With its beautiful colors, intricate patterns, and graceful flamingos, Lake Magadi has been a highlight of my 30-year journey as a nature photographer. It felt like a final exam of sorts: a technical challenge requiring abstract compositions and quick captures of giant flocks of birds within a limited time. But it was so much more than that.
The Nature of the Abstract Read More »
Perception is not limited to just the visual sense, but rather it is a way of interacting with the world around us. Murray Livingston suggests that engaging a perceptive agency that is out-of-sight requires surrendering ourselves to a conversation with nature and being open to what lies beyond our horizons. He explores the concept of periphery in photography, which refers to the edges or margins of a photograph; this is important because it forces the viewer to imagine what lies beyond the frame and can become an ethical question of what the photographer reveals or conceals.
Peripheral Landscapes Read More »
Huibo discusses how to best stay true to yourself and the importance of exiting your comfort zone, for the progression of your photography.
Staying True to Ourselves and Exiting Our Comfort Zones Read More »
Rachael Talibart discusses her photographic series of the little dramas revealed by the shells near the ocean, her primary inspiration.
Ghost in the Shell Read More »
Hans Strand speaks on his experience making the impossible, possible, through the combination of flying and photography.
Making the Impossible, Possible Read More »
Alfredo shares why he uses the intentional camera movement technique and how it affects his photography.
How ICM Photography Affects My Creativity Read More »
Eric explores how to create unique imagery from well known locations
Creating Novel Imagery in Popular Locations Read More »
Jackie shares her techniques for getting out of a creative rut
Overcome Your Creative Rut Read More »
Sarah shares her techniques for photographing small scenes and macro using shallow depth of field to simplify and create abstract photographs.
A Slice of Focus: Lessons for Photographing Plants Using Shallow Depth of Field Read More »