You’ve probably often heard landscape photographers talking about how sunset and sunrise are good times to be out taking photos. There’s a pretty good reason as to why those moments are hyped so much. They present us with magical light that truly transforms the scene around us completely. Have a look at the following image […]
Long exposure photography is amazing. It has the potential to capture an image in a way that a human eye cannot see naturally. Combine the technique with an amazing composition and you have the recipe for an engaging and fantastic image: Captured by mmeyers76 with a Sony Alpha a7 II, the photograph is of the brown […]
In astrophotography, it is common to work with wide apertures. This lets the camera draw in more light in less time. However, doing so also reduces the depth of field drastically. The foreground elements thus appear out of focus. This is why astrophotographers need to focus stack quite a lot. In today’s video, astrophotographer Alyn […]
Rainy days can really be a blessing in disguise for photography. The gloomy sky with the grey clouds can help uplift an image by adding a moody feel to it. So it makes perfect sense to head out sometimes during such “unfavorable” lighting and try your hand at landscape photography. Photographer Casey Horner faced a […]
If you frequently find yourself facing difficult terrain to get a great landscape photo, don’t you feel super content when all your effort pays off and you’re presented with an astounding view? Well, photographer Albert Dros’ s strenuous hike was sure worth it: The image is of the Ala-Kul lake in Kyrgyzstan. As Dros had […]
A great thing about macro photography is how close you can get to a subject, letting you appreciate the intricacies. It captures the subject from a different perspective and reveals the details that we fail to see normally. Consider the following image that photographer Sam Stephens took. It captures a really interesting perspective of how […]
Most of us can only dream of going to Antarctica on a luxury cruise. Even the idea of a cruise to Antarctica, of all places, sounds crazy—right? However, if you’ve got the resources and are willing to take the challenge, you can go to Antarctica for a bit of vacation. To give you a glimpse […]
It’s frustrating when an image turns out bright or darker than you would have liked. To better understand how to get correct exposures, you need to understand the different ways a camera meters light. Photographer Saurav Sinha shares his insight on three basic metering modes: To form an image, cameras need to focus the light […]
Planning is one of the greatest key elements of successful photography. When you want to get a particular shot, you must plan for it well ahead of time and have the perseverance as well. An image that lacks planning after all is a mere snapshot. Photographer Tyler McKay for instance, had to go back to […]
Photo tours around Antelope Canyon in Arizona are quite the experience. While not everyone seems to enjoy it, the same cannot be said about the photos that you end up getting. The natural beauty of the canyon is so mesmerizing that the images come out terrific and surreal. When photographer Giorgio Suighi was there, he […]
