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Dynamic Rhythms, Hi-Key Shots, Amazing Sports And More! – The Weekly Community Roundup

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Cool Photos & Photographers

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 the discussions in the forums have been engaging and very inspiring in the recent weeks. We’ve had more members joining the community the last few weeks, making the forum experience even more exciting.

Here is the Photo Of The Week that is judged by Federico every week. This week’s photo of the week is by Pat.

Magical Photos That Show The Beauty Of The World Wrapped In Frost

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Cool Photos & Photographers

It is the Winter season in the Northern Hemisphere and a time that is great for photographing the season creatively. A lot of the flora are dormant, while some are dry and dead, but it is a time when the frost makes these look beautiful. Whether you are a landscape, nature or macro photographer, there is something that you can photograph during the Winter season.

Here Are Some Creative Photography Ideas You Should Try

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Camera Craft

In photography, we are working with light which can be manipulated in various ways using various techniques and elements. When looking at how light behaves during this process, before and after passing through through the lens, we are able to capture some very interesting photographs. There are various ways in which you can modify or manipulate the properties of light or even use the camera lens creatively for photography and capture unique shots. Here are some tutorials that will help you get started with creative photography.

Textured Rhythms, Sports Photography, Hi-Key And More – The Weekly Community Roundup

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Cool Photos & Photographers

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 the discussions in the forums have been engaging and very inspiring in the recent weeks. We’ve had more members joining the community the last few weeks, making the forum experience even more exciting.

Here is the Photo Of The Week that is judged by Federico every week. This week’s photo of the week is by Michael.

Ultimate List Of Tutorials For Beginners In Street Photography – Part 2

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Street Photography

Last week we shared a list of street photography tutorials for beginners and promised that we’ll be sharing the rest this week. So in this article, we have put together another list of useful tutorials that will help you to master street photography. Most of these articles are about mastering certain skills and following certain guidelines to be a better street photographer.

Learning to See Like a Photographer

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Camera Craft

There comes a point in your photographic learning curve when you realise that something is not progressing quite the way you had hoped. Often that is the creative element to your images. Sure they look good, great exposure and colour. They may be well composed but they are lacking that creative hook that many of your more experienced photographers are demonstrating. In short, you are taking photos not seeing them.

Urban Repetition, Rocks And Water And Many More – The Weekly Community Roundup

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Cool Photos & Photographers

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 the discussions in the forums have been engaging and very inspiring in the recent weeks. We’ve had more members joining the community the last few weeks, making the forum experience even more exciting.

Here is the Photo Of The Week that is judged by Federico every week. This week’s photo of the week is by Stefanie Markham.


Gear Guides

The 11 Best Camera Hard Cases Of 2024

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Camera Gear

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.

The Best Drone With Camera In 2023

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Camera Gear

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 […]

The Best Camera For Beginners To Photography

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Camera Bodies

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 […]


Photo Guides

27 Exciting Photo Prompts To Inspire You

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Cool Photos & Photographers

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 […]

How Many Pictures? Photo Statistics That Will Blow You Away

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Cool Photos & Photographers

📝 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 […]

How to Photograph The Moon (With 10 Great Examples)

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Astrophotography

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.

How To Photograph The Milky Way In 12 Steps

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Astrophotography

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 […]

How To Photograph Food Like A Pro

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Food Photography

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 […]

Astrophotography Tips for Beginners To Shoot The Night Sky

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Astrophotography

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 […]

How To Get A Black Background In Photographs

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Camera Craft

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.