Photographing the Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve (Pennsylvania)
The Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve in Lancaster County is an amazing place to photograph a cascading creek and surrounding forest.
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Author: Loaded Landscapes
Optimizing Exposure: Shutter Speed
Shutter speed represents the amount of time the sensor is exposed to light. We use shutter speed to freeze motion. We use shutter speed to create movement and emphasize the feeling of motion. The various shooting modes of manual, aperture priority and shutter priority impact and manage shutter speed. Each mode goes about it a little bit differently.
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Making the Most of Bad Weather
The phrase “bad weather” is enough to send many photographers running for home.
For many, bad weather is synonymous with bad photography, conjuring up images of dull, gray photos with lackluster compositions. Rain and wind are the type of conditions that most of us don’t want to be out in, let alone shooting in.
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Pole Steeple Trail, Pine Grove Furnace State Park (Pennsylvania)
Pine Grove Furnace State Park is in southern Pennsylvania, a short drive north of Gettysburg. The highlight of this state park is the Pole Steeple Trail, that leads to a peak in the neighboring Michaux State Forest. Pole Steeple is the highest point and provides an excellent view of the surrounding area. There is a quartzite rock outcropping that provides the amazing view.
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8 Situations When You Should Use Filters
They’re inexpensive, lightweight, and extremely effective –there’s a reason that filters are the go-to accessory of choice for most professional landscape photographers. They may not look like much, but the humble filter can make a real difference in the quality of your photos –helping you to capture images that would otherwise be impossible, or at least difficult to photograph. From polarizers –that can cut through glare and improve the saturation of your colors, to graduated neutral density (GND) filters –that can help to balance out the exposure in your images, and neutral density (ND) filters which can be used to capture silky, soft waves and waterfalls –there’s no shortage of ways that you can use filters to enhance your images.
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Creating Compelling Silhouette Photography
In photography, silhouettes communicate feeling, mood and an overall story. From stillness to movement, from light to dark, they offer a different, non-traditional way to share a moment in time.
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Photographing the Point Judith Lighthouse (Rhode Island)
Point Judith protrudes about one mile into the Atlantic Ocean at the entrance to the Narragansett Bay and the Block Island Sound. This is a busy waterway that has historically been very dangerous with many shipwrecks. The current lighthouse at Point Judith was built in 1856 (the original structure was built in 1810 and destroyed by a hurricane). The 50-foot lighthouse is still in operation and is now a well-known landmark in the area.
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Using Reflections in Landscape Photography
Our eyes are naturally drawn to watery landscapes. There’s something special about water, and a reflective surface can dramatically enhance landscape images. During a sunset or sunrise, the dramatic quality of light reflecting off the water can result in some spectacular images.
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Photographing Hawk Falls, Hickory Run State Park (Pennsylvania)
Hawk Falls is a beautiful 25-foot waterfall that is easy to access and somewhat under appreciated. Hickory Run State Park in the Pocono Mountains is best-known for its boulder field, which is certainly a unique and noteworthy feature. Hawk Falls is located south of the boulder field and easily accessible via a short trail.
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Tips for Wildlife Photography
When it comes to landscape photography, wildlife can be a great way to add some extra interest and life to your photos –transforming what could easily be a dull and uninspiring image into an exciting and dramatic shot.
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