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ZEISS Comeback is Confirmed!

Zeiss is officially back and they are ramping up the hype for their new Otus 50mm f/1.4 Lens, set to be fully revealed on February 25. After a cryptic teaser last week, new videos confirm key details: it’s an Otus lens, it has classic yellow markings, and it’ll be available for Sony E and Canon RF mounts (Nikon Z remains a mystery).

The design is a bit different from past Otus lenses, featuring a manual aperture ring, engraved focus markings, and a big focus ring. One clue from the teaser suggests a minimum focus distance of around 3 feet (0.9m), with 0.06x magnification—less than the older Otus 55mm f/1.4.

Specs, price, and release details are still under wraps, but preorders open on February 25 at 8 AM ET.

Photoshop turned 35

Photoshop is officially 35 years old! Love it or hate it, you can’t deny its impact. It’s so iconic that “Photoshopped” became a verb. Since launching in 1990, it’s gone from a pricey, Mac-only program to an AI-powered creative beast that photographers, designers, and artists rely on every day.

Some of the biggest game-changers? Layers arrived in 1994, making editing way more flexible. Then in 1995, non-destructive editing meant you could tweak brightness, contrast, and colors without messing up the original image. In 2003, Adobe added Camera Raw, making it easier to work with RAW files. One of the most controversial moves? Switching to subscriptions in 2013—some people hated it, but it meant constant updates.

Adobe says they’re just getting started—so who knows what’s next? Either way, happy 35th, Photoshop!

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Photo Analysis

Welcome to a new addition to the magazine: the photo analysis, where I will analyse a photo and talk about the composition, lighting what’s positive, what’s negative etc. so that you can learn and better your own photography from it ;)

This week’s photo by: Valerio

You can find him on Instagram as: @valeriobenincasa.ph

Let’s Analyse this Image:

Composition

• What’s working:
  This shot is a masterclass in symmetry. The way the reflection in the water perfectly mirrors the sky, bridge and castle creates a great sense of balance. The statues and lamp posts frame the castle beautifully, leading the eye straight into the scene.

• What could be tweaked:
  If you look closely the castle is not exactly in the centre, it is going a bit to the left side (that is even more prominent due to the fact that the water puddle is higher up on the left side ‘‘pulling’’ the scene to the left). So a slight crop could be helpful or repositioning yourself for the shot (however also tricky because in that case you need the puddle).

Lighting & Mood

• What’s working:
  The lighting is very dramatic. The way the dark clouds contrast with the warm tones of the castle gives it a very surreal look—like something out of a historical epic. Also the glow on the building makes it feel powerful and pulls your eye in.

• What could be tweaked:
  The dark areas, especially in the clouds and shadows, are very intense. While this adds drama, slightly lifting the shadows could bring back a bit more detail without losing the vibe the photographer was going for.

Reflection & Perspective

• What’s working:
  The puddle reflection is amazing. It’s crisp and adds an extra dimension to the image. It almost makes it look as if the ground and sky are merging. Beautiful!

• What could be tweaked:
  Maybe just a tiny bit of clarity or contrast in the reflection to make it pop even more. But honestly, it’s already incredibly striking.

Story & Emotion

• What’s working:
  This image feels powerful. The dark sky, the architecture, the symmetry—it all comes together to create that epic scene.

• What could be tweaked:
  If you wanted to push the storytelling further, maybe a small human element—like a person in the distance—could add a sense of scale and narrative.

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