In this article, you'll get some tips for taking images to merge into a stunning panorama as well as some pitfalls and issues to watch out for along the way. Finally, you'll learn about software options for panorama stitching and a demonstration tutorial video to get you started.| Digital Photo Mentor
Living is learning! I started learning to be something else other than a mom when pouring a glass of water for a friend during dinner. By rote, I poured him a half glass. He then asked if he promised not to spill, could he have a full glass! That’s when I decided I needed to…| Slow Shutter Speed
Egidio, you hit the bullseye. I love the woods. Getting out of suburbia and into the fresh air is amazing. I especially love the smell of pine trees. I need to get up to the mountains more often. F…| Slow Shutter Speed
“The fence that makes good neighbors needs a gate to make good friends” ~ Proverb| Jane's Lens
Blend modes are one of the most confusing aspects of Photoshop. First off, there’s twenty-seven of them. Further adding to the confusion, many of them have similar names or do similar things. As you cycle through the blend modes, it’s hard to know exactly what’s happening, and their names do little to prepare you for… The post Using Blend Modes to Enhance Your Landscape Photography appeared first on Action Photo Tours.| Action Photo Tours
In the world of photography, golden hour gets all the praise. Warm side light and colorful clouds at sunset may make for dramatic photos, but don’t put your camera away when the color fades. Often, the most interesting time of day can happen after the sun has set. This period of time is called twilight… The post Better than golden hour? Photographing Twilight appeared first on Action Photo Tours.| Action Photo Tours
Learning how to use a telephoto lens is an important skill. We see a lot of mistakes people make in the field and it ends up impacting their ability to get sharp shots. In this informative video, David Swindler shares his must-know tips on how to use long telephoto lenses for outdoor photography, from landscapes… The post 5 Tips for Shooting Telephoto Lenses appeared first on Action Photo Tours.| Action Photo Tours
The variety and uniqueness of sand dunes make them one of my favorite landscape subjects to photograph. Several vital elements help images of dunes to resonate with viewers: light, color harmony, and composition. Each of these concepts individually increases the chances of success, but combining all three elements is the best way to create impactful… The post Tips and Tricks for Sand Dune Photography appeared first on Action Photo Tours.| Action Photo Tours
When it comes to landscape photography, you might be comparing the Nikon Z7 II versus the Sony A7R IV. Which one is right for you? They're both incredible cameras... The post Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R IV: Which is Better for Landscape Photography? appeared first on Action Photo Tours.| Action Photo Tours
Click here to read our post, Kanab Utah - A Photographer's Dream!. Action Photo Tours provides small group photography tours & workshops to locations in Utah, Arizona, and beyond!| Action Photo Tours
What do you do when you’re getting ready to leave your home? You look in the mirror. We look to see the image we are reflecting. Reflections are formed when light bounces off a surface, creating a …| Slow Shutter Speed
The first storm I can remember was the 1949 category 4 hurricane that made landfall near West Palm Beach Florida. I was about 6 years at the time, but remember the tremendous and horrific winds. To…| Slow Shutter Speed
What’s the color doing to the black and white photograph, or is the black and white better because it is more graphically powerful? ~Joel Meyerowitz, A Question of Color A few weeks ago, I visited a photography exhibit featuring the work of Joel Meyerowitz, an internationally-acclaimed street artist. Pairs of his photos–nearly identical–were set next to each other. One image was […]| P.A. Moed
In the depths of winter, I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer. Albert Camus So many challenges in life test our resilience. That’s true for all of us. For Anne’s thoug…| P.A. Moed
My favorite thing is to go where I’ve never been. ~ Diane Arbus Welcome back! Some of you are still in the midst of the holidays and others are finished with them. In any case, I hope that yo…| P.A. Moed
As the year winds down, many of us look ahead to the new year. We make commitments to ourselves and others to weigh less, exercise more, spend more time with loved ones and less time worrying….and so on. I’m not a fan of making new year’s resolutions because my success rate is abysmal. Instead, I assess the high and low […]| P.A. Moed
Scenes of Winter This week, John invites us to share images of winter. John, who lives in North Dakota, is no stranger to winter. Neither am I. The image below was captured years ago when we lived …| P.A. Moed
Complete guide to Landscape Photography from how to get started, kit, camera settings and what makes great landscape photographs!| Amateur Photographer
Life is the fire that burns and the sun that gives light. Life is the wind and the rain and the thunder in the sky. Life is matter and is earth, what is and what is not, and what beyond is in Eternity. ~Lucius Annaeus Seneca This week, Sofia takes us back to mankind’s early belief that all life is […]| P.A. Moed
The best photography competitions to enter in 2024, along with deadlines and top tips from judges to help your images stand out from the rest| Amateur Photographer
I see that the path of progress has never taken a straight line, but has always been a zigzag course amid the conflicting forces of right and wrong, truth and error, justice and injustice, cruelty …| P.A. Moed
Landscape photography is more than just pixels, in my humble opinion. It’s about capturing the beauty unfolding in front of me. Capturing the awe. Capturing the feeling. Capturing a moment in…| Live Laugh RV
When Egidio first introduced us to this compositional technique, I was puzzled, to tell you the truth. I never considered using this technique as a compositional tool, but like Sofia, I realized (a…| P.A. Moed
Composition can make or break a photograph’s impact for the viewer. I always take the time to compose an image in the camera, but never really concentrated on why. In this week’s challe…| Slow Shutter Speed
This week, we’re packing our bags again and getting ready to explore new places this summer. Fortunately, a few dear friends and family will be joining us along the way. These connections hav…| P.A. Moed
Yanive Feiner is a musician, photographer, teacher, and a big fan of Castlegar. Find out what inspires him as an artist in this interview.| Destination Castlegar
Napa... In my understanding, it's one of the greatest places on California map. We've been to Napa many times, but it happened to be the first time when we went there on a weekday in fall. Well... I guess it's the best time. It was not crowded, it was warm but not really hot. So it was exactly as I like... calming and relaxing.| Craft, photography, life...
In this informative article, we answer the common question - What is the Best Camera for Landscape Photography? We break it down by brand and features.| Action Photo Tours