Birds, in general, are quite a challenging subject to photograph. While they’re relatively “easy” to photograph when perched, it’s a daunting task to photograph birds when they’re flying around. You need to take care of things like shutter speed, backlighting, and focus tracking amongst others. In this video, photographer Steve Perry covers everything that you […]
Watching the sunrise from a beach can be a surreal experience. You get to witness the beginning of a new day with a cool breeze and the sound of crashing waves to accompany you. And if you’re lucky, Mother Nature will bless you with a show that you’ll never forget. Something similar happened to photographer […]
Arkansas is a state blessed with loads of natural beauty. However, not many people are aware of it. You could call it the state of wonderful rolling hills, forests, and meandering rivers. That’s the kind of rich natural scenery you’ll find. And the following image, taken by photographer Matt MacPherson, gives a glimpse of the […]
Every spring, without fail, millions of blooming bluebells work their magic to form a violet-blue carpet on the forest floor of the Belgian Hallerbos forest. The entire area looks like a fairy tale—a bucket-list destination for nature enthusiasts. And as if the sight alone is not magical enough, you can also chance upon roe deer […]
Nature is unpredictable, which makes landscape photography challenging. A scene that looks flat one moment can turn into a magical one in the blink of an eye. And if you fail to make the most of what’s in front of you, chances are that you’ll have to wait a long time for another chance. Photographer […]
When taking landscape photos, it is a good idea to try and place something familiar to stand out against the landscape. This gives a sense of scale and lets us appreciate the grandness of mother nature. Without that scale, it’s hard to truly appreciate the natural beauty we’re looking at. The following image by photographer […]
Astrophotography is indeed a really interesting genre of photography. Whether you’re a professional or a beginner, good astrophotos will truly leave you mesmerized. And if you’re a beginner photographer, what better way to start photographing celestial bodies than with the moon. It’s relatively close, appears pretty big, and is quite bright. These characteristics make photographing […]
If you’ve ever had the slightest interest in Iceland, then you might be familiar with Seljalandsfoss waterfall. It is after all one of the best-known waterfalls in Iceland. It drops from a height of around 65 meters and is breathtakingly beautiful. An interesting thing about this waterfall is that there’s a path that lets you […]
Many photographers tend to wait out for the perfect conditions to go out and shoot. But street photos come to life when it rains. The puddles, the reflections, the umbrellas, and the rush of people add a sense of excitement. Photographer Chelsea London was at the Roman Amphitheater in Plovdiv, Bulgaria when a downpour started. […]
Improving your photography is not something that can be achieved overnight. Like other genres of art, it requires persistence and hard work. Investing a lot in expensive gear and lighting alone will not make you take a leap in photography either. If you pay attention to the simple details, and learn some essential tricks of […]
