Nature Photography How To

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Ron Leach  |  Jun 20, 2025

Let's assume you captured a difficult-to-edit landscape photo with super bright highlights in the sky and very deep shadows in the foreground, and you simply can't balance these divergent tones with one shot in the camera.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 20, 2025

We've all had the misfortune of nailing composition only to get a photo that's too bright or way to dark. Despite what you may have been told, it's not necessary to rotate your camera's mode dial to M in order to avoid these exposure problems.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 20, 2025

Today's tutorial from the Flying Parrot Photography YouTube channel reveals six common shooting mistakes that will compromise the images you capture of our feathered friends, whether you're shooting at a local park, nearby nature reserve, or in the comfort of your backyard.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 19, 2025

More and more photographers are using their advanced smartphones to capture amazing images, but some adept shooters fall short when it comes to mobile editing techniques. This quick tutorial with instructor Alex Hinson demystifies the process in a way that's far easier than you think.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 17, 2025

Depth of field (DOF) is one of the most powerful creative concepts for all photographers because it helps accentuate the key subject of an image, control the background and foreground, and guide the viewers eyes through the frame. This tutorial from the Hamed Photography YouTube channel explains everything you need to understand in barely six minutes.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 17, 2025

Today we're taking a quick look at the new Enhance features in Lightroom Classic, specifically how to apply Denoise, Raw Details, and Super Resolution to photographs non-destructively. Here's how Adobe expert Julienne Kost introduces the topic: "This technology update provides additional flexibility when editing and reduces the use of disk space as well as the number of files that need to be managed."

Ron Leach  |  Jun 17, 2025

Wearing eyeglasses is an inconvenient reality for many of us who can't navigate the world around us without them. They come with the inevitable cost of making photography more difficult, but this tutorial from Adorama TV provides several helpful solutions for easing your frustrations.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 16, 2025

If you're struggling with blurry images or unreliable focus, it may be because you never turn to the Manual Focus setting on your camera whenever AF fails. We're going to change all that today with this comprehensive beginners guide designed for those who don't understand how MF works.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 16, 2025

There are a variety of Lightroom techniques for rehabilitating underexposed photos, yet some methods come with a catch: They do a good job of repairing exposure but may introduce unsightly noise in the process.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 13, 2025

Who better to learn from than a National Geographic pro with over 25 years of experience? In this episode featuring Any Parkinson you'll learn how he captures animal portraits with maximum impact.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 12, 2025

Here's a dilemma that many of us have experienced when shooting in the field or on the street: You capture what you think is a great shot, only to realize later that you failed to notice a person walking into the frame or emerging from behind a tree or building.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 12, 2025

Harsh midday sun may be great for working on your tan at the beach but when it comes to photographing birds, well, not so much. We all prefer shooting under more favorable conditions early in the day when birds are more active, or at Golden Hour in late afternoon when the landscaped is bathed in beautiful warm light.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 12, 2025

There are a number of masking tools for enhancing images in Lightroom and Photoshop, and some are more complicated than others while delivering similar results. The video below demonstrates a unique hidden trick for getting the job done to perfection.  

Ron Leach  |  Jun 11, 2025

All photographers who shoot in the field understand why atmospheric conditions like drizzle or mist enables them to capture compelling images full drama and emotion. But what those times when Mother Nature fails to cooperate and you're greeted by clear skies?

Ron Leach  |  Jun 11, 2025

Your camera's Spot Metering mode is one of the most powerful options at your disposal, yet this transformative setting is often ignored because photographers don't understand how it works. And that's too bad because, when used properly, it's almost impossible to end up with disappointing images that are either too bright or too dark.

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