More than anything else, the thing that we human beings respond to most is emotion. This is why you will see so many advertising campaigns that feature heart-breaking stories or the cutest puppies and kittens you’ve ever seen. The idea is to make you feel something, which in turn will allow you to engage more fully with the image or video you are looking at.
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There’s nothing quite like a desert landscape at sunset. Streaks of pink, yellow, and orange streaming across the blue sky, silhouetting a Saguaro in the Sonoran desert – it’s an image that will stay with you forever, especially if you’re a photographer! But photographing in the desert brings its own unique set of challenges. Whether you’re photographing a desert near you, or going on an expedition across America – or even internationally – you need to be prepared with the right gear, equipment, techniques, and safety precautions.
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Nothing adds a sense of mystery and drama to a landscape quite like a misty morning. The heavy fog that arrives seemingly out of nowhere can completely transform a landscape; giving an entirely different feel to even familiar locations. While it’s easy to shy away from different lighting conditions, learning to work with mist and fog can help you to capture some truly spectacular images –ones with an ethereal, almost otherworldly feel to them. If you’re willing to venture out early and make the most of the fleeting morning light, here are a few tips that can help you capture all of the beauty of a foggy morning.
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Ghosting and lens flare are artefacts that may appear in your images when you are shooting directly towards the sun, or when it is positioned at a particular angle. It can be affected by a large number of variables, such as the type of lens and filter you are using, whether you have a lens hood, the time of day, the settings on your camera, the angle of the sun, your focal length, and even whether or not you have dust on or inside your lens.
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If you’re aiming to make money from your landscape photography, then selling stock is an excellent...
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Utah is a great place to head for photography, with plenty of opportunities across the state for picture-perfect moments. Photographers enjoy the wild landscapes as well as the animals which call the natural areas their home, as well as the potential for impressive sunsets and sunrises. Here are ten places you will want to head to if you’re ready to head out on a photographic trip.
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Most photographers are well aware of the golden hour, that spectacular time early in the morning or just before sunset when the sun casts a soft, golden light over everything, illuminating the scene in a dramatic way.
But few are aware of the blue hour, and the impact that this time of day can have on images. The blue hour is the period of twilight that occurs twice a day –in the morning just before sunrise, and at night just after sunset.
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Chris Gin is a landscape photographer based in Auckland, New Zealand. If you enjoy seascapes you will definitely want to check out Chris’s portfolio. He has many amazing photos of New Zealand seascapes, especially at and around sunrise and sunset.
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The Dolly Sods Wilderness is located in the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. The 17,000-acre wilderness includes high plateaus, rocky plains, bogs, and amazing vistas.
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Despite the tremendous beauty of the ocean though, capturing the coast in all of its splendor can be difficult –not to mention frustrating. Translating what you see in-person, into a two-dimensional photograph can be a monumental task.
The challenge is finding a way to convey some of that spectacular beauty that we appreciate firsthand, in a photo. While this is easier said than done, with practice –and some basic guidelines, it is possible to create some truly amazing images of the ocean. Here are a few tips to get you started.
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What do most people do an hour before sunrise? While others are catching “z’s”, photographers are active participants in watching the sunrise cast its brilliant morning shine. Some of the most delicate and beautiful hues of the day happen before sunrises and right after sunsets. During this ‘blue hour,’ the sky has a deep blue hue. Rich, saturated colors paint the landscape and sky.
The transition from the blue hour to the golden hour happens quickly. An array of colors appears from blues, lavenders, pinks, reds to oranges.
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Get the most out of your trip to the Grand Canyon be planning. This guide covers points of interest, best times to visit, how to get around, tips for shooting the Grand Canyon, and essential gear for getting amazing shots.
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