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Photo by James Day Today’s Photo of the Day is “Egret and Chick” by James Day. Location: St. Augustine, Florida. 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 James Day appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Figure 1. Four masks applied to an image of Tunnel View at Yosemite National Park. What’s the secret to creating a great photograph? What are the elements that make a photograph successful? Truthfully, even though photography is how I make my living, I’m not sure I can give a concise answer. It would be too long-winded to fit into one little article. What I can say somewhat concisely is that good photography is a dance between science and creativity, objectivity and subjectivity, and luck and craftsmanship. Masking is one of the most powerful tools we have for the craftsmanship aspect of our photography. Lightroom Classic’s masking tools make it significantly faster and simpler for photographers to develop and stylize their work, ultimately making the goal of creating a “great photograph” that much easier. Lightroom’s Updated Masking Tools Masks aren’t new to digital photography or even to Lightroom. Essentially, if you have used localized corrections in Lightroom, then you’ve u...

Photo By Stephani Holdorf Today’s Photo of the Day is “Ice Dome of the Falls” by Stephani Holdorf. Location: Yellowstone National Park. “We went on a snow coach tour of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone in the park in late December,” explains Holdorf. “It was a beautiful day, and with all the snow that had fallen in the park down at the falls, it created a huge ice dome. The falls are amazing in the winter time. 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 Stephani Holdorf appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Regular readers of my weekly tips know what I’m about to say regarding the concept of light. But if you’re not a regular reader and are just beginning to study them, memorize the following: The single most important element that determines the success of a photo is light. It’s all about the light. I repeat, it’s all about the light. Don’t get me wrong—there are many other factors of great significance. Aspects that carry a magnitude of weight are composition, the quality of the subject, the decisive moment, background distractions and technical aspects of depth of field and focus. But out of all the above, dramatic and intriguing light reign supreme. The Basics The quality of light is determined by color, angle, direction and intensity. Sunrise and sunset provide warm light. Low-angled light occurs early and late in the day. The direction of light is important as it can either emphasize or flatten texture and shape. Front light suppresses texture while low-angled light from the sid...

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Stormy Peyto Lake” by Philip Kuntz. Location: Banff National Park, 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 Philip Kuntz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Denis Dessoliers Today’s Photo of the Day is “Winter Landscape” by Denis Dessoliers. Location: Springdale, Utah. 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 Denis Dessoliers appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

For several years, I had wanted to travel to Antarctica and explore the region photographically. Images that I had seen from this part of the Earth seemed truly otherworldly. In February 2019, I finally had a chance to go as part of a photo workshop led by John Paul Caponigro and Seth Resnick, two outstanding teachers. Travel to this region was a bit arduous, but the excitement of finally getting to see the southernmost part of the world more than overcame the long travel. A day after we arrived in Punta Arenas, Chile, we flew to the Antarctica Peninsula. Later that day, we set sail on the icebreaker ship that we were to be housed on for the week. Each morning and afternoon, taking off from the base ship, we would travel by Zodiac boat in the area surrounding the Antarctic Peninsula to photograph incredible icebergs and the unique landscape. Late one afternoon, we passed an impressive iceberg that was about eight to 10 stories high with an arch that had partially melted and then ref...

Photo By Bill Sisson Today’s Photo of the Day is “Snowy Textures” by Bill Sisson. Location: Big Valley, Central Pennsylvania. “A late-winter snowstorm had coated the valley in central Pennsylvania where I live,” explains Sisson. “As I was driving around the valley searching for images to capture, I saw this intersection of ridge lines and different textures in the distance. The storm was still moving out, so low clouds clung to the ridge tops. I used a long lens to isolate this detail in the landscape.” 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 .

Congratulations to Jeremy Janus for winning the Winter Grandscapes Assignment with the image, “Sunrise at Loch Vale.” 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 Winter Grandscapes Assignment Winner Jeremy Janus appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Sandra Rust Today’s Photo of the Day is “Northern Cardinal Love Story” by Sandra Rust. Location: Joliet, Illinois. 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 Sandra Rust appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

We’re already a few months into the new year and we thought now would be a good time to check in on what everyone is shooting with these days. A few weeks ago, we shared Outdoor Photographer ‘s picks for the 10 best cameras and lenses of 2022 and now photographer and educator Serge Ramelli has revealed what’s in his camera bag for landscape photography in 2023 in the below video. “In this video, I take a look at what’s in my camera bag for landscape photography in 2023,” Ramelli says. “From a wide-angle lens to a telephoto lens, I cover everything I need to capture beautiful landscapes and cityscapes. If you’re looking to start photographing landscapes and cityscapes in the future, this video is a great place to start. By following along with my camera gear, you’ll get a good idea of what gear to invest in and what gear to avoid. After watching this video, you’ll be ready to start taking pictures of beautiful landscapes and cityscapes!”  In the clip, Ramelli shares his favorite ...

Photo by Dan M Today’s Photo of the Day is “Bald Eagle On A Winter Morning Roosting In An Ice-Covered Tree” by Dan M. Location: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. 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 Dan M appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Gene Putney Today’s Photo of the Day is “Hallett Peak” by Gene Putney. Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “On this day in December, it was overcast throughout most of the day,” says Putney. “I decided to head up the Bear Lake corridor to check out the landscape opportunities. Luckily, the cloud cover started to partially dissipate; however, it was quite windy. The clouds were rapidly changing as they rolled over the mountain peaks. Hallett Peak, at 12,713 feet, is one of the most iconic peaks to photograph in the park.” 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 Out...

Photo By Laura Schoenbauer Today’s Photo of the Day is “Lake Michigan’s Ice Sculptures” by Laura Schoenbauer. Location: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. 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 .

One needs to learn how to “see” a good composition. It’s critical to bring one’s photography to the next level. The art of seeing has long been a popular term in regard to all aspects of creativity. The opening sentence may sound elementary, so I take the concept to the next level to benefit everyone. I offer you the following warning with food for thought: “ Watch your step. ” The expression implies one must be aware of their actions so they don’t cause harm. From a photographic standpoint, and to bring your photography to the next level, it’s what every photographer should do to realize there ’ s a plethora of images that exist at ground level.  I want to introduce you to a new term: Groundscape. I define a groundscape as any portion or area within the environment found from waist level to terra firma. Many photographers view the world through their camera mounted to a fully extended tripod. This translates to a starting point of eye level. Human nature then takes over as the...

Photo By Gerry Groeber Today’s Photo of the Day is “On The Edge” by Gerry Groeber. Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. 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 Gerry Groeber appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Sergio Rojo Today’s Photo of the Day is “Flying Red Snow Dawn” by Sergio Rojo. 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 Garry Everett Today’s Photo of the Day is “Winter Morning” 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 Josh Zielinski for winning the recent Snow And Ice Scenes Assignment with the image, “Ash Cave in the Winter.” 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 Snow And Ice Scenes Assignment Winner Josh Zielinski appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Harry Lichtman Today’s Photo of the Day is “Winter in the Gorge” by Harry Lichtman. Location: Rocky Gorge Scenic Area, New Hampshire. “Getting down and close to the water action for this perspective was a little challenging, but the results were worth the effort,” says Lichtman. “It doesn’t take long before the river is choked with ice and the photogenic flow diminishes, so an early winter shot was needed.” 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 Harry Lichtman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM at 20mm, LEE 100mm 2-stop graduated neutral density filter, Gitzo tripod, Induro ball head. Exposure: 0.4 sec., ƒ/11 ISO 100. The Svalbard archipelago lies about halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole. About the size of West Virginia with a population of only 2,500 people, Svalbard is a mostly untouched Arctic wilderness of mountains, valleys, glaciers and fjords. The main settlement of Longyearbyen can be reached by a three-hour flight from Oslo, and accommodations here include hotels, guesthouses and camping. A short walk along the main road leading out of town into Advent Valley will bring you this view of Hjortfjellet—the mountain just left of center—across the valley. You don’t have to go far to find beautiful nature here. Weather In Svalbard Svalbard experiences particularly unique seasons. Owing to its proximity to the top of the planet, there are periods of permanent darkness in the winter and per...

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Blowing Diamond Dust” by Ross Stone. Location: Near Independence, 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 Ross Stone appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Dawn Wilson “I found this brown pelican waking on a cloudy, cold morning—especially for southern Louisiana—after a shower passed over the area earlier that morning,” explains Dawn Wilson. “There’s a series of pilings along a canal near Lake Pontchartrain where pelicans and other coastal birds rest each evening. The morning can be a great time to catch the birds stirring before they head out to the lake to fish. This particular morning was December 30, 2020, when the world was still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. This bird’s very vigorous shake caused his wings to shrug and made me think he asked, ‘What will 2021 be like?’” See more of Dawn Wilson’s work at dawnwilsonphotography.com . Nikon D4S, AF-S NIKKOR 500mm F4G ED VR, AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III, NatureScapes SkimmerSack. Exposure: 1/1600 sec., ƒ/5.6, ISO 800. The post Last Frame: An Uncertain Pelican appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Randy Robbins Today’s Photo of the Day is “Puma Concolor” by Randy Robbins. Location: Lassen County, California. “In the fall and winter months, I use trail cameras and camera traps on my property to target local wildlife,” explains Robbins. “This mountain lion has a favorite path of travel about 100 yards behind my house in Lassen County, California.” Canon T7, three Nikon SB28 speedlights mounted in trees, Camtraptions passive infrared wireless trigger, Camtraptions flash trigger/receivers. 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 Randy Robbins appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

The shutter duration was 30 seconds. I used a flashlight throughout the entire exposure to add light to the main elements. This week’s tip was conceived while driving through the mountains and listening to Deep Tracks on satellite radio. The sound of a lone cowbell filled the air, which was immediately followed by a fuzz guitar accompanied by a lead guitar. A huge smile filled my face as I immediately knew the iconic tune. It had been a long time since hearing “Time.” I immediately sang along while I thought about the concept of time regarding shutter speeds and how they impact the end result of a photo. If you know the lyric, sing along…… “Now the time has come, there are things to realize.” AH HA! A Tip of the Week—I share my thoughts on how the concept of time impacts an image. Because both images were made under overcast daylight skies, I had to use ND filters to obtain slow enough exposures to provide the cotton candy effect on the water. A high shutter speed is critical i...