In my new eBook Visual Flow: Mastering the Art of Composition, I discuss a number of compositional tools and techniques which have been used by the masters of painting and photography for centuries. Composition—the artistic arrangement and placement of visual elements within the picture fram...
Continue readingI have been fascinated by the night sky since I was a child. Living in New Jersey, I really wasn’t able to see that many stars because of all the light pollution. My parents had a place in the Catskills, and I spent my childhood summers there with my brothers and extended family. That is w...
Continue readingScotland is a special place, especially for photographers who are eager to capture its splendid landscapes. Its moors, glens, and mountains offer a romantic vision of what life once was, or is, or can be. It is a place to find peace and beauty like no other place on earth. Its sharp contrasts of...
Continue readingThe coastal regions of Southern California offer some of the best winter photographic opportunities in the United States. The areas between Santa Barbara and San Diego are the winter home for many species of waterfowl, shorebirds, waders, pelicans and songbirds. The region offers an abundance of...
Continue readingAlaska. The name itself stirs emotion in the hearts and souls of all who have visited. Destinations within Alaska are virtually endless. Well known photography meccas such as Denali, Katmai and Nome come instantly to mind. But what about Barrow, AK as a premier bird photography destination? If y...
Continue readingeBook author and photographer Denise Ippolito shares some tips with us from her e-book A Guide to Creative Filters and Effects, available for sale through the NatureScapes Store.
Continue readingEditor’s note: The following is an excerpt from Gloria’s photography eBook, Natural Design: Image Design for Nature Photographers.
What is the key to making your nature photographs unique—to rising above today’s oceans of spectacular nature photographs? How do you get n...
Continue readingThe Grand Circle encompasses the largest concentration of spectacular national parks and monuments found anywhere in America. It is a region of diverse landscapes and extreme beauty, all connected by a network of scenic backroads. Arches National Park isn’t the largest park in this region...
Continue readingBefore photography went digital, filters were a regular part of every serious photographer’s kit. In the film days, photographic filters were necessary to help control exposure, saturate and color correct scenes, and add special effects. Now with digital, many of these filters are no longe...
Continue readingIf you have ever had a chance to see a performance by the singer Lady Gaga, you would be amazed by some of the elaborate costumes she wears in concert. It is part of her shock and awe style that she brings to the stage. I have heard many comments by those who have seen her perform, and the com...
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