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Redefining Image Clarity and Detail with ON1 NoNoise AI 2024

Redefining Image Clarity and Detail with ON1 NoNoise AI 2024

Photography enthusiasts and professionals are always on the lookout for software that can enhance their images, reducing noise without compromising detail. ON1’s latest release, NoNoise AI 2024, introduces several new features and improvements aimed at providing users with high-quality results, particularly in challenging photography genres like astrophotography and wildlife photography. Enhanced AI Noise Reduction At […]

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Light Pillars: Photographing Nature’s Vertical Luminescence

Light Pillars: Photographing Nature’s Vertical Luminescence

The phenomenon of light pillars plucks at the strings of our imagination, creating a visual symphony that seems almost otherworldly. These ethereal columns of light, reaching skyward in the cold air, offer photographers a chance to capture a rare and mesmerizing spectacle. In this guide, we’ll delve into the science behind light pillars, explore the […]

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Capturing the Cosmos: Essential Tips for Star Trail Photography

Capturing the Cosmos: Essential Tips for Star Trail Photography

Star trail photography captures the apparent motion of the stars across the night sky due to Earth’s rotation. This genre of photography requires patience, precision, and a keen eye for detail. Here are some essential tips to help you capture stunning star trail images. Related reminder: only 1 day left for the Complete Landscape Guide […]

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How to Take Sharper Street Photography, Even at Night

How to Take Sharper Street Photography, Even at Night

Capturing sharp photographs is by far the toughest technical skill in street photography. People move quickly, you are often moving quickly, the light isn’t usually ideal, and you sometimes have to frame instantly and suddenly. When I take a look at other people’s street work, one of the most common problems I notice is that the […]

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Milky Way Photography: A Modern Day Approach

Milky Way Photography: A Modern Day Approach

Historically, one of the greatest challenges in Milky Way photography was in how to showcase the landscape, but also have the Milky Way properly exposed in the same image. But, the game has very recently changed my friends, and hallelujah! For those of you who do not have experience shooting the Milky Way, when you […]

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Street Photography Tips at Night

Street Photography Tips at Night

Taking pictures at night gives an image a completely different feel because it captures different stories of daily life—sometimes more dramatic than the ones captured during the day. There is also a whole new cast of characters at night that make taking pictures on the streets after dark an even more adventurous experience in street […]

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The Magic of Twilight

The Magic of Twilight

This article is based on concepts from Collier’s Guide to Night Photography. Our readers can get a discount by using the promo code picturecorrect at checkout. Part I – Civil Twilight Whenever I photograph at a popular landscape photography location, I usually see a mass exodus of photographers as soon as the sun goes down. […]

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Night Photography Tricks: The Fun, the Difficult, and the Magical

Night Photography Tricks: The Fun, the Difficult, and the Magical

Night photography is enchanting, taking us into a world where light dances mysteriously against the vast canvas of the dark. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or someone just starting out, venturing into the realm of night photography can introduce you to a host of challenges. But with challenges come opportunities for mesmerizing shots that truly […]

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How to Photograph Auroras

How to Photograph Auroras

Final day: only hours left to get the Photo Adventure Cheat Sheets at 80% Off Auroras, also known as the Northern and Southern Lights, are one of nature’s most breathtaking displays. These shimmering curtains of light, dancing across the night sky, are a dream subject for many photographers. Capturing their ethereal beauty can be challenging, […]

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Comet Photography Tips

Comet Photography Tips

Capturing the ephemeral beauty of a comet as it dances across the night sky is an experience that can leave an indelible mark on a photographer’s heart. These celestial wonders, with their blazing cores and trailing tails, offer a unique opportunity to photographers. If you’ve ever dreamt of capturing this spectacle, you’re in for an […]

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