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Oregon has to be one of the most beautiful places in the U.S. What makes it interesting are the different biomes and microclimates you can find in the region. For instance, while Western Oregon is typically wet, Eastern Oregon is more of a large steppe. The coastline, meanwhile, is a mixture of sandy beaches, sand […]
Tunnel Di Pini, just outside of Pisa in Italy, is often hailed as one of the best tree tunnels in the world. For photographers in the area, its hard to resist. Even non-photographers will love the mile-long walk among the epic, ancient trees. If you have no idea about the place, just have a look […]
A teleconverter is a small secondary lens unit that is placed between the camera body and the lens. It is useful to increase your reach as it increases the apparent focal length of your lens. This is great for those who cannot afford long lenses, or those who shoot primarily wildlife. However, there are a […]
Here’s a shot that contains two of my favorite things when it comes to taking photos. The challenge of shooting directly into the sun. Capturing water in motion Sometimes the weather conditions can help make the first one a little easier, like in this shot where the sea mist created a haze that softened the […]
Good photographs convey a story, but photographs are even better when they can convey a feeling. Have you ever come across an image that gives you a feeling of calmness? Something that simply relaxes you? If you haven’t, today might be your lucky day. Photographer Jordan Kimmons took the following image, which looks like a […]
When it comes to macro photography, getting your subjects tack sharp from front to back is a real challenge. A lens’s depth of field is greatly reduced when the subject is very close to it. But how do macro photographers take detailed macro shots of their subjects? Well, you can use a technique called focus […]
What is ‘Cropping’ in Photography and How It Can Transform Your Images To “crop” an image is to remove or adjust the outside edges of an image to improve framing or composition, draw a viewer’s eye to the image subject, or change the size or aspect ratio or a mix of all three of these. […]
El Capitan is a popular vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park. It’s about 3,000 feet from base to summit along its tallest face. This makes the El Capitan a popular location for climbers and visitors alike. A popular landmark usually means lots of unoriginal images. But thanks to favorable conditions, photographer Matt Meisenheimer managed […]
Light painting is a technique used in long exposure photography. While the shutter is open, you use a handheld light source to “paint” over areas, adding light. Photographer Gabe Biderman with B&H has put together this informative video that teaches you how to light paint: Light Painting Equipment You don’t need high-end equipment for light […]
All of us have seen those amazing, silky, cotton candy seaside scenes or milky, white waterfalls falling down a rock face. They all look so professional and difficult to shoot. Now, equipment may play a small part, but it’s actually simple to shoot moving water. The key is finding the right water to shoot and […]
