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Video Tutorial – White Balance is a Big Deal
Photography is a celebration and portrayal of light. We want to photograph in the best light to get amazing colors, right? Well then why do most folks let their camera…
Natural Photographer Blog
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Pro Tips
How to get that “Sunburst” in your Photos
Have you ever seen those pro-level photos of landscapes with those scintillating sun beams radiating out in all directions? If so, you probably have some envy–they certainly are great looking!…
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Pro Tips
4 tips for making the most out of photography in the Canyons of the American Southwest
Simply put, the Canyons of the American Southwest offer some of the very best landscape photography in the world. While mountains, meadows, and ice fields in other places are great,…
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Photo Challenge
Photo Challenge Winner – Capturing Exceptional Light
You all are making this very challenging for ME—so many exceptional entries! What I particularly like is the variety of scenes you’ve submitted. We’ve got some amazing astrophotography, incredible sunsets,…
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Learn by Example
How to get this shot – Cool Blue Night in Antarctica
Antarctica is teeming with legend, lure, and amazing stories of adventure. That’s why I love any chance to continue that tradition, like on an exclusive and adventurous Sailing Antarctica adventure…
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Pro Tips
Under vs. Over-Exposure, which is better?
Exposure is really just a semi-fancy way of saying the amount of light that is in your photo. When shooting on most camera modes, the camera decides on what is…
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Learn by Example
How to Get This Shot – Brilliant Butterflies in Mexico
Photographing the Monarch Butterfly Migration is one of the most spectacular and surprising things you can do in the world of nature and wildlife photography. It’s fascinating how many ways…
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Photo Challenge
Photo Challenge – Capturing Exceptional Light
It may be cliche, but capturing light is the essence of photography. Let’s face it, you could have the most incredible scene of the Grand Canyon before you, or a…
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Pro Tips
Tips for Photographing Whales (and More) in Baja
There’s something about watching whales that connects us to the natural world in a truly profound way. It’s a glimpse into a vast undersea world with one of the most…
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Pro Tips
How to Photograph Animals in Back Lit Conditions
Wildlife photography is oftentimes a test of might, perseverance, and creativity. When someone sees a perfect portrait of an animal, it might make it look easy, but getting yourself into…
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Pro Tips
Tips and Tricks for Photographing the Amphitheaters of Bryce Canyon National Park
It’s just about that time of year, when the U.S. Southwest’s “canyon country” thaws out and becomes a treasure trove of spectacular photo ops. If you’re headed out west, chances…
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Learn by Example
What to look for while on a photographic safari in Africa
Africa is the holy grail when it comes to wildlife photo safaris. And when you go with an outfit designed to get you to view and photograph extraordinary wildlife, you…