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Best Tips for Great Outdoor Photography

The great outdoors offers plenty of scope for photographers to get creative. It can be a challenge to find the best spot for a particular shot, and knowing where to go is the first step to achieving excellent results. Here we offer our suggestions on where to look for inspiration.

How do you take good outdoor photos?

Find your favorite natural beauty spots

The places that inspire you are the ones that hold a special memory for you. These may be places that you went to as a child or somewhere you found when you were a young adult. They might be places you visited as an adult or in later years, and they could be any number of local spots, from countryside walks to city views.

Try using a tripod

To take stunning shots it’s important to use a tripod whenever possible, especially when the sun is low in … Read the rest

Best Iceland Photography Locations and Tips

Iceland Photography Tips

Iceland is an amazing country with many wonderful sights. If you are traveling to Iceland, it would be great if you can experience some of the following Iceland photography tips to inspire you for the great photographs.

Use natural light.

Most Iceland scenery can be photographed during the day, especially the Northern Lights (aurora borealis). As Iceland is located close to both the North Pole and the South Pole, it gets the sun at the right time of the year. In addition, there is plenty of natural light to capture the landscapes and seascapes of Iceland. The weather in Iceland is unpredictable, but when it is cloudy, the light is more dramatic.

Use wide-angle lenses.

The wide-angle lens allows you to include a greater area in your picture than if you used a standard camera. In fact, the wider the lens, the closer you will be to … Read the rest

Best Tips, Techniques, and Ideas for Amazing Desert Photography

Desert Photography

There are several different techniques that can be used to create amazing photos of the desert, such as a wide-angle lens, using a tripod, having a sturdy camera, taking plenty of time, and a good understanding of the landscape.

In a desert, there is usually a lot of interest from animals and even people. The best time to visit the desert is in the early morning or late afternoon when it is cooler. If possible, try to get there before sunrise or after sunset so you have some natural light to work with. If you do not have much experience in photography, it is important to purchase a good camera with the following features: large sensor, high resolution, and good quality zoom. In addition to these requirements, it is also a good idea to purchase a remote release. You can either use a remote shutter release or use … Read the rest

Tips for Perfect Flower Photography

Here are tips for capturing great flower pictures

The most popular flowers for taking pictures are the rose and the iris. However, there are lots of other flowers that can be used too. You need to know what to look for and which ones are likely to be the best for capturing a beautiful image. This will help to create an atmosphere of calm, peace, love and joy.

When choosing flowers for photography, it is helpful to keep a few things in mind. Firstly, the best time to shoot them is early in the morning or late in the evening. Secondly, the most important thing is that they need to have open petals, not closed. Thirdly, flowers close in cold weather and if you photograph them indoors in the winter then you’ll get a bluish effect on your photographs. Fourthly, always use a flash when you take photographs, otherwise your … Read the rest