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Five tips and techniques for taking lightning photos

The beauty and power of lightning has fascinated me since I was a kid. So it should probably not have been a surprise I would end up in Florida, the lightning capital of the United States. My home lies in an area that has received the distinction of being called

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“Storm Eunice” photog wins Weather Photographer of the Year 2022

The Royal Meteorological Society has chosen this year’s winners of the Weather Photographer of the Year, its annual competition in partnership with AccuWeather. Christopher Ison of West Sussex, UK bagged the top prize for his powerful “Storm Eunice” photo, which he shot in with a Canon EOS R5 and a 300mm lens

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Photography in the fog

Fog can be one of the most beautiful weather phenomena, but it can be surprisingly difficult to photograph. The light levels are misleading and ever-changing. The lack of contrast can make your autofocus next to useless. And, you can end up getting yourself and your gear soaked if not careful.

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rain

Getting your camera out in the rain

Recently I went out in the rain with my Canon 6D (yes, I know, I’m old tech still) and the 100mm f/2.8 lens. I was working on a specific challenge in an inspirational photography group I am in. The challenge was to create sketches of one subject or topic. Earlier

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clouds

Clouds as a photographic subject

Clouds. No, not that cloud. I’ve always been fascinated by them and the weather. Although, they didn’t use to be one of the subjects that first came to mind when I thought about photography. Now, I keep an eye out my window for interesting ones. Yet, many of the images

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How to Capture Fantastic Photos of Rainbows

Few natural phenomenon can cheer people up faster than the beauty of a rainbow. Getting great images of one is a challenge, they are difficult to predict and constantly changing, occurring due to a specific set of conditions. These tips will help you photograph rainbows when they appear, and get

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