Nature Photography How To

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Ron Leach  |  May 09, 2025  | 

Experienced landscape photographers understand the importance of a concept known as "hyperfocal distance" that enables them to maximize depth of field by using appropriate aperture settings and focusing on a specific point within the frame, namely, somewhere between foreground and background depending upon the image at hand.

Ron Leach  |  May 09, 2025  | 

Are you confused by all those "weird" numbers, symbols, and other classifications on your memory cards? Well, don't feel bad because you're not alone—even though this terminology can be quite important to understand.

Ron Leach  |  May 08, 2025  | 

Lately we've been featuring tutorials that highlight the versatility of older post-processing tools that have fallen by the wayside as Adobe continues to add new headline-grabbing features to Photoshop, Lightroom, and Adobe Camera Raw (ACR). We're doing this again today in the following video that describes why you should take another look at the efficient High Pass filter sharpening tool.

Ron Leach  |  May 08, 2025  | 

Today's post-processing tutorial from the popular Photo Feaver YouTube channel falls into the common category of "my images don't look as great on the computer as they did through the viewfinder." Fortunately, it's easy to create the high-quality results you expect by avoiding three common Lightroom mistakes made by beginners and more experienced users alike.

Ron Leach  |  May 07, 2025  | 

Are you ready to level up your nature and wildlife photography with the gear you already own? If so, stay tuned because in the next 10 minutes you'll learn 10 field-tested tips and techniques used by pros to capture stunning photos of birds and mammals. You'll also see how to embellish landscape photos when there are animals within the frame.

Ron Leach  |  May 06, 2025  | 

Most photographers are intrigued by the prospect of capturing exotic animals in their natural environment, but many of us lack the time or means to book a safari abroad. The next best thing is a trip to the local zoo where you can make some great shots, work on your skills, and get prepared for shooting in the field.

Ron Leach  |  May 06, 2025  | 

Abobe has provided photographers with exciting new features for removing distractions as Photoshop continues to evolve, and we've covered most of them in the past. But as all of us become enamored with these innovative capabilities we tend to ignored older tools that can still be very helpful.

Ron Leach  |  May 06, 2025  | 

Today's how-to video from the Hamed Photography YouTube channel explores one of the most fundamental concepts in photography; namely the f/stop setting you choose. Hamed is a successful pro whose straightforward tutorials are designed to help elevate your skills, master important shooting techniques, and introduce you to the world of visual storytelling.

Ron Leach  |  May 05, 2025  | 

All photographers strive for perfectly sharp photos, and this task can often be difficult depending on the subject at hand and the situation we confronts. Consistently achieving precise focus isn't about owning a great camera, but rather understanding how autofocus really works and knowing how to use it properly and the best settings to use.

Ron Leach  |  May 02, 2025  | 

There's a common goal among all Photoshop users, whether they're just getting started or a post-processing expert; namely, making the most of all the appropriate tools so your enhancements look great and are accomplished quickly with a minimum of complexity.

Ron Leach  |  May 01, 2025  | 

Is image cropping just a technical fix, or a creative tool that can completely transform your photography? According to pro Ejaz Khan, the latter is the correct answer, and he demonstrates why and how in the 10 minute tutorial below.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 30, 2025  | 

Color theory is a universal language used by artists, filmmakers, designers, and well-informed photographers to imbue creations with their unique vision. The video below from expert Paul Kay explains why this essential concept should be top of mind whenever there's a camera in your hand.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 30, 2025  | 

It's not often that a helpful post-processing trick slips by Adobe impresario Matt Kloskowksi, and there's a good chance that you may have missed it too. This technique isn't exactly new but it's quick, easy, very effective, and it's takes barely five minutes to learn.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 29, 2025  | 

We all love photographing birds, whether we're shooting a local reserve, a nearby park, or even in the comfort of our backyard. Unfortunately, there's a common focusing problem that occurs when the subject is perched among tree branches that can easily fool a camera's AF system.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 29, 2025  | 

Here's a common scenario that many of us have faced on occasion: You travel to a distant location that you'll likely never visit again and get totally skunked by the weather despite the numerous opportunities that abound. We not talking about rain or storms, but rather boring blue skies every single day.

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