The last two weeks have been busy here at Orms Connect. Last week we gave away a Lowepro bag…

The last two weeks have been busy here at Orms Connect. Last week we gave away a Lowepro bag to one of our lucky fans – keep an eye out for more monthly giveaways, exclusive to the Orms online community! We’ve also launched the official Orms Flickr Group, so if you’re a Flickr user, go join it and add some of your images to the pool! Here’s a roundup of some great content, in case you missed it:

Connect Blog Posts

Why You Should Own A 50mm Prime
One of the most common questions new photographers ask us is: “Which lens should I get for portraits and shooting at night?”
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Tips For New Photographers
Some basic advice on how to get the most from your DSLR.
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Exhibition: Winter Show MMXI
Museum Gallery’s Autumn Show MMXI is coming to an end soon, so be sure to go have a look if you haven’t done so already!
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Video: Lion Steals A GoPro Camera
Video camera records its own theft… by a lion.
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New 200 Megapixel Camera From Hasselblad
Hasselblad has released a new version of their high-end medium format digital camera.
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Ask A Pro

Our unique Ask A Pro feature has been quite busy as well:

Action Photography
“What is the most important thing when it comes to taking surfing photos?”
– Answered by Craig Kolesky

Lighting
“How do I make use of a reflector?”
– Answered by Desmond Louw
“What are the best tips for taking photos of bands at live gigs?”
– Answered by Greg Beadle

Wedding Photography
“Hi, I have been asked to shoot a wedding…”
– Answered by Desmond Louw

We are aware of some issues with the navigation of the Ask A Pro section – Our developer is already on the case, and we expect the fixes will be in place by next week.

Visual Inspiration

Sublime images of suburban Texas in the fog by photographer Mando Alvarez – View more

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New pro gallery up on Orms Connect: Danielle Klopper’s fashion photography – View more

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Great collection of various forms of long-exposure photography – View more

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Stranger is a series of portraits by French-Canadian photographer Benoit Paillé – View more

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Links

20 Creative Gadgets for Photography Lovers – Read more.

What The Duck

Enjoy the weekend!

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