Nature is dynamic. It continuously changes colors, but the best ones are witnessed only by a few. Have a look at the following image by photographer Maciej Karcz, for instance: Karcz took the image with his Nikon D850 and 70–200mm lens at 200mm at f/10, 1/25 second, and ISO 125. The image clearly illustrates why […]
Patterns are important elements of composition. However, if you find ways to break the repetition in those patterns, the image becomes even more engaging. The sudden breakage in continuity can catch viewers by surprise. Take the following image by photographer Benjamin Lee: While it’s easy to think that the image was taken with a drone, […]
Some great images are captured when photographers get lucky with the moment and lighting. But to make your images stand out from the rest, it’s essential that you take control of the light. This image by photographer Charles Brooks is an excellent example of how he takes control: Brooks took this photo using a Panasonic […]
There are phrases that are used too often in photography. “Gear doesn’t matter.” “The best camera is the one you have with you.” But are there sayings true? Well, have a look at this photo taken with an iPhone by BizCaus: “Went on my very first safari in Kenya with the family last week and […]
Crested Butte in Colorado is a popular destination for skiing, mountain biking, and various other adventure activities. As beautiful as the small town looks during the day, photographer Connor captured this bewildering image of the area at night: Connor took the image with his Nikon D750 at f/4, ISO 2000, and 15 seconds. While it […]
Camels have been missing out on the selfie game all this time—until now. Photographer Hossam Antikka snapped this selfie with his friends in Perkash in Giza, Egypt, not knowing that the happy ungulate took the opportunity to flash his toothy smile for the camera: Antikka and his friends spent some time feeding the camel and giving […]
We’ve become too used to seeing vibrant images of the amazing aurora borealis. The colorful shows that the northern lights put on are simply breathtaking. Who would’ve thought that an image of a phenomenon that is best known for its colors could look equally good with the colors almost stripped away? That’s the case with […]
Golden hour is the time of day that occurs just before sunrise and sunset. At these hours, the sun is at such an angle with the earth that it produces a soft, glowing, golden light. It is generally regarded as the ideal time to photograph outdoors. The golden hour is a fundamental aspect of lighting […]
Sometimes the best images materialize when you’re willing to take a risk. For German landscape photographer Daniel Skeye, that certainly proved to be the case: Believe it or not, Skeye captured this incredible shot of Mardalsfossen blindly. Initially, he flew his drone over 700 meters high to the edge of the waterfall, but once the drone made […]
German landscape photographer Andreas Wonisch hiked up to the Italian Dolomites with six other photographers. But they’d grossly underestimated the trek: the nearest accommodation was a kilometer away and up a steep trail. In order to catch a sunrise shot, the group needed to hike up for longer than an hour through pitch-black midnight with all their gear. Of […]
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