This week we have been talking about black and white photography but since the early days, there have been many articles shared about black and white photography, by almost all writers here at Light Stalking. At some point, we all get into this genre and sometimes struggle to get the best out of a scene […]
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In order to create a great black and white image, there need to be contrasts between the lights and darks and the photographer needs to have a good understanding of tonality.
Here are 25 black and white images that seem surreal and emotive and these will inspire you to shoot black and white if you do not do that already.
Fujifilm announced the launch of its new rangefinder style mirrorless camera in the X-E series, the Fujifilm-X-E5, that has a classic look and comes with an updated elegant design. One of the most interesting design features is the customizable “Film Simulation: (FS) dial that features an indicator window.
When photographing trees, importance needs to be given to the gear, especially lenses used, location, angles and perspective, composition and the right light. Although trees are difficult to photograph, the process of slowing down, waiting for the right light and capturing a compelling shot can be very rewarding. Try using interesting compositions like framing, juxtaposition, reflections, centered composition, patterns, etc.
Here are 21 photographs of trees that make use of interesting compositions.
Analog photography is something that has been appreciated more in the recent years with many photographers looking to shoot film. Not many companies manufacture film cameras but there are a lot of trusted sites that sell used cameras. One of the companies that still sell analog cameras is Leica and they are launching their own black and white film, the Leica MONOPAN 50.
A rainbow is actually an optical illusion and seeing a rainbow depends on where you are standing with respect to the sun and at what angle the sunlight is falling on the waterdrops. The same applies for any form of rainbow seen elsewhere.
Now capturing just rainbows can seem quite boring, for example, just a colourful arc in the sky. It is always important to compose the shots to make the final photo look interesting and meaningful. Here are 29 striking rainbow photos that have been shot well.