Some great images are captured when photographers get lucky with the moment and lighting. But to make your images stand out from the rest, it’s essential that you take control of the light. This image by photographer Charles Brooks is an excellent example of how he takes control: Brooks took this photo using a Panasonic […]
For many photographers, when night hits, the cameras get put up for the night. However, for those working in astrophotography, it is only the beginning. With an entire night of sky to work with, the constant movement of the earth, and a universe filled with amazing phenomenon that can alter our views, astrophotographers like Ottawa based […]
Snowy nights aren’t typically the ones that you’d enjoy outdoors. But, if you’re with the people you love, even a cold snowy walk can be a fun filled and enjoyable one. Have a look at the following image for instance. It was shot by photographer Benjamin Lee in Asahikawa and the moment he captured is […]
Long exposure photography has the potential to inject life even into the most mundane scenes. Take the following example of the long exposure of a highway in Madrid for instance. Something that gives the impression of a noisy environment otherwise, appears soothing in the long exposure taken by photographer Adrian Aparicio: The image is a […]
Have you ever heard the phrase “too close for comfort”? Well this is perhaps an apt situation in which you might actually use that phrase. While sea kayaking at Neko Harbour in the Antarctic peninsula, Andrew Peacock photographed a minke whale swimming within arm’s length below the surface of the water. Talk about an incredible […]
You have a true artist on your hands when there is zero post production involved in a photograph. Janne Parviainen, a Finnish artist, creates astounding light painting photographs using various light sources and long exposure times. This piece is titled “Days of Our Lives”: A 24 minute exposure time allowed Parviainen to trace the entire […]
Shooting at slow shutter speeds opens doors to creative photography; the possibilities are limitless. Take the following image by ElFarfadosh, which was taken during full moonlight but almost looks like it was shot during the day: The photographer took the image with his Canon 600D and 50mm lens at 30-seconds, f/1.8, and ISO 200. Considering […]
When it comes to composing images, perspective plays a pivotal role. The way you position, point or turn your camera can make a huge difference. The impact can be so great that even an everyday object can appear alien based on how you shoot it. Take for instance the following image shot by Reddit user […]
The Florida Everglades can be pretty scary. You never know what’s lurking in and beyond the marshy water, and even when you can’t see them, you know there are predatory, powerful alligators watching you from somewhere. But at night, the eeriness runs deeper, especially when you see something like this—a terrifying, fire-eyed alligator staring you […]
Seattle based photographer Will Christiansen has spent over a decade fine tuning his craft. During one trip to Palouse Falls he managed to capture this astonishing photograph: Despite the overwhelming light system used by another photographer, Christiansen used his Nikon D810 with a 24mm lens to shoot three horizontal exposures, which he used to create […]
