Articles – Nature Photographers Network

Dreamlike Nightscapes — Exploring Reality and Beyond

In this article, I’d like to dive into what composite photography is, since we are seeing it more often, with very few photographers being transparent or honest about using compositing techniques in their work. There is nothing wrong with composites. I truly believe it is not less work or effort, nor easier than “traditional” photography. What is wrong is lying or denying you’re doing it.

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Capturing Wildlife Photos with a Tilt-Shift Eﬀect

By Ray Hennessy / 15 minutes of reading

The photos I was capturing were certainly diﬀerent, but I have learned over the years that diﬀerent just to be diﬀerent doesn’t mean a photo is good. I was sharing some of the photos that I was happy with, though I knew I wasn’t quite there yet. The entire process of learning and using this lens was such a great reminder to give things time and patience, not give up, and continue to push to learn how to use the gear for great photography.

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Me Through My Images

By Rahul Sachdev / 7 minutes of reading

What I photograph and how I photograph reflect a lot about who I am in real life, that much I am sure of. I can’t say this for everyone, but for me the easiest way to be creative about photography has been to look at it as a medium to express myself.

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The Power of Personal Projects

By Bob Faucher / 9 minutes of reading

For me the key word is “project.” Projects are highly flexible, allow me to stretch my wings, and make me a better photographer. I prefer to drive to all the destinations I go to for photography. I have two long-term personal projects that I work on whenever I am on the road. The subject matter for each project — rocks and trees, and derelict buildings — is generally found serendipitously.

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Walking with Pumas

By Cristina Harboe / 8 minutes of reading

I’m deeply fascinated by the technique of combining intentional blurring with on-site, high-key photography. I believe it creates a uniquely delicate impression for the viewer. It’s this delicacy, or perhaps gentleness, that I personally feel this particular feline possesses compared to other big cats I’m familiar with, and it extends even to the possibility of walking alongside them.

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The Symphony of Submerged Aesthetics: Underwater Photography as a Catalyst for Ocean Conservation

By Gustavo Costa / 5 minutes of reading

The seamless merger of aesthetics and conservation in underwater photography is not coincidental; it’s a purposeful alliance. The allure of captivating visuals entices viewers, encouraging them to linger and contemplate the mysteries that lie beneath the waves.

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Elephants In The Okavango Delta In Botswana

On the Delta – Photographing Okavango’s Wet Season

By Jon McCormack / 5 minutes of reading

Okavango! The name itself conjures up fantasies of southern Africa — animals around waterholes as dust clouds roll in from the parched Kalahari plains. But this hot, dry, arid version of the Okavango is only the summer half of a fuller, richer story.

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Why Every Landscape Photographer Should Go Backpacking

By Joshua Cripps / 10 minutes of reading

On the surface, backpacking seems terrible. It’s incredibly hard work, often uncomfortable, cold, and exhausting. And yet, trip after trip, I go back for more, because backpacking has brought me more moments of pure joy and beauty than any other activity. Here are my top five reasons why, plus some tips to help you have a successful first time out if you’re new to backpacking.

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