Most inexperienced photographers use landscape orientation almost exclusively (except when they shoot a video on their iPhones, then they use portrait!). The fact that we often view our images on a computer or television screen probably also plays a role. Don’t forget portrait orientation! Sometimes this will give you a better image, especially when the […]
Recently I visited Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote (Canary Islands). This is a beautiful volcanic area, with stunning views. Unfortunately, you can only drive your car to the visitors center, and have to take a bus (included in the entry fee) to see the various features. For a photographer that is a regular nightmare, but […]
Wildlife photographers have a tendency to always pick that long telephoto lens. Even on their Facebook profile picture most of them hide their faces behind such a lens. Wildlife photography with a short focal length can be very rewarding, though. It gives you the chance of showing the animal in its natural habitat. This image, […]
In all books and articles about nature photography you can read about the importance of the time of day. Generally, the best time to photograph landscapes is in the early morning and the late afternoon. The low angle of the sun makes nice long shadows and the light is not as harsh as it can […]
I’m back in my favorite place in Africa; South Luangwa National Park and Mfuwe Lodge. This time of year is especially good for leopards. It’s quite cold in the morning and late afternoon, so the leopards are more active during daylight than in other seasons. I’ve been here now for nine […]
TIPA, the leading world-wide organisation of photo magazines, has announced the TIPA Awards 2012. Canon was the big winner this year, with no less than 6 TIPA Awards awards. Some people may think it’s strange that the Canon EOS 1D X could get a TIPA Award while it’s not yet available on […]
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