I visited Stanley on a typically cool, overcast day. Gentle sunlight managed to break through the clouds several times during my photo walk, waking the village from its slumber and adding some visual punch to the photos I was making.
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Correct use of a Polarizing filter can be a great advantage when making photos on bright, blue sunny days when light, reflected off surfaces, is scattered in a way that adversely affects the impact of a photo by reducing image contrast, sharpness and saturation.
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I’m convinced that most photographers place far too much importance on their camera kit and, as a consequence, fail to recognize and nurture their own unique, creative spirit. Here’s a quote from Albert Einstein, that I believe is of paramount importance to aspiring photographers.
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The underwater lake at Seegrotte, 30 minutes drive from Vienna, shares the title of the largest underwater lake in Europe with Saint-Léonard in Switzerland. Visiting Seegrotte is a fascinating experience. Steeped in history, it’s also a fun place to explore and a challenging place to photograph.
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Heiligenkreuz Abbey is the oldest and continuously active Cistercian monastery in the world. Here’s some tips to help you make great photos on your visit to this and other sacred places, particularly when it comes to making successfully photos under low light and high contrast conditions.
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I love to celebrate the beauty of stained glass windows. I do it through my photography and I’ve created this post to ensure you have the knowledge to do so as well.
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Finding meaning in everyday life reduces fear and uncertainty, and helps us find our way in an otherwise complicated world. Likewise, by making photos that explore the beauty of simple things, we can connect with our world in a personal and, often, more profound way.
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I made this photo at the infamous Killing Fields soon after the Khmer Rouge murdered Aussie Tourist David Wilson. The photo was made back in 1994. I had to delve deep into the archives to find it, but it was worth the effort for the memories it brought back.
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Line and shape are two essential elements of composition photographers employ to create great photos. Let’s explore how you can incorporate these elements into your own photos to produce more interesting and visually dynamic images.
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Melancholy is beautiful and, to my way of thinking, misunderstood. Let's explore the relationship between the creative soul and melancholy.
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Greenland is a remarkable country. A harsh, wild and beautiful environment where nature rules in its pristine state. But change is coming and Greenland looks set to experience a big boom in mining and defence. Many people will profit, but what cost will be paid by the local Inuit people if the United States of America acquires Greenland?
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Arriving in Ilulissat, Greenland is an amazing experience. I ventured to Greenland for a taste of this wild, brutal and beautiful land. And I wasn’t disappointed.
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Yellow Mountain, located in Anhui Province, China offers amazing opportunities for landscape photography. During my visit I was pleased to discover that, in addition to the sublime alpine scenery, making photos of workers on the mountain was also possible.
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Viewpoint, sometimes referred to as angle of view, is a critical consideration for the photographer working to create a great composition. Here's how viewpoint and perspective influence the success and communicative power of your photos.
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The photos you take are a big deal. But is it subject matter, narrative, composition or metaphor that motivates the kind of photos you take?
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Greenland, existing primarily of ice and rock, is a massive wilderness. The aerial photos in this post, made near the end of my flight from Reykjavik, Iceland to Ilulissat in West Greenland, showcase the monumental proportions and harsh environment of this sparsely populated, arctic nation.
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Ilulissat Icefjord, located off the West coast of Greenland in Disko Bay, 250 km (155 miles) north of the Arctic Circle, contains a huge and ever-changing body of ice. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, Ilulissat Icefjord is best explored on a midnight cruise.
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Trey Ratcliff is, arguably, the world’s most famous contemporary photographer with a huge worldwide audience drawn through his Stuck in Customs website and massive social media following. Here’s how Trey and I met, while photographing the sunset at Milford Sound on the South Island of New Zealand.
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