When I think of macro photography, I think 100mm lenses on upside-down cameras on a splayed-leg tripod. What I don’t think of is a 24mm pancake lens. But when I recently met emerging photographer Emma Wilson, my understanding of what can be achieved in 24mm lens macro photography was turned
I love being on the coast; I feel at home. The waves and gulls call to me and I feel inner peace when I can smell that sea salty tang in the air. Nothing quite beats a gorgeous coastal photo to remind us of that feeling. So here are my
Sharpening software can sometimes take away the blur. But with Luminar Neo and Topaz Photo AI both offering powerful AI sharpening tools, choosing the right one can be challenging. We use a blurry, rocky arch to figure out what works here. No, there will be no bird sharpening comparisons today!
Pushing your gear to different subjects can lead to more creative images. I started with photographing birds in my backyard. Got bored waiting. Ended up with some interesting plant images. See those original results. See below where that bit of experimentation with a long lens ended up. Gear I used
Getting among cute critters this Spring, it’s not just about photographing them, but enjoying the experience and reacting with them on their level. During an outing to local botanical gardens, I was so fortunate to interact with a South Brown Bandicoot. These curious little critters were happy to pose for
As I mentioned in an earlier article on noise reduction, it’s Milky Way huntin’ season for capturing the Galactic Core. To capture the arch, I use a panorama technique. In this instance, I captured and stitched together eight image slices for the stars and the foreground. Panorama equipment A panorama
Are you still new to photography? Even so, it only takes a few months of shooting with dedication to amass a large collection of photos. Soon enough, you’ll find out that a big chunk of your workflow will involve organizing and backing up your photos. It’s not the most exciting
Ready for another fun photography challenge to shake up your skills and creative juices? Now on the 16th week of their 52-week Photo Challenge, the focus is on creating breathtaking Panorama photos. In this challenge, your task is to use the unique perspective to showcase an expansive view of a scene. Think
When capturing the majesty of historic landmarks, many photographers instinctively reach for telephoto lenses. After all, zooming in isolates details, right? But for truly capturing the essence of a historic location, a wide-angle lens is often the secret weapon. Here’s why. Context is king Historic sites don’t exist in a
If you are like me, then one of your favorite things about photography is the ability to be creative. There is no better feeling than having a creative concept in your head, planning the execution behind the photoshoot, then seeing your creative concept come to life through a photograph. Sometimes
Among the most interesting things about film photography is the idea that the vintage camera you’ll be using likely has an interesting history behind it. Or, at worst, it’s a cautionary tale waiting to happen. Or both. Today’s case in point is from grainydays’ Jason Kummerfeldt, who came across a
You can create star trails in Photoshop in three easy steps. It’s really quite easy! Star trails are magical. They show the celestial movements of the stars over a long period of time. And they’re easy to create. You’ve taken some photos of the night sky in succession, one right
