...
Monday, December 31, 2018
There are many rules and guidelines that relate to art. They correspond to composition, light, depth of field, color harmony, sharpness and so much more. They’re written and applied for good reason. The rule of thirds should be applied to create a successful composition. Mid-day light doesn’t work that well for a grand scenic, so it should be avoided. Always freeze motion when you capture action,...
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Friday, December 28, 2018
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Monday, December 24, 2018
The word portrait conjures up visions of a face of an animal, a frame-filling full body shot or another up close and personal recording of the species. Typically, the goal is to reveal character aspects, an adorable expression or to show off the regal features of a majestic coat or colorful feathers. Ideally, the background will be out of focus so the subject stands out with no distractions. A long...
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Designed for use with full-frame DSLRs and available in Canon and Nikon mounts, the Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD is a versatile wide-angle zoom, and with an estimated street price of just $599, it's also an excellent value.
In this video, Terry Sullivan, editor of our sister publication Digital Photo Pro, goes hands-on with the lens and describes its features and benefits.
Learn more about this new...
Friday, December 21, 2018
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Monday, December 17, 2018
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Friday, December 14, 2018
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Monday, December 10, 2018
There are a number of conventional words that are associated with how a photo should be composed. Given their definitions, a few seem quite rigid. The thought of how a photo should be composed shouldn’t make one feel uncomfortable. Let’s take a look at how they stack up based on a hierarchy of their rigor.
Rules: A set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing a particular...
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Friday, December 7, 2018
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
In the very first issue of Outdoor Photographer, published in June 1985, readers were introduced to George Lepp’s “Tech Tips” column. In that issue, Lepp advised readers on topics including how to store color film in their vehicles on longer road trips (use a Styrofoam icebox, sans ice); inexpensive alternatives to bellows and extension tubes for macro techniques; how to photograph through aquarium...
Monday, December 3, 2018
A RAW file doesn't lie. All colors are captured and embedded in the image. While they can be tweaked regarding hue, saturation and luminance, it is what it is. The exposure is written in ones and zeroes. While highlights, mid-tones and shadows can be adjusted, if whites are void of detail or if shadows are blocked up, there’s no recovery. The composition is fixed. While it can be cropped to reduce...
Sunday, December 2, 2018
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Friday, November 30, 2018
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
If you’re a photographer who travels a lot, choosing the right lenses to bring with you means answering a few questions. What type of shoot will you be on? What subjects will you be photographing? What environments will you be working in? Above all, you want to have reliable, high-quality lenses that are portable, lightweight and durable, and that cover the focal lengths needed to capture the story.
For...
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Monday, November 26, 2018
The panoramic format has become very popular. Let’s take a look at some reasons why a photographer would want or need to make a panoramic image.
You confront a sprawling scene and every aspect intrigues you. The problem is the upper and lower portions lack the dynamic qualities of the central part. Pano to the rescue.
You left your wide-angle lens in your car and it’s two miles back in the parking...
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Friday, November 23, 2018
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Monday, November 19, 2018
Don’t you absolutely love it when a friend “compliments” your photos by saying you must have a great camera! My favorite retort is, “Yes, I taught it everything it knows.” While it’s true that a better camera provides the possibility to capture a better image, it can’t change the angle of light, whether or not an animal shows up, what the background will be, the weather, etc. It can provide more...
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Friday, November 16, 2018
In this episode of the reCOMPOSE podcast, Andy and Juan interview photographer Richard Bernabe. Richard's passion for adventure has been the driving force behind his life’s quest to capture the moods and character of the world’s most amazing places, from Africa to the Amazon to the Arctic and countless places in between. Richard has also just released a new book on wildlife photography titled Wildlife...
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Monday, November 12, 2018
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Friday, November 9, 2018
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Monday, November 5, 2018
Have you ever had a teacher who motivated you to perform better in school? If so, I’m sure your grades that year were among your best. As a former classroom teacher of 27 years, my teaching philosophy was centered around first motivating every student in my class and then sharing with them the facts the curriculum demanded. It almost didn’t matter what the subject was as long as the student was motivated...
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Friday, November 2, 2018
In this special episode of the reCOMPOSE podcast, Andy and Juan continue their Lightroom series with episode #3, discussing masking in Lightroom. One of the most often repeated comments we hear from people who don't have much experience with Lightroom is that LR does not offer the "Layers" most people are accustomed to using in Photoshop. Well keep in mind that the reason to use layers in photoshop...
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Monday, October 29, 2018
Have you ever been haunted by the wind when you need to make a long exposure but elements in your composition move in the breeze? You wait and wait, but the breeze doesn’t subside. You try a faster shutter speed, but it’s still not fast enough to stop the motion for the effect you desire. You think about returning on another day, but your schedule doesn’t allow it. Fret not—there’s a solution. First,...
Sunday, October 28, 2018
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Friday, October 26, 2018
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Monday, October 22, 2018
Congratulations to Jeff Sullivan for winning the recent Monochrome Magic Assignment with the image, “Windy Death Valley Dunes.”
Shot in California’s Death Valley National Park, Sullivan describes capturing the image: “There was a lot of sand blowing on the sand dunes on this windy day, but using a 70-200mm lens I was able to capture the motion without sandblasting my camera gear! I’m looking forward...
Landscape photography encompasses many aspects. Under the overarching umbrella of the term are seascapes, desert vistas, majestic mountain masterpieces, autumn treescapes, iconic red rock formations and other outdoor scenics. All conjure up ideas of grand vistas photographed with a wide-angle lens and span as far as the eye can see. Many are made from what have become indented tripod holes due to...
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Photo By Denis Dessoliers
Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Matterhorn in Corona Del Mar” by Denis Dessoliers. Location: Newport Beach, California.
Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram....
Photo By Tom Arnhold
Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Prairie Fire Out Of Control” by Tom Arnhold. Location: Western Kansas.
Arnhold says the image was, “Taken while firefighters were on their way to battle a Prairie fire. I was on my way to see my mom in Hays, Kansas.”
Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests....
Photo By David Shield
Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cathedral Reflection Pool” by David Shield. Location: Sedona, Arizona.
“The Southwest is a great area for photographing during summer months,” says Shield. “Storms at the height of the season, typically in July and August, often produce dramatic skies and opportunities for creative compositions not found during long dry spells.”
See more of David...
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Popular Posts
-
Wildlife Photography Techniques – Outdoor Photographer https://www.outdoorphotographer.com Fri, 20 Jul 2018 01:26:49 +0000 ...
