“The White Horses of the Camargue” by Tony Bonanno

By [NR] admin | Published: May 31, 2020





“The White Horses of the Camargue” by Tony Bonanno ( website | Facebook):

I’ve photographed horses for many years, both for my own fine art portfolio and for clients.  I’ve photographed quarter horses on western ranches, grand prix jumpers, rodeo horses, and wild roaming Spanish Mustangs.  Equine photography has been one of my specialties.  

The White Horses of the Camargue in France?  To be honest, I had never heard of them. It all began in 2014. I was leading a photo program in Cuba and one of the participants was photojournalist Jodie Willard from Santa Barbara, California.  Jodie was an experienced equine photographer and she invited me to co-lead a photo workshop with her in the Camargue in the Spring of 2015.  She described the beautiful White Horses and the “Gardian” culture (the “keepers” of the horses).  Jodie and I did four workshops together.  That is how my love affair with the Camargue started.  I’ve been doing a workshop every Spring in the Camargue, but the Covid19 pandemic resulted in the 2020 workshop being tentatively rescheduled to early October, 2020.

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New Nikon Z rebates are coming on June 1st

By [NR] admin | Published: May 30, 2020

Here are some of the new Nikon rebates that are coming in the US on June 1st (check Adorama and B&H):




Nikon’s current rebates on 27 Nikkor lenses are set to expire tomorrow (May 31) – see the details at Adorama and B&H.

Get 15% off Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15
Get $10 off Skylum Luminar with code NIKONRUMORS
Get 20% off ON1 software with code NIKONRUMORS
Get 40% off Rocky Nook books with code NIKONRUMORS
Get 35% off Franzis products with code NIKONRUMORS-35
Get 75% off Franzis Photographer’s Collection II
Also: Topaz labs DeNoise AI sale
Also: Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI sale
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Topaz Labs DeNoise AI v2.2 released (coupon code included)

By [NR] admin | Published: May 28, 2020


Today Topaz Labs released a new version 2.2 of their DeNoise AI software. This update includes a new masking/selective adjustments feature where users can selectively apply or remove noise reduction to certain areas in images. This feature can be found by clicking the “Masking” brush icon near the top of the screen beside the view options. This update also includes the “Low Light Mode” toggle option under the DeNoise AI model to treat severe or difficult-to-remove noise created in low lighting.

There is no additional purchase required for this update for current DeNoise owners current owners can simply visit this webpage and download the update from there.

For new owners, you can purchase Topaz Labs DeNoise AI for $59.99 (regularly $79.99). You can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off. This offer will end on June 12.


Also: the new Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI software that can upscale and enhance videos up to 8k (up to 600%) while preserving video quality for Windows and Mac platforms is now on sale for $199.99 ($100 off) through June 3. You can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off (final price: $169.99).


The Topaz Labs bundles are also on sale (you can also use the coupon code RUMORS15).

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Nikon laid off 700 workers in Thailand and Laos

By [NR] admin | Published: May 28, 2020


Nikkei reports that Nikon has laid off 700 workers due to the declining camera business – 500 in Thailand and 200 in Laos. Nikon said: “We are going to aim for the best system to our production”, meaning they may reduce their stuff again (thanks for the translation Nakayamahanzaemon):

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Nikon financial results for the year ended March 2020

By [NR] admin | Published: May 28, 2020


Nikon published their financial results for the year ending March 2020 – as you can expect everything is down with some major changes from the previous forecast:

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Nikon D6 additional coverage

By [NR] admin | Published: May 28, 2020


Nikon D6 additional coverage:

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The best lenses for the Nikon D850 according to DxOMark

By [NR] admin | Published: May 28, 2020


DxOMark published a new article on the best lenses for the Nikon D850 camera (see also this and this related blog posts):

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Nikon’s new medium-term management plan

By [NR] admin | Published: May 28, 2020


Today Nikon made several company announcements, including a new Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2019 to FY2021). Here are some of the points related to Nikon camera business:

  • The Z-series’ true appeal and full potential will require time to be fully realized
  • Nikon has only just started establishing a lens lineup that will maximize the appeal of the Z-series
  • Focus on products of full-frame systems to take hold of the mid and high-end model users
  • Complete the lineup of Z-mount system
  • Launch strategic mid and high-end D-SLR products
  • Enhance coordination with social media/imaging apps to offer a unique imaging experience that stretches beyond shooting

More slides related to the Imaging Business (click for larger view):

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