors. If you’re brand new to nighttime landscape photography or if you've been capturing the night sky and landscapes at an expert level for a while, the Bodie Workshop will be a thrilling experience for you.
In addition to this workshop with the night photography tips, Jeff and Lori also host several other workshops in remote California locations. The Sierras, Yosemite, and Death Valley are some of the locations available, with different times of the year set aside for maximizing the learning experience.
Whatever workshop you choose, you will enjoy it and you will learn a lot about landscape photography, abandoned areas photography, and all sorts of night photography tips. Spaces are limited, so sign up soon!
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Usually, when we are talking about old computers, we are thinking of BASIC interpreters. But [Fireship] reminds us that it was originally Fortran and promises to give you the essentials in 100 seconds. We didn’t think you could do much in that short amount of time, but we have to admit that they did a pretty good job.
Of course, it doesn’t hurt that we know Fortran — you probably aren’t going to be able to put it on your resume after watching this video. On the other hand, we were impressed with how much they did squeeze in. If you haven’t touched Fortran since the 1960s and 1970s, you should know that it has changed. Pointers, dynamic memory allocation, and even objects are all possible. It is still a very capable language and very adept at crunching large sets of numbers. Besides, there are many sophisticated algorithms you can borrow from decades of Fortran development.
If you decide you want to have a go, there is, of course, GNU Fortran. Honestly, as much time as we spent writing Fortran in years past, we don’t recommend it for new job prospects. But if you have some period hardware and want an authentic experience, it might just be the way to go. Or, just fire up a browser if you want to play.
Not everyone agrees, though, that Fortran is on the wane. There are efforts to bring it even more up to date. You can even use it for web development.
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There are lots of misconceptions about street photography made by people starting out or itching to try this ultimately most challenging (unless you want to take boring photos), most rewarding, and most accessible of photographic genres.
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Are you struggling to find freelance photography jobs? Fortunately, you don’t need to spend time knocking on doors or putting up flyers; these days, plenty of jobs are posted online!
Specifically, there are several high-quality platforms, social networks, and websites that offer all sorts of opportunities for photographers. And that’s what I share in this article: a list of the top places to find tons of freelance photography jobs, whether you’re a hobbyist or a serious professional.
So if you’re ready to start making some money, then let’s dive right in, starting with:
Behance is a platform built by Adobe, and its primary purpose is to give photographers and visual creators a way to showcase their work. Behance also offers a job list, where you can simply type in a keyword and filter by location, job type, and creative field.
And once you find a posting that looks suitable, you can apply by clicking the Apply on Behance button.
Note that Behance is completely free – you can create a profile even if you don’t have an Adobe membership. Of course, make sure your profile is accurate and showcases your latest and best work. Employers can see your profile once you apply, and you cannot apply to the same job multiple times!
By the way, the job list isn’t the only way to find jobs on Behance. People in need of photographers are always browsing profiles, and if they like your work, they might get in touch with you to propose a project. That’s why it’s important to be active; Behance is a social network, and the more you engage, the more visible you become. (Also, to increase your visibility, you can use tags, join galleries, and get featured.)
Fiverr is designed to connect clients with freelancers, but most photographers never consider using the platform because they believe it’s only for remote work.
To some extent, they’re right – but did you know that photographers can work remotely? For example, photo-retouching jobs and editorial photography for bloggers are both viable options for shooters around the world. Some brands may even be willing to send you products to be photographed.
Also, consider making use of your related skills, such as culling large collections, curating images for portfolios, setting up an archival system, keywording, design, etc. And while the listings aren’t wildly popular, there is a Fiverr market for local photographers doing portraits, pet photoshoots, and events.
Keep in mind that Fiverr is a highly competitive platform, so you’ll need a well-presented portfolio to stand out from the crowd. Also note that greater specialization is good, because the more specialized you are, the less competition you’ll have. For example, there are many photographers offering e-commerce product photography, but to separate yourself from the competition, you might offer images of one specific product, add a model, or offer image packages ready to upload to specific websites.
Once a job is complete, your clients will give you a review, and future customers will undoubtedly look for professionals with high ratings – so make sure you do a good job and offer excellent customer service.
Do you leave Facebook off your job-search list because you think it’s on its way out or because you think it’s only for connecting with friends and family? If so, you’re missing out on some great freelance photography opportunities!
First of all, having a Facebook Business page will help you showcase your work and keep your followers updated on upcoming workshops, webinars, prints for sale, and many other sources of revenue. And if a potential client sees your work on Facebook, they can always contact you directly through your page.
Plus, Facebook has a dedicated area called “Jobs on Facebook.” Here, businesses post job offerings that you can browse, and if you find anything that you’re interested in, you can fill out the application without ever leaving the Facebook app.
It’s quite convenient, and you can apply to an unlimited number of offerings (for free). On the downside, there’s no specialized job board, so there aren’t always a huge number of opportunities for photographers.
Pro tip: To narrow down the choices, join specialized groups such as “Jobs for Artists” or “Booking a Photographer Worldwide.”
Upwork is a platform where freelancers can find work – including professionals who offer photography and graphic design services.
You start by creating your profile, which is free. Then you can apply for jobs by submitting a proposal, or you can sell your projects in the Project Catalog and let interested clients contact you directly.
Keep in mind, however, that the site will get a cut of whatever you earn. Upwork takes 20% from your first $500; for earnings between $500.01 and $10,000, Upwork takes 10%; and anything above $10,000 is subjected to a 5% fee.
You can choose to work at an hourly rate or a fixed price. All payments and invoices go through Upwork, then the site pays you via direct deposit, Paypal, Payoneer, or a few other options.
You can find photography jobs in different fields. For instance, there are event photography and product photography opportunities; there are also more specialized opportunities that require real-estate drone photography or even ask for photographers who will accompany tourists and capture their vacation.
You’ll also find photo-editing jobs, photo-retouching gigs, and more. Most of the offers are for US-based photographers, but if you look hard enough, you can find plenty of worldwide offers, too.
LinkedIn is a social network dedicated to job seeking and business networking. While most people think it’s exclusively for full- or part-time positions, you can actually find many freelance opportunities.
Start by creating a (free) profile that displays your education and experience and features links to your work. Then set your profile to “Public” and use the #OpenToWork feature to let people know you’re available.
Next, build a network of potential clients and any other contacts that you consider relevant. To attract people to your profile, try publishing articles that demonstrate your expertise and interests.
You can use the Jobs feature to browse job offerings (and you can narrow these down by applying filters). You can also set up job alerts so you’re notified the moment job opportunities open up.
LinkedIn also offers a Premium account, which comes with InMail, extra intel about job postings and applicants, a “featured applicant” status, and other useful features.
FlexJobs is designed to help users find all sorts of jobs that fall outside of the traditional office setup. You can find remote jobs, hybrid jobs, and freelance jobs.
To access full job listings, you’ll need to be a paid FlexJobs member. This comes with other perks, too: You can access skills tests and contact job posters directly. If you’re hesitant about signing up, bear in mind that you can always cancel the service and apply for a refund if you’re dissatisfied.
Note that, if you want to pause your job search, you can set your resume profile to “Inactive.” Then, when you’re ready to look for new opportunities, you can activate your profile without needing to redo the setup process.
The FlexJobs website is completely functional on all desktop browsers, but the app is only available for iPhone users.
As its name suggests, JournalismJobs is not a platform to find gigs for product or wedding photography; instead, it’s designed specifically for media job listings.
So if you’re a photo reporter, photojournalist, or do photo-documentary work, it’s a good place to look. Do keep in mind that the site is not designed specifically for photographers (many of the ads are for writers, editors, and so on).
JournalismJobs is very simple to use: Upload your resume and browse through the listings. When you click on a position that sounds interesting, you’ll be redirected to the employer’s website. Note that JournalismJobs is a job board and won’t act as an intermediary between you and the client.
Since the board is so targeted, there’s usually a good selection of opportunities and no scam postings. While most positions are US-based, there are a few opportunities for photographers living elsewhere (but these are mainly offered by US companies that need freelancers working abroad).
TheCreativeloft is a job platform catering to professionals in the creative field. It not only offers hand-picked jobs but also gives you a profile so you can showcase your portfolio.
You can publish blog articles and posts, connect with employers and other professionals in your area, and apply for an unlimited number of opportunities.
As with many of the job boards on this list, theCreativeloft is designed for US photographers. While you might find some opportunities for professionals who live abroad, they’re rarely for remote jobs; they’re for photographers with an international background relocating to the US (and who are handling their own visa applications).
To create a profile and apply for jobs, you will need to pay a monthly fee, though you can cancel your subscription at any time. But please check the terms and conditions before signing up (you never know when they might change!).
I’ve shared some of the most popular websites to find freelance photography jobs, but they’re far from your only options. Keep in mind that any job board website – including huge boards such as Indeed and Monster – may have opportunities for photographers.
You can also register on platforms such as Thumbtack or Bark. There, people search for professionals to do specific gigs, which can be a great source of work for freelance photographers.
Finally, consider exploring agency websites. The process is a bit different: As a photographer, you apply to become a part of the agency network, and while some agencies are always open for new applications, others only take applications as the need arises. If you get accepted, the agency will match you with clients looking for the type of images you can provide. These sites usually work locally, so you’ll need to find one in your area. (Perfocal, for example, is for UK-based professionals, while Boom began in Italy and has been expanding throughout Europe and the US.)
At the end of the day, there are many ways to actively find freelance photography jobs. Most important is that you build a solid body of work and create a compelling profile on the right platforms!
Which website do you plan to use to find freelance photography jobs? Do you know of any websites that we missed? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
PS: While not photography related as such if you’re looking for other content creation roles check out the ProBlogger Job Boards where there are categories of work ranging from blog article writing to ghost writing to sales and marketing jobs and even video production jobs.
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The majority of bridges are relatively commonplace and utilitarian, but some rise above the rest. From feats of impressive engineering to creative designs, there are some bridges that draw thousands, even millions, of tourists each year. Of course, everyone is familiar with the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Brooklyn Bridge in […]
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Are you struggling to capture stunning images when the sun is high in the sky? You’re not alone.
Midday lighting is a major challenge for most photographers; it creates excessive contrast, blown highlights, washed-out colors, clipped shadows, and more. The most common solution is to simply avoid shooting at midday, but that’s not always an option. What if you get hired for a portrait session and your clients are only available during lunch? What if you’re traveling and you only have a few hours at your destination?
Fortunately, if you need to take photos at midday, there are a handful of simple techniques you can use to reduce contrast, even out your exposures, and get great results. And that’s what I share in this article: My five favorite ways to create stunning midday photography!
Let’s get started.
What’s the simplest way to handle midday lighting? Get away from it.
I don’t mean that you should wait until the light is better (though that is an option). Instead, I’d encourage you to hide from the bright sun in the shadow of buildings, trees, bridges, and more. I took this next shot in the shade of a water tower:
Now, not all shade is created equal. Each type of shade will give you a slightly different photo because each shaded area features various levels of diffused light. (Remember: Shade isn’t the absence of light. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be able to take any shaded photos!)
So each time you find a shaded area, spend some time analyzing before shooting. Try to identify the main light source; it’s usually the closest reflective object or the object made of the thinnest material. Then position your subject accordingly, so you get the backlighting, side lighting, or front lighting that you want.
Pro tip: Turn your subject sideways – dark shade to one side, reflected light to the other – and you’ll produce a more dramatic, side-lit portrait with lots of depth.
Note that you’ll also need to pay careful attention to the area behind your shaded subject. If you want a low-key image, you can position the subject near the edge of the shade and let the background fall into shadow. If you want a high-key image, you can position your subject in the deep shade and adjust your angle until you have a brightly lit background. And if you want a more evenly toned image, make sure the subject and the background are close to one another in the same shaded area.
Prime lenses and polarizing filters are an easy way to cut down on midday photography problems.
Primes, for instance, tend to handle contrast and flare very well. Ever shoot into the sun only to find green flare and fringing in your photo? Primes will generally do a good job of minimizing flare (though a good lens hood can do wonders, too!).
And polarizers work to cut down on glare and haze, both of which can be problematic at midday. No, a polarizer won’t help you take away those unflattering under-eye shadows, but it’ll definitely add some extra clarity to your travel and landscape photos.
Bonus: A polarizing filter will also enhance image colors, especially the blues in a noontime sky.
Much of the frustration surrounding midday portrait lighting has to do with the problems of front lighting. The sun shines down from out in front of your subject, producing harsh under-eye circles, squinting expressions, unflattering under-chin shadows, and more.
But if you backlight your subject, you can eliminate many of these problems. Sure, you’ll still end up with some contrast, but you’ll lose the squinting and the unflattering shadows on the face. (Note: As I discuss below, you can also use a reflector or a flash to add some life to a backlit portrait!)
Just know that, if you expose for your main subject, you’ll blow out the sky (see the image above!) – and if you expose for the sky, your subject will become a silhouette. Neither of these approaches is necessarily better than the other, so as an artist, you’ll need to decide which you prefer. If you’re not sure, feel free to take a couple of test shots and see what you like best.
Here, I positioned my subject so the sun was behind her and off to the left:
As you can see, by exposing for the subject, I lost a lot of detail in the background – but I think the effect works, and I was happy with the result.
The biggest issue with midday lighting is contrast. Fortunately, reflectors and scrim panels are designed to reduce contrast between your subject and the surrounding environment.
Reflectors, for instance, come in tons of different sizes, shapes, and colors; they can be used out in open sun or in combination with shaded areas. The idea is to simply identify unwanted shadows, then reflect light in their direction. The reflected light will minimize the shadows, and – voila! – you’ll have a better shot.
Reflectors are highly portable, so they’re ideal for the outdoor photographer. Note that you’ll need to carefully choose the color of your reflector. White reflectors will bounce back soft, neutral light, and while silver reflectors also produce neutral light, it’s stronger and higher contrast. Then there are gold reflectors, which reflect warm, golden-hour style light toward your subject. A gold reflector often works great in the late afternoon or early morning, but if you use one when the sun is too high in the sky, the result may seem unnatural.
For this next photo, I shot in the shade, but I also added a reflector at the bottom-right. See how the catchlight is in the bottom-right portion of my subject’s eye?
Then there are scrims – sheets of diffusive material that are designed to go between your subject and the sun, thus softening the light. Scrims vary in their strength, but a weak scrim may only affect the scene by a fraction of a stop (while a stronger scrim will reduce the light on the subject by several stops).
When using a scrim, simply have an assistant hold the panel above the subject so the light is diffused, then have fun taking photos!
By the way, if you don’t have a lot of money to spend on high-quality reflectors and scrims, there are tons of ways to make these from products grabbed from around the home or purchased from a local craft store. For instance, you can make a white reflector with some foam core panels. I’ve often done this for low-budget or personal test shoots when I’m traveling to a location and I can’t pack a big reflector.
As for scrims, they can be made out of anything translucent, such as a bed shoot. Make sure any scrim material is solid white, though, or you’ll cast a color on your subject.
As I’ve emphasized throughout this article, midday shadows look pretty bad – and an easy way to get rid of shadows is to banish them with light of your own!
You can use any light source, from on-camera flash and mini strobes to full lighting kits. Just keep your general objectives in mind as you shoot: Getting rid of unpleasant shadows, reducing scene contrast, creating a well-exposed subject, and maintaining detail in the background and sky.
If you plan to do a photoshoot using artificial light, I’d recommend reading up on the most common lighting patterns as well as the most popular lighting modifiers. By taking the light off your camera, you can create plenty of gorgeous effects. And by softening the flash with a softbox, you’ll produce soft, flattering light that’ll look great on your subject.
I’d also encourage you to test out your lights in advance. Artificial light isn’t hard to manage, but a bit of practice can make a major difference!
Now that you’ve finished this article, you know how to capture beautiful photos, even at midday.
So memorize these tips. Purchase a reflector, a scrim, or a flash. And have fun in the sun!
Which of these strategies do you plan to use to handle midday lighting? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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In response to customer request for brighter, more distinctive, and more elegant color options and building on the success of the 2022 Gold Line Editions, Triumph has announced a new range of color options for most of its 2023 lineup.
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Additionally, the company has renamed two of its 900cc models: the Street Twin is now called the Speed Twin 900, and the Street Scrambler becomes the Scrambler 900. According to a press release from Triumph, the new names were chosen to “better represent the family connections across Triumph’s iconic Bonneville lineup, and their specific engine capacities.”
While the name may have changed, the newly renamed Speed Twin 900 still features the updated “high torque” 900cc liquid-cooled parallel-Twin that claimed an additional 10 hp for 2022, with a total 64.1 hp at 7,500 rpm and 59 lb-ft of torque. Other updates last year included new 10-spoke cast-aluminum wheels and stylistic changes. The 5-speed gearbox, slip/assist clutch, and chain final drive remain the same, as do the Road and Rain ride modes, ABS, and switchable traction control.
For model year 2023, the Speed Twin 900 starts at $9,695 and comes in three colors, including classic Triumph Jet Black, Matte Ironstone, and a sophisticated new Matte Silver Ice option, with silver and yellow accents. This new paint scheme includes a Matte Silver Ice fuel tank with silver and yellow graphics, Jet Black side panels with the new Speed Twin 900 logo, and Jet Black front and rear mudguards.
Triumph’s performance classic Speed Twin 1200 was also updated in 2022, boasting a 1,200cc liquid-cooled parallel-Twin that offers a claimed 98.6 hp at 7,250 rpm, 84 lb-ft of torque, and 17% less inertia for better response. Power is sent to the rear wheel through a 6-speed transmission, slip/assist clutch, and chain final drive. The three ride modes (Sport, Road, and Rain) were also revised for 2022, as well as some style updates, and it still offers switchable ABS and traction control.
The Speed Twin 1200 starts at $12,595 and comes in three colors: the classic Jet Black and Red Hopper and now a new Matte Baja Orange scheme with Storm Grey and Aluminum Silver tank graphics. The new scheme also features Matte Storm Grey side panels and headlight bowl, matched with Matte Silver Ice fork protectors.
Similar to the Speed Twin 900, the newly renamed Scrambler 900 features a 900cc liquid-cooled parallel-Twin that claims 64 hp at 7,250 rpm and 59 lb-ft of torque, as well as some styling updates added in 2022. Otherwise, it still has a 5-speed gearbox, slip/assist clutch, and chain final drive. It also comes with three ride modes (Road, Rain, and Off-road) and switchable traction control and ABS.
The Scrambler 900 starts at $11,295 and comes in three colors: classic Jet Black, a new Carnival Red and Jet Black scheme with striking and contemporary new graphics, and a new Matte Khaki scheme that celebrates the Scrambler’s iconic off-road heritage.
The new Carnival Red and Jet Black paint scheme includes a Carnival Red fuel tank with contemporary Jet Black stripe detailing and Jet Black side panel, frame cowl, and mudguards.
The iconic new Matte Khaki color scheme features a Matte Khaki fuel tank with Matte Jet Black side panel, frame cowl, and mudguards.
Riders must be pretty excited about the new Triumph Scrambler 1200 lineup because as of the July 6 press release announcing the new colors, both the XE and XC were sold out (and subsequently, no pricing information was available).
The Scrambler 1200 received an update for 2022 that included a revised exhaust system offering improved heat distribution. The 1,200cc liquid-cooled parallel-Twin makes a claimed 89 hp at 7,250 rpm and 81.1 lb-ft of torque. It has a 6-speed gearbox, slip/assist clutch, and X-ring chain final drive. The XC come with five riding modes – Road, Rain, Sport, Rider Configurable, Off-Road – and the XE tacks on an additional Off-Road Pro mode.
Both bikes have throttle-by-wire, with the XC using switchable ABS and traction control, while the XE optimizes both features for cornering. Additional features include a full-color TFT display, keyless ignition, cruise control, and all-LED lighting.
The Scrambler 1200 XC and XE come in three colors: Sapphire Black, the classic Matte Khaki Green and Matte Jet Black scheme, and a new Carnival Red and Jet Black scheme that features a Carnival Red fuel tank with Jet Black tank stripe design, as well as Jet Black side panel and headlight bowl.
A favorite for both new and returning riders, the “high torque” 900cc liquid-cooled parallel-Twin Bonneville T100 claimed an additional 10hp for 2022 for a total 64 hp at 7,400 rpm and 59 lb-ft of torque. Other upgrades included a low inertia crankshaft and lightened clutch and counterbalancers, which contributed to an 8-lb total weight reduction when combined with other features. The T100 has a 5-speed gearbox, slip/assist clutch, and chain final drive, as well as standard ABS and switchable traction control.
The Bonneville T100 now comes in three colors: classic Jet Black, a Carnival Red and Fusion White scheme, and a stylish interpretation of the original 1959 design with a new Meriden Blue and Tangerine option and hand-painted silver coach line detailing on the tank.
The new Meriden Blue and Tangerine color scheme also features Meriden Blue side panels and mudguards.
Last year, the classically styled Triumph Bonneville T120 received a few updates to its “high torque” 1,200cc liquid-cooled parallel-Twin, which makes a claimed 79 hp at 6,550 rpm and 77.4 lb-ft of torque. It has a 6-speed transmission with a slip/assist clutch and chain final drive. Other features include two ride modes (Road and Rain) as well as standard ABS and switchable traction control.
For model year 2023, the Bonneville T120 comes in three colors, including Jet Black, a Cordovan Red and Silver Ice scheme, and a new Aegean Blue and Fusion White option, with hand-painted gold line detailing on the tank. The new heritage-inspired color scheme also features Aegean Blue mudguards and Jet Black side panels and headlight bowl.
The Bonneville T120 Black comes in two colors for 2023, with the classic Jet Black and a new Sapphire Black and Matte Sapphire Black split scheme across the tank, accentuated with hand-painted silver coach-line detailing.
The new Sapphire Black and Matte Sapphire Black scheme also features Sapphire Black mudguards, side panels, and headlight bowl.
Triumph’s original custom icon, the Bonneville Bobber, has a “high torque” 1,200cc liquid-cooled parallel-Twin, which makes a claimed 76.9 hp at 6,100 rpm and 78.2 lb-ft of torque. It has a 6-speed transmission with a slip/assist clutch and chain final drive. The Bobber received several updates to the 2022 model, including (but not limited to) a larger fuel tank; upgrades to brakes, suspension, wheels; and standard cruise control. It still offers Road and Rain ride modes, standard ABS, and switchable traction control.
The Bonneville Bobber starts at $13,495 and comes in three colors for model year 2023, with the classic Jet Black, Matte Storm Grey and Matte Ironstone scheme, and a new Red Hopper option, which includes a Red Hopper fuel tank and Jet Black side panels and mudguards.
The British custom classic Bonneville Speedmaster shares the T120’s “high-torque” 1,200cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, claiming 76.9 hp at 6,100 rpm and 78.2 lb-ft of torque. It has a 6-speed transmission with a slip/assist clutch and chain final drive. The Speedmaster’s two ride modes (Road and Rain) were refined for 2022, as well as receiving an upgraded Showa fork. The bike has ABS and switchable traction control, cruise control, a multifunction LCD display, and all-LED lighting.
The Speedmaster starts at $13,995 and comes in three colors for model year 2023: Jet Black, a Sapphire Black and Fusion White scheme, and a new Cordovan Red option that features a Cordovan Red fuel tank with Jet Black side panels, mudguards, and headlight bowl.
The Thruxton RS café racer has a 1,200cc liquid-cooled parallel-Twin, which makes a claimed 104 hp at 7,500 rpm and 83 lb-ft of torque. It has a 6-speed transmission with a slip/assist clutch and chain final drive. The Thruxton RS has three ride modes – Road, Rain, and Sport – and comes with ABS, traction control, and a multifunction LCD display.
For model year 2023, the Thruxton RS starts at $16,645 and comes in two colors: Jet Black and a new Competition Green and Silver Ice scheme, which features a Competition Green and Silver Ice fuel tank and seat cowl with gold graphic detailing on both. This is matched with Jet Black mudguards, headlight bowl, and side panels and Matte Silver Ice fork protectors.
The Speed Triple 1200 RS naked sportbike has a liquid-cooled 1160cc inline-Triple, making a claimed 177.5 hp at 10,750 rpm and 92 lb-ft of torque. It has a 6-speed transmission with a quickshifter, slip/assist clutch, and chain final drive. It features five ride modes – Rain, Road, Sport, Track, and Rider (customizable) – and both ABS and traction control are optimized for cornering. It has 5-inch TFT instrumentation and all-LED lighting.
The Speed Triple 1200 RS starts at $18,500 and comes in three colors, including the Matte Silver Ice and Sapphire Black options, plus an all-new Matte Baja Orange complemented by distinctive Silver Ice and Graphite ‘RS’ graphics.
The new Matte Baja Orange color is featured on the tank, side panels, headlight finisher, rear bodywork, seat cowl, and belly pan.
The Triumph Street Triple RS has a liquid-cooled 765cc inline-Triple, making a claimed 121 hp at 11,750 rpm and 58 lb-ft of torque. It has a 6-speed transmission with a quickshifter, slip/assist clutch, and chain final drive. The Street Triple RS features five ride modes – Rain, Road, Sport, Track, and Rider (customizable) – a full-color, 5-inch TFT instrument pack with four display styles and high/low contrast options, and switchable traction control and ABS.
The Street Triple RS is now available starting at $12,995 in a new Carbon Black scheme across the tank, front mudguard, fly screen, side panels, rear bodywork, seat cowl, belly pan, and radiator guard. The scheme also features Bronze wheels and a Bronze and Jet Black graphics design.
Inspired by Triumph’s original triple-cylinder model, launched in 1968, the Trident 660 features a liquid-cooled 660cc inline-Triple, making a claimed 80 hp at 10,250 rpm and 47 lb-ft of torque. It has a 6-speed gearbox, quickshifter, slip/assist clutch, and chain final drive. Riders can take advantage of throttle-by-wire with two ride modes (Road and Rain), ABS, and switchable traction control.
Triumph’s Trident 660 starts at $8,395 and comes in four color options: Sapphire Black, the Silver Ice and the Matte Jet Black schemes (both of which feature the contemporary Triumph logo tank graphics), and new for 2023, a Matte Baja Orange scheme.
The new scheme features a Matte Baja Orange tank and front mudguard, Storm Grey Triumph logo tank graphics, Matte Storm Grey radiator cowl and rear bodywork, and a Jet Black headlight bezel.
Equipped with the world’s largest production motorcycle engine capacity of 2,458cc, the Triumph Rocket 3 has an inline-Triple that makes a claimed 165 hp at 6,000 rpm and 163 lb-ft of torque. It has a 6-speed gearbox, quickshifter, slip/assist clutch, and shaft final drive. The Rocket 3 features four ride modes – Road, Rain, Sport and Rider-Configurable – as well as cornering ABS and traction control, hill-hold control, cruise control, keyless ignition, and all-around LED lighting.
For 2023, Triumph’s Rocket 3 R starts at $23,400 and comes in three colors, including Sapphire Black, a Silver Ice and Cranberry Red scheme, and a new Matte Silver Ice option, which features Matte Silver Ice fuel tank, front mudguard, and rear bodywork together with Jet Black side panels, headlight bowls, fly screen, and radiator cowls.
Triumph’s Rocket 3 GT starts at $24,100 and now comes in two new color schemes: Sapphire Black and a Carnival Red and Sapphire Black scheme.
The new scheme features a Carnival Red tank, front mudguard, and rear bodywork; premium hand-painted silver coach lining; and Sapphire Black side panels, fuel tank infill, headlight bowls, fly screen, and radiator cowls
Offering options for wherever you want to go, all bikes in the Tiger 900 adventure lineup – GT, GT Pro, Rally, and Rally Pro – have a liquid-cooled 888cc inline-Triple making a claimed 93.9 hp at 8,750 rpm and 64 lb-ft of torque, as well as a 6-speed gearbox, slip/assist clutch, and chain final drive. The GT Pro and Rally Pro models include a quickshifter.
Also universal to the lineup is optimized cornering ABS and traction control, 7-inch full-color TFT instrumentation, all-LED lighting, and four ride modes: Road, Rain, Sport, and Off-Road. The GT Pro adds a fifth Rider Programmable mode, and the Rally Pro adds Off-Road Pro and Rider Programmable modes.
For 2023, the Tiger 900 GT and Tiger 900 GT Pro start at $14,700 and $16,600, respectively. Both come in three colors, including the current Sapphire Black and Pure White options, plus a new Caspian Blue and Matte Graphite scheme. The new scheme features a Caspian Blue tank, seat panel, beak, tank end panel, and front mudguard matched with Matte Graphite radiator cowls.
The Tiger 900 Rally and Rally Pro start at $15,400 and $17,100, respectively. Both come in three colors: Pure White, a signature Matte Khaki Green with white frame, and a new Sandstorm scheme, featuring a Sandstorm fuel tank, beak, and seat panel with a Matte Jet Black tank end panel and radiator cowls.
Triumph’s adventure all-rounder, the Tiger 850 Sport, has the same liquid-cooled 888cc inline-Triple as the 900 lineup but with slightly less power: 84 hp at 8,500 rpm and 60 lb-ft of torque (claimed). Power is sent to the rear wheel via a 6-speed gearbox, slip/assist clutch, and chain final drive. The Tiger 850 Sport has standard ABS, switchable traction control, and throttle-by-wire with two ride modes(Rain and Road).
The Tiger 850 sport starts at $11,995 and now comes in three distinctive colors, including a contemporary Graphite and Caspian Blue scheme, the Graphite and Diablo Red scheme, and a new Graphite and Baja Orange option featuring Graphite fuel tank and seat panel and striking Baja Orange front mudguard, beak, tank end panel, and radiator cowls.
For more information or to find a Triumph dealer near you, visit TriumphMotorcycles.com.
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