This ice crystal was approximately 1 mm in size. The picture was made at 2:00 pm and the temperature was 14 F. This type of flake is called a stellar dendrite. Michael Peres This post has been updated. It was originally published on Aug. 26, 2015. Michael Peres loves photographing the tiny details of our… Continue reading An introduction to microscopic photography
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How to be a respectful photographer when visiting national parks
Olympic National Park. Dan Bracaglia This summer, it’s nearly certain that people will be heading to the great outdoors. As we look for ways to escape the heat and pandemic woes in crowded cities, many of us will turn to national parks and other public lands for respite. And, plenty will bring their cameras (or,… Continue reading How to be a respectful photographer when visiting national parks
The Nikon Z9 uses a Sony sensor, so what?
Nikon said it designed the Z9’s sensor; TechInsights says Sony made it. What gives?. Nikon The internet, or at least a portion devoted to digital photography news, is suddenly aflutter. A new report from the folks over at TechInsights just revealed the maker of the imaging sensor at the heart of the Nikon Z9 flagship… Continue reading The Nikon Z9 uses a Sony sensor, so what?
Best strobe lights for 2022
Flashpoint Best Portable Strobe Profoto B10 Plus Check Price Best Overall Flashpoint XPLOR 600 Check Price Best Strobe for Drones Lume Cube Drone Strobe Check Price The phrase “strobe lights” means something different to photographers than it does DJs or haunted house curators. Good light is as crucial a tool to photography as a nice… Continue reading Best strobe lights for 2022
How to Colour Grade a Photo in Pixelmator Pro
In addition to all of the functionality you’d expect from a professional level photo editing software, Pixelmator Pro also offers numerous advanced controls, allowing you to easily apply your custom photo grades. Pixelmator Pro is a Mac-based application. A free trial that gives you the entire functionality of Pixelmator Pro, with no restrictions, for 15… Continue reading How to Colour Grade a Photo in Pixelmator Pro
10 ways to improve your outdoor smartphone portrait shots
Getty Images With proms, college graduations, and even just plain old family barbecues coming up over the next few months, we thought we’d put together some of the best ways to improve the outdoor portraits you shoot with your smartphone. With bright midday sunlight, bustling crowds, and many other challenges, these can be tricky shots… Continue reading 10 ways to improve your outdoor smartphone portrait shots
Cannonball! Dive in and show us your best water shots
The pond at Monet’s garden in France. Marissa Wu Pools, water parks, beaches, rivers, lakes: Summer is the season to live by the water. It’s the stuff of childhood memories—family vacations, seafood feasts, and bright pool noodles floating under the hot estival sun. This week’s theme invites you to dive in and share your favorite… Continue reading Cannonball! Dive in and show us your best water shots
How to Use Exposure Compensation on a Digital Camera
With few a simple changes to the basics settings you can make your DSLR or mirrorless camera much easier to use, with the added control of exposure compensation. In this tutorial we’ll look at how, and why you might want to. Exposure Compensation is a way to override or compensate for the automatic exposure settings… Continue reading How to Use Exposure Compensation on a Digital Camera
From breathtaking coastlines to majestic mountains, here are our favorite reader-submitted Photos of the Day
“A path to nowhere”. Matt Halvorson This week’s Photo of the Day challenge asked readers to submit images inspired by the work of Ansel Adams and approach the subject with the reverence of John Muir. You delivered tranquil scenes of Yosemite (on film) and the Norwegian coast, took us to the beach, and invited us… Continue reading From breathtaking coastlines to majestic mountains, here are our favorite reader-submitted Photos of the Day
The best camera equipment for travel photography
Tomas Havel’s go-to workhorse camera is the Sony a7R II. Oscar Nilsson regularly relies on the versatility of a 24-70mm f2.8 lens. Elia Locardi uses Really Right Stuff tripods, and Marco Grassi prefers NiSi filters. Peter Stewart uses Peak Design bags, and Chris Burkard uses a Peak Design strap. The contents of a travel photographer’s… Continue reading The best camera equipment for travel photography