Nature Photography How To

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Ron Leach  |  Dec 20, 2024  | 

Inexperienced wildlife photographers often struggle to properly expose birds, whether they're sitting still on a tree or in flight, and underexposed subjects are the typical concern. This problem is particular acute when our feathered friends are depicted against a bright sky.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 20, 2024  | 

Yesterday we featured an eye-opening tutorial explaining iPhone camera settings and shooting techniques for capturing spectacular macro images. We're following that up today in an eight-minute lesson demonstrating five simple tips for using Lightroom mobile to process travel photo on the go.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 19, 2024  | 

So you're out for a stroll, and photography is the furthest thing from your mind. But all of a sudden you notice something small that would make a great macro shot and wonder if this small slice of beauty can be captured effectively with the iPhone in your pocket.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 19, 2024  | 

The first thing most landscape photographers do upon arriving on location is to pull a wide-angle lens out of their bag. This approach may work great for shooting expansive scenes, but it will also give images a familiar look, and can even stifle one's creativity.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 19, 2024  | 

"Noise" is a dirty word in photography because these ugly artifacts will quickly spoil an otherwise great image. Today's Lightroom tutorial demonstrates a quick-and-effective method for eliminating image-killing noise, and it takes less than three minutes to explain.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 18, 2024  | 

Today we're discussing why, when, and how to use Luminosity masks for editing nature and landscape photos, a technique that one pro refers to as "the pinnacle of masking in Photoshop." These powerful tools enable you to selectively enhance various parts of an image based upon the brightness values of specific parts.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 18, 2024  | 

Minimalism is a powerful technique used by experienced landscape photographers to create order out of the chaos inherent to complex outdoor scenes in which a myriad of unrelated elements compete for attention. This simple-but-dramatic imagery is often rendered in high-contrast b&w but there plenty of room for vibrant color, as you'll see in the video below.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 17, 2024  | 

This tutorial from German Landscape photographer Christian Mohrle is a rare departure from his usual fare because the episode is devoted to image capture rather than post-processing methods. You'll see some of Mohrle's amazing photos and learn a variety of shooting techniques that make his work so special.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 17, 2024  | 

If you're under the impression that a high-end camera is required for fast and precise focus, well, think again, because we're going to dispel that common excuse in the next 10 minutes. The good news is that you can achieve super sharp photos with whatever camera you own by using the pro techniques demonstrated below.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 17, 2024  | 

If you're looking for an easy way to transform ordinary photos into breathtaking HDR images in Lightroom, we've got you covered with today's instructional video from the popular Adobe Live YouTube channel. This fast and effective workflow takes barely five minutes to explain and is perfect for inexperienced Lightroom users.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 16, 2024  | 

There are numerous methods for refining White Balance in an image, some more difficult and effective than others. Today's tutorial from one of our favorite post-processing experts demonstrates why you don't have to choose between simplicity and precision with an interesting technique that enables you to kill two birds with one stone.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 12, 2024  | 

There are a variety of reasons that outdoor photographs may appear flat and lifeless, even when a location is spectacular. Maybe you used the wrong camera settings, or perhaps the light just wasn't right. In either case, today's Photoshop tutorial demonstrates how to transform images from meh to WOW by employing easy-to-use Dodge and Burn tools during post processing.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 11, 2024  | 

The handheld light meter is an extremely powerful accessory that was far more popular in the days of 35mm photography. But this versatile and precise tool is just as valuable when shooting with modern digital cameras, and this tutorial explains why, when, and how.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 11, 2024  | 

If you're struggling with the autofocus of your camera and not achieving razor-sharp images on a consistent basis you've come to the right place. The following tutorial from an experienced pro demonstrates a variety of common mistakes and foolproof solutions for perfect results.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 10, 2024  | 

Accurate Colors are an essential component of every image you capture unless, of course, monochrome is your thing. To get everything right it's important to understand the Color Space settings that are available, and how they impact your work.

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