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The term noctilucent translates to night shining. It’s true that with Noctilucent clouds (NLCs) they are actually only seen shining in the middle of the night. They are formed when ice particles are formed around particles in the mesosphere of our atmosphere at extremely low temperatures during summer. They can be typically observed from latitudes […]
Getting the best focus while shooting landscapes isn’t always easy. Imagine standing at a beautiful vista with a fantastic foreground, mid-ground and background. You’d definitely want to have all of the scene in focus. So where in the world do you focus to have most of the scene looking sharp? We’ve all faced such a […]
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Street photography is undeniably one of the most popular genres of photography. In fact, many beginners start off with this genre as access to subjects is easy – right outside your house. But the problem is the uncountable number of “rules” that try to define what street photography is. This takes all the fun out […]
Introducing shadows in your shots is a great way of creating a more dramatic look. It adds a punch to an otherwise flat image and makes it more flattering. This is why it can be a good idea to search for ways to add shadows intentionally. And using lace is one of the easiest ways […]
Beginner photographers are sometimes startled with the idea of using strobes during outdoor photo shoot. But once you get used to balance flash with daylight, you can get amazing results. This is specially true while shooting a portrait with the warm ambient light of the golden hour, and even during twilight. Photographer Jay P. Morgan […]
Whenever you want to fill your frame with the subject, you have two options. You can either walk to get closer to the subject, or zoom in if you’re using a zoom lens. Both of these options for filling the frame have other implications for how the image turns out. Factors like background compression, depth […]
Nobody is born as a photographer. Everyone has to start somewhere. Some are hobbyists, some enthusiasts, and some professionals. So, at what point does a person get to call themselves a photographer? There’s certainly no demarcation to decide whether or not somebody is to be called a photographer. This can cause a kind of existential […]
Of the many elements that define how powerful and effective your composition is, perspective is one of the most important. How you choose to tell a story is dependent on your choice of perspective. Choosing a perspective that’s something different from what we’re used to seeing can really make your photo stand out. In this […]
Fireworks are the visual rulers of the nighttime universe. No matter how many times we see and experience their bombastic splendor, we always return to see what new designs will be exploded into the darkened sky. Watching fireworks is easy. Taking fantastic fireworks photos is not. Although photographing these light shows is more challenging than […]
