I started living in my SUV a few months ago to pursue landscape photography full-time. This episode is the pure essence of what a true day involves. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

The post Leading Lines in Photography: The Essential Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Anne McKinnell. What are leading lines in photography, and how can they improve your compositions? In this article, you’ll discover everything you need to know about leading lines, including: Why every photographer should learn how to use leading lines (hint: they can majorly increase a photo’s impact)Plenty of easy places to look for leading linesHow to use lines for beautiful, three-dimensional imagesMuch more! So if you’re ready to become an expert, then let’s get started! Leading lines in photography: a definition Leading lines refer to lines that lead the viewer’s eye from one part of a composition to another. Usually, these lines...

There are a few places on earth where it is difficult to not be inspired. Iceland is undoubtedly one of them, and it's difficult to resist shooting every minute you are there. In this video, go behind the scenes on a shoot in Iceland's highlands during a colorful sunrise. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Should you get a prime lens or a zoom lens? Do you need a really fast lens or can you compromise? Three great Nikon lenses are put against each other here and those questions, plus more, are examined. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Unlike a lot of Europe, power lines in the United States are almost always above ground, and that can be annoying and ruin what otherwise might be a great shot. Luckily, for the most part, they are not particularly hard to edit out of an image, and this helpful video tutorial will show you how to quickly take care of them using Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Shooting from a plane is a privilege few of us are lucky enough to experience, and it can yield some incredible images that simply would not be possible otherwise. This neat video goes behind the scenes to show you how a photographer shoots landscape images from a plane and also shows some of the stunning photos he is able to capture. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Do you like photographing long exposures with an ND filter, but don’t like carrying a large filter holder and square ND filters? In that case, Haida’s NanoPro magnetic filters may be a nice solution. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Want to improve your images? Here are seven rarely talked-about approaches, not involving the camera settings or composition, that may help you take your photography to the next level. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo By Garry Everett Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Storm Light” by Garry Everett. Location: Mammoth Lakes, California. “Getting lingering summer storm clouds over the Eastern Sierras in the sunrise light is a little unusual,” says Everett. “This image captures the first light hitting the mountain range as the storm clouds above provide some color as they are under lit by the rising sun.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The...

When it comes to landscape photography, the most important accessory in the bag is without a doubt your set of filters. Investing in a good set of filters can vastly improve the quality of your images and make your workflow much more efficient and enjoyable. This awesome video review takes a look at the Kase Wolverine system and why it is so desirable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Reverse Lens Macro Photography: A Beginner’s Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. If you want to capture beautiful close-up images but don’t want to spend hundreds (or thousands) on a macro lens, then you’ve come to the right place. Because in this article, I’m going to explain everything you need to know about reverse lens macro photography. It’s a simple technique that lets you turn a standard lens into a macro lens so you can capture photos like this: In fact, if you already own a 50mm prime lens or a standard kit lens (in the 18-55mm focal length range), then the reverse lens macro technique is the least expensive way...

There are a lot of "rules" in photography, but the best ones are self-imposed that have the sole purpose of improving how you work with a camera in your hand. This rule is new to me, and it's definitely going to get used next time I'm out with my camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Canon has held its number one position within the photography industry for more than 30 years. During this time, the industry has experienced what could be described as a duopoly. With Nikon holding its number two position for much of this time, innovation may have suffered. This has changed since Sony developed its first full frame mirrorless camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

This is another one of those questions I get a lot, and the answer is more straightforward than you might think. First, here’s the difference between the two (which helps answer the question): Saturation: Dragging this slider to the right makes all the colors in your image more colorful. Vibrance: I think of this as “Smart Saturation” because it has some serious math behind it. In short, this one slider does three things: (1) It takes colors that are dull in your image it boosts those colors to make them richer and vibrant. (2) If it sees colors in your image that are already vibrant, it doesn’t affect them nearly as much. Perhaps a subtle boost in color, but not much....

Many photographers’ early work started with making snapshots of people. Whether it was of friends, family or strangers on the street, it’s what got them started. Then travel photography became important. Then it was time to add gorgeous landscapes to their repertoire. To relive the memories of the experience with your travel mates and loved ones, people were added to scenics. Don’t include a person just for the sake of convenience. The placement of the person is critical if you want to proudly hang the image on a wall. When photographing people in the landscape, follow these tips to get better pictures while you simultaneously create art. When one travels to brand-new scenic locations, it presents photographic challenges to come home...

There are few more frustrating feelings than boredom, particularly if you need to be creative for a living. However, if you can harness that and make it work for you, boredom can be the catalyst for outlandish creativity you might not have otherwise thought of. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Apple's M1 Macs caught the attention of a lot of the industry, and while they blew old Intel Macs out of the water, PCs are still around too, of course. So, how do M1 Macs hold up against PCs for photo and video work? This great video comparison takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Everyone is talking about the Canon, Sony, and Nikon full frame mirrorless cameras. But there is another brand that isn’t getting a lot of attention: Panasonic. It released the Lumix S5 last year and now I got a chance to review this camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

One of the Holy Grail quests for astrophotographers is the search for dark skies. Few of us are fortunate enough to live in ideal dark skies, but most of us are mobile enough to get to somewhere better than the center of an urban area. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

Photo By Philip Kuntz Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sawtooth Sunrise Splendor” by Philip Kuntz. Location: Idaho. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Philip Kuntz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff