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Tips for Using an ND Filter

Tips for Using an ND Filter

by | Apr 8, 2019 | | 1

Don’t believe the rumors –ND filters are not becoming obsolete! These filters can be a great tool for any landscape photographer –allowing you to capture striking images in lighting conditions where long exposures wouldn’t normally be possible. ND filters can help control the exposure in your photography, allowing you to shoot with a higher aperture, or slower shutter speed, without risking an under or overexposed image. That’s not something that can be replicated in post-processing!

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Tips For Long-Exposure Ocean Photography

Tips For Long-Exposure Ocean Photography

by | Apr 1, 2019 | | 0

Long-exposure ocean photography is absolutely stunning. By increasing your exposure time, you can capture ethereal images of water flowing over rocks, breaking against cliffs, and flowing smoothly. The effect of a long-exposure ocean photograph is absolutely incredible, especially when paired with a scenic landscape.

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How To Steer Clear Of Shutter Shock

How To Steer Clear Of Shutter Shock

by | Mar 25, 2019 | | 6

If you are using a high-resolution camera, you might find that you are not able to produce images that are as critically sharp as you had expected. Many photographers who have these problems complain of their lenses not being high enough quality, while others might think that the autofocus isn’t working properly.

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Tips for Capturing Spectacular Sky Photos

Tips for Capturing Spectacular Sky Photos

by | Feb 25, 2019 | | 0

When you think of adding some extra drama or flair to your photography, incorporating the sky might not be the first thing that comes to mind –but perhaps it should be! Looking to incorporate more sky into your landscape images can be a great way to add a sense of drama, excitement, and beauty to your images. We all know that a beautiful sunrise can make for a photogenic feature, but the truth is there are plenty of exciting opportunities to capture amazing images of the sky –and not just at sunset.

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Five Tips for Photographing Clouds

Five Tips for Photographing Clouds

by | Jan 21, 2019 | | 1

Taking photographs of landscapes requires a number of different elements to come together in a satisfactory way. One element is your foreground, while the other may often include elements of the scene that stretch to a distant horizon line in the background. You will also often have to contend with a skyscape, which means learning how to photograph clouds.

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7 Tips For Photographing Facing the Sun

7 Tips For Photographing Facing the Sun

by | Aug 13, 2018 | | 3

Generally speaking, the advice that we would give is to try to avoid photographing into the sun. Instead, it’s usually better to turn and face the other way, taking advantage of the strong light. On the other hand, sometimes having the sun right in front of you can create an interesting effect – and it might be just what your landscape photograph needs. And if so, here’s how to deal with the challenge of photographing into the sun.

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The Filters Factor: Adding WOW to your Images

The Filters Factor: Adding WOW to your Images

by | Dec 26, 2016 | | 2

The filter factor! As photographers we all want to spend time in the field creating beautiful, impactful images. Filters can play a significant factor in making that happen. Photographers almost universally agree that lighting is extremely important, if not the most important element. Lighting brings out detail, frames our subjects and plays a major role in our composition. The right lighting when combined with good composition and techniques, makes our images shine. When the lighting doesn’t work, many of those files end up being dropped quickly into the digital dumpster. The use of filters provides additional creativity and management of light.

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Photographing Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park (Maryland)

Photographing Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park (Maryland)

by | Jul 7, 2016 | | 1

In northern Maryland, just a little more than an hour drive outside of Baltimore, are two parks that are adjacent to each other. The beautiful mountain setting of Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park provides photographers with opportunities to capture a cascading waterfall, mountain streams, beautiful rocks, scenic vistas, and captivating forests.

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