Sweden-based Hasselblad Ambassadors Sarah Cooper & Nina Gorfer created a piece, Delirium.  COVID-19 is a constant battle for healthcare workers, and this image pays tribute to them.

The two artists were thinking of a Renaissance battle scene with soldiers consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, and anesthesiologists fighting bravely together to save symbolic comatose patients.

Gear: Hasselblad H6D-100c Medium Format DSLR Camera and Hasselblad HC 50mm-II f/3.5 Autofocus Lens.

Delirium describes this whole experience – for the nurses, for the patients, but also for us who maybe are just in our own bubble trying to cope with what’s happening in the world. – Cooper & Gorfer.

Daniel Wolf, Collector Who Helped Shape Getty’s Photography Holdings, Has Died – ARTnews

Daniel Wolf, a well-known photography collector, and dealer who was married to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial architect Maya Lin, died on January 25.

Among his accomplishments, Wolf played a crucial role in developing the Getty Museum’s photography collection. A 1994 Los Angeles Times article describes how during the 1980s, he “circled the globe for the Getty, methodically acquiring the most important photographs money could buy.”

Notable: After he graduated from Bennington College in Vermont, Wolf started off his career in New York by selling photographs literally outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Federal Court Holds National Parks Service Film Permitting Rule Unconstitutional – National Press Photographers Association

NPPA is celebrating a victory for videographers after a federal judge struck down a portion of the Department of Interior film permit requirements. The judge ruled that the “commercial filming” permit requirements violated the First Amendment and enjoined their enforcement.

The government may not impose a charge for the enjoyment of a right granted by the federal constitution, including the First Amendment right to free expression. — Judge Kollar-Kotelly

Although “representatives of the news media” were already exempted in the statute, the question of who qualifies as a representative of the news media is not well defined, and in an era where more and more journalists are independent, NPPA believed the definition was a threat to freelance visual journalists as well.

Check out No More Light Painting Inside National Parks?

NPPA recommendation for videographers: Going forward, NPPA’s attorneys recommend that videographers carry a copy of the judge’s January 22 order, a copy of which is available here.

Important: The ruling had no impact on still photography regulations, which are less onerous, but which nonetheless are being looked at by NPPA’s lawyers.

Author’s Note: In the film era 20 years ago, it was very easy to distinguish between filming and still photography. Today with compact 8K hybrid mirrorless cameras being used by even pros and without a crew, how can the authorities determine that you are shooting stills and not video (filming), and what if you are shooting both?

10 Things to Know About Henri Cartier-Bresson – Christie’s

Cartier-Bresson, one of the founding members of Magnum Photos in 1947, was considered one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century. He bore witness to world-changing events, from Spain’s Civil War to the death of Gandhi. He immortalized the term “decisive moment,” which exemplified his photography.

Check out
A Look at ‘The Decisive Moment’ by Henri Cartier-Bresson
The Masterful Photo Compositions of Henri Cartier-Bresson
A Closer Look at the Iconic Cyclist Photo by Henri Cartier-Bresson
An Interview with Henri Cartier-Bresson from 1958

The Making Of A Stunning Lightning & Cityscape Timelapse – Alpha Universe

Mike Meyers has a decent view of the Chicago skyline from his balcony, which is also covered and protects him from the rain and keeps his gear dry.

Find out how Meyers set up the built-in intervalometer to help him capture a time-lapse on his Sony α7R IV & 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master lens, also white balance, focus and postproduction.

Warning: If you’re going to be shooting storms, it’s extremely important to do it from a safe place as no shot is worth getting hit by a bolt of lightning!

Why I Like This Photo – Damian Strohmeyer

There are several things that I particularly like about this image. It’s unique! It’s made with a basic 50mm lens that photographers can easily keep in their bags. While the image has an unusual posture for the subject, it maintains a face that keeps the human emotional element part of the frame.

I’ve always considered myself as a photojournalist who happened to photograph sports. The photographs need to tell a story while still having what the editors at Sports Illustrated called “the WOW factor.” An image needs to scream, “Look at me,” but still have enough information to get the editorial point across.

This image of Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason landing on his head while holding on for a touchdown catch was a gift from the photo gods. I was in the right place at the right time, with the right gear to make the photo.  Over my career, I’ve put myself in that same position numerous times, and while that has yielded some nice images, this one is pretty unique.  A wise photo editor once said that you would always be in demand if you can make humorous photos. Looking at Mr. Mason on his head, you can’t help but smile, even knowing that landing had to hurt. I’m thinking he got to the Ravens bench begging for an Advil, or six!

The gear on this shot is pretty basic—Canon EOS1-D Mark III with a 50mm f1.8 lens. Exposure was 1/1000 at f/5. The light was pretty flat, which helped keep some detail in the subject’s face. A harsh overhead light might have made the image challenging to reproduce.

I’ve always felt fortunate to have so many mentors and editors who helped light the path for me. The great Rich Clarkson gave me my first job in Topeka, Kansas, and my second one in Denver. The indomitable Heinz Kluetmeier kept me focused and competitive through a long stint at Sports Illustrated.  While these guys and many others were instrumental in aiding my career path, I’d be less than forthright if I didn’t include my most important editor Joanne Rathe, a photo assignment editor at The Boston Globe who is also my wife of 30 years. She has always been the final word.

Damian Strohmeyer has had a long career at Sports Illustrated magazine, where over 25 years, he worked on over 2,000 assignments and produced 71 covers. A committed educator and Canon Explorers of Light, Strohmeyer frequently teaches camera techniques along with tips about photographing in the world of photojournalism and sports. He believes that his best photograph is the one he hasn’t taken yet.

Quote of the Week (or a Previous Week) – David Bergman