Nature photography is a versatile genre. You’ll see images that are beautiful or bizarre, frightening or fascinating. Today’s featured photo was taken on the shores of Lake Ontario in Canada and shows some unusual ice formations. A period of harsh winter weather caused the lake water to splash up on some overhanging trees, which froze […]
Every February, nature enthusiasts, photographers, and tourists gather in Yosemite National Park for a truly magical phenomenon – the Firefall. During this two-week period, if the conditions are right, a waterfall appears to flow like molten lava as the sun sets, casting a fiery glow upon El Capitan’s face. Photographer Chris Brockhurst embarked on a […]
Wildlife photography is both rewarding and frustrating, even for experienced photographers. While a great photo is something to treasure, the challenges of wildlife photography can leave beginners feeling a little lost. “It was wonderful to be there, but this photo doesn’t really do it justice.” Does this sound familiar? Too often we have a great […]
Glencoe, Scotland is a beautiful place, especially when covered in snow. In this new video, photographer Gary Gough takes us on a tour of some of their favorite locations in Glencoe and captures stunning photographs of the scenery: Gough starts by setting up their tripod on the frozen lake, assuring viewers that it is only […]
In this article we’ll cover photography tips for overcoming the winter photo doldrums with water as icy streams, freezing rain, icicles and snowflakes: 1. Icy Streams A quietly running stream won’t make “tenacious grace” but after it thinly freezes over, it may sculpt the underside of the ice with the gently running water and any […]
Of all the seasons of the year, winter is probably the most difficult one for photographing. The main reason is the effect snow has on the light and the resulting exposure problems. Also the lack of shadows will result in loss of texture. But before going into the technical issues, the first thing is to […]
Woodland photography undoubtedly has to be one of the most challenging genres of photography. That’s because of the nature of the space that we have to work with. With the trees and other vegetation so close to each other, isolating a subject can be a tricky task. But, there’s also another side to photographing woodlands. […]
One of the key markers of stunning macro photography is image sharpness. A little camera shake, too much depth, or an out-of-focus corner of the subject can really ruin an image. You want to get every detail, which requires an advanced understanding of your camera’s settings. Yes, including flash and focus bracketing — which Andrew […]
Photography, and in particular nature photography, does not have to be over-complicated. Unfortunately, with so many features on a new digital camera, and a manual that is impossible to read, most beginners feel much safer with their camera set to automatic. If you read that and thought, “That sounds like me!” read on. I have […]
Shooting macro photography outdoors is a fantastic way to explore nature. However, lighting conditions can be very unpredictable here. Using an off-camera flash can help boost the quality of your macro images by better illuminating your subject. Particularly those that thrive in dense, dark forest undergrowth, like the fungi and flora Andrew Lanxon spent a […]
