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Perseverance always prevails in the photography world. German photographer Thomas Zimmer waited over four hours in ice cold seaside winds to capture this stunning shot of starry skies on the west coast of the German island Sylt. The photograph is appropriately titled My God, It’s Full of Stars: But the image itself was a bit of a […]
.Autumn leaves can be a great subject for macro photography. They go through a change in color which gives them an interesting look. Furthermore, they also undergo the decaying process which further adds interesting textures and patterns to the leaves. And the best part is that you can easily take them home and photograph them […]
If you’ve ever had the chance to visit Mount Rainier National Park you know how stunning the views can be. With glacier-capped Mount Rainier towering in the distance and gorgeous lakes and rivers, forests, and sprawling meadows, the landscape provides a picturesque canvas. Here, photographer Steven Luu captures a serene sunrise from his campsite overlooking […]
The exposure triangle — formed by aperture, shutter speed, and ISO — is a key component of photography. However, while your aperture and shutter speed affect exposure physically, ISO works a little differently. In this video tutorial, David Bergman explains the top characteristics and differences between base and native ISO. How Does ISO Work? Your […]
In this article we’ll cover photography tips for overcoming the winter photo doldrums with water as icy streams, freezing rain, icicles and snowflakes: 1. Icy Streams A quietly running stream won’t make “tenacious grace” but after it thinly freezes over, it may sculpt the underside of the ice with the gently running water and any […]
Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights has to be one of the most fascinating natural phenomena that one can witness. This is why countless photographers have the desire to witness and photograph it on their wishlist. However, while the Aurora in itself is a magical wonder, simply having it in the composition doesn’t […]
Welcome to the world of focus stacking, where even the most blurry foregrounds can become crisp and in focus! In this video, photographer Mike Smith takes us through the process of focus stacking a landscape. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this technique is sure to come in handy when you want to […]
The holiday season is here and big sales are being rolled out for photographers. Right now is the first and last time our friends over at Digital Photography School are offering their complete library of 24 eBooks at a huge discount of 90% OFF, meaning photographers today pay only $49 USD. With something for photographers […]
We’ve seen a lot of stunning long exposures of the night sky in all its glory. But this one is out of the ordinary: Kristoffer Ask Hansen is a photographer and a graphic designer. He captured this shot using a Sigma 18–35mm lens at f/1.8, ISO 800, and 30 seconds. To create the final image, […]
To create lens flare, you need to do the exact opposite of what you would normally do with a key light—aim it straight toward the camera. Mark Wallace from Adorama demonstrates how he does it: For this shoot Wallace uses a 50mm f/1.4 lens wide open. His shutter speed is set at 1/160 of a second. […]
