Whenever we come across an image of the aurora borealis, the magical light is obviously the focal point. Rarely do we come across an image where the foreground is equally engaging. But the following image by photographer Andrei Baskevich seems to be the exception. Have a look for yourself: The image is a 10-second exposure […]
How often do you come across images that are so brilliant you find yourself wondering whether they’re real? Well, there are places beautiful enough to sweep you off your feet hand leave you questioning reality. Take for instance the following photograph shot by landscape photographer Philip Slotte at Sixt-fer-à-Cheval National Park in the French Alps. […]
Many landscape photographers take a long time to realize this, but foregrounds are an integral part of any successful image. Foregrounds set the context and draw viewers’ eyes into the image. But don’t worry if you don’t have a powerful foreground in your image; you can always create one by using a technique called “focal […]
Cannon beach in Oregon never fails to make it to the list of best beaches of the world. Besides the sandy and gorgeous shoreline, Haystack rock is another wow factor of this place. When you see it, you get to feel how majestic it really is. Photographer Nathaniel Merz took the following image of the […]
When starting out in photography, almost everyone tells you to shoot at the lowest ISO setting. Well, it’s not a bad idea since you do get cleaner images with a lower ISO. However, if you always try and limit yourself to using the base ISO, then you’ll be missing out on a lot of opportunities. […]
It’s usually when you think out of the box that you get some mind boggling images. For instance, it’s not everyday that you come across a portrait that was taken with a long exposure. Photographer Adrian Mechocki specializes in the art of light painting and took the following portrait using the technique: This image is […]
Landscape photographers never get enough of sunrises and sunsets. And neither do we. It’s like nature has a different color palette, made just for these magic hours. Fine art landscape photographer Arpan Das captured this enchanting image of sunrise over Vermillion Lake that supports this notion: Although the appearance of the clouds might suggest that […]
When somebody mentions Venice, what is the first thing that you think of? Most likely you’re picturing the canals flowing through the city, the rich architecture, and the gondolas right? Well, that’s how any traveler would think of the place. When photographer Michael Sidofsky was around Venice, he captured the following image which really showcases […]
Architecture is very representative of how complex and rich a civilization was during a certain period in history. The Sun and Moon pagodas that stand tall and proud by the side of the Fir Lake in Guilin in China indeed seem to have a lot to show off. Besides being architectural marvels, they also combine […]
Also commonly referred to as the “Pale Mountains”, the Dolomites mountain range in the northeastern region of Italy enchants anyone who visits. While adventure lovers swear that skiing after a snowfall is a thrilling experience, the spot is equally popular during other seasons. The image here taken by professional landscape photographer Nicolas Alexander Otto gives […]
