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Photo By Amy Ames Today’s Photo of the Day is “Bobby Socks Trees” by Amy Ames. Location: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. “These trees are often photographed in the fall and summer,” says Ames. “I try and shoot them in a different variety each winter when I’m in Yellowstone. This year’s version included lots of hoarfrost. 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 Amy Ames appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Roger Hostin Today’s Photo of the Day is “Avalanche above Peyto Lake” by Roger Hostin. Location: Banff National Park, Banff, Alberta. 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 Roger Hostin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Marc Rassel Today’s Photo of the Day is “Hollow Rock Sunrise” by Marc Rassel. Location: Superior National Forest, Minnesota. “The sun rises through a blanket of clouds over Lake Superior, casting warm pastel colors over the gently lapping waves and icy structures of a frozen sea stack,” describes Rassel. 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 Marc Rassel appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo by Ana Luísa Ferreira Today’s Photo of the Day is “Winter Ether” by Ana Luísa Ferreira. Location: Picos de Europa National Park, Spain. “A mountaineer walks up a hill covered in snow with sharp mountain peaks showing up in the horizon on a sunny winter day,” describes Ferreira. 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 Ana Luísa Ferreira appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Bryce Hill Today’s Photo of the Day is “Ski Day” by Bryce Hill. 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 Bryce Hill appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Winter photography can be very rewarding. Images of subjects blanketed in snow, skeletal deciduous trees with eerie shapes and form, clouds of exhaled carbon dioxide implying frigid temperatures and locations with no crowds all await the eager image maker. Early-morning and late-evening sun that glistens off newly formed ice crystals shines like diamonds in the snow. No crowds means you have the place all to yourself. Sounds perfect, so grab your gear and get outside. But before you venture off to capture these winter opportunities, there are some precautions and technical considerations to consider.  Layer Up My first layer is a pair of fleece or polypropylene long johns. If I begin to sweat, these materials wick the moisture away from my body so I don’t get chilled. Layer two is another fleece garment that has a front zipper so I can control how much body warmth I need to keep in or let out. On very cold days, a fleece vest is added to the mix. My most recent purchase is a ba...

Photo By Lauren Bunker Merry Christmas! Today’s Photo of the Day is “A Lesson in Snowflake Catching” by Lauren Bunker. Location: Yellowstone National Park, Montana. “During the Bighorn Sheep rut, one ram takes the time to teach another a very important lesson… but not the one you’d expect,” says Bunker. “At a time where the species’ males are typically engaged in head-to-head combat for mating rights, this frame captures what appears to be a humorous class in snowflake catching.” 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 Lauren Bunker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Nadeen Flynn Today’s Photo of the Day is “Tunnel View Ethereal” by Nadeen Flynn. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. 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 Nadeen Flynn appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

The cover of my finished photo book from Saal Digital. Do you have a series of photos you’d love to see in print? Have you considered turning them into a professional photo book? It’s not as difficult or as expensive as it might sound as I learned while trying out Saal Digital’s Professional Line Photo Book service recently. Not only was I able to create an impressive photo book in no time, the quality of my 16 x 12-inch tome from Saal Digital was exceptional and the process was relatively painless. So, whether you’re creating a one-off photo book of your work as a self-promotional tool or want to produce something specific for a client or, perhaps, a series of photo books to sell on your website or gift to friends, Saal Digital’s service offers some great options. Here’s how I made mine. The web-based layout process for making a photo book with Saal Digital was simple and straightforward. Picking Images Creating a photo book is quite a bit of a different experience from pro...

Today’s Photo of the Day is “A Barred Owl on a Heavily Snowy Day” by Karthik Subramaniam. Location: Minnesota. 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 Karthik Subramaniam appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Congratulations to Kenyan photographer duo Preeti and Prashant Chacko for being named The Greatest Maasai Mara Photographers of the Year 2022, with their image “Hallelujah” of a giraffe and calf. The photographers took home the grand prize of $10,000 and a five-night safari to Angama Mara. “The emotion of a mother-child interaction is something that we love to photograph,” says Preeti. “And so we waited. What transpired through exceeded all our expectations. Three oxpeckers flew up into the sky at the moment of reunion, almost as if to say: ‘Hallelujah’.” Now in its fifth year, this annual competition is judged by a panel of professional wildlife photographers and serves to celebrate the wildlife of the Maasai Mara, conservation efforts and the talent of the area’s photographic community. Entries for the next edition of this competition open on January 1, 2023. Visit thegreatestmaasaimara.com , and view the winning image and a selection of finalist images below. The post The Greate...

Photo By Garry Everett Today’s Photo of the Day is “Winter Storm” by Garry Everett. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. 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 Garry Everett appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Congratulations to John Pierce for winning the recent Fall Color Assignment with the image, “Bell’s Fall Sunrise.” 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 Fall Color Assignment Winner John Pierce appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Sergio Rojo Today’s Photo of the Day is “Mount Shuksan/Snow Blow” Sergio Rojo. Location: North Cascades National Park, Washington. 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 Sergio Rojo appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Laura Schoenbauer Today’s Photo of the Day is “Foggy Morning” by Laura Schoenbauer. Location: Bloomington, Minnesota. 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 Laura Schoenbauer appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Charlotte Couchman Today’s Photo of the Day is “Female House Finch on Snowy Fence” by Charlotte Couchman. Location: Colorado. “A female house finch is hopping to the bird feeder along the top of a snowy fence,” describes Couchman. “This was a late first snow (Oct. 27) for us, and the birds seemed quite oblivious. Or maybe just happy.” 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 Charlotte Couchman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

The more often a task is repeated, the more deeply it gets embedded in the brain. This is key for long-term learning. When it’s truly necessary to master a concept, do it over and over and over. It’s with this in mind, I present a challenge in this week’s tip to mix it up. Hopefully it will motivate you to get into the field and give it a spin. It’s based on the idea of motion. There are many aspects of this concept, hence the challenge. Are you up for it? With each photo or set of photos, I offer information that relates to different aspects of motion. To master just a single type is a challenge unto itself, so I offer the following to get you motivated. Try each of the techniques found below and see if one entices you to dig deeper and run with it. If they all do, even better. Here’s to hoping at least one tickles your fancy so each time you have your camera, you can practice again and again. Remember, repetition is key to embedding a concept in the brain. Good luck and I hope you’...

Photo By Bill Sisson Today’s Photo of the Day is “Ricketts Glen Fall” by Bill Sisson. Location: Ricketts Glen State Park, Pennsylvania. “Ricketts Glen State Park features more than 20 waterfalls along hiking trails,” explains Sisson. “This is Ganoga Falls, the tallest waterfall in the park. I took this image in the pouring rain on a foggy morning as leaves were changing to their autumn colors.” 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 Bill Sisson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Larry Holder Today’s Photo of the Day is “Snowy Geese” by Larry Holder. Location: Decatur, Illinois. “This photo was taken through my home window overlooking a small lake,” says Holder. “An unexpected spring snow shower resulted in this photo of Canadian geese.” 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 Larry Holder appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo by Amber Ather Today’s Photo of the Day is “The ‘Chiaroscuro’ Effect” by Amber Ather. Location: Death Valley National Park, California. “While capturing sunrise at Mesquite sand dunes in Death Valley, I saw this contrasting pattern of light and shadows on the sand dunes giving it a ‘Chiaroscuro’ effect on the composition,” describes Ather. 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 Amber Ather appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

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 be difficult to successfully capture the spirit of climbing in a way that is visually appealing. The amount of effort that goes into crafting compelling images that evoke the adventure of the sport sometimes feels overwhelming—but that also makes it so rewarding when everything comes together. I’ve been climbing for almost a decade, and that has allowed me time to learn the ins and outs of the sport and transition into photographing it. I’ve had the opportunity to create climbing images for fun as well as commercially for clients, but even after years of practice, I can say that there is always something to improve. This guide outlines some useful tips and tricks I’ve l...

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 .  The post Panoramas And Vertoramas Assignment Winner Max Foster appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Gene Putney Today’s Photo of the Day is “Rocky Mountain Bull Elk” by Gene Putney. Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “On a September day during the elk rut, I came across this lone bull,” explains Putney. “He was providing a variety of nice poses, then he gave me this comical expression as an extra bonus.” 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 Gene Putney appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Sky Bright” by Daniel Forster. Location: Pike National Forest near Colorado Springs, 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 Daniel Forster appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .