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How to Use Colour Effectively in Landscape Photography Jun 01, 2021

Colour is one of my favourite topics in photography because, when used correctly, colour will elevate the visual impact of any landscape image instantly. The topic of colour in photography can...

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Light Pollution and Why it Doesn't Always Ruin an Image May 25, 2021

On the scale of photographers that like to follow photography rules and those that don't, I certainly lean towards the rule-following side of that scale. This is because I enjoy...

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How to Photograph Humans in a Landscape Scene with Impact May 18, 2021

The mention of landscape photography likely conjures up thoughts of vast ocean scenes, mountain ranges towering over treed valleys or beautiful images of lush forests. The absence of the human...

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Spring and Lines are the Perfect Landscape Pair May 11, 2021

Here in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, slabs of broken ice, the sprinkling of green grass and tiny buds breaking free from winter's capture tell the story of our spring. Yet, despite...

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For the Love of Daylight May 04, 2021

We, landscape photographers, love those sunrises and sunsets, and for good reasons. Alongside sunrise and sunset comes colourful skies, dramatic and fast-moving light, atmospheric elements and...

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How to take Beautiful Landscape Images During the Winter Seasonal Transition Period Apr 27, 2021

If nature could speak a human language, I think the conversation would go something like this, "Well, winter, I tried, but you are just too cold. The past few months have been an icy ride, but I...

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A Secret to Capture Solid Long Exposure Photos Apr 20, 2021

There's no such thing as perfect, and in fact, I think imperfection paves the road towards improvement. As a photographer, I'm always looking to improve my skills. Critical reflection of my images...

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A Few Good Reasons to Never Leave Your Telephoto Behind Apr 13, 2021

I know you've heard me say, "Spring takes its time to arrive in full splendour here in Alberta, Canada," and it's absolutely the truth! Snowstorms, mixed precipitation, frosty mornings and icy...

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A Secret for Strong Reflection Images in Landscape Photography Apr 06, 2021

I was out in the mountains over the weekend, and the melt has begun. What was once frozen has slowly started to unthaw and open up. Oh, how I love that trickling sound of free-flowing water!

With...

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The Power of White Balance in Landscape Photography Mar 30, 2021

White balance in photography is the adjustment and fine-tuning of colour within an image. White balance in landscape photography has many freedoms that cannot always be applied within other...

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Common Landscape Photography Mistakes Feb 23, 2021

Standing in a valley frozen or lush beneath majestic mountain peaks while the cool fresh-scented forest air fills my lungs is my ultimate cathartic experience. Photographing that splendour is an...

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5 Important Tips for Successful Winter Landscape Images Dec 29, 2020

Wintery landscape scenes hold stunning beauty. The Canadian Rockies recently experienced heavy snowfall and currently looks like a scene out of a winter wonderland picture book. Scenes heavy with...

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