Photo Of The Day By Valerie Millett

Photo By Valerie Millett Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sunrise Canyon” by Valerie Millett. Location: Arizona. “I did a through-hike of the Fork Trail to explore a little unknown slot canyon several miles into the canyon,” says Millett. “This was part of an overnight backpacking trip. Just about a half a mile past this point, I’d fall and injure myself and have to be airlifted out of the canyon with...

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Merge Into The Background

An important guideline to follow is to prevent mergers when you construct a composition. Mergers appear when photographers ignore subject overlap. When subjects converge and become one, the viewer of the photo misses out on seeing portions of the subject that are partially hidden. For instance, when two four-legged animals merge, it’s often difficult to differentiate the legs of one subject from...

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Photo Of The Day By Robert Henderson

Photo By Robert Henderson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Red Colobus Critique” by Robert Henderson. Location: Jozani Forest, Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. “The arboreal leaf-eating Zanzibar red colobus monkeys in the Jozani Forrest are habituated to the presence of humans, but it doesn’t stop them stop them looking a little horrified as they’re commenting to each other about my camera technique,” says...

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Photo Of The Day By Gary Fua

Photo By Gary Fua Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Charmed” by Gary Fua. Location: Bonsai Rock, Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and...

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Contrasting Seasons Assignment Winner Douglas Croft

Congratulations to Douglas Croft for winning the Contrasting Seasons Assignment with the image, “Ahwahnee Meadow.” See more of Croft’s photography at www.douglascroftimages.com. View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The...

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Photo Of The Day By James Day

Photo By James Day Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Brotherly Love” by James Day. Location: Lake Clark National Park, Alaska. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and...

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Photo Of The Day By David Connel

Photo By David Connel Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Dearly Beloved” by David Connel. Location: Florida. “I spent a few days photographing at a central Florida bird rookery,” says Connel. “I’d train my camera on any nest that had interesting bird behavior. When these great egrets intertwined their necks, I knew I had a special pair-bonding image. The egret in the background gave it a comical look...

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Behind The Shot: Ghost Tree

Photo By Gerry Groeber A rare foggy morning at Watson Lake, located in Arizona’s high country, is the backdrop of this shot. At almost a mile high in Prescott, Arizona, Watson Lake is undoubtedly one of the most unique lakes in the state. It’s one of two reservoirs in the Granite Dells that was formed in the early 1900s. Surrounded by towering granite cliffs, it has an almost otherworldly appearance. When...

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Photo Of The Day By Heather Nicole

Photo By Heather Nicole Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Amazing Africa” by Heather Nicole. Location: Kenya. “While on safari in Kenya, my group of photographers was lucky enough to capture a perfect African sunset as the sun slowly dropped behind an iconic acacia tree,” says Nicole. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries,...

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Wildflower Photography Tips

Wildflowers are one of the more challenging subjects in nature photography to capture successfully. There are many aspects to learn, but it’s all the more rewarding when the outcome is positive. I have made many mistakes over the years photographing wildflowers, and I hope to pass on some of the wisdom I’ve accumulated with these wildflower photography tips. Mt. Rainier from the Backside During Wildflower...

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Photo Of The Day By Melody Revnak

Photo By Melody Revnak Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Shasta Reflection” by Melody Revnak. Location: Siskiyou County, California. “This view from Siskiyou Lake of Mount Shasta is one of the best,” says Revnak. “I’ve been to this spot many times to capture the reflection of Mount Shasta on the lake, and many times prior the wind came up, but this evening was perfect!” Want to get your images in the...

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Photo Of The Day By Wendy Gedack

Photo By Wendy Gedack Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Spirt of Adventure” by Wendy Gedack. Location: Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. “It’s any wonder my name means wanderer, LOL,” says Gedack. “I love to explore, especially in nature, and experience the beauty of our world. I was blessed with the opportunity to take a mental break and travel to the northwest. Mount Rainier has been a bucket...

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Utilize Your Photo Eyes

When I first got bit by the photography bug, I was hooked for life. Although it was a long time from the day I took my first picture until the time I purchased an SLR, I was always aware of the bite’s power. As I got more and more into the art, I viewed the world as though I had a viewfinder glued to my eye. I used telephoto eyes to pick out small slices of the landscape, animals in the distance...

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Photo Of The Day By Jake Pineda

Photo By Jake Pineda Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cathedral Rock” by Jake Pineda. Location: Sedona, Arizona. “A mirrored reflection of Sedona’s iconic Cathedral Rock at Crescent Moon Ranch Park,” describes Pineda. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests....

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Photo Of The Day By d.mitler

Photo By d.mitler Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Dawning of the Minarets” by d.mitler. Location: California. “One of my favorite scenes from the High Sierra: the Minarets glowing in the first light of day,” says d.mitler. “A truly magical experience to bathe in the beauty and stillness of this rugged mountain oasis, far from civilization, yet close to the beating heart of life.” Want to get your images...

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Photo Of The Day By Thomas Nicholson

Photo By Thomas Nicholson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sunset in the Tetons” by Thomas Nicholson. Location: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. “The last rays of sun hit the Grand Teton mountains with flowering Balsamroot in the foreground,” describes Nicholson. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests....

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Photo Of The Day By Archie Tucker

Photo By Archie Tucker Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cotton Candy Skies Over Four Peaks” by Archie Tucker. Location: Arizona. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and...

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An Eye For Travel

Santorini. In daytime, the village of Santorini, Greece, is serene and beautiful. Just after sunset, the city lights begin to come to life with a warm glow, and the sky takes a softer light as it presents its most impressive colors. I chose the 24mm range of my mid-range zoom to capture the golden sunset, beautiful village and dramatic clouds. Creating an expressive photo collection from your adventures...

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