Astrophotography interests many photographers because of the technical equipment and methods involved, exclusive locations, and shots such as this one. For example, this photograph required merging shots of the foreground with images of the night sky. This can be done with a star tracker and photo editing software, but it just goes to show how […]
Lombard Street in San Franciso is famous for a steep, one-block section with eight hairpin turns. The famous one-way block on Russian Hill between Hyde and Leavenworth streets is claimed to be the “most crooked street in the world.” It also happens to be so picturesque that it attracts around two million visitors per year. […]
Love shooting long exposures of the night time sky but struggle with the exposure and other settings? This simple tutorial by Mango Street might just be what you need to get going: The Best Lens for Nighttime Long Exposure Photography The recommended lens for night time sky/star photography is a wide angle with a fast, […]
Like starscapes? Like winter? Then you’ll love Joris Kiredjian’s photograph of frozen trees on Mont Pilat in the Massif-Central region of eastern France: Kiredjian describes his photography as a “modest manner of paying tribute to landscapes that I admire and respect”. He shoots with a Nikon D800.
Street photography during the night can be an entirely different experience from shooting during the day. It has some challenges of its own, but the creative opportunities you get are something you won’t find at other times. Neon lights, street lamps and window reflections are some of the classic examples of what you can shoot […]
If you think about it, photography is not just about taking photos. It is a step-by-step process that requires a good deal of preparation. There’s always the chance something will go wrong, and in today’s video, photographer James Popsys shares his experience of how he came across his worst nightmare in a photography trip and […]
Why do so many casual and amateur photographers shy away from taking pictures once the sun goes down? Haven’t they seen the great pictures taken at night by other photographers? Maybe they think those type pictures can only be made by professional photographers with thousands of dollars worth of equipment. Well that line of thinking […]
The night sky may be the most awe-inspiring spectacle that any of us will ever see. It can, however, be difficult to capture in a photograph, as it requires specialized techniques that are rarely used when shooting images during the day. In this fully-updated 2nd edition, Grant Collier sheds light on how to capture these […]
Photographing the Milky Way can be one of the most rewarding photography experiences. However, it’s equally challenging. For one, you really need to know what you’re doing. And then there’s the specialized equipment that’s usually needed for the process. Nonetheless, photographer Justin Anderson took the following image with no extra special equipment. He simply took […]
It’s probably that by now you’ve come across the statement, “light is key for photography,” many times already. That’s because it’s a very true statement. Without light, there would be no photography. So, how do you go about taking photos when the light is low? Well, this can be a real challenge. When shooting in […]
