Fagradalsfjall in Iceland has recently been an area of attraction for many, and for good reason. A volcanic eruption began there in the last few years, which attracted thousands of tourists—especially photographers. Photographer Ryan Fitzsimons was able to capture an amazing perspective: Fitzsimons used a drone to photograph the magnificent event from this perspective. And […]
Double exposure is a creative photography technique wherein two different exposures are superimposed on the same frame. In analogue photography, you can achieve this by exposing the same frame multiple times. In digital photography, you can accomplish this either in-camera or by using software like Photoshop. This is an interesting creative exercise that you can […]
Often we come across landscapes that truly take our breath away. They can be so beautiful that they sometimes leave us questioning whether they’re real or something out of fantasy. Spending time in such beautiful locations can be a great experience for someone looking to take a break and spiritually heal. India is one of […]
Admit it, images of products look pretty cool when shot underwater. The splash of water along with the bubbles oozing out of the products add life to an otherwise boring image. However, if you need to set a camera up underwater as well, then it becomes a really challenging and an expensive ordeal. It takes […]
Many photographers were reluctant to try out mirrorless cameras when they debuted. Some even mocked their performance. But today, mirrorless cameras have had a couple of generations out in the market, and the technology has proven itself a worthy adversary to standard DSLR. The progress has been so impressive that traditional DSLRs have been struggling […]
Cameras come with factory settings that manufacturers think are “right.” But factory settings aren’t ideal for everyone. Moreover, there are some settings that are better off disabled. Photographer Tony Northrup recommends that you change the following 10 camera settings for a better experience: Note: Camera settings menus vary by camera model and brand. Be sure […]
Photographing in snowy conditions can be hard. It’s usually the bright white snow that throws the exposure off, making the scene more difficult to capture. On a positive note, you can take gorgeous photographs by using the white snow as a blank canvas to draw the emphasis directly towards the core subject. Also, the contrast […]
Our closest outer-space neighbor, the moon, can be a great subject to include in our landscape photos. The moon can act as a beautiful element of a photograph specially when it’s down low. For this, you need to know where to look and where you need to be with your camera. This requires a good […]
Macro photography is fun. Getting up close to a subject usually reveals magnificent details that rarely fail to amaze us. But it turns out that using a microscope to get even closer can help us take photos with details that resemble abstract art. Take for instance the following photograph taken by photographer Justin Zoll. While […]
Street photography is all about capturing the essence of daily life in the streets. It’s a powerful genre of photography that captures a moment as it is. The challenge usually arises when you’re out there pointing a camera at people, which makes them self-conscious and kills the moment. Sometimes you need to be more discrete. […]
