Capturing motion in photographs is somewhat of a right of passage for new photographers. When you gain enough control of your camera it’s something that becomes second nature in the right circumstances. It’s also a very cool effect that allows the viewer to get a sense of the dynamism of a scene. Ironically you can […]
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Rob is the founder of Light Stalking. His love for photography started as a child with a Kodak Instamatic and pushed him into building this fantastic place all these years later, and you can get to know him better here.
Rob's Gear
Camera: Nikon D810
Lenses: Nikkor 14-24 f/2.8, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
Everyone who gets the photography itch gets to the point where they realise they need to learn photography basics in order to really take control of the images they are creating. We have all been at that point. You’re starting to realise you can have quite an effect on how your shots turn out simply […]
Bird photography can be among the most rewarding and stunning photography that many of us will ever try. While it requires the patience of a saint, the resulting shots, in the right conditions will often make all of the effort worthwhile. While a lot of bird photography is done with specialist equipment such as telephoto […]
There are many different types of wildlife and bird photography. Today, let’s talk about two specific types that you will want to develop the skills to shoot. Action shots and bird portraits. Two entirely different types of image that, when put together in a collection, can really round it out. Capturing action is a big […]
Sometimes you have no choice but to shoot with a Phone camera. Maybe it’s all that’s available. Maybe it’s all that is suitable. But the skills to take a phone camera and get some usable images is something that every photographer should strive to build. I’ll give you an example. A while back I was on […]
Getting great photos from a phone camera is not only possible, but it’s also something that can be consistent for you if you learn the ins and outs specifically for phone photography. In fact, I’d say regularly shooting with the camera that is with you (ie your phone camera) is the single most convenient way […]