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Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

Jon 'Swindy' Swindall, based in Atlanta, GA, is a seasoned photographer, cinematographer, and skilled drone pilot, known for his dynamic visual storytelling and passion for capturing the world's diverse beauty through his lens. Sr. Editor Click, connect, and create at Luminous Landscape.

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Camera & Technology

Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S.: Compact Telephoto Power

Panasonic has finally delivered the serious ultra-telephoto that L-mount shooters have been waiting for. This 100-500mm lens addresses a real gap in the system, giving...
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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September 26, 2025

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Landscape & Environment

Masters of Light and Vision: Christie's Fall Auction Celebrates Landscape Photography's Greatest Pioneers

Walking through Christie’s preview for their Fall Photographs auction feels like stepping into photography’s hall of fame.  Here are the landscape photography titans who transformed...
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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September 26, 2025

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7 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

Open Gate Cameras: Specialized Tool or Future Standard?

Your next camera might shoot square, vertical, and horizontal simultaneously.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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September 17, 2025

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7 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

The Hasselblad X2D II 100C: Medium Format Getting Exciting

The Hasselblad X2D II 100C brings 10-stop stabilization and 100-megapixel quality to handheld medium format photography. At $7,399, landscape photographers now have access to world-class image quality in a portable…
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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September 2, 2025

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9 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

A Journal of a Western Carolina Photo Odyssey:  Photoshop Beta, and Real Fake Pictures

Seeing Carolina and choosing what to photograph.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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August 29, 2025

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16 minutes read


Camera & Technology

Canon's VCM Technology: The Magnetic Force Behind Modern Lens Performance

Ever had your camera’s autofocus noise scare away that perfect wildlife shot? Canon’s VCM lenses focus in complete silence using electromagnetic motors that keep you...
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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August 10, 2025

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6 minutes read


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Photographer Profiles

Reader Image Critique: Mastering Smooth Gradients in Blue Hour Photography

Learn how to eliminate color banding and create silky-smooth sky gradients in your blue hour photography with proven capture and post-processing techniques.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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July 30, 2025

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4 minutes read


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Techniques

What Is Exposure Compensation? When to Use (And When NOT to Use) EV Settings

Ever wondered if you actually need that +/- exposure compensation dial? Let's explore when it helps - and when ditching it might make you a better photographer.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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July 17, 2025

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11 minutes read