While browsing through various photo-sharing platforms, you might get the impression that everything has already been photographed. After all, millions of photos get uploaded each day to Instagram alone. But if you take a closer look, you'll see a lot of repetition. Many photos show the same places, the same compositions, and often similar light and editing. Even today, it's possible to discover new photo spots. In this article, I show you my favorite way to do so. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Photo By Elie Wolf Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Grizzly Mountain” by Elie Wolf. “The moment I took this image will no doubt stay with me, just as ‘Simba In My Heart’ from the Serengeti has; some things you just don’t forget,” says Wolf. “I knew this grizzly sow was coming, and I was so darn lucky to have been in a good spot in front of a beautiful backdrop. I waited for her to walk into the frame, and she did it magnificently. She was one of a mating couple I had the privilege of seeing on this day, and it made a wonderful birthday present for me. Someone later told me that she was one of Raspberry’s offspring,...

Being new to photography can be a bit daunting, as you have to build a variety of technical and creative skills simultaneously in order to create competent and compelling images. This helpful video tutorial discusses five common mistakes new photographers make and what you can do to fix them or avoid them altogether in the first place. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Depth of field is one of the most fundamental and powerful tools a photographer has at their disposal, and as such, mastering it is crucial to taking full technical and creative control of your images. If you are new to photography and wondering about how depth of field works, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you everything you need to know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 10 Nature Photography Ideas (for Easy Inspiration) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Karen Quist. Stuck in a creative rut? Don’t worry. In this article, I share 10 inspirational nature photography ideas, which include plenty of subjects you can find in your own backyard. The ideas are simple, but don’t let that fool you; many of the best nature shots are taken with the most basic of subjects. (I also offer plenty of nature photo examples. That way, as you go along, you can see the potential each idea offers!) Let’s dive right in, starting with: 1. Flowers and leaves Cymbidium orchid | Canon 5D Mark III | Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro | 1/100 sec...

Sometimes, two is better than one when it comes to gear purchases. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Ever since the release of the RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM, Canon has had the pedal to the floor when it comes to lens development, and it seems the company has no intention of slowing down anytime soon. The company is planning the release of another lens later this year that will be an update of one of their hidden gems. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Tamron makes some fantastically affordable yet high-quality lenses, but perhaps no lens in their lineup offers more bang for the buck than the 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2, which comes in at just $199. Despite that exceedingly modest price, the 35mm f/2.8 is a particularly versatile lens, and this great video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Gitzo Systematic Carbon Fiber tripods are known for a few things: reliability, stability, and price. The build quality, weight capacity, and overall feel of the tripod are great. The price bites. So, is the price justified? Let’s dive in and see. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Photo By Dean Cobin Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Night Lights 4” by Dean Cobin. Location: Yellowknife, Canada. “Shot along the Ingram Trial in Yellowknife, Canada’s Northwest Territories, a few hundred miles from the Arctic Circle,” explains Cobin. “Having been here several times to shoot the Auroras, I find that fall is the best time. Milder temperatures and the fact that the lakes have not frozen yet allows for the reflective surfaces of the water to be integrated into your composition.” 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...

Here comes the shock: you can get extremely sharp photos with cheap gear. Let’s have a look at what sharpness is and how we can improve it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

Color psychology is one of the most important theories to understand as a photographer. But why is it such a powerful tool for influencing perception? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

The post 8 Tips to Make Your Portrait Subjects Comfortable appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by James Maher. If you want to capture amazing portrait photos, then you must make your subjects comfortable. A comfortable subject looks natural and genuine; an uncomfortable subject looks stiff, withdrawn, and frozen. So how do portrait photographers do it? How do they keep their subjects feeling relaxed, day in, day out? I’ve been shooting portraits for years, and over time, I’ve developed a handful of techniques that help my subjects loosen up. While I can’t guarantee that my approach will work for every subject – some subjects will never relax no matter what you do – most of them will rise...

Your portfolio is your calling card, and as such, it requires a lot of careful thought and care when you are putting it together. If you are looking to build yours into one that attracts clients, check out this helpful video tutorial that discusses five tips sure to put you on the right track to an effective portfolio. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Calling raw handling software a "Lightroom Killer" is a cliche. Nevertheless, this powerful suite of tools is starting to overshadow the Adobe Photographer's Plan. It is now posing a real challenge to Lightroom and Photoshop. ON1 Photo Raw has another update, and now it offers everything most photographers need. It's why I've said goodbye to Lightroom and Photoshop. Will it tempt you too? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

With the right gear and techniques, you can capture incredible landscape images that incorporate star trails, the moon, the Milky Way, meteor showers and lunar eclipses. Check out the 23 images below, and get inspired to explore what the night sky has to offer with your camera. The post 23 Stunning Images Of The Night Sky appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post Weekly dPS Photography Challenge : Yellow appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We have a simple challenge theme this week as we head into the school holidays here in Australia (Well, in Victoria). Your photograph must be taken specifically for this theme and has to be predominantly yellow or obviously feature something yellow! Fruit, The Sun, A small dog that knocked a tin of yellow paint over – I digress. Please use the hashtag #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSYellow in your post if you share on social media or in our Facebook group, that way it’s easier for people to find and admire! It was all yellow – mostly. You have until next Friday to share...

50mm lenses with wide maximum apertures are both versatile and popular, but such lenses can be quite expensive. That is why at $218, the TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 is a super intriguing option. Does it hold up in usage, though? This great video review takes a look at its performance and image quality to answer that question. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Over the years, I've been following the software offerings of Italian astrophotographer Angele Perrone. He aggressively updates his Photoshop extensions, and he adds a lot of very simple functions that would be difficult to accomplish in Photoshop without a lot of time and trouble. So, here's a look at Astro Panel Pro 6 for Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

“Milky way at the famous McWay Falls, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Monterey County, California.” The post Moon Lit Cove By Tarun Kottary appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Kristan Ashworth