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For those of us that shoot IR photos, we already have a glimpse into what the world looks like illuminated in the invisible light of infrared. It has fascinated me that photos photographed in this light can have such interest and depth. Similarly, I have seen things in the heavens that only those with the […]
What if I told you I visited a mythical castle, .. in the Colorado mountains. No, I wasn’t sampling the local legal organic crop. There really is a medieval style Castle, named Bishop Castle outside of Pueblo Colorado in the mountains. And, . . . it is not a small sand castle, but rather […]
The purpose of this article is to provide technical advice as a starting point for people who are looking to photograph the moon. The goal is to help people venturing into astrophotography save time by avoiding the trial and error process. Methodology The same Canon 5DS R body was used for all of the photographs. […]
Arches National Park is a US National Park in eastern Utah, just outside of Moab. The park is over 120 square miles and contains the highest density of natural arches in the world. It’s well known for things like Balancing Rock, Delicate Arch and an amazing variety Geological formations. At one time, there were over […]
The purpose of this article is to compare photographs taken with a Canon 100 – 400mm 4.5-5.6 L IS II lens to four different telescopes. The goal is to help people venturing into astrophotography decide what equipment will best suit their needs. Methodology The same Canon 5DS R body was used for all the photographs. […]
As much as I enjoy making photographs when I’m out on one of my adventures, I look forward to spending time in front of my computer processing them. It’s a great deal of fun to use the various tools I have at my disposal to try and tease out the details that made an impression […]
A few years after I began my photography adventure I took a photography class that came free with my first SLR camera. I thought I knew a lot about photography. After taking the class I thought I knew all there was to know about photography. Funny thing is that all these years later I’m still […]
Retro Made Easy When we think of “vintage style” photographs what we may be actually envisioning is a photo that bears many of the characteristics of analog film photography. These characteristics include subtle nuances in film grain and development, toning, and contrasts. The variations and combinations of these traits are quite literally too many to […]
Dutch photographer, Max Niessen’s first foray into photography began when he was just 10 years old. His dad took him to an airport and he started filming videos of the planes coming and going. He also tried taking photos and figured out that it suited him even more. Soon after that experience, he bought his […]
Graduated neutral density filters, or GND’s, have been a mainstay in the gear bags of landscape and nature photographers for years. The filter consists a piece of glass which is stained to darken only one half. The purpose of this is to give the photographer a tool to control extreme differences in exposure latitudes. Frequently, […]
Whether you are a beginner or a professional photographer, you need to turn your hard work into cash. Nowadays, due to the internet, you have lots of places to sell your photos online. If photography is your main source of income, having multiple places where you can advertise your work can be a great method of […]
When I was a college student, I was working as a welder on a construction site. I was an Engineering student at that time. But science was always something that had my interest. Many folks, interested in science or not, have a fascination with lasers. I was no different. At that time semiconductor lasers (diode […]
Travel photography is arguably the most difficult branch of photography because it encompasses so many different genres. One minute you might be photographing a famous landmark and the next minute you’ll be photographing a busy local market. But one of the most important elements of any destination are it’s people. They will help bring that […]
YI Technology are most known for their action camera and home camera range, but back in September they released their first mirrorless camera. It’s a competitive market to face, so it was essential that YI offered something that would set them apart from the mirrorless giants, who are already successfully fulfilling the mirrorless thirst that […]
A big part of any destination is usually the history of it through the years. This history is often encapsulated in historic sites that tell us so much about that civilisation and as well as mankind. As a travel photographer it is imperative that you can capture these sites which have usually already been photographed […]
Whether you’re aiming to produce pro interior photography or just shoot show off cool spaces on Instagram, having basic interior photography skills is essential. So what can you do to improve your shots and make them stand out? Here are 8 tips to help you take pretty basic camera equipment and use them to take […]
Now a days when the subject of HDR comes up, most people fall into two categories; those who like it and think it’s interesting, and those who hate it with every fiber of their being. Now I admit there are more than a few HDR images I’ve seen that are . . . hard to […]
The weather is perfect, the lighting is just right and you’ve just finished shooting a 3 frame panorama of an interesting scene. You’re anxious to get home and assemble the images. So you grab a cup of coffee, load up your images and proceed with the panorama assembly. Then the reality hits you that you […]
How do you view your camera? How many different ways do you hold, move or otherwise use your camera to make a photograph? I believe people can get stuck in a rut by limiting how a photograph is made. For some people it’s cranking up the ISO and shooting hand-held in every situation, for some […]
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Are you interested in becoming a wildlife photographer? If the answer is yes, know this: it’s one of the hardest forms of photography to master. In most instances your subject doesn’t want to participate in the shoot, often leaving you with blurred picture of an animal on the run. And even in a best case […]
