Godafoss in Icelandic translates to “waterfall of the gods.” It’s a waterfall that drops from a height of 12 meters. When something is associated with the gods, you expect something magical to happen. The area is thus quite popular among aurora hunters. Take for instance the following image taken by photographer Kaspars Dzenis for a […]
Have you ever come across an image that makes you question reality? With beautiful landscapes and the right conditions, good photographers with impressive editing skills often come up with brilliant images that leave us astonished. The following image by photographer Joel is one such example. You really need to have a close look at it […]
Do all photos need to tell a complete story? What do you think? Actually, it can be really interesting if your image leaves the viewers wondering about what’s going on in the image. This plays an important role in keeping viewers engaged. Photographer Anna Ulman took the following beautiful image that draws us in. Can […]
New Zealand has been blessed with beautiful landscapes. Pair that with the amazing view of the Milky Way, and what better combo could you ask for? Astro photographer Paul Wilson captured the following image of the Milky Way over Lindas Pass in New Zealand: Wilson took multiple images with his Canon 5D Mark IV and […]
A frame within a frame is one of the most interesting composition techniques in photography. By enclosing your subject within a physical frame, you can direct the viewers’ interest to your subject. The following image by photographer Nathan Ackley is an amazing example of beautiful composition: Ackley took this image at a library in Shanghai, […]
Focal length is the distance between the optical center of a lens and the point where it converges a beam of light to form a sharp image. In photography, the focal length of the lens determines the field of view and the magnification of the subject. Understanding focal lengths and their uses can allow you […]
Thanks to cameras and skillful photographers, we can get a glimpse of our beautiful galaxy. Photographer Varun Sheel took this image of the Milky Way rising over Quabbin Reservoir, and it’s jaw-droppingly beautiful: Sheel took the image using a Nikon D3300 and Sigma 18–35 f/1.8 Art lens with a Hoya Red Intensifier Light Pollution filter. He […]
Sunsets offer magical windows of time where everything appears alluring. No wonder photographers flock to locations with the objective of shooting during sunsets. Thanks to the magical touch of the golden hour, a photograph’s level of attractiveness appears to level up by at least a couple notches. However, this does not mean that taking photos […]
If you think about it, stars and fireflies appear roughly the same size to us. But in reality, they’re totally incomparable. Our entire planet becomes insignificant in size when compared to stars. But, when you change your perspective, even the tiniest of fireflies can be compared to the stars in the Milky Way. Just have […]
Astrophotography opens a window to another world. The results are so powerful that they make us feel our insignificance. Professional astrophotographer Stan Moniz along with Chris Hau share camera settings, gear, and secret tricks to help you get started with photographing the stars: Gear for Astrophotography Moniz recommends that you have the following essential gear for […]
