Photographing the Milky Way can be one of the most rewarding photography experiences. However, it’s equally challenging. For one, you really need to know what you’re doing. And then there’s the specialized equipment that’s usually needed for the process. Nonetheless, photographer Justin Anderson took the following image with no extra special equipment. He simply took […]
Admit it, most of us use the camera with the shutter speed set towards the faster end in most cases. Of course we usually want to avoid any kind of blurriness that might creep into the image. While this makes sense, it’s also a good idea to consider the fact that a little bit of […]
The year 2020 has been marked with some world-changing developments – a lot of them not being in anybody’s favor. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the world to a standstill, many important events and activities have either been postponed or even canceled. The graduating batch of students in 2020 felt the effect too as there […]
The importance of composition in photography can’t be understated. If you want to quickly improve your photography, the best way is to work on your composition. But that said, composition – especially when photographing landscapes – comes with its own set of challenges. For instance, a big challenge is to capture a three-dimensional world in […]
In photography, it’s never enough to reiterate the importance of having eye contact in an image – it’s that important. Eyes can inject life in an otherwise lifeless image. This is the sole reason why we always emphasize the need to have the eyes tack sharp. Besides adding a sense of life, eyes also convey […]
The term noctilucent translates to night shining. It’s true that with Noctilucent clouds (NLCs) they are actually only seen shining in the middle of the night. They are formed when ice particles are formed around particles in the mesosphere of our atmosphere at extremely low temperatures during summer. They can be typically observed from latitudes […]
Getting the best focus while shooting landscapes isn’t always easy. Imagine standing at a beautiful vista with a fantastic foreground, mid-ground and background. You’d definitely want to have all of the scene in focus. So where in the world do you focus to have most of the scene looking sharp? We’ve all faced such a […]
Street photography is undeniably one of the most popular genres of photography. In fact, many beginners start off with this genre as access to subjects is easy – right outside your house. But the problem is the uncountable number of “rules” that try to define what street photography is. This takes all the fun out […]
Introducing shadows in your shots is a great way of creating a more dramatic look. It adds a punch to an otherwise flat image and makes it more flattering. This is why it can be a good idea to search for ways to add shadows intentionally. And using lace is one of the easiest ways […]
When it comes to attention to detail, nobody can possibly beat nature. The intricate detail in everything natural that surrounds us is simply unmatched. We just need to pay attention and have a closer look. For instance, consider the following image taken by photographer John Kimbler. The level of detail on the head of a […]
