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Photographing Bald Eagles During Heavy Snowfall

Photographing Bald Eagles During Heavy Snowfall

People have contrasting views on snowy days. But when it comes to photography, snowy landscapes are hands-down beautiful. If only taking photos the snow were so easy. Today we have photographer Emilie Guerin sharing her experience of working in heavy snowfall. Guerin walks around during a snowfall taking photos of bald eagles, and you can […]

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Still Life Photography Tips and Techniques

Still Life Photography Tips and Techniques

Still life photography has many uses. Perhaps you want to take a picture of a beautiful shell or perhaps take a picture of a product that you’re selling on eBay. Other reasons for learning still life photography may include selling still life photograph downloads at stock photography sites or to food magazines. No matter what your […]

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Analog Photography: 7 Tips

Analog Photography: 7 Tips

Compared to the days of analog photography, digital photography is truly a blessing. However, if you want to practice photography in its original form, then shooting film is for you. Some say that analog photography captures the true essence of photography, which is probably why there are so many people getting into film photography these […]

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Levitation Photography: Techniques for Defying Gravity

Levitation Photography: Techniques for Defying Gravity

Levitation is one of the most intriguing subjects in trick photography; it has inspired millions of people since its invention in the mid-19th century. The ability to harness the creative aspects of the photographer and combine it with real-life images has resulted in a combined revolution of art and science. One of the simplest, yet […]

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How to Add Water Drops to Macro Photo Subjects

How to Add Water Drops to Macro Photo Subjects

Have you ever come across images of water drops on dandelion clocks and wondered how they were taken? Dandelion clocks are great subjects for macro photography. And adding water droplets enhances the image, giving it a natural feel. Photographer Stewart Wood shows you how you can add a water drop to a dandelion seed and […]

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15 Winter Digital Photography Tips

15 Winter Digital Photography Tips

Cold weather months are a wonderful time for taking photographs. Having a total switch to the natural environment, there are a lot of excellent photographic possibilities. Subject to the area, it could be slightly chilly or even freezing. The subsequent 15 winter photo tips handle planning for the cold temperatures and your hardware, discovering snow […]

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Landscape Photography Tips: Shooting Into the Sun

Landscape Photography Tips: Shooting Into the Sun

Shooting into the sun is something that most photographers refrain from doing. The reason being that it poses a number of problems. Uneven exposure in the sky and the landscape, lens flare and artifacts are some of them. To help you overcome the challenges you face when shooting into the sun, photographer Ian Worth explains […]

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Using Moonlight for Landscape Photography

Using Moonlight for Landscape Photography

Have you ever been at a location late into the blue-hour and wondered if you could somehow keep on shooting those landscape shots? Well you can, so why not use the biggest reflector known to man and utilize the moon to light your landscape and undertake some “Moonscape” photography. In this post I will give […]

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Bounce Flash Photography Tips & Secrets

Bounce Flash Photography Tips & Secrets

Bouncing flash light is one of the simplest methods you can use to take awesome photos. Pointing the flash head straight at your subject makes it appear flat, and the resulting images often end up having harsh hotspots. When you bounce the flash, you actually multiply the size of the light source and soften up […]

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Capturing Landscape Photos with Character

Capturing Landscape Photos with Character

Landscape photography is a most rewarding pastime, but it can be far more challenging than some people imagine. It sounds so easy; visit a beautiful location, shoot a few snapshots, and come home with a work of art in your camera. After dealing with the public for over 20 years, I swear most people think […]

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