Today NASA released groundbreaking photos from the James Webb Space Telescope, which is now in orbit around the sun, about a million miles from Earth. Within the dust and gas in the Carina Nebula are hidden baby stars that are now uncovered by Webb. Just take a minute to look at the Carina Nebula—it’s amazing: […]
When composing a photo, we often find ourselves spending too much time deciding what to include in the frame. We forget that the best images are the ones that are minimal, and convey a strong message or evoke certain emotions. This is where patience, planning, and creative thinking comes into play. Take for instance the […]
Contrast, in photography, is one of those elements that can easily elevate your photos to the next level. And thankfully, we can have contrast in various aspects. It could be in terms of colors, luminance, and mood among others. When composing your image, if you’re able to capture and convey a sense of contrast, then […]
It’s impossible to think of Venice without thinking of the canals. And then there are the gondolas and bridges along with the hustle and bustle of the tourists flocking the old beautiful streets. The city is such a popular tourist destination that it’s unreasonable to imagine you’ll have any tourist-free scenes to photograph. However, photographer […]
This photo takes long exposure to the next level. Photographer Kevin Paschal expertly captures stars in the sky, movement in the water, and the lights from a radio-controlled (RC) plane doing tricks over the water. Paschal flies RC planes as a hobby and has incorporated it into his photography. There are LED lights on the […]
We’re very lucky to have such pure souls in the form of dogs as our best friends. They’re possibly the only creatures that love us more than they care for themselves. And at the end of the day, they’re living creatures that have moods and emotions of their own. So, it’s not unusual for them […]
The city skyline always looks impressive in photos. In Chicago, you can ride a helicopter and capture aerial shots of the sprawling skyscrapers. Los Angeles can be shot from hiking up into the hills, revealing a sea of buildings surrounding the city’s tallest buildings. New York has a multitude of skyscrapers, including the Empire State […]
Light in photography isn’t simply to illuminate the subject. In fact, what’s more important is how the subject is being lit and the quality of light that’s hitting the subject. While this is true for any kind of photography, it holds even greater importance for landscape photography. As a landscape photographer, you have zero control over […]
A simple change in perspective can inject a whole different mood into a photograph. For instance, we’re so used to taking photos of what we see in front of us that we rarely look straight up or down. However, doing this can give you amazing photo opportunities especially if you’re in an urban area. Take […]
If you want to take a brilliant image, you must be willing to put in an equal amount of effort. Breathtaking images rarely are a result of simply pressing the shutter button. Planning, vision, patience, and will are some must-haves if you want to achieve a masterpiece. The following image by photographer Mark Rapien supports […]
