Love it or hate it, it’s that time of the year again… yes, Christmas is upon us, and so are all the magical festive lighting displays! Some photographers struggle to capture night scenes, though — especially when bright lights are the main subject. Photographing in low-light alone poses a lot of challenges. As pretty as […]
Ever wondered how to capture movement in a still photograph? Shutter drag photography may just be the answer, allowing you to shoot it without compromising the clarity of your subject. Few subjects are as unpredictable and tempestuous as the ocean. In this video, Pye Jirsa, a pro photographer, shares his top shutter drag photography tips […]
The movement of water has long captured photographer’s eyes – and led them to play around with longer shutter speeds. But perhaps a storm isn’t the best (or most obvious time) to linger on the beach to take a timelapse! That said, there is generally always a touch of madness in genius – as we […]
Watery landscapes possess the magical power of mirroring, being able to reflect whichever scene unfolds above. Which – in the case of this scene featuring an unusual red sailboat – is a lot! Not only does the boat perfectly line up with the high-contrast snow-white iceberg and gray cliffs behind, but also the pearlescent moon […]
Rain, dusk, dark house facades, and a lonely lighthouse – all of the ingredients needed for the ultimate somber scene. Just like the twins in The Shining, the two brick-for-brick identical houses flanking the lighthouse are similarly spooky. Though the lighthouse’s Fresnel lens was on when Anders Nyholm pressed the shutter button, it did little […]
The landscape a photographer grows up in shapes their art. For Collin Toews, British Columbia and Alberta is this exact territory – home to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Plus, stunning glacial lakes, pine forests, and decidedly wintery weather. In this snap, he’s captured the ultimate festive scene! A train passing through The Rockies near Lake […]
Curves and fractals are an intricate part of nature. But where you happen upon them as a photographer may surprise you. The Namib Desert is known for its “otherworldly” distinctive red, sandy dunes, which almost look like those on Mars. Around 5 million years old, we can only imagine these dunes have taken on every […]
European castles are generally magical – but the elevated Neuschwanstein Castle has to be in the top ten most enchanting. Seemingly floating above the clouds, it draws travelers near year-round. One of whom was Michael Kühneisen, who seems to have come at the most opportune time! In the winter, this 7-story turreted medieval structure becomes […]
Scale is an interesting photography subject, especially when intentionally manipulated by the person behind the lens. You see, it’s easy for the eye to perceive something smaller or larger than it is, particularly if any context is lacking, – as famed musician and photographer Charles Brooks knows all too well! His take on instrument interiors […]
When it comes to photography, a camera body and lens are rudimentary equipment. But beyond this point, a myriad of other optional equipment awaits — lens filters included! Before you let the manufacturers of them “take your money,” listen to what Gavin Hardcastle has to say on the topic. His advice on the best filters […]
