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No More Naps

Aside from the obvious fascinating patterns, structures and light displays, which just want to be discovered, photographing in these kind of conditions also pays off in terms of equipment and techniques. The bright light during a sunny day, will mostly result in very fast shutter speeds. You won’t have to carry your tripod and you won’t have to worry about blurry images due to movement or a lack of depth of field. Just yesterday, I took an image of a super fast little sparrow, trying to bring out the colors in its wing feathers, almost straight towards the hard sun. The settings were ISO 250 at f/14 and they resulted in a shutter speed of a 1/5000 sec. Just as an example. So, a rather longer or macro lens and the camera body is all you’ll need. And since I really don’t like to be busy handling my equipment, going out with just my camera in hands, is super delightful and relaxing.

Rupert Kogler June 10, 2025 No Comments

Therapy for Mind and Soul

In nature I can switch off and leave everyday life behind. The first chirping of birds before sunrise, the intense glow of mountain peaks in the last light of the day, the gentle pattering of rain on the leaves in the forest, when wisps of mist mysteriously drift across the landscape, or the colorful northern lights dance in the night sky – all these moments are of incomparable beauty to me.

Reiner Hofer May 12, 2025 No Comments

What Makes a Good Astro Image?

With the constant pressure from social media, people often forget the most important part: enjoying the experience. At the end of the day, astrophotography is about getting outside and experiencing the night sky. Whether it’s lying on the beaches of Crete and watching the Milky Way set, or braving the Arctic cold to witness the Aurora Borealis, the goal remains the same — to connect with and experience something greater than ourselves.

Konstantinos Themelis April 11, 2025 No Comments

The Wild Palette: Painting Nature Through My Lens

Have you ever felt the rush of excitement when a subject finally aligns with the perfect light? Moments like these remind me why I love photography: capturing fleeting beauty that can never be replicated. Photographing subjects like langurs has taught me the value of patience.
More often than not, it’s the scene itself that sparks my creativity. When the right light and elements come together, I instinctively seek out subjects to complete the composition. While I occasionally find cooperative subjects, I sometimes struggle to find a compelling backdrop.
However, when a dramatic scene unfolds, my mind naturally begins to search for the perfect subject to complement it.

Ganapathi Ram March 11, 2025 No Comments

Finding Your Niche When You Aren’t Looking

Today, my passion for macro photography and the role invertebrates play in our environment has never been greater. Whether exploring my backyard or visiting new places, each outing feels like an adventure. When I photograph new-to-me species and capture those fleeting moments that I get to share with the world, I’m inspired to keep looking closer to see what I’ll find. In retrospect, I realize I didn’t find my niche — it found me. All along, it was waiting for me to notice it. My journey from casual photographer to macro specialist was unexpected, but through it I have learned the value of curiosity, experimentation, and being open to new experiences.

Joseph Ferraro February 13, 2025 No Comments

With a Creative Eye Into the Night

There are countless techniques that can be used today. But what fascinates me most is the story that a picture can tell. Every motif, every scene has its own narrative — the mood of a lonely forest path at night; the hidden world of small creatures in the undergrowth, like the silhouette of a mouse in the rain; or the quiet play of light and shadow at dusk. My aim is not just to create a picture but to capture a moment that awakens emotions and questions in the viewer, giving them a glimpse into a world that is often overlooked.

Matthias Hüther January 13, 2025 No Comments

Artphotography Close to the Sea

Series Apariciones, which means “Appearances”
Maybe showing only the surface is a defense mechanism,
or perhaps an energy-saving resource, I don’t know.
Just like the sea, there are also people
you need to dive into a little, show them genuine interest,
and then … only then, like the sea, do the appearances begin.
The fears, the enigmas, the mysteries … but also the magic! ✨

Mailén Palma December 10, 2024 No Comments

Why Am I In Love With Winter?

As you read the following lines below, you might be located in the southern hemisphere and it might be summer for you. Or maybe, just like me, you are in the northern hemisphere … here in Canada, my favorite season is just about to begin. Winter! Yes, I am in love with winter. To me, winter is the time of the year when my inspiration peaks. You might be asking yourself: How can someone in his right mind be in love with winter?

Daniel Tremblay November 14, 2024 No Comments

No Plans in Landscape Photography

Starting from Buenos Aires, we headed to the Atlantic coast, visiting some of the simplest and most boring places for landscape photography: endless beaches with nothing but sand and water.

Oddly enough, this was exactly the kind of place I needed to reconnect with my camera, which I hadn’t used in months. There was still a bittersweet feeling from having left everything behind, and it seemed like my camera was the reason for it.

Lepe Olmedo October 15, 2024 2 Comments

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