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Photo By Karthik Subramaniam Today’s Photo of the Day is “The Elusive Long-Tailed Weasel” by Karthik Subramaniam. Location: 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 Karthik Subramaniam appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Sigma last year launched two wide-angle prime lenses for Sony E-mount and Leica/Panasonic/Sigma L-Mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art. The 20mm prime is particularly noteworthy since it’s a somewhat unusual lens. Except for the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art for DSLR cameras, the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art for mirrorless is the only 20mm F1.4 lens available for full-frame cameras. Nobody else makes a lens like this, including Canon, Nikon and Sony. There are 20mm F1.8 lenses but no 20mm F1.4 lenses. One of the most surprising things about this unique lens is that it retails for just $899 . Read my hands-on review of the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art lens below. Design & Usability The Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art, like many of Sigma’s other Art series lenses, is an attractive lens with its varying black materials, including some flat surfaces and some with a bit more gloss. In the case of the shinier surfaces, they do a good j...

Photo By Jeff Sullivan Today’s Photo of the Day is “First Strike” by Jeff Sullivan. Location: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada. “I was out to pursue photos of the Lyrid Meteor Shower, but I was treated to something even better: an active thunderstorm forming from sunset into the night!” says Sullivan. “I set up camp on the top of a mountain to capture clouds changing color at sunset, but I ended up capturing much more. The lightning continued for over an hour into the night, so I kept my cameras going while cooking dinner on a campfire nearby. This storm started as some nice clouds at sunset with a little rain coming down, but the clouds consolidated over time to become a more energetic cell with frequent lightning. I kept shooting it well into the night and ended up with a time-lapse sequence of a few thousand shots. The lightning is striking Bald Mountain in the Wovoka Wilderness Study Area, as seen from the Bodie Hills across the Rosaschi Ranch on the East Walker River.”...

Photo By Lori Hibbett Today’s Photo of the Day is “Moonbows in the Spring” by Lori Hibbett. Location: Yosemite, National Park, California. “When the snow melts in the Yosemite high country, Yosemite Falls can get enough spray for us to capture moonbows in the spray,” explains Hibbett. “We brought our group up here early in the evening and saw that the moonbow was getting underway. It’s always fun to hang out and meet new people who want to experience this fun phenomenon.” 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 Lori Hibbett appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Sahil Zutshi Today’s Photo of the Day is “Pause for Reflection” by Sahil Zutshi. Location: Kedarnath Musk Deer Sanctuary, India.  “I found myself at the right place and the right time to capture this portrait of a Koklass pheasant that paused very briefly while scampering downhill,” recalls Sahil. Nikon D500, AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F/5.6E ED VR. Exposure: 1/800 sec., ƒ/7.1, ISO 6400. 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 Sahil Zutshi appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Congratulations to Christopher Baker for winning the recent Winter Waterfowl Assignment with the image, “Morning Spat.” See more of Baker’s photography at cscottphoto.smugmug.com .  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 Waterfowl Assignment Winner Christopher Baker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Through the Grass” by Leah Zarin. Location: 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 Leah Zarin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Get the viewers of your landscapes to feel as if they can walk into your photographs. Make them feel like they were with you when you clicked the shutter. Have them feel they read your thoughts and became part of your experience. Allow them to become one with the photo. An excellent way to engage viewers is to use strategic perspective or what’s known as point of view. Those who study your photos will become involved in the composition and become one with the subjects. I generally use both wide and super-wide angles to accomplish this, but sometimes the light works in my favor to use medium telephotos. Wides are commonly utilized as are low angles, but don’t get locked into feeling they’re the only tools that reveal point of view. Leading Line, Strong Verticals And Light In the photo of the redwood trees with the path in the foreground, I incorporated a few strategies. First, I used the path and pullout as a leading line to let the viewer enter the image. This courses the eye from ...

Photo By Ted Uihlein Today’s Photo of the Day is “Alpine Stream” by Ted Uihlein. Location: Alta Lakes, 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 Ted Uihlein appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Jody Partin Today’s Photo of the Day is “Sunrise Serenade” by Jody Partin. Location: Huntley Meadows Park, Virginia. 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 Jody Partin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Beth Young Today’s Photo of the Day is “Foggy Rhododendron Looking Up” by Beth Young. Location: California. “Every year, in a short window of time on Memorial Day weekend, I endeavor to capture the magical ingredients of redwoods, fog, rhododendrons, and sunbeams all in one frame,” says Young. “This year’s missing ingredient was sunbeams; however, I can never complain about being in one of my favorite places, and most fragile ecosystems in the world, with my camera. For me, this is like being in church, with the towering coastal redwoods conveying a sense of both peacefulness and awe.” See more of Young’s photography at www.optimalfocusphotography.com . 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 ...

Desert sand verbena and brown-eyed primrose with Coyote Mountain in the background at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Colorful wildflowers announce a new year, new growth and freshness on the land. “Spring” wildflowers bloom not just in spring but throughout the fall in many regions of the country. Blooming depends on seasonal weather, altitude, temperature, habitat and latitude. I live in California, a state over 1,000 miles from north to south, blessed with all these elements. I can photograph wildflowers from early February through September. You can find similar situations in many regions of the country. Join me as I go on the road in California to reveal the best spots to photograph wildflowers. I’ll also share tips with you on how to capture these colorful beauties at their best as they emerge in other parts of the country this spring. Honey bee on Rocky Mountain Beeplant. Desert Blooms The deserts of Southern California produce the first spring wildflowers if winter ra...

Photo By Hi il Lee Today’s Photo of the Day is “Running Water” by Hi il Lee. 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 .

Photo By Charlotte Couchman Today’s Photo of the Day is “Colorado Rock Climbers” by Charlotte Couchman.  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 .

Photo By Ryan Cairl Today’s Photo of the Day is “Infinity” by Ryan Cairl. Location: Point Reyes National Seashore, Northern 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 Ryan Cairl appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Danielle Austen Today’s Photo of the Day is “Enchanted Walk” by Danielle Austen. Location: Cherry Brook Preserve, Montgomery, New Jersey. 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 Danielle Austen appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Color has a huge influence on how viewers perceive images. Interestingly, it mostly happens subconsciously. The average onlooker does not know why an image transmits a certain mood—it occurs without them knowing. As a photographer, it’s important you master the why so you can knowingly incorporate it into your creations. This week’s tip explains how color affects people in ways that communicate feelings or a frame of mind. Certain colors project impressions that lure onlookers in numerous ways. Begin to utilize color to magically influence those who study your photos. It’s imperative to understand how color affects an onlooker. Imagine how futuristic and Jedi it could be to know you have “the force” to channel one’s thoughts and emotions when someone views your photos. Obtain an understanding to grasp how it influences the psyche. Strategically introduce color into your imagery to have it resonate with your audience in emotional ways. Multiple means can be employed to grab a behol...

Photo By Nunzio Guerrera Today’s Photo of the Day is “Great View” by Nunzio Guerrera. 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 Nunzio Guerrera appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Charles Cormier Today’s Photo of the Day is “Frozen Traveler” by Charles Cormier. Location: Alstead, New Hampshire. “Out on the ice in Alstead, New Hampshire, under Orion and Milky Way,” describes Cormier. “The winter night sky is stunning as the cold air allows for clearer visibility.” 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 Charles Cormier appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Katherine Plessner Today’s Photo of the Day is “Caddo Lake” by Katherine Plessner. Location: Caddo Lake on the Texas/Louisiana border. “I took this photo while on a tour at Caddo Lake, Texas,” says Plessner. “This lake is known for the huge cypress trees that grow there. The trees and their reflections were amazing subjects to photograph. We were out every morning and evening capturing these beauties in the different light we experienced. When I got home, I had 2,500 photos of trees to sort through!” 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 Katherine Plessner appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Congratulations to Hi il Lee for winning the recent Patterns Of Winter Assignment with the image, “Looking at the Sky.” 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 Patterns Of Winter Assignment Winner Hi il Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Gary Gray Today’s Photo of the Day is “Sandhill Cranes in Monte Vista” by Gary Gray. Location: Monte Vista, 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 Gary Gray appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .