If you’ve ever been to Königssee in Germany, you know why it is regarded as one of the country’s most beautiful Alpine lakes. The name literally translates to “King’s Lake”. The picturesque setting, with surrounding mountains and high forests, makes the area very popular with tourists, hikers and—of course—landscape photographers. To get an idea of […]
Social media has become a platform where people show a perfect version of their lives. Reality, of course, can be far different from what’s posted. But if you look at these snapshots from a photographer’s perspective—instead of simply judging the people—things actually get really interesting. You can analyze how people play with the angles, poses, […]
When it comes to design, Mother Nature can be the best inspiration. This is why many designers study and try to learn from her elegant, efficient or mesmerizing patterns. Looking at nature from different perspectives only amplifies the impact. Have a look at photographer Jay March‘s following image for reference. The braided river system in […]
Street photography during the night can be an entirely different experience from shooting during the day. It has some challenges of its own, but the creative opportunities you get are something you won’t find at other times. Neon lights, street lamps and window reflections are some of the classic examples of what you can shoot […]
We all know not to play with fire. But if you’re careful, willing to take a risk and running with a clear idea in your head, you can easily capture some amazing shots. Take, for instance, the following self-portrait that was taken by photographer Kritagya Nayyar. As you can tell, the image is really lit: […]
Admit it: at least once in your life, you’ve told yourself your photography isn’t good enough. Well, you’re not alone. This is a sort of phase that most photographers go through, like a constant rollercoaster of our love-hate relationship with the art. If you come across these thoughts frequently, you’ll love what we’ve got for […]
Woodland photography can be tricky if you are new to it. The surroundings can feel quite congested, and it can be difficult to find a proper subject and an outstanding composition. If you’ve been wanting to try your hands with woodland or forest photography, though, and are wondering where to start, we have the perfect […]
Getting your focus right is a critical aspect of photography. But unlike other critical aspects of the art form, which can be “corrected” in post, the same cannot be said for focus. If your scene is out of focus, you’re out of luck. If you’ve been struggling with taking tack-sharp landscape images, we have photographer […]
For photographers, the feeling of opening a new camera box has to be one of the best feelings in the world. However, for some—especially new photographers—that same feeling can be overwhelming, possibly because of all the buttons and features that modern cameras come packed with. But the upside is how well they can be customized. […]
Fireworks are always a joy to watch. No matter how old you are, everyone feels like a kid watching fireworks explode. And what’s better than watching fireworks? Photographing them. Long-exposure photos of fireworks shimmering in the sky are joys to capture. A Reddit user by the name of OddChair took the following image of fireworks […]
