Aperture plays a key role in photography. Besides helping you decide on how bright or dark you want your photos to be, the aperture also helps you to make creative decisions. And it does so by controlling the depth of field. It is therefore pivotal that you fully understand what aperture to use and what […]
We sometimes come across certain photographs that seem simple at first, but get more and more confusing the more we look at them. The following image, taken by photographer Jean-Marc Buytaert, is a perfect example. At first, it appears to be the average photograph of the sky’s reflection on a lake—but if you look for […]
Cape Kiwanda in Oregon is well known for experiencing spectacular wave action. This makes it an ideal place to spend some time during the evening hours. The beautiful sunset along with the coastal waves will ensure that you’ll have and amazing time before you call it a day. Photographer Ryan Dyar took the following image […]
Photography today is so advanced, you can capture images that our eyes cannot see. By using techniques like focus stacking, long exposure and exposure bracketing, you can create an extraordinary image that’s both real and unreal at the same time. Take, for instance, the following image of the Dolomites shot by photographer Niko Rinaldi. He’s […]
Many photographers, especially those who are just starting out, have one common misconception. They believe that a better camera results in better images. In reality this is not the case at all. Of course the newer cameras have better features that can make the work easier. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that they take better […]
The best thing about light painting is that it enables you to release your inner artist. If you’re good at painting or illustration, you can transform a light source into a paintbrush and your world into a canvas. Further, photographers and light painting artists have come up with various tools and accessories to enhance their […]
No photographer will every tell you that they’re tired of photographing sunsets. The moment is like a magic show where Mother Nature pulls out new tricks every time. Depending on the weather conditions, you’ll feel like the sunset looks different every time you see it. Photographer Tanmay Sapkal took the following image during sunset at […]
When composing an image, we always emphasize trying out different perspectives. How you view what’s in front of you makes a world of a difference. Take for instance the following image taken by Reddit user viciousdv. The photograph is of the Pepsi-Cola neon sign in Long Island City, New York. While everyone is used to […]
When you think of paradise, what is the image that comes to your mind? Not everyone thinks of the same place. Everybody has their own imagination. However, have a look at the following image taken by photographer Hari V Iyer and you’ll agree that it is no less than a paradise itself: Iyer shot the […]
Early morning landscapes are truly magical. It’s not just the soft, golden light but also the natural elements that play so well together during the early hours of the day to make them look magnificent. Photographer Malthe Zimakoff got lucky one morning in Bali, Indonesia and captured this near perfect fairytale moment: Zimakoff created this […]
