Sunset photography is one of the most common, but most diverse, subjects in the realm of landscapes. No two sunsets are ever alike, and the amount of unique environments and compositions are endless. However, there can be a great disparity between what you see in person and what your camera captures – blown out skies, […]
Landscape Photography Articles
This is the first in a new section of Light Stalking dedicated to critiquing our favourite places to shoot. While it’s easy enough to find shooting guides for big cities or whole countries, this new section of Light Stalking is where you will find those secret spots that few people know about except the locals. […]
This is a guest post by Tom Dinning who, besides being a professional photographer, teacher and mini-celebrity in the Light Stalking community, has also shared some very popular tutorials in the forums and in other posts. If you have recovered from my recent post on shooting at first light, you might be ready for something […]
This is a guest post by Tom Dinning who, besides being a professional photographer, teacher and mini-celebrity in the Light Stalking community, has also shared some very popular collections of leaves (among other things) in the forums and in other posts. There are times when we don’t see the forest for the trees, or in […]
Knowing how to properly use texture in your images can make a profound difference to your photography. Composition, lighting, and tonal range are all important elements to consider…but by looking at the texture as well you can really ensure that the image you create is a true work of art. Texture and Tonal Range When […]
A common problem for landscape photographers is shooting during overcast conditions in which the cloud cover is effectively a light source. White or bright overcast cloud throws up the issue that the ground and the sky require two different settings in order to expose both properly. Expose for the ground and you get a washed […]
