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Have you ever tried taking a photo of the moon? You need a long lens to photograph it, right? But getting hold of a long telephoto lens isn’t enough. Besides equipment, the camera settings and the time of the lunar cycle also play an important role in getting the best moon images. Photographer Karl Taylor […]
A teleconverter is a small secondary lens unit that is placed between the camera body and the lens. It is useful to increase your reach as it increases the apparent focal length of your lens. This is great for those who cannot afford long lenses, or those who shoot primarily wildlife. However, there are a […]
Here’s a shot that contains two of my favorite things when it comes to taking photos. The challenge of shooting directly into the sun. Capturing water in motion Sometimes the weather conditions can help make the first one a little easier, like in this shot where the sea mist created a haze that softened the […]
When it comes to macro photography, getting your subjects tack sharp from front to back is a real challenge. A lens’s depth of field is greatly reduced when the subject is very close to it. But how do macro photographers take detailed macro shots of their subjects? Well, you can use a technique called focus […]
What is ‘Cropping’ in Photography and How It Can Transform Your Images To “crop” an image is to remove or adjust the outside edges of an image to improve framing or composition, draw a viewer’s eye to the image subject, or change the size or aspect ratio or a mix of all three of these. […]
Light painting is a technique used in long exposure photography. While the shutter is open, you use a handheld light source to “paint” over areas, adding light. Photographer Gabe Biderman with B&H has put together this informative video that teaches you how to light paint: Light Painting Equipment You don’t need high-end equipment for light […]
All of us have seen those amazing, silky, cotton candy seaside scenes or milky, white waterfalls falling down a rock face. They all look so professional and difficult to shoot. Now, equipment may play a small part, but it’s actually simple to shoot moving water. The key is finding the right water to shoot and […]
Photographing wildflowers can be a great thing to do for those who love being close to nature. While doing so, there are two basic advantages. We not only get to take mesmerizing photos but also get to spend some quality time with mother nature. And when it comes to photographing wildflowers in summer, it can […]
This step-by-step guide will teach you how to use the Select Sky tool in Adobe Lightroom. I think you will agree with me when I say it’s hard to quickly select the sky. Well, it turns out you can select a sky Precisely and quickly using the latest Lightroom tools. Let us dive right in […]
Taking photos of light trails may seem difficult, but it’s easier than expected and is based on a lot of trial and error. Light trail photos are most commonly found with car headlights and tail lights, but you can also make light trails with stars (star trails) or any other light source in motion during […]
