Nature Photography How To

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Ron Leach  |  Dec 02, 2024  | 

It's sort of surprising that more photographers don't avail themselves of the all-important histogram when shooting and editing their work. One of our favorite landscape shooters puts it like this: "Understanding the histogram is key to mastering exposure and taking control of your photography."

Ron Leach  |  Nov 27, 2024  | 

If you're unfamiliar with an in-camera technique known as "Expose to the Right" (ETTR) this tutorial explains the concept and demonstrates how one of our favorite pros uses it to nail exposure every time and get the best possible image quality out of every shot. The pro hack takes less that nine minutes to explain, and it will prove invaluable for every image you shoot in the great outdoors.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 26, 2024  | 

Some photographers jump through a lot of image-editing hoops to replace boing skies that degrade the impact of landscape photos and other images shot outdoors. But some of us prefer the more natural approach of enhancing a sky rather than replacing it, and that's what you'll learn how to do in this easy Lightroom tutorial from the popular PHLOG Photograph YouTube channel.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 25, 2024  | 

We're all at the mercy of Mother Nature when shooting outdoors, and sometimes this means missing a great shot because of a featureless white sky that spoils would have been a very compelling image. Today's quick Lightroom tutorial will convince you to keep shooting the next

Ron Leach  |  Nov 25, 2024  | 

We all faced a barrage of so-called "photography rules" when first starting out, and one of the most enduring for outdoor shooters is the familiar Rule of Thirds. This is a compositional guideline that involves dividing an image into nine equal parts and placing the subject where two of the vertical and horizontal lines intersect.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 22, 2024  | 

Midtone contrast is often a key ingredient for making impactful outdoor photos, but the technique is often overlooked by inexperienced shooters. As one successful pro likes to say, "it's the secret sauce that makes many images feel more lifelike" and jump off the screen.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 21, 2024  | 

Earlier this week we discussed how to step out of your comfort zone by trying your hand at capturing dramatic high-contrast b&w photographs. We're following that up today with this post-processing beginners guide for inexperienced Photoshop and Lightroom users.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 21, 2024  | 

Like it or not we live in an era where camera manufactures compete with each other for how much resolution their products offer. But there's a big difference between what you want and what you really need. That's why, budget notwithstanding, it's time to ask yourself how many megapixels are necessary for your style of photography.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 21, 2024  | 

Nighttime can be the right time for capturing impressive outdoor photographs, when boring scenes often take on a magical appearance. But there's a challenge to overcome as the light dims, because so do the colors in a shot.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 20, 2024  | 

Shooting great outdoor photographs in perfect light is often quite simple, enabling us to capture impressive images that require a minimum of post processing. Unfortunately, things get far more challenging under less favorable conditions as you'll see in this quick tutorial from the Photography with Rich YouTube channel.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 20, 2024  | 

What if an experienced pro told you that one simple shooting technique can instantly improve every image you capture in the great outdoors? This may sound implausible, at least until you watch the following video from the Gary W YouTube channel.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 19, 2024  | 

If there's one camera variable that doesn't fit into the set-it-and-forget-it category it's the ISO you select for every scene you confront. Choose wisely and you're on the road to success, but an incorrect pick can severely compromise the quality of a photo.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 18, 2024  | 

Are you a new Photoshop user who feels overwhelmed by the apparent complexity of everything this comprehensive software can do? This is a common occurrence for anyone starting out, and today we'll simplify matters and eliminate much of the confusion so that you'll be able to proceed with confidence.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 14, 2024  | 

Does a Circular Polarizer (CPL) occupy a prominent spot in your camera bag? If not, that's about to change in the next 10 minutes as instructor Fil Nenna explains everything you need to know for taking advantage of this powerful and affordable accessory that many pros never leave home without.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 14, 2024  | 

We're going to jump in our time capsule for a seven-minute trip back to the days of 35mm photography and discover how an old-school (and largely forgotten) sharpening technique is still valuable today. So grab your digital camera and climb aboard!

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