Travel photography and storytelling by Howard Cheng
It is said that the one lens which every photography should own is the ‘nifty fifty’ – a 50 mm prime lens. The 50 mm lens is considered a ‘normal’ as images produced with a 50 mm lens results in an image which, when viewed at normal viewing distances – usually at arm’s length –…
As we approached September and October 2024, news of a once-in-lifetime visitor to grace our night sky excited many people around the world. Initial estimates identified comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) as having possibly last materialised in the night sky above Earth some 80,000 years ago, although other estimates place the comet’s orbital period even longer…
In the world of travel photography – or actually any photography, for that matter – the weight of your gear can make or break your experience. When I first started in freelance photojournalism, I often found myself burdened with a heavy camera bag crammed with multiple lenses, accessories, and other gadgets I thought were essential.…