The beauty of photographing liquid in motion is that you can never anticipate what kind of splash you will get. While most of the time such splashes are understated, sometimes they can explode with form and motion. Take, for instance, the following image of a whiskey splash taken by photographer Ian Jones: Jones took the […]
Back-lighting a subject comes in handy when you want to separate the subject from the rest of the scene. It opens up interesting body features of the subject and makes the image so much better. However, this technique is equally challenging as it requires you to shoot into the sun. Professional wildlife photographer Paul Miguel […]
A lot of beginner photographers make the mistake of assuming that a flash is used to add light when shooting in conditions where the light is insufficient. Well, this is only partially true. In fact, you can use flash even in situations where there’s enough natural light. Using a flash allows you to add a […]
Things are not always the way they appear to be at first glance. This notion stands especially true if you get an opportunity to give something a closer look the second time. This is one of the core reasons why macro photography is so fascinating. We realize we’re missing out on all the intricacies when […]
Speed and accuracy are musts when it comes to wildlife photography. So you might be surprised if somebody recommends using manual focus for photographing wildlife. Photographer Paul Miguel talks about certain scenarios where autofocus systems struggle and demonstrates why manual focus is sometimes a better option: Focus Distractions “This is probably the one you’re going […]
Food photography is about letting viewers almost taste what they see. It requires a good deal of preparation and planning and is not as easy as it seems. This may make you wonder about the lighting setups food photographers use to make food look appetizing. But, not everything needs to be complicated. In this video, […]
Beautiful location, amazing composition, fantastic weather conditions—these three ingredients can help create some mind-blowing images. But while the choice of location and photography skills are up to the photographer, the weather is something we cannot control. This is one of the reasons why many photographers opt to shoot during golden hours. The magical touch of […]
Have you ever tried taking a photo of the moon? You need a long lens to photograph it, right? But getting hold of a long telephoto lens isn’t enough. Besides equipment, the camera settings and the time of the lunar cycle also play an important role in getting the best moon images. Photographer Karl Taylor […]
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 […]
