Learning The Ropes: How to Photograph Rock Climbing

Ryan Burke “flakes” a rope after reaching the top of a climb in El Potrero Chico, Mexico. Ropes offer many opportunities to create leading lines in photos. Creating great climbing imagery is a challenge. Knowing where to start and how to go about taking photos in a complex environment may be intimidating, and it can… Poursuivre la lecture Learning The Ropes: How to Photograph Rock Climbing

Panoramas And Vertoramas Assignment Winner Max Foster

Congratulations to Max Foster for winning the recent Panoramas And Vertoramas Assignment with the image, “The Wanderer.” See more of Max Foster’s photography at www.maxfosterphotography.com.  .alm-btn-wrap{display:block;text-align:center;padding:10px 0;margin:0 0 15px;position:relative}.alm-btn-wrap:after{display:table;clear:both;height:0;content: »}.alm-btn-wrap .alm-load-more-btn{font-size:15px;font-weight:500;width:auto;height:43px;line-height:1;background:#ed7070;-webkit-box-shadow:0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.04);box-shadow:0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.04);color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:4px;margin:0;padding:0 20px;display:inline-block;position:relative;-webkit-transition:all .3s ease;transition:all .3s ease;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;-webkit-appearance:none;-moz-appearance:none;appearance:none;-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none;cursor:pointer}.alm-btn-wrap .alm-load-more-btn.loading,.alm-btn-wrap .alm-load-more-btn:hover{background-color:#e06161;-webkit-box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.09);box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.09);color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.alm-btn-wrap .alm-load-more-btn:active{-webkit-box-shadow:none;box-shadow:none;text-decoration:none}.alm-btn-wrap .alm-load-more-btn.loading{cursor:wait;outline:0;padding-left:44px}.alm-btn-wrap .alm-load-more-btn.done{cursor:default;opacity:.15;background-color:#ed7070;outline:0!important;-webkit-box-shadow:none!important;box-shadow:none!important}.alm-btn-wrap .alm-load-more-btn.done:before,.alm-btn-wrap .alm-load-more-btn:before{background:0 0;width:0}.alm-btn-wrap… Poursuivre la lecture Panoramas And Vertoramas Assignment Winner Max Foster

Mental Preparedness

Over the multiple decades I’ve led photo safaris to Tanzania and all over the United States, I’ve observed a multitude of commonalities. I’ve been witness to common barriers that prevent participants from creating the best possible images. They range in scope from making photos of anything and everything just because it’s new to overlooking what’s… Poursuivre la lecture Mental Preparedness

Last Frame: Making A Splash

Photo By Samuel Cox “A giraffe drinking is magic for a wildlife photographer,” says Samuel Cox, “that opportunity to capture behavior with a splash of action—to showcase an animal in a different light. “This individual, photographed in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, was making the most of a small waterhole but was also causing a bit… Poursuivre la lecture Last Frame: Making A Splash

The Needles

Photo By Max Foster The Black Hills of South Dakota cover 1.2 million acres of forested hills and mountainous landscapes. With expansive pine forests, rugged rock formations, streams, lakes and more, the Black Hills offer a variety of recreation opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. One of the most visually striking areas lies within Custer State Park… Poursuivre la lecture The Needles

Close To Home Assignment Winner Randy Robbins

Congratulations to Randy Robbins for winning the recent Close To Home Assignment with the image, “Backyard Bobcat.” See more of Robbins’s photography at RandyRobbinsPhotography.com. View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! .alm-btn-wrap{display:block;text-align:center;padding:10px 0;margin:0 0 15px;position:relative}.alm-btn-wrap:after{display:table;clear:both;height:0;content: »}.alm-btn-wrap .alm-load-more-btn{font-size:15px;font-weight:500;width:auto;height:43px;line-height:1;background:#ed7070;-webkit-box-shadow:0 1px 1px… Poursuivre la lecture Close To Home Assignment Winner Randy Robbins

Photo Of The Day By Caleb Lawson

Photo By Caleb Lawson Today’s Photo of the Day is “Grizzly Profile” by Caleb Lawson. Location: Glacier National Park, Montana. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are… Poursuivre la lecture Photo Of The Day By Caleb Lawson

Tell A Story With Your Wildlife Photography

This week’s tip focuses on wildlife and how to make the best possible images of the animals you encounter. Whether you travel to India to photograph tigers, Alaska for bears, China for pandas or the Pacific to capture whales, many guidelines and strategies remain constant. As a matter of fact, because of the immense size… Poursuivre la lecture Tell A Story With Your Wildlife Photography

Dinosaur Adventure!

Rafting the Gates of Lodore section of the Green River through Dinosaur National Monument offers photographers a wide range of geology and dramatic canyon walls to observe. After feeling trapped at home for the past couple of years, I think it is fair to say that most of us nature photographers are going a bit… Poursuivre la lecture Dinosaur Adventure!