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A Real Life Painting at Ocean Beach – The story behind the picture

A Real Life Painting at Ocean Beach – The story behind the picture

Joy HoMay 6, 20250
Lands End Lookout and Everywhere Around ItSunsets on the west side of the city are hard to beat, especially when you catch them at a place that looks like it was created just for golden hour. Lands End is one of my favorite spots, picturesque scenery notwithstanding, because it’s easy to forget that the hubbub […]
a body cap lens project

a body cap lens project

Roberto AdamiApr 29, 20250
Dear Readers of Olympus Passion, my name is Roberto Adami, I am 48 years old, and I live in Cremona, Italy. I have been an amateur photographer since I was 15, when I received my first reflex camera: an Olympus OM-10 with the classic 50mm f1.8 lens. Since then, my passion for photography has always […]
Olympus Passion Photography Magazine – April 2025!

Olympus Passion Photography Magazine – April 2025!

olympuspassionApr 24, 20250
We are delighted to announce the release of the April 2025 edition of Olympus Passion magazine! Discover the transformative power of photography! Photography is more than just capturing moments—it’s a way of seeing, feeling, and expressing the world around us. In this edition, we delve into inspiring stories where photography becomes a passion, a purpose, and a […]
Olympus PEN-F thumb grip fix

Olympus PEN-F thumb grip fix

Alex ReayMar 31, 20255
I bought my PEN-F used, only a few months ago, in September 2024. Late to the party, but it’s a camera I’ve lusted over since it was released. I’ve been an Olympus user since 2010, starting with the E-420, then the E-M5 I, II and a pair of E-M1 II bodies.  It was just a […]
Exploring the Wild – Interview with Nicolas Fragiacomo

Exploring the Wild – Interview with Nicolas Fragiacomo

Nicolas FragiacomoMar 27, 20253
Hello Nicolas! Thank you very much for this opportunity to share your magnificent work. Could you start by introducing yourself?I was born in a village perched at 1,800 metres above sea level, at the source of the Verdon, where I grew up exploring every corner of the mountains. This childhood, immersed in nature, nurtured a […]
Olympus Passion Photography Magazine – March 2025!

Olympus Passion Photography Magazine – March 2025!

olympuspassionMar 20, 20250
We are delighted to announce the release of the March 2025 edition of Olympus Passion magazine! Discover the transformative power of photography! Photography is more than just capturing moments—it’s a way of seeing, feeling, and expressing the world around us. In this edition, we explore inspiring journeys where photography becomes a passion, a purpose, and even a […]
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The Olympus EP2 and Infrared Photography

The Olympus EP2 and Infrared Photography

Hi, my name is Will Langlands. I’m a full-time gardener, amateur photographer and occasional scribbler. I live in Mid Argyll on the west coast of Scotland. I love being out and about in the Argyll countryside where we are surrounded by beautiful wild scenery, ancient forests and rugged beaches, lochs,…

London photo walk with Olympus OMD E-M10 III

London photo walk with Olympus OMD E-M10 III

I’m an enthusiast photographer who has been living in London since January 2020. Pursuing a better career and experience in a broadcast industry as a Motion Designer has made me passionate about images, lights and how to deal with colour and compositions. I started photography about seven years ago. My…

In Heidelberg with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 and the M-Zuiko 12-40mm 2.8 Pro

In Heidelberg with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 and the M-Zuiko 12-40mm 2.8 Pro

The Easter weekend was near and I decided to take a short break and visit my birth town. The last time I visited Heidelberg must have been more than ten years ago. My wonderful wife was not with me as she was visiting a friend abroad. Unfortunately the Easter weekend…

Street photography with the Olympus E-M10 Mark III

Street photography with the Olympus E-M10 Mark III

  Traditionally, I always bring a new camera to the streets to shoot for review. For the recently launched Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III (full review here), I decided to shoot a different variety of sample shots which included sports, outdoor portrait and landscape. I am all game when it…

Using the E-M1 Mark II and the Holy Trinity of M.Zuiko PRO lenses for Wedding Photography

Using the E-M1 Mark II and the Holy Trinity of M.Zuiko PRO lenses for Wedding Photography

Hi, my name is Boris Štuller, I am 32 years old, and I am based in Havířov, Czech Republic. I work at Siemens as an expert focusing on digitization and automation of accounting processes in most cases. Apart from my love for photography, I do all kinds of sports such…

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Premium/ Keeping photography fun and enjoyable

Travel Photography can be one of the most straightforward genres for a photographer to get started, during a family vacation or a business trip. But to master it, requires a lot of hard work, continuous learning and persistence. In this interview with Olivier Costier – travel and landscape photographer, we…

Premium/ M.Zuiko 8-25mm F4 PRO – My First Impressions

Premium/ M.Zuiko 8-25mm F4 PRO – My First Impressions

When the new 8-25mm f4 PRO lens arrived from Olympus, I was intrigued how it would compare to the amazing 7-14mm f2.8 PRO lens, and why they would release a lens that is very similar albeit slower. Read on for my first impressions… I have been using the 7-14mm PRO…

Premium/ Atmosphere and Mood – A step-by-step tutorial for your post-processing

Premium/ Atmosphere and Mood – A step-by-step tutorial for your post-processing

IntroductionI am honored to once again contribute my work, and this time a little insight into the whole process from the very RAW beginning to the final photo going out into the world. I’m Anna, a recreational photographer who strives to capture the everyday moments, mostly coffee, people and their…

Premium/ Capturing the Enchanting Schist Village of Talasnal with an Olympus PEN-F

Premium/ Capturing the Enchanting Schist Village of Talasnal with an Olympus PEN-F

When it comes to exploring the hidden gems of Portugal, few experiences compare to wandering through the ancient schist villages that dot the country’s stunning landscape. During a recent visit to the picturesque village of Talasnal, I had the opportunity to discover the rich history and unique beauty of this…

Premium/ It’s the Little Things

Premium/ It’s the Little Things

Arthropods comprise 80% of Earth’s fauna. An estimated one million species of insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans make up this category. They’re everywhere, yet they’re often overlooked. Through my photography, I highlight the beauty, intricacy, and importance of these tiny creatures. I’ve always been interested in visual arts, I’ve always…

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Moments in time

Moments in time

The lake is quiet. My breath visible in the cool morning air. The mist swirls, moving silently over the water. As the first light of the day hits the trees, the muted greens bring colour to the landscape. The melody of the dawn chorus drifts over the rhythmic, gentle sound of waves lapping the shore […]

Sardinia: A magical retreat for every photographer

Sardinia: A magical retreat for every photographer

The first time they offered me a trip to Sardinia, I was not immediately enthusiastic, I would have preferred an…

I travel to get to know the world in its different facets!

I travel to get to know the world in its different facets!

My name is Mirjam Radke, I am 39 years old and work as a project manager for a well-known project…

ND Filters and Long Exposures with Olympus cameras

ND Filters and Long Exposures with Olympus cameras

We have all seen those images with “Milky” smooth water and streaked clouds, I’m asked time and again how it’s…

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Pietà

Pietà

Summer holidays are over, and I need to get into…

Walking and photographing

Walking and photographing

Walking is not only good for your health, it allows…

An old soul

An old soul

Milan Degraeve loves everything that is old, all the vintage…

Prague: The city of thousands of spires

Prague: The city of thousands of spires

Living in Prague for 25 years, Martin Pavinger knows the…

Lightning in Iskenderun Bay – The story behind this image

Lightning in Iskenderun Bay – The story behind this image

Hello! My name is Dmitriy Makarov. I am from Latvia, and I work as a senior merchant marine officer on gas tankers. I like my job and the opportunities it gives to me. Throughout the years, I’ve been in different places and have seen various weather phenomena. But just recently…

The Olympian look

The Olympian look

The photography was always a part of my environment to be begun with my dad, Daniel LAVAL, among whom it is the passion since the adolescence and which became for all these years, an experienced wildlife photographer. My friend, is also a photographer, we moreover met on Instagram. To date,…

Creating a visual diary with Olympus

Creating a visual diary with Olympus

My name is Maddaluna and I am an architect. I live in La Morra, a special place in Italy known for the production of wine, especially Barolo. This is the environment where I was born and raised: both my parents are architects, my family produces wine, and I have always…

The allure of South East Asia 

The allure of South East Asia 

Jacob Vincent Ball is an extraordinary Australian travel photographer who, this time, shared with us his adventures in South East Asia. The camera always goes with him no matter how harsh the weather is. To the surprise of many, it is still the original Olympus OM-D E-M5, with thousands of…

Landscape photography at extreme conditions

Landscape photography at extreme conditions

Hello Adrian! Could you please introduce yourself to the readers? I am a father of three and have worked as an independent management consultant for many years. In 2017 I’ve turned my passion for travelling and photography into my profession. I call myself a landscape, adventure and travel photographer with…

For 10 years, this photographer has been shooting Mount Fuji every day

For 10 years, this photographer has been shooting Mount Fuji every day

With a magnificent view over Mount Fuji, Japanese photographer Yasuhiko Watanabe decided to start photographing it and posting these images on Twitter. That was in November 2010, exactly 10 years ago. And since that date, in front of his home, Yasuhiko Watanabe has never stopped photographing Mount Fuji. Every single…