Even everyday things can appear quite unique when we pay close attention to them. And this is the beauty of macro photography. This genre of photography allows us to get close and see a bigger picture of the everyday world around us. And random things can either appear stunningly beautiful or surprisingly weird this way. […]
It is not always necessary that a photo that looks beautiful has to be technically “correct” as well. The settings could be slightly off and the image could still come out looking visually pleasing. Take for instance the following image taken by photographer Chris Robinson. If you really peep at the details, you will see […]
Sunsets are an amazing example of how an end of something can be beautiful too. The following photo of Schrecksee by travel photographer Sebastian Ruef is a perfect example of a beautiful and colorful end to a day: He used his Fujifilm XT-20 camera with the 18-55 kit lens at f/2.8, ISO 200, and shutter […]
While there are no second thoughts about how intricate and beautiful nature is, capturing those qualities can indeed be challenging. Macro photography is one of the best ways to get close to nature and enjoy the intricacies and beauty that nature has to offer. But as simple as it sounds, you need to spend some […]
Ask any photographer and they can tell you how important composition is. Further, they’ll also be able to share with you a ton of techniques to improve composition. However, not all such composition techniques are fool proof. And some of them tend to complicate the scene. In fact, there are only a handful of such […]
Landscape photography is not only about having the best looking landscapes in your frame. It is also greatly influenced by the sky conditions, or let’s say the cloud conditions. Clouds not only affect lighting, but they also have a great impact on the mood of the photograph. So, whenever you’re composing your photos, it is […]
Change, as they say, is the only thing that’s constant. And yet still, most of us are not comfortable with it. This is what makes change management such a difficult concept. Even artists love to stay in their comfort zones and keep doing what they feel comfortable with. But what if things were to unexpectedly […]
Software is smarter than ever before. For photographers, this has greatly simplified the editing workflow and made complex tasks easier. A great example is when Adobe introduced range masks some years back. This allowed photographers to quickly create masks based on a certain color or brightness, thereby saving time. This time around, with a recent […]
Situated in the Skansinn area of the harbor of Vestmannaeyjabær, Iceland, is the Heimaey Stave church. It was gifted by Norway to Iceland in connection with the millennial anniversary of the conversion of Iceland to Christianity in the year 1000. This church is in fact a replica of the Haltdalen Stave Church in Norway. What […]
Exposure in photography can be subjective. When deciding whether the exposure on a particular image is overexposed, underexposed or just right, the definitions can be vague. So what’s the best way to decide your exposure settings? Your camera comes with tools that can help you, but how seriously you adhere to those is up to […]
