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Many landscape photographers are obsessed with working in perfect conditions. But reality is challenging. Never can we expect anything, especially nature, to be in a perfect state. Photographers must improvise and work in whatever conditions Mother Nature presents. Take the following image by photographer Jerad Armijo, for instance. The thick fog in the marshlands of […]

Goðafoss in Icelandic translates to “waterfall of the gods.” It’s a waterfall that drops from a height of 12 meters. When something is associated with the gods, you expect something magical to happen. The area is thus quite popular among aurora hunters. Take for instance the following image taken by photographer Kaspars Dzenis for a […]

We can’t stress enough how important lighting is in photography. The importance is even greater when it comes to landscape photography. The scene in front of you may be absolutely gorgeous, but if the lighting isn’t ideal, the real beauty of the landscape may not be reflected in the photograph. This is why almost any […]

Sometimes, it takes more than one shot to get it right. In order to capture the Milky Way in the night sky and pair it with a clear foreground, photographers often blend more than one shot together. When done correctly, the result is a stunning image that illuminates everything beautiful about a forest at nighttime: […]

Encompassing Northern California, Oregon, and Washington, the Pacific Northwest is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful regions in the United States. Each state in the PNW contributes its own breathtaking natural landmarks, but Washington’s picturesque mountains and volcanoes easily command the attention of travelers. California-based graphic designer and photographer Bryan Buchanan took this photo of one of Washington’s most […]

Lakes have always been captivating subjects for photography because of the movement, colors, and wildlife that surrounds them. Whether you’re photographing animals in or near water or decide to capture the water itself, a lake is constantly changing. It can provide different material to shoot during each season, change in weather, or simply time of […]

Is there a more breathtaking, more photographed scene than the Lower Manhattan skyline? Add in a sunset and it magically gets even more stunning. The pink, warm light reflecting off the impressive architecture and the East River adds a dramatic effect for picture-perfect shots. This long exposure of the skyline by photographer Colin Kelly beautifully portrays […]

Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park is a seasonal waterfall that flows during the winter and early spring. Under the right conditions, the waterfall glows orange and red—a firefall. The event can only be witnessed if the snow, weather, and light cooperate. Every year, thousands of photographers flock to the Yosemite Valley with hopes of […]

Walking around Bogota with his friends one day, Colombian photographer Alfonso León came across a puddle that perfectly reflected the Aseguradora del Valle along with surrounding buildings. Then a plane came along and he was able to capture a perfectly timed reflected image of it flying over the city—which would be cool enough, but even better, he […]

Imagine you’re driving a train and need to stop at a red light. What would you do? Probably wait patiently for the light to change, right? But a photographer and engineer who goes by the name of Reverser Mover had a different idea. He decided to get down, set his lights up, and take a […]