Nature Photography How To

Have you ever been out in the field on a nice day, found a great subject, and framed up the shot perfectly—only to discover that the images you captured are far less impactful that you expected? If your answer is "no," then you're better or luckier that the rest of us.

If you're looking for a way to transform flat landscape photos into spectacular images that almost appear three-dimensional, today's Lightroom tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel will quickly get you where you want to be. In barely 15 minutes you'll learn how to apply simple masks to add depth and dimension to all your outdoor photos, while retaining a realistic Look.

We've spent a lot of time singing the virtues of shooting in the Raw file format, and there are numerous reasons why doing so delivers both optimum image quality and greater versatility during post processing. But in this quick tutorial from the Better Pix YouTube channel you'll learn the benefits of shooting Jpeg files, along with several helpful tips for creating amazing images.

Professional landscape photographers are known for carrying a wide array of filters in sizes to fit the lenses they use most. These range from those designed to enhance color, remove reflections, and add a soft glow and other special effects. Then there's a collection of ND filters in various strengths, and a few graduated and split-tone filters to round out the expensive assortment..

Earlier this month we discussed five ways to boost autofocus with whatever gear you own. Today's tutorial from Great Big Photography World (GBPW) takes a look at one specific camera setting that will deliver the best possible results in a  variety of situations.

Adobe recently updated Photoshop with several exciting features and tools, and the new Selection Brush is one of the most powerful for processing landscape shots and other outdoor images. This 12-minute tutorial from the Rogala Photography YouTube channel showcases the enhanced selection capabilities of this versatile tool so you can take advantage of everything it can do.

By ignoring Lightroom Profiles you're missing out on a quick and easy way to achieve more effective edits in less time. These one-click settings enable you to establish a neutral starting point for a realistic look or apply creative effects to imbue photos with various moods and emotions.