Shooting breathtaking images using a microscope requires a deep understanding of lighting and subject preparation, as well as finely tuned equipment in order to capture the essence of the subject and all the minute details. Photographers interested in photomicrography get to see the world from a completely different angle. From abstract colors and shapes to […]
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5 Steps to Improve Your Photography in the New Year
At the end of the year, we look forward to a new start. We’d like to let go of unproductive habits and work at becoming a better photographer. The problem is that our New Year’s resolutions tend to be vague. For example, “Get better at landscape photography”, “Become a Photoshop expert”, or “Earn (more) money […]
34 Magical Photos of Cityscapes at Night
A city during the night is a very different place than during the day. Dull streets and office blocks turn into exciting places as soon as it gets dark. For photographers, this change in mood is a great opportunity to shoot another side of the city. Night photography can be difficult at first. It will […]
33 Fascinating Examples of High Speed Drop Photography
It’s hard to imagine that something as simple as a drop of liquid could be so beautiful. Through the use of high speed photography, lighting, multicolored liquid, and a little luck, these drops have been transformed into works of art. Here are a few links to tips and tricks to taking great drop photos. Ben […]
25 Beautiful Autumn Waterfall Pictures
Putting together a beautiful Autumn composition usually isn’t difficult when the colors of the changing season are peaking. The falling leaves especially make waterfall pictures more interesting, as you can see in a few of the photos featured in this post. A few helpful tips: Test out a variety of long exposures to find which […]
Aspen Leaf and Tree Photos
Found mostly in colder regions with cool summers, the Aspen is well known as a beautiful tree to photograph during Autumn. Whether you appreciate the minimalist or even abstract views of the bark and trunk, the up close detail of the intricate Aspen leaf, or the stunning views of the changing colors of the groves […]
35 Gorgeous Examples of Chiaroscuro Photography
Chiaroscuro is a photography technique and style often referred to as “clair obscur” or “extreme low key”. While the term chiaroscuro originates from the Renaissance period and is often associated with painting or drawing, it has evolved into the photographic world and now often simply means strong and bold contrasts between light and dark areas […]
40 Beautiful Autumn Pictures
Autumn is approaching and for many photographers, it’s their favorite season for taking pictures. With the vibrant colors and cool air comes ideal times to capture the beauty that Autumn brings. The leaves especially are exciting to capture as every tree produces different shades of fall everywhere. A whole forest of changing colors or a […]
38 Cool Spider Pictures
Spiders from afar might be creepy and scary for some, but up close they are very cool looking. In fact, these spider pictures may inspire you to invest in a good macro lens and try your hand at finding a few friends around your own house. A few quick tips for taking decent spider pictures. […]
People and Their Pets Photography
I had a mentor in writing school who told me that I should always write about 1.) the subjects/events that are the strangest/weirdest and 2.) the subjects/events that produce the most emotion in me because those are the stories that will have the most “meat” to them. Most of the advice given to writers is […]