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Earth’s Shadow at Moonrise over Mount Everest, as seen from Gokyo Ri, Khumbu Himal, Nepal. Fujifilm GFX100S, FUJINON GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR, Really Right Stuff TVC-24L tripod with Arca-Swiss D4 geared head. Exposure: 1.5 secs., ƒ/11, ISO 100. This photograph was 23 years in the making. It was inspired by a powerful series of photographs that archetypal mountain photographer Galen Rowell made from the summit of a minor peak in Nepal’s Everest region and published in his May 1999 column for Outdoor Photographer. I went to work for Galen that same month, and I swore to him that someday I would experience that sublime vista with my own eyes. August 11 of this year marks 20 years since the plane crash that prematurely snuffed out the brilliant flame that Galen and his partner in life, Barbara Cushman Rowell, represented, so it was time to get busy keeping my word as a tribute to my late mentor and friend. In April, I led a Visionary Wild trekking expedition into Nepal’s Khumbu Himal, the ...

Photo By Michael Robinson Today’s Photo of the Day is “Black Bear Silhouette” by Michael Robinson. Location: Northern Vancouver Island. “Vancouver Island black bear at a creek mouth hunting for spawning salmon,” describes Robinson. 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 featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Michael Robinson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Congratulations to Johnny Fermanides for winning the recent High-Flying Photo Ops Assignment with the image, “Shadowland.” 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!   The post High-Flying Photo Ops Assignment Winner Johnny Fermanides appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Michael Ryan Today’s Photo of the Day is “Alignment” by Michael Ryan. Location: Sonoma County, California. “This location close to home in Sonoma County, California, becomes magical in the winter months when radiation fog and morning light mix to create compelling scenes that are wonderful to see and photograph,” explains Ryan. 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 featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Michael Ryan appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo by Hi il Lee Today’s Photo of the Day is “White Forest And Autumn Leaves” by Hi il Lee. Location: Colorado. 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 featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Hi il Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Without light, photos can’t be made. Pencils and pens are used to write words on paper. Light is used to write images to digital sensors and film. The beauty of photography is that subtle differences in light can determine whether a photo is great, mediocre or bad. Light is what allows the shape and form of the subject to translate to a computer screen or photo paper. The color of light can add brilliance or make a photo bland. A lack of light creates dark shadows. Too much light creates harsh contrast and causes overexposed highlights. As stated in Part 1 of last week’s tip , in an ideal world, photographers would be able to fully control all light. When that’s not possible, make the most of the light you’re given. This week, I share five more images that illustrate different lighting examples. I hope these are just as helpful and allow you to glean more information to take advantage of the light you’re bestowed to make the most of a situation. Spotlight On The Leopard During an ...

Photo By Kristen Ryan Today’s Photo of the Day is “Overnight Dusting” by Kristen Ryan. Location: Wyoming. “In late September, I arrived to the Tetons completely bare of snow,’ says Ryan. “Barer than I think I have ever seen. A few days into my visit, we got some stormy weather that brought overnight snow! It was stunning to see the Tetons covered in snow with the peak fall colors blanketing the landscape in the foreground.” 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 featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Kristen Ryan appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Linn Smith Today’s Photo of the Day is “Early Hope” by Linn Smith. Location: Lake Jessup in Central Florida. “With a beautiful backdrop of a colorful morning sunrise, a tri-colored heron is already searching the waters of Lake Jessup located in Central Florida hoping to find a bite to eat,” describes Smith. 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 featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Linn Smith appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo by Tim Nicol Today’s Photo of the Day is “Autumn’s Magic” by Tim Nicol. Location: Republic, Washington. “A Clark’s nutcracker backlit by the colors of fall in Republic, Washington,” describes Nicol. 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 featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Tim Nicol appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo by Shari Sommerfeld Today’s Photo of the Day is “Autumn Snow Fall” by Shari Sommerfeld. Location: Jasper, Alberta. “An early snowfall up in the Canadian Rockies made for a wonderful scene with this bald eagle looking over the lake,” says Sommerfeld. “Notice its nest in the background.” 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 featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Shari Sommerfeld appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo by Milan Gonda Today’s Photo of the Day is “Autumnal Woodland” by Milan Gonda. Location: Mala Fatra National Park, Slovakia. 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 featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Milan Gonda appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Ryan Cairl Today’s Photo of the Day is “Ripples in Sand” by Ryan Cairl. 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 featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Ryan Cairl appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Christopher Baker Today’s Photo of the Day is “Wingspan” by Christopher Baker. Location: Madison, Alabama. “A Canada goose showing off its impressive wingspan as it does its early-morning stretches,” describes Baker. 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 featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Christopher Baker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

In an ideal world, every photographer would be granted perfect light for their subject, the environment, time of day and mood. Knowing that’s not possible, each must work the light they’re bestowed. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always net the best possible images. Rather than sulk and wallow in self-pity, successful photographers deal with the hand they’re dealt to make something work. Successful photographers have a Plan B and even a Plan C. They modify how they photograph, what they photograph and when they photograph. In this week’s tip, I cite five examples of what I did to maximize the conditions under which I photographed each image. As this is a two-part tip, you’ll see different examples next week. Hopefully, you glean some helpful info that allows you to take advantage of the light you’re given and make the most of the situation. Light is measured and/or described in numerous ways. It’s critical to understand and utilize light regarding its amount, angle, color, contrast, ...

Photo By Jeff Harshaw Today’s Photo of the Day is “Sunrise Over the Owens River and the Range of Light” by Jeff Harshaw. Location: California. Nikon D750, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR with Lee ND Filter. Exposure: 1 sec., f/13, ISO 100. 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 featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Jeff Harshaw appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Kathryn Black Today’s Photo of the Day is “San Juan Mountains in the Mist” by Kathryn Black. Location: San Juan Scenic Skyway, Colorado. 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 featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Kathryn Black appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

With every update, Zoner Photo Studio X (ZPS X) keeps getting better and better, offering more and more features while keeping the price at a super-affordable $59 per year (or $5.99 month-to-month). In this round of upgrades, we see significant improvements in the Zonerama online gallery, new features that improve workflow and more workspace for photo editing. And for you RAW image shooters, ZPS X just added more than 50 newly supported models. But First, What Exactly is Zoner Photo Studio X? Zoner Photo Studio X is an affordably priced but extremely powerful Windows PC software tool for browsing, managing, enhancing, editing, and printing photo and video files, including RAW format. Zoner Photo Studio X features five interface modules found as tabs labeled Manager, Develop, Editor, Print and Video. They’re easy to navigate and intuitive to use. You can conveniently switch from one module to another without leaving the Zoner program. There are flexible workspace layout choices, ...

Photo By Gretchen Henninger Today’s Photo of the Day is “Seneca Mill and Falls” by Gretchen Henninger. Location: Finger Lakes Region of New York. 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 featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Gretchen Henninger appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Craig Bill Today’s Photo of the Day is “Close Contact” by Craig Bill. Location: Bisti Wilderness Area, New Mexico. “Slightly South of Bisti Wilderness Area in New Mexico, an ancient remnant of lush, wetlands and forests in the age of dinosaurs lies desiccated and broken—The Valley Of Dreams,” explains Bill. “These are small areas where the skin of the land is torn open from erosion to reveal geologic and out-of-place structures and formations. And just like Bisti, it completely lacks trails and directions. “On this adventure, the plan was to find and photograph the Alien Throne and surrounding features as the planet flipped the sun from one side of the horizon to the other. Even though waterfalls, rain forests, glaciers and mountains are obvious places to soak in the Earth’s energy, I have always returned to the desert—seeking the company of her more primal and subtle soul. The stoic features of the Valley of Dreams is a perfect meeting place for such a search. “‘Close C...

Photo By Elissa Title Today’s Photo of the Day is “Lunch” by Elissa Title. Location: Katmai National Park, Alaska. 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 featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Elissa Title appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Congratulations to Ross Stone for winning the recent Into The Sun assignment with the image, “Four of a Kind.” 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! The post Into The Sun Assignment Winner Ross Stone appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Hood River Valley in Autumn” by Cate Hotchkiss. Location: Oregon. 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 featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Cate Hotchkiss appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Seven-tenths of our planet is covered by water. For many nature photographers, it’s instinctive to want to explore what images lie beneath the water. That intrigue set me on a course to explore the world’s oceans. Here’s what I’ve learned about underwater photography along the way. I approached this photograph as a conventional landscape, so I knew I needed a strong foreground element (the anemones) and an environment to create context (the kelp forest). I made sure I had enough depth of field for the scene and a shutter speed fast enough to keep the swaying kelp sharp before dialing up my lights a bit to add some pop to the foreground and reduce the shadows. Where Did My Colors Go? When you take your camera underwater, the first thing you’ll notice is how the colors change. The deeper you go, the weirder things get because water does an incredible job of absorbing light. Reds start to disappear around 20 feet deep. Yellows at 50 feet. After 100 feet, things are pretty much monoch...