Stories from the Field
Stories from the Field – Alleyway in Cusco, Peru
There are just those photos you know when you see it, walking by, that they’re going to be with you for a long long time. In the summer of 2014…
Natural Photographer Blog
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Photo Challenge
NEW!!! Monthly Photo Challenge
We’re rolling out a new fun aspect to our Natural Photographer website–a Monthly Photo Challenge! What we’ll do each month is give you a theme or a technique to work on…
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Learn by Example
Getting this Shot: Panda Closeup
Pandas represent many things to many people. They’re an icon and national symbol for China’s 1.3 billion people, and are loved across the world as a beacon of conservation. They’re…
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Stories from the Field
Stories from the Field – Bryce Canyon Overhang
If you’ve ever been on one of my photo trips that I guide, you’ll know that I am constantly talking about light, and how it is the most critical of…
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Pro Tips
How to Get the “Sunburst” in Landscape Photography
Whether it’s a stunning sunrise, sunset, or even just mid day, getting the sun’s rays to show up in your photo is a nice addition to any photograph. And the…
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Learn by Example
Getting this Shot – Desert Golden Hour
Although this is a seemingly simple photo, it’s the subtle nuances of layers and gradients of colors that make it evocative. Finding scenes that allow for “layering” shots like this…
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Learn by Example
Post Processing – White Balance is a Big Deal
Simply put, the way your camera “sees” the color white has massive ramifications on the end product of your photo. Fortunately, cameras are pretty smart, and they tend to do…
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Pro Tips
A Pro Tip on Photographing in Snowy Environments
If you’re a keen photographer, you very likely have or will shoot in snowy environments at some point. In addition, photographing in the snow isn’t just confined to winter anymore,…
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Pro Tips
5 Tips for Cultural Photography While Traveling
Nature and wildlife photography might be my biggest passion, but there are so many stories to tell when diving into the realm of cultural photography that it simply cannot be…
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Pro Tips
The Best Settings for Bird Photography
Wow – the best settings, huh? Well, truthfully, saying that one combination of settings is the best is a bit like saying you only have one kind of food that…
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Learn by Example
Getting this Shot – Polar Bears Sparring
This post goes quite well with the previous tutorial on freezing motion of fast moving animals. Here, while on a Polar Bear Photo trip, we got the wonderful opportunity to…
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Learn by Example
Shot Setting Tips for Fast-Moving Animals
When it comes to nature and wildlife photography, wanting to capture a distant animal amidst, in dense foliage, all while both you and the animal are moving, is a common…