If you have recently migrated from a compact point & shoot to a DSLR you no doubt will be very excited. Finally you are in a position to make ‘better’ photos with your bigger and more professional looking camera. But, there is a problem. Your ‘smarter’ camera somehow isn’t quite able to make better photos... Read more »
Leading lines are one of the most important aspects of photography. They have the power to draw a viewer’s eyes into a composition. Just like the rule of thirds or repeating patterns or even the Dutch tilt, leading lines tend to leave their undeniable impression on a photograph. They often are the difference between a bland snapshot and an excellent composition. Read more...
Dronestagr.am holds the annual International Drone Photography Contest, an annual extravaganza which celebrates drone photography and photographers around the world. Sponsored by the likes of National Geographic, 3D Robotics and Go Pro, it accepts entries under several categories. The categories for this year were Travel, Adventure Sports and Nature – Wildlife. Read more...
Landscape photographers often use the terms focusing distance and hyperfocal distance in relation to depth of field and image sharpness. These two terms are important in the context of creating tack sharp images of landscapes. Landscape images and sweeping vistas require a large part of the frame to be in sharp focus. Read more...
“The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep.”
When contemplating writing about forest photography, I couldn't help myself but think about these two unforgettable lines by Robert Frost. Throughout history forests have always been a magical and enchanting place for humans. Sitting here in the early 21st century that magic and enchantment may have given away, but the endearing love and affection for Mother Nature hasn't. Forests always give that unmistakable feeling of being one with the nature. The Nature that cocoons us. For nature lovers and photographers alike, forests have always remained an endearing place. Read more...
The art of photography is God’s way of saying man, he needs an audience. When his mighty yet subtle hands work their magic he needs someone to stand, behold and admire. Photographers are those blessed people who happen to be at the right place at the right time. Well when I say photographers I definitely mean landscape photographers. These are the people who spend as much time outdoors as they do indoors, finding the right light. This is one genre which is best placed to capture the truly stunning beauty of Mother Nature. Read more...
Landscape photographers love shooting during the golden hour of the day. They love the warm mushy light that tend to hug and wrap around everything, changing everything that they touch into gold. It’s the Midas touch of sorts, so far as lighting is concerned. Landscape photographers make it a point to be where they wish to shoot from at this time of the day. Once they have the shots that they need they pack their gear and leave. Read more...
Even with a wide angle lens you need to realize that there is no way that you can shoot a wide panorama without photo-stitching. So, evidently you will need to make several shots and then stich them together in Photoshop or other photo editing software for the right effect. Read more...
Summer in India is legendary for all the wrong reasons. So much so that there is actually a phrase “Indian summer.” I, like every other staunch Indian is never too perturbed about summer. Inside, though, I long for an escape to the cool breeze of the sea or the lower Himalayas for a week’s holiday. But taking a week’s break at this time of the year, is unimaginable. So, I do the next best thing- a short and sweet weekend trip. It just happens to be that I just came back from one such weekendbreak. Read more...
I would say landscape photography is the most underestimated genres of photography. Budding photographersoften think there is nothing really to it and anyone with a decent enough camera can produce great landscape images. Well just as every cat has its day, a great camera will surely get it right some of the time. But for consistent results you cannot simply leave everything to the camera.To make great landscape imagery you will need meticulous preparations and a deep understanding of the basics of exposure. Read more...
If you have recently migrated from a compact point & shoot to a DSLR you no doubt will be very excited. Finally you are in a position to make ‘better’ photos with your bigger and more professional looking camera. But, there is a problem. Your ‘smarter’ camera somehow isn’t quite able to make better photos... Read more » 
