For anyone who loves taking photos of animals, monkeys can be a lot of fun. We have covered shooting at the zoo before as well as making your zoo shots look natural and the problems of zoo photography (and how to overcome them) so we thought we would put together a collection of shots that [...]

Hot air balloons are such a great subject for any outdoor photographer. Usually the colour richness and contrasts make for eye-popping effects that are difficult to find elsewhere and the fact that you have to shoot in the golden hour when balloonists are usually most active makes the subject even more spectacular. These photos show [...]

Often the simplest subjects can present the opportunity to get a little creative with your photography. While we see them everyday and pass without noticing, these photographers show that a tree can be the subject of a stunning photograph with a little skill. We have covered incorporating trees into your landscape photography if you’d like [...]

The Colosseum in Rome is one of the most photographed monuments in the world. And while that makes it quite challenging to get an interesting and useful photograph of it, some people still manage to capture those magic images. We think these talented photographers have captured some great shots. Time to pack the bags for [...]

Shooting snow can actually be notoriously difficult as there are all types of exposure problems. If you take the time to learn to photograph snow however, it can result in some fantastic images. We think these snowscapes show what is possible and will hopefully serve as inspiration for the next time you find yourself in [...]

We have to admit, this collection was spurred more by craving than anything else – maybe something only other caffeine addicts will appreciate. But again, it shows that there are shooting opportunities everywhere if you want them. The humble cup of coffee is something that most of us see everyday, but something that can also [...]

So often with portrait photography people stick to traditional techniques of even lighting, but sometimes it’s nice to mix it up a little. These cool portraits all take advantage of harsh lighting and shadows to produce dramatic results reminding us that convention can sometimes be successfully ignored. photo © 2006 Derrick Tyson | more info [...]

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 [...]