“Copying other people doesn’t help you grow,” clarifies Hiren Vekaria when I query him on what photographers could do to develop a visual style. “It’s like copying someone else’s homework,” he adds candidly. And incredibly, just two years since he bought a professional camera, he’s establishing a very recognizable style of his own.
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Photographer Captures a ‘3-Headed Deer’ Optical Illusion
Wildlife photographer Renatas Jakaitis was shooting in the forests of Lithuania when he managed to capture this unusual optical illusion photo of a “three-headed deer.” The image may appear at first glance to be the result of some clever Photoshop editing, but it was actually the result of good luck and perfect timing. The Story… Continue reading Photographer Captures a ‘3-Headed Deer’ Optical Illusion
5 Helpful Tips for Bird Photography
Bird photography is a challenging and fun genre that takes a lot of good technique, patience, understanding of animal behavior, and creativity to make compelling images. Whether you are new to the genre or a seasoned pro, this awesome video tutorial will give you five excellent tips that are sure to help you produce better… Continue reading 5 Helpful Tips for Bird Photography
Oldest Lion in Kenya Captured in Stunning Photos
Professional wildlife photographer Leighton Lum was shooting in Kenya when he came across a lion known as Morani. At 14 years old, Morani is the current title holder for the oldest known lion in a national reserve in the East African country. The 33-year-old photographer captured a series of gorgeous photos of Morani as the… Continue reading Oldest Lion in Kenya Captured in Stunning Photos
Behind the Scenes of a 4-Day Winter Wildlife Shoot in the Norwegian Wilderness
It can be difficult to consistently push yourself to achieve more, but Morten Hilmer manages it. In this video, he ventures out into the Norwegian wilderness for days on end to capture the local wildlife in grueling conditions. [ Read More ]
Bird Photography at 2,560mm With the Canon RF 800mm and Teleconverters
Bird photography can be gear-intensive when your small subjects are a long way away. But, what would it be like if you had unparalleled reach? Would it be useful or restricting? [ Read More ]
Photographer Captures Fox Adorably Covered in Snow
Photographer Roeselien Raimond is particularly fond of foxes, and during a winter day when the weather was uncharacteristically rough, she came across and photographed a fox adorably covered in snow. Raimond is a wildlife photographer whose favorite subject is a fox. She has been dutifully building a collection of fox portraits over the last 10… Continue reading Photographer Captures Fox Adorably Covered in Snow
Sixty-Four Foxy Faces: Portraits of Fantastic Foxes Over 10+ Years
“Don’t you have enough fox pictures yet?” That’s a question I get asked regularly. “Not by a long shot!” Those photos are just a great excuse to stalk these fantastic animals for over ten years. And no, I can’t get enough. In fact, every day I find them a little sweeter and more beautiful. The… Continue reading Sixty-Four Foxy Faces: Portraits of Fantastic Foxes Over 10+ Years
8 Tips for Taking Photos at the End of the Earth
I recently wrote a piece for Bradt Guides’ Travel Club offering tips on how to get the most out of a trip to the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. I, for one, am feeling serious withdrawal from travel. If you’re planning a trip to Antarctica or love landscapes and wildlife, climb aboard. [ Read More ]
Photographer Captures Bears Kung-Fu Fighting
Photographer Kristi Odom was shooting in the great outdoors of Alaska when she captured this unusual photo of two bears kung fu fighting. Odom is a Longmont, Colorado-based photographer and filmmaker who is a Nikon Ambassador, an Associate Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, and a motivational speaker. Her work focuses on connecting… Continue reading Photographer Captures Bears Kung-Fu Fighting