Above treeline winds howl as blowing snow turns my world white. It’s six in the morning and I’ve just reached my destination at 12,500 feet, somewhere deep in the Uncompahgre Wilderness. My trek up to this point was a grueling one, where I had to break a trail through two feet of fresh snow in… Continue reading Photographing the American Pika, a Tiny Indicator of Climate Change
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Introducing ‘PopFollows:’ Our favorite Instagram accounts to follow right now
Dan Bracaglia We love showcasing the work of others on PopPhoto. We also love looking at photographs in the wild, whether it be on social platforms or in real life. For in-person inspiration, you can always check out our monthly list of awesome photo exhibitions. But for some virtual inspiration, we wanted to share a… Continue reading Introducing ‘PopFollows:’ Our favorite Instagram accounts to follow right now
A Pioneer’s Love for Botany
Photograph by: William Henry Fox Talbot Image Source: Metropolitan Museum courtesy the Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1936 Did you know that William Henry Fox Talbot had a great love for botany? It was his interest in the subject that perhaps led to the invention of the calotype process. Talbot’s first photographs or “photogenic drawings”, as… Continue reading A Pioneer’s Love for Botany
Inspiring Yourself
There is no set formula for inspiration. It varies from person to person, as inspiration can be found anywhere and everywhere. However, there are a few things that you can do to widen your thoughts and have a fresh outlook towards photography. Read books written by renowned photographers. Don’t just look for tips but their life experiences… Continue reading Inspiring Yourself
Portrait Special: Weave a Story
If the subject feels comfortable in the pose, it will reflect in the photograph. Photograph/Rajesh Kumar Chaurasia Ambarin Afsar explains how the final photograph eventually depends on important narrative devices like aesthetic framing, graceful poses and props. The crucial part of any good portrait is the pose and the composition. Do not think of these… Continue reading Portrait Special: Weave a Story
Quote of the Week by Ansel Adams
“Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop.” —Ansel Adams (1902–1984) Ansel Adams was an iconic American photographer known for his awe-inspiring black-and-white photographs of the American West. His picturesque images of Yosemite National Park are some of the most iconic works in the history of the medium. Adams was trained as a… Continue reading Quote of the Week by Ansel Adams
Inbuilt Sensor Cleaner
Most of today’s DSLRs claim to feature an inbuilt sensor cleaning technology. Is it worth depending on this technology, or is it better to go to an authorised service centre for intermittent sensor cleaning? Vijayakumar B Musale, Kolhapur Yes, it is worth depending on this technology. The inbuilt sensor cleaner reduces the amount of dust… Continue reading Inbuilt Sensor Cleaner
Tip of the Week: Shoot Macros with 50mm
Dedicated macro lenses are quite expensive, but you can use your 50mm lens innovatively to shoot macros too. You will need to buy or make a reversal ring (an inexpensive and easily available attachment) that will allow you to mount your lens in reverse. You may not be able to use autofocus, but this is… Continue reading Tip of the Week: Shoot Macros with 50mm
You’re already using computational photography, but that doesn’t mean you’re not a photographer
A smarter camera just means more opportunities to concentrate on what matters most in photography: composition, lighting, and timing. Getty Images Maybe questioning my own intelligence isn’t the best way to kick off this piece, but if I’m going to write a column called “The Smarter Image,” I need to be honest. In many ways,… Continue reading You’re already using computational photography, but that doesn’t mean you’re not a photographer
Invincible Gods: My Look Back at One Film Photo Every Day of 2021
In what has become a year-end PetaPixel tradition, photographic artist B.A. Van Sise—who has the unusual practice of making one, and only one, photograph on film every single day— looks back on the past year and towards the next. His previous entries can be found for 2018, 2019, and 2020. More images from this series,… Continue reading Invincible Gods: My Look Back at One Film Photo Every Day of 2021