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Welcome to our weekly community wrap-up. It’s been another very exciting week on the Light Stalking forums with great photography by the community and with new members joining in. The photos and discussions in the forums have been amazing and very inspiring the past few weeks, which makes it even more exciting. A lot is happening with members sharing images from their travels, projects, etc.
During the golden hour, the light is soft and warm, and the shadows are long and dramatic. Depending on what you wish to shoot, you can have the sun falling on the scene from any direction. You need to have a good understanding of light to get the desired shots and to capture the best details and mood in the frame.
Here are some golden shots that were captured during the golden hour, which is during the sunset or sunrise and the time around this.
Sunlight is the best light for photography because it is the only natural light available for us during the day time and at night we also have the moonlight to capture moonlit landscapes. Using natural light in photography can be the best way to make use of available light and it costs nothing. When there are unfavourable light conditions natural light can always be manipulated to our liking with a good understanding of how light works.
Here are some resources that will help you to use sunlight creatively in your photography.
Today we are going to try and make sense of the current image file formats, hopefully allowing you an informed view on which one to use in your photography.
Welcome to our weekly community wrap-up. It’s been another great and exciting week on the Light Stalking forums with some great photography by the community. Members have been submitting high quality photos the past few weeks, which makes it even more exciting.
The Moon is the only natural satellite to earth and the brightest object in the night sky. Depending on the sky conditions and the position of moon in the sky, whether day or night, it is a great subject for creative storytelling photos. If you wish to photograph the night sky or wish to photograph landscapes or cityscapes at night or during dawn and dusk, having the moon in the frame will help to capture compelling, visually appealing photos.
Here are some ethereal photographs of the moon and moonscapes, so you can get some inspiration and ideas for stunning moon photography.
The night sky is stunning and the objects in the night sky are one of the most beautiful subjects that can be photographed mostly from your backyard. One of the most interesting and the brightest subjects in the night sky is the moon. Knowing the moon phases and a good understanding of controlling exposure in your camera can help you capture beautiful images of the moon.
Sunrises and sunsets are amongst the most emotive shots that we can take. Yet, we often end up disappointed by the end results. The problem is that it can be very difficult to scale down the natural beauty of a sunset into a single two dimensional image. The other issue with them is that social […]
Welcome to our weekly community wrap-up. It’s been another great and exciting week on the Light Stalking forums with some great photography by the community. Members have been submitting high quality photos the past few weeks, which makes it even more exciting.
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Every photographer loves reading about the craft, so we have put together what we think are the best photography magazines around at the moment.
Here is a list of gifts for photographers that contains something for everyone.
If you are looking for the best photography software of 2024, then this rundown will help you out. With so many options, here’s a photographer’s take.
Most hard cases are great for providing safety to your gear. The camera equipment is a big investment because of its high price and you should choose it wisely. In this article, we will cover the 11 best and most versatile camera hard cases that will keep your gear protected.
We have done the legwork in finding the best photo printer in 2022 for your needs in this in-depth article. We have endeavored to find the things to look out for with printers and why you will want to take a look at our overall winner.
If not essential, then drones are certainly an important part of any photographer’s tool kit. The freedom afforded by aerial photography allows us to move our cameras in three planes and a significant distance from our positions, all whilst still monitoring a live feed. A camera drone can allow us to shoot both amazing stills […]
Uncover the timeless beauty of portraits through vintage lenses. Discover which old-school glass can enhance your photography. Click to find the best vintage portrait lenses!
Keep your camera lenses spotless! Discover the best lens cleaning kits for crystal-clear photography. Click for tips on choosing and using the right kit!
You have had a passing interest in photography for a while. Maybe you shoot with a smart phone and want to step up to a bigger camera. The question is, what camera? The best camera for beginners to photography does not actually exist. There are, in fact many best cameras, each has it own advantages […]
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When it comes to any type of art, temporarily losing your mojo and motivation is just a part of the way it goes. If you are struggling with creative block, never fear! Often, just a few prescriptive exercises or photo prompts will get you back in the swing of things and have you looking at […]
📝 Editor’s Note: This article was significantly updated and rewritten by the Light Stalking team in June 2023 to reflect the latest best practices and ensure originality. The advance of photography from the days of daguerrotype to today’s smartphones where it has become an integral part of everyone’s lives, has been astounding. With the rise […]
Learning how to photograph the moon has long been one of the greatest joys of a photographer’s journey in learning. For centuries the moon has captivated people, given direction and provided hours of enjoyment and wonderment. Being the brightest object in the night sky, it’s something photographers of all levels can shoot, however, it does take planning and preparation to accomplish. In this article, we will look at how to photograph the moon along with some amazing moon images in the end for inspiration.
Fascination with the night sky to some degree, is almost universal in human beings. Simply looking at the unknown has intrigued humans for millennia, something that has only grown stronger with better knowledge of the Milky Way and its billions of stars, not to mention other galaxies. Photographers are no different, which is why learning […]
Food photography is an art and as they say, a great food photo can make the viewer want to taste the food and even hungry. The best food photographs are what make a diner to order a particular dish and they also make great sales for recipe books. Food photography can be one of the […]
Astronomy photography (astrophotography) is probably one of the most difficult types of photography that can be undertaken by the amateur photographer. It is also one of the most inspirational types of photography and is always immensely popular. Luckily for us, some amateur photographers still take the time to equip and train themselves and so are […]
If you have a good understanding of light, know how to control light and have a good knowledge of using your camera, then you will be able to make brilliant images that stand out against a black background, even if you have not used a black background.
In this article, we will look at the different ways on how to get black background in photographs. You can use one of the techniques or a combination of them to get the desired results.
Today we are going to get a bit technical and take a look at the NPF rule and how to use it to get tack sharp photographs of the stars.
If you are just starting your photography journey, here is a beginners guide to photography, including some of the fundamentals, you will encounter as you take your first step.