You say Eos 5D and you think at the first time a full-frame digital has become for “humans", both in size and in price. It was 2005 but it seems a lifetime ago since, in the meantime, the world of professional and semi-pro SLR has discovered he can do many more things, such as professional-quality video. After 7 years here is the third act of this very personal saga of full-frame, a machine that looks like the perfect synthesis of all the best bits of the Japanese brand. The machine is completely redesigned: first there is a new sensor, more shooting speed, new autofocus area extended to 61 points, other gadgets such as the new Creative Photo button, which allows among other things to capture multiple exposures, shoot in HDR, and during the image review, to compare two images side by side. There are many other implementations, just like video section…but I’m waiting for an official European price…When will be mine? ;-)

When the sun starts to set fishermen are usually coming in from their work, bringing in the catch of the day. Fishing is a hard and lonely trade. Going out in the sea not knowing if you return with some food; these people really understand the value of a hard days work. Take a look at the new photo of the month on my website. Enjoy!

It's a common saying that "bad weather makes for good shots" and most of the times is true. Take, for example, a heavy snowfall: all the things that we have under our eyes every day, change, transform, return to their essentiality. Each season has its own peculiarities and all can contribute to a making of a good photograph. In winter, where the snow flies, the world is transformed, snow can simplify landscape, leading to some terrific opportunities for abstract images…and even the soccer field close to my home can turn into a small hidden photographic treasure.

Some days ago was announced the winner for the World Press Photo 2011, which celebrates the best photojournalism picture in the world. The winning photo was from Samuel Aranda, a New York Times photographer. The photo was taken in the capital of Yemen, Sanaa, and shows a woman holding a relative wounded during protests against Yemen's President Saleh. There are no words to describe the drama of this image that stirs deep emotions. The position of the two persons reminds Michelangelo's Pieta, in this case it is a "Yemen Pieta", a masterpiece of modern photography. Congratulations to the author, the award is fully deserved. Here is the link to the photographer's site where you can watch the other photos taken in Yemen and the link to the site of the World Press Photo Contest with the photo gallery of finalists.

After a not so inspiring winter, snow and ice finally came down! An unexpected gift after high pressure months one after the other.

My dog Jasper loves to stay nice and toasty inside, better near the fireplace, or on the carpet enjoying our party, but when he sees the snow...he totally gets crazy!... And not just him! ;-)

Tech data: Canon EOS 5D, Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4 L
Location: Regensburg - Germany

When you want to create moody, evocative photos, sometimes the background is more important that the subject itself. The background sets the scene, creates atmosphere and provides enviromental informations; moreover helps you to be a more creative photographer. So the next time you use background as your subject, keep in mind...the "sense of a place" and if your shot has met that expectation. My sense of a place is on the new photo of the month on my website. Enjoy!