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Autumn might just be the most beautiful of seasons. Foliage that was once lush green transforms into vivid oranges, yellows, and reds. This image by photographer Ryan Resatka gives a sense of just how beautiful autumn can be in Maine: What’s eye-catching about this image the mix of green, yellow, and red that emits a […]
Most SLRs cope remarkably well with freezing temperatures. I’ve had no problem using Canon EOS DSLR cameras below zero for weeks on end, often down to -20°C and in extreme down to -30°C. This article is for those trying to keep such a camera going under expedition conditions, such as an icecap crossing or mountaineering […]
Back button focus is a technique that usually has divided opinions amongst photographers. While some claim that they can’t live without it, others don’t like it as much. If you’re not aware of this technique, it simply de-couples the shutter release button from the focusing function. It then re-assigns some other button at the back […]
I often think that photography enthusiasts talk too much about photographic equipment and too little about the actual photos that they take. It may also be relevant to talk about photographic equipment if you are going to buy something new, but in my opinion, once you have it just go out into the world and […]
Having to stay indoors shouldn’t necessarily mean that you can’t get creative with your photography. Contrarily, it’s an opportunity to enhance your creativity by using everyday objects that we otherwise take for granted. Take soap bubbles for example. If you’ve ever paid close attention to them, you’ve noticed the interesting & colorful patterns they form […]
Bird photography in itself is quite a challenging genre of photography. You need to be very patient with your subjects. Even locating those tiny little fellows demands quite a bit of attention and presence of mind. And even after you do so, getting them in the frame to snap a photo is a challenge. Professional […]
Adobe Photoshop tools to create Image Blurs: In this step-by-step guide you will learn how to use 3 actionable tools to create beautiful image blurs. I think you will agree with me when I say: it’s hard to photograph interesting image blurs while there is a lot of action going around you. Well, it turns […]
Panoramas aren’t new. They’re done with a technique that uses specialized equipment or software to capture a horizontally elongated field of view. Using this technique, you can capture much more than what the camera can see in a single frame. But photographer Geoff Decker has added a twist to this technique in an attempt to […]
Parenting sure is difficult. No matter your profession, having a newborn around makes work challenging. You need to devote more of your time to your family and you lose a bit of that freedom you had before. Photographers might wonder how their lives could change once they have a baby. Indeed, photographer James Popsys has, […]
You already have a nice camera and a set up that you’re very comfortable with. Your eyes intuitively know what to do with your camera’s aperture and focal settings – so why don’t your photos pop? Maybe you need bounce flash. Bounce Flash creates the kind of nice soft lighting that is so much easier […]
