ND Filters for Landscape Photography
Photographing landscapes in the Faroe Islands is a challenge. Finding ways to create exciting images in dark, moody light is essential for a successful shoot. One of the tools I’ve come to appreciate are ND filters, which allow for very long exposures for landscape photography. Many photographers use this technique,… Read More »
Why shoot horizontally with your cell phone?
Why shoot horizontally with your cell phone? I hope to get you to think about why you should shoot horizontally with your cell phone. Vertical photos are rampant, and most look terrible! This never used to be a problem. Since the cell phone came along, most people have been shooting… Read More »
Tools of The Trade – Mylio Slideshow Presentation
Tools of the Trade Tools of The Trade – Mylio Slideshow Presentation is the first in a series of videos. These videos will be highlighting the many different pieces of equipment I use as a natural history photographer. Not just camera equipment but clothing, software, camera accessories, video gear, things… Read More »
How To Photograph Polar Bears From a Tundra Buggy
Five Photo Tips For Your Tundra Buggy Adventure How to photograph polar bears from a Tundra Buggy is the most recent episode of Photo Tips From The Field. Most of my tips on this subject are contained in the new video below. Even so, I thought I would write them… Read More »
Red Coat to the Rescue
Adding scale to your pictures On our recent trip to Iceland I had a chance to share with our NE Explorers the idea of adding scale to your pictures by including a person in the landscape. We were shooting the beautiful Hvítá River in overcast light which was perfect for… Read More »
Photo Tips from the Field: Birds in Flight
Capturing exquisite photos of birds in flight is a popular discussion across the internet. Many photographers wanting to improve their wildlife photography skills often turn to our avian friends for practice and inspiration. Getting that crystal-clear, fast-moving bird, with details in every feather, is like a gift from the photo… Read More »
Macro Tips for Wildflowers
Many of you may not be aware of the fact that along with this Blog I also have a YouTube channel we call Natural Exposures TV. Natural Exposures TV is just another way to get the word out about the joys of nature and photography. I’ve been working on producing… Read More »
Lumix Diaries Goes To Cuba
Lumix Diaries Goes to Cuba With A Photo Lesson A Day One of the things I want to start doing is sharing more information about how I shoot certain images. Our Natural Exposures Invitational Photo Tours keep me on the road taking pictures for as many as ten months of… Read More »
The Lumix Diaries: Macro Made Easy
There’s been a great deal of interest lately in a macro image I posted to Facebook. The picture was a close up of a beautiful orchid showing its soft pastel colors and elegant form. The technique is quite simple and easy to replicate with minimal equipment. The key to doing this right is… Read More »
Are you the Family Photographer?
If you love photography, and most likely you wouldn’t be here if you don’t, you may be the family photographer, like I am. It’s not an easy job, getting people to smile, organizing the group, having to shoot when everybody is just relaxing and having fun. But it’s an important… Read More »