An epic photo of a leopard seal eating a penguin wins the 2021 World Nature Photography Awards

Grand Prize winner, World Nature Photography Awards 2021. © Amos Nachoum The winners of the World Nature Photography Awards 2021 have just been announced and many of the winning shots are absolutely incredible. Like the organizers of the competition, we here at PopPhoto believe taking photographs is one of the best ways to highlight the… Continue reading An epic photo of a leopard seal eating a penguin wins the 2021 World Nature Photography Awards

Landscape photographer Michael Kenna on viewing old work with fresh eyes, and the joys of the analog process

Draped Boats, North Whitby, Yorkshire, England. 1986. © Michael Kenna Photography In March 2020, when COVID-19 led to worldwide lockdowns, Michael Kenna had a full calendar of trips and exhibits planned for the months to come. Instead, he found himself stuck at home with nowhere to go. Rather than taking new photos, he went back… Continue reading Landscape photographer Michael Kenna on viewing old work with fresh eyes, and the joys of the analog process

Yellowstone National Park turns 150—take a look back with these stunning photos from its past

An aerial view of Yellowstone’s Grand Prismatic Spring, Wyoming. Michael Nichols/National Geographic Nearly 150 years ago, Yellowstone became the first official National Park in the United States and has served as a much-loved destination for nature and landscape photographers ever since. The 3,468 square mile piece of protected land spans three states, is home to… Continue reading Yellowstone National Park turns 150—take a look back with these stunning photos from its past

Alpine views: 12 breathtaking mountainscapes to celebrate the chilly season

From the 1980s until 2002, the legendary nature photographer Galen Rowell embarked on more than thirty trips to the mountains, from Nepal to Alaska, Siberia to Tibet, Patagonia to New Zealand. You probably know his work from the covers of National Geographic, but you might not know that he rope climbed at Yosemite Valley for… Continue reading Alpine views: 12 breathtaking mountainscapes to celebrate the chilly season

Dreamy vistas dominate the 2021 International Landscape Photographer of the Year awards

Aytek Çetin is the 2021 International Photographer of the Year. © Aytek Çetin/International landscape Photographer of the Year 2021 The winners of the 2021 International Landscape Photographer of the Year (ILPOTY) competition have been announced. And there are some incredible photos among the top 238 shots (we’ll explain the number in a second) so let’s… Continue reading Dreamy vistas dominate the 2021 International Landscape Photographer of the Year awards

A tornado rainbow, a red fox, and other favorite photos of the day

RGL-Photography It‘s Friday, which means it’s time once again to kick back, relax, and enjoy some exceptional photography, shot by our oh-so-talented readers. What’s that? You’re wondering how you can have your own images featured in our weekly gallery? Easy. Simply enter them via Flickr, Instagram, or Twitter. Find all the details on entering right… Continue reading A tornado rainbow, a red fox, and other favorite photos of the day

What gear do you really need for landscape photography?

What’s in your camera bag? For me, it obviously depends on what, where and how I’m shooting. I generally have a minimum gear grab bag ready that would easily cover most situations in a pinch, but if I’m being more specialised I would definitely take my time to pack specifically for each situation. For landscape… Continue reading What gear do you really need for landscape photography?

12 Snow Photography Tips (How to Capture Magical Snow Shots)

The post 12 Snow Photography Tips (How to Capture Magical Snow Shots) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Dena Haines. If you want to capture stunning snow photography, then you’ve come to the right place. I love snow photoshoots, and I’ve been photographing snow for years. In this article, I share… Continue reading 12 Snow Photography Tips (How to Capture Magical Snow Shots)

7 Best Landscape Photography Courses (in 2022)

The post 7 Best Landscape Photography Courses (in 2022) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Want to capture stunning landscape photos? If you’re passionate about upgrading your skills, then I highly recommend you learn from a professional – someone who has a track record of gorgeous images (and who… Continue reading 7 Best Landscape Photography Courses (in 2022)

These Nightscapes by Paul Zizka Look Stunning

“The universe is telling you you’re not here for a very long time,” answers Paul Zizka when I queried him on why he places himself in many of his night landscape shots. He enjoys doing this to communicate the connection of mankind to the landscape we live on. Some of his nightscapes look like they… Continue reading These Nightscapes by Paul Zizka Look Stunning