A strong shadow can add great effect to a photograph. As a compositional element that is used to draw the eye, however, a shadow can be a defining feature of an entire image. We think this collection of images demonstrates how a shadow can be used to great effect in drawing the eye. What do […]
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Photographing smoke can often be a tricky endeavor as it can throw up all sorts of weird exposure problems. On the upside, however, it can really be used nicely to enhance the composition of a photograph. These photos all use smoke in some way to enhance the composition of the image. Whether it is to […]
Many countries are on the bucket list of many photographers, but one of the most recurring nominees for a dream photography travel destination is Italy. As part of our series highlighting some great photography destinations, this collection of photographs of Italy should get you in the mood to pack your bags and your camera gear. […]
We have covered before some important elements of landscape composition such as the s curve and rule of thirds and how sometimes it’s even ok to go outside these “rules.” Well, we thought you might also like to look at some great shots that take some of these guidelines into account by using rivers to […]
If you ever get to Japan and you like taking photos of people, then Harajuku in Tokyo is an absolute must see. The cosplay, gothic lolita, visual kei and decora fashion sub-cultures of Japan gather there every Sunday (and quite a lot during other times) in a bid to out-do each other in the freaky […]
Landscape photography is very subjective, but most will agree that, to some form or another, following the rule of thirds will help achieve a great looking photo. One way to do this is incorporating roads and paths into your frame that will enhance the overall composition of the photograph. We’ve already showed you how to […]
