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Around The Horn
5 January 2023
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at wildlife candidates, Ian Spanier, Merlin, Nikon lenses and a fraud alert.
- The Guardian showcases 25 candidates for the People's Choice Award in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. Voting ends Feb. 2.
- Suzanne Sease features MoTo, the personal project of Ian Spanier. "The concept was a series of portraits of motorcycle riders, chosen partially for the bike they rode, but more on the individual," Spanier explains.
- In Bird Photographers, Go Download This Free App Right Now, Hillary Grigonis writes, "I've tried several different types of photography apps, but Merlin has definitely earned a spot in my favorites." The app not only helps identify birds, it helps find them, she notes.
- Thom Hogan examines Two Lens Development Announcements by Nikon: the 85mm f/1.2 S and the 26mm f/2.8 pancake.
- In Fraud Alert: Scammers Posing as Fake Outdoor Photographer Editors, Dan Havlik warns that "fake OP editors have contacted photographers on Instagram and other social media sites saying they were interested in paying for image usage."
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