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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.

Paul Bride's Until the Light Dies book cover with a black-and-white photograph of four people in a grassy landscape.
Photographer Profiles

Paul Bride Went to See for Himself

Twenty-five years of climbing, surfing, storms and far-off streets, he puts curiosity ahead of adrenaline.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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October 6, 2026

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11 minutes read


Google Gemini interface showing Adobe integration for conversational photo editing
Camera & Technology

Adobe Now Inside Gemini: Some thoughts on Conversational Editing

Using words. To create pictures worth a thousand words.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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October 5, 2026

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8 minutes read


SmallRig and CineD OrBrella FM 60B LED umbrella light with built-in LED strips
Camera & Technology

The OrBrella. New OrGimmick? 

SmallRig and CineD built LEDs into their lighting umbrellas. Is this a big deal?
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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October 2, 2026

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5 minutes read


Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air L lens mounted on a mirrorless camera
Camera & Technology

Viltrox Air L-Mount Primes: Serious Glass, Budget Price

Four compact autofocus lenses from 14mm to 50mm for $742. So where’s the compromise?
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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September 25, 2026

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8 minutes read


Photographer using the Sigma 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG Contemporary lens outdoors
Camera & Technology

Sigma’s Two Lenses We’re Excited About

The 85mm F1.2 DG | Art and the 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary arrive on schedule, and each one solves a different problem.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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September 24, 2026

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6 minutes read


canon dual pixel D featured
Camera & Technology

Canon's Autofocus Pixels Goes 3D

Dual Pixel 3D Converter turns one still into a 3D model. Here's how it works, how to shoot for it, and why a slightly gimmicky tool has me excited.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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September 18, 2026

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7 minutes read


merrill anderson reflections
Community

Lula Show & Tell - August: Reflections (Part 2 of 2)

From quiet waters to unexpected reflections, Part 2 brings together another wonderful selection from our community.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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September 6, 2026

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34 minutes read


jay maisel
Photographer Profiles

Jay Maisel Kept Looking

Jay Maisel died in August 2026 at the age of 95. Most of the obituaries reached for the same picture first. Miles Davis lowers his...
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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September 5, 2026

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13 minutes read