Often common items and structures can be overlooked as potential aids to our photographic efforts. As these great examples show, something as common as a window can make a great subject in itself or aid a wider composition. Look around to see what you can shoot that you may have been taking for granted. photo [...]

When you’re lucky enough to see an insect settle on a flower when you’re out shooting, it presents you with a great opportunity for a very interesting and colourful photograph. From past experience here on Light Stalking, it’s also likely to be a very popular photograph among those you show. We never get sick of [...]

Kicking back at the beach is something we all love doing, but getting a good photograph can be harder than you would think, with harsh sunlight, odd reflections and high contrast conditions. If you do take the time to learn to shoot in such conditions though, the resulting photographs can be well worthwhile. Check out [...]

Birds can be one of the more difficult subjects for a nature photographer, but the corresponding images can be remarkable if everything comes together. We think these photographs of Kingfishers turned out extremely well. A little skill combined with some luck and these photographers managed to get some incredible photographs. If these don’t motivate you [...]

Peacocks are another of those subjects that lend themselves to incredible photography. The vivid colours of the bird combined with their nature of showing them off mean it’s easier to get fantastic photos of this animal than many other shyer creatures. We think this collection shows nicely what can be done whether you’re shooting at [...]

Besides absolute destruction, wildfires make the news around the world because the images made of them are quite spectacular. While it’s always a good idea to stay out of the way of any fire, some photographers risk their lives or happen to find themselves in the wrong place at the right time. The resulting images [...]

For cityscape photographers, Hong Kong is a Mecca of potentially great shooting opportunities. From the ultra modern cityscapes to the traditional images of bicycles and junks, the city offers a lot to any photographer. We think this photo collection encapsulates the reasons that any photographer should make at least one trip to this amazing city. [...]

The bright colours that Buddhist monks wear often mean you can get a great opportunity for a portrait if you’re in the right place at the right time. These photographers were and by having a great subject combined with more than a little skill, they were able to get some great photographs. Use them as [...]

Railway tracks provide an excellent subject with which to practice using leading lines in photography. If you can mix the obvious compositional advantages of the long lines with other good photography techniques, then you can get some great results. These photographs have largely managed to do that, many in an eye-popping way. So enjoy the [...]

Underwater photographers can produce some spectacular images. If you have the gear, it’s definitely worth giving it a go and while the conditions require a little getting used to, it can be a hell of the lot of fun. In the meantime check out these great results that some other underwater togs got and use [...]