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How to Discover Hidden Elements in a Landscape Setting that can Help Create Stronger Photos Nov 23, 2021

When I was newer to landscape photography, I'd arrive at a pretty landscape scene, plop down my tripod and begin capturing images, rarely moving from that spot or thinking about the potential for...

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Capture a Stunning Aurora Borealis Show with these Tips Nov 16, 2021

Recently there's been a bit of hype around the Aurora Borealis. The Aurora Borealis is a naturally occurring phenomenon seen in the northern hemisphere night sky. It results from the collision...

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Camera Exposure Mode Matters-Especially During the Winter Months Nov 09, 2021

Winter is filled with countless peaceful scenes. All of that fresh falling snow quiets the once-bustling growth of spring and summer and hides the vibrancy of fall with her soft white blanket....

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The Dilemma of Shutter Speed During the Winter Months Nov 02, 2021

The first significant snowfall has arrived here in the Canadian Rockies, and the mountains look like beauties with that fresh dusting of snow. I'm certainly looking forward to winter landscape...

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Enhance Stormy Atmosphere With This One Tip Oct 26, 2021

Stormy and atmospheric weather conditions are expected during the late fall through upcoming winter seasons. Although, of course, the common draw for many photographers is that beautiful colourful...

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A Trick to Drawing out Reflections Oct 19, 2021

Reflections are one of my favourite compositional elements in many landscape images. I find myself captivated by the simplicity, balance and infusion of peacefulness within a reflecting...

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My Favourite Landscape Photography Filter Oct 12, 2021

I'm a strong crusader for the creation of solid straight-out-of-camera photographs. In my online landscape photography workshops, Manual Mode for the Landscape Photographer and The Art in Landscape...

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Why You Should Photograph Fall During Daylight Hours Sep 14, 2021

Let's have a quick chat about colour theory, shall we? Now colour theory is a topic that can be discussed at length, but in its simplest explanation, it tells us that certain pairings of colours...

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Observing the Quieter Side of Fall Sep 07, 2021

I can't help but wonder if fall will come early to the Canadian Rockies this year. Our hot and dry summer has fatigued foliage, and I can already see signs of fall popping up! Unfortunately,...

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Why Landscape Photographers Love Shutter Speed Aug 31, 2021

To photograph beyond an automatic camera exposure mode, a photographer must understand shutter speed's role in photography.

Simply put, shutter speed controls motion in an image. A fast enough...

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Dappled Light. Can it Work in a Landscape Photograph? Aug 24, 2021

There’s no denying that light is photography. Without light, photography would cease to exist. One of the first lessons all photographers learn about light is that good light can take an...

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Best Camera Settings for Milky Way Landscape Photography Aug 03, 2021

There are not many things more enchanting than the magic that can be found in the night sky. When all is quiet and asleep, the sights of our galaxy at night assure us that there's much more beauty...

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