Abstract photo art from nature
Bob Coates
Creating abstract photo art from nature is a wonderful way to turn a ho-hum overcast photo day into one that gets you some colorful décor imagery. Keep this in your
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Outdoor photography at Oak Creek, part one
Bob Coates
Outdoor photography encompasses a myriad of subjects from landscapes to avian creatures crossing the heavens above. I’ll be exploring this subject on a regular basis, sharing my gear selection, techniques,
Free Viewbug flash courses to get you started with outdoor photography
Bryan Esler
Spring and summer is the perfect time to tune up some of your outdoor photography skills, and Viewbug has just what you need. In its course catalog are short flash
Photographer of the Day: David Simon
Rob Sylvan
Category: Outdoor Photographer: David Simon Photo: “Waterfall – Isle of Skye – Scotland” While I’m always a sucker for a good waterfall photo, it was the fantastic light that made
Utilizing a Fill Flash During Bright, Sunny Conditions
Bryan Esler
Oftentimes we can’t schedule our photoshoots around perfect sky conditions. Especially during the summer, the long days and high sun becomes challenging, leaving you guessing at having clouds in the
Photographer of the Day: Stéphane Hernandez
Rob Sylvan
Category: Outdoors Photographer: Stéphane Hernandez “Cascade Moustier_1” I’m a sucker for waterfalls, but his beautiful photo caught my eye with its delicious painterly feel, and the hidden staircase winding up the
Photographer of the Day: sfowlerphotos
Rob Sylvan
Category: Outdoors Photographer: sfowlerphotos “textures of the edge of the world” This aptly named photo is all about textures. The black and white treatment serves to remove the distractions of color,
Photographing Wildlife Up Close… the Right Way
Jason Hahn
Usually, my articles have a lighthearted note, full of photography wit and wisdom (bite your tongue, let me cling to my illusion.) But, I’m going to get a little serious
Photographer of the Day: Tassanee
Rob Sylvan
Category: Outdoors Photographer: Tassanee “Celestial” I think the key to a great Milky Way shot is having a strong foreground to provide a sense of scale and wonder. I think Tassanee
Photographer of the Day: Martin Bishop
Rob Sylvan
Category: Outdoors Photographer: Martin Bishop “Fishing Boat Anchored in Cullercoats Bay” There is beauty in simplicity, and our Photographer of the Day, Martin Bishop, has done a great job of creating
A Closer Look: Mindshift Gear Backlight 26L Camera Bag
Brian Matiash
My friends at Mindshift Gear sent over one of their newest bag: the Backlight 26L for me to review. This bag is perfect for anyone looking to fit a bunch
A Tip from Hollywood: Outdoor Portrait
Vanelli
Mike “Hollywood” Kubeisy sent me an image of an outdoor portrait setup when he was on the set of NCIS. I analyzed the image and came up with a few setup tips.
Beat a Rainy Day With a Polarizer and One Tool That’s Practically Free
Levi Sim
Today was rainy, and then it was rainy and windy, but what else can I expect in the winter in the Pacific Northwest? Trouble is, I still have to make
Bill Fortney – Outdoor Photographer & Author
Mark Morrow
Editors Note: You can catch Bill Fortney at this year’s Photoshop World in Las Vegas. Bill Fortney is one of America’s premier photographers specializing in Landscape, close-up, nature, Americana, and