Blood moon is the name given to a total lunar eclipse due to the reddish tinge it takes on when fully eclipsed. Landscape photographer Jacob Klassen was prepared to capture it on a prior occurrence: Klassen took this amazing photograph at Rathtrevor Beach on Vancouver Island. Realizing that he wouldn’t be able to get a […]
Using a flash can quickly become necessary for taking macro photos. Since you’ll be working with a narrow aperture and relatively fast shutter speed, finding a bright exposure can be tricky. Using a flash is the ultimate solution—but their harsh nature can easily spoil the image. This is why using diffused light becomes so important. […]
People have contrasting views on snowy days. But when it comes to photography, snowy landscapes are hands-down beautiful. If only taking photos the snow were so easy. Today we have photographer Emilie Guerin sharing her experience of working in heavy snowfall. Guerin walks around during a snowfall taking photos of bald eagles, and you can […]
Compared to the days of analog photography, digital photography is truly a blessing. However, if you want to practice photography in its original form, then shooting film is for you. Some say that analog photography captures the true essence of photography, which is probably why there are so many people getting into film photography these […]
Have you ever come across images of water drops on dandelion clocks and wondered how they were taken? Dandelion clocks are great subjects for macro photography. And adding water droplets enhances the image, giving it a natural feel. Photographer Stewart Wood shows you how you can add a water drop to a dandelion seed and […]
Imagine you’re driving a train and need to stop at a red light. What would you do? Probably wait patiently for the light to change, right? But a photographer and engineer who goes by the name of Reverser Mover had a different idea. He decided to get down, set his lights up, and take a […]
Shooting into the sun is something that most photographers refrain from doing. The reason being that it poses a number of problems. Uneven exposure in the sky and the landscape, lens flare and artifacts are some of them. To help you overcome the challenges you face when shooting into the sun, photographer Ian Worth explains […]
Bouncing flash light is one of the simplest methods you can use to take awesome photos. Pointing the flash head straight at your subject makes it appear flat, and the resulting images often end up having harsh hotspots. When you bounce the flash, you actually multiply the size of the light source and soften up […]
Every year, during the first two weeks of December, the Earth passes through the orbit of the asteroid 3200 Phaethon. The debris of the asteroid crashes into Earth’s atmosphere, giving rise to the Geminids meteor shower. Many consider the Geminids to be the most consistent meteor shower—and it surely doesn’t disappoint. At its peak, more […]
Street photography can get really confusing as far as ethics and legalities are concerned. There are a lot of questions that can come up. Is it right to take photos of anyone in a public space? Do you need release papers to publish photos? How right or wrong is it to post photos that have […]
