Backlighting your subject—simply illuminating the subject from the side that’s facing away from the camera—is an interesting lighting technique. Many photographers use it to take stark portraits, but the results are equally effective when photographing nature. Backlighting adds a certain glow to the subject, making it stand out from its surroundings. The following image, shot […]
When it rains, most of us would prefer to be somewhere safe; taking the camera out becomes out of question. However, when you look at it, rainy conditions are one of the best if you’re a street photographer looking to capture a story full of emotions and mood. Besides your subject, the raindrops, the lighting, […]
What does this picture look like to you? Photographer Blake Summers went to the Portland International Airport to photograph this 30-second long exposure of an aircraft departure at f/4.8: The longer exposure exaggerates the runway lights, creates the trajectory of the plane in the sky, and makes the clouds foggy. It is unclear how Summers […]
Mother nature is undoubtedly an incredible designer. Her work can be incredibly complex yet overwhelmingly beautiful. Take for instance the following image of an eagle’s eye by photographer Ronny Sandro Degiacomi. Here you can see how detailed and complex the eye of the bald eagle really is. And the fun part is, you can make […]
Including patterns in the frame is a basic composition guide that everyone comes across when starting their photography journey. It’s quite a powerful tool as well. Symmetrical and even unsymmetrical patterns do a great job of adding an interesting look to the image. That’s mostly because of the fact that they’re so visually engaging. Have […]
Infrared photography offers us the ability and opportunity to explore a whole new world around us. Because infrared light lies outside of our visible spectrum, we cannot naturally perceive it. So, when we use an infrared film or specialized camera to capture an infrared image, we get to see the reality that is often very […]
Moulton Falls Bridge is one of the more popular attractions among hikers and backpackers travelling along the Lewis River. For the uninitiated, the bridge is a classic photo opportunity. Anthony K was recently there when he made this relaxing photo: If there ever could be an ad for the color teal, this image would represent it. […]
A photographer’s skill plays the biggest role in determining how good an image turns out. But having a little luck on your side can help. Take, for instance, the following image that photographer Chaibhav took from Rattlesnake Lake, Washington. Although he was out there to photograph the Milky Way, he got to capture a shot […]
Symmetry in photography is one of those elements that requires a keen eye. And once you’re able to spot it and capture it, the image almost almost turns out to be especially pleasing to look at. That’s probably because we’re programmed to admire things that appear symmetrical. While finding symmetry in nature requires careful observation […]
When the conditions are right, some places appear so otherwordly that you begin to question reality. Kyrgyzstan is blessed with many amazingly beautiful places that are sure to blow your mind if you ever saw them in person. Take for instance the following image taken by landscape photographer Albert Dros. Many would find it hard […]
