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Welcome to our weekly community wrap-up. It’s been another amazing week on the Light Stalking forums with great photography by the community and discussions in the forums.
Here is the Photo Of The Week that is judged by Federico every week. This week’s photo of the week is by Michael.
A lot of photographers refrain from shooting during the Winter season and with the arrival of spring, photographic opportunities increase. There are many ways in which one can photograph the spring season – just the spring blossoms, spring flowers (wide, abstract and macro), the wildlife among the spring blossoms, bugs and other critters among the blossoms, spring landscapes, spring still life, aerial shots and many more. Here are some bright and cheerful photos captured during the spring season.
The weather in the northern hemisphere is warming up and it is a time for new growth and colours. Spring is a cheerful and colourful time and one that brings hope after the long and dreary winter days. Some photographers may even have stopped shooting outdoors during the Winter season and Spring is a season which you definitely should not miss out on if you are an outdoor photographer.
If you are struggling for ideas or tips, we have out together some articles that will give you a head start on Spring photography.
Welcome to our weekly community wrap-up. It’s been another amazing week on the Light Stalking forums with great photography by the community and discussions in the forums.
Here is the Photo Of The Week that is judged by Federico every week. This week’s photo of the week is by Glenn Pine.
We’re happy to announce the winner of March’s competition, “The Language of Lines.” Jean’s image titled “SkyHawks” immediately captured the attention with all the beautiful lines, colours shot against a beautiful sky. Congratulations Jean T for this beautiful winning capture.
One of the biggest traps in landscape photography is trying to include everything in a scene. And while it can work, I would argue that it actually makes good landscape photographs a more difficult thing to achieve. It’s why I often err towards trying to get the best minimalist landscape photographs that I can. I find them more appealing in many situations, and I also find them quite difficult to achieve, but a hell of a lot of fun. So let’s take a look at what makes minimalist landscape photography challenging and how we can overcome those trials for better images.
The power that we have in Lightroom and many other modern apps is astonishing. To the point where we can take a relatively dull, average composition and turn it into something incredibly striking. I say striking because it doesn’t mean the image is good. We have at our mouse buttons a plethora of tools that combined with AI masking allow us to change entirely the way an image looks.
We are, however, in danger of over reliance on over editing our images and today I want to look at why when it comes to editing, less is often more.
Welcome to our weekly community wrap-up. It’s been another amazing week on the Light Stalking forums with great photography by the community and discussions in the forums.
Here is the Photo Of The Week that is judged by Federico every week. This week’s photo of the week is by Anne Hornsby.
Mountains come in all shapes and sizes and are found across the world. In order to portray the grand nature and the character of a mountain, it will be better to photograph them in black and white. In this article, we have shared a collection of closeup mountain photos in black and white and the monochromatic conversion shows how the resulting image can be transformed with the help of light, shapes, forms and textures.
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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.