All Posts by Mike Panic
ShareAlmost everyone enjoys sunny, warm days outside. Some will even take a sunny cool day if they enjoy winter sports, but almost everyone can agree that rainy, miserable days outside can be the worst for comfort and photography. Lying right in between are overcast days, those days when the sky is neither blue or black, [...]
ShareWe’ve covered over and over again how powerful black and white photography can be, and how many still view it as the most pure form of photography. What happens when you combine black and white photography with the earths most abundant, emotional and powerful resources? Stunning seacapes that are simply breathtaking, eerie, and moving all [...]
ShareA dog is a man’s best friend the old saying goes, but I think they are the best friend of everyone, not just man. Dog’s help bring families together, keep single people company and provide unbridled love without question to millions of owners. Simply put, dogs help make our lives complete. Possibly one of the [...]
ShareOnce a place most westerns held with much hate in their hearts, Vietnam has over the last few decades turned into a top destination spot in south east Asia. There is so much to love about Vietnam, including the food and people, but the stunning natural beauty of the country is one that must be [...]
ShareAnyone who’s ever been a Boyscout will tell you their motto is Always be prepared. Their motto isn’t just for them, it’s applicable to everyone, in just about every aspect of your life. Planning ahead of time helps reduce problems during an event and when mishaps, accidents and problems arise, you’ll have everything you need [...]
Share20 years ago Hollywood introduced people to the term arachnophobia with the title of their summer hit. Arachnophobia is the phobia, or fear, of spiders. Thousands of people who were afraid of them now had the actual name to associate with what it is they fear and they surely didn’t need a movie to reaffirm [...]
SharePhotography, like most arts, is something you can master in concept, but never stop learning, evolving and pushing the limits. If you are just starting out, learning the basics and understanding the principles of photography are important, but as you become more proficient in the craft, you shouldn’t stop. As a seasoned shooter, the day [...]
ShareThere are a few key subjects that draw both the eye of photographers and people who enjoy the art form. They include, among many others, train tracks, running water, sunsets / sunrises and old, desolate buildings. It’s the later of the bunch that we’ll focus on now, especially since we’ve shown you 21 stunning shots [...]
ShareNegative space, by definition, is the empty space around the subject or focus of the photograph. If the edges of the photo frame the contents within, and the subject is the focal point, it’s possible that just about every photo, even macro’s and tight portrait shots can have negative space. Photo by joiseyshowa To really [...]
SharePhotography is a fun and exciting hobby, and for many of us a job too. Once only seen as a hobby that took a lot of money and some proper schooling to enjoy, the continuing price drops in gear that consistently gets better each year combined with the wealth of information online has seen a [...]







