Jonathan C. Dawson took the time and effort to capture this stunning photograph of the early morning sunrise at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. A fisherman stands alone while monitoring his two poles set up to catch the early fish. The most striking parts of this photograph are the color gradients that blend […]
Combining multiple images into one is sometimes necessary when a landscape such as this one is too big for the lens. Learning how to do that is a different story! This waterfall scene in Western Norway is an incredible composition of vibrant autumn colors and stormy weather that sets a perfect mood for landscape photography: […]
By now, you probably know that some of the best natural lighting comes during sunrise and sunset. Warm tones during a sunrise can create a red or orange glow in your image that is hard to beat! On a beach, you can capture the clouds overhead, the waves in the middle, and the sand in […]
Some of the best moments in photography happen during the sunrise or sunset. This is when the sky and clouds display warm colors, as shown in the picture below. The image foreground can have a detailed, interesting landmark such as this church on a hill near the mountains. The fog hides the rest from detail, […]
The city skyline always looks impressive in photos. In Chicago, you can ride a helicopter and capture aerial shots of the sprawling skyscrapers. Los Angeles can be shot from hiking up into the hills, revealing a sea of buildings surrounding the city’s tallest buildings. New York has a multitude of skyscrapers, including the Empire State […]
The allure of the sunset shot has captivated audiences and photographers for decades. The high contrast and fascination with light and color entices photographers to use the last remaining sunlight to set the mood and tone of their shots: This particular photograph sends us in the direction of the obscure vanishing point, faintly highlighted by the […]
Wildlife photography can involve an element of danger or surprise from the unpredictability of animals in their natural habitats. In this case, ocean wildlife photographers are permitted to drag seal decoys through the water during peak Great White season. They lure them into breaching so that they can photograph these immense creatures and their impressive […]
Enduring the elements is part of being a landscape photographer. In order to traverse the trails and roads that lead you to your best photographs, you need to be adequately prepared and keep an eye out for more than that perfect shot. In this case, the desert setting of western Arizona can drain your energy […]
Have you ever been exposed to harsh conditions just to capture that one photo you were looking for? Landscape photography sometimes tests photographers’ limits! It could be rain, snow, or intense winds that disrupt your session. Photographer Ross Schram von Haupt tested his patience and fortitude waiting to capture this lovely shot of Mt. St. Helens while […]
Not every sunset photograph needs clouds to display the beauty of the disappearing light and warm tones. A striking foreground emphasizes the highlights and shadows cast by the last of that day’s sunlight. In this photograph, dead wood sets the scene for a gorgeous sunset in British Columbia: TritonTheDark shot this photograph of the West Dyke […]
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