http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Wildlife photography can inspire photographers of almost any experience level. You don't need a fancy camera or years of training; anyone with a camera can capture great wildlife images. For an inexperienced photographer, it is easy to be disappointed ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_656992_32.html 06th October 2008 In nature photography, filters are a must for some photographers and an absolute no-no for others. Some photographers insist that everything must be captured exactly as it was in nature, while others love the effects and enhancements they can get from a v... http://www.articlealley.com/article_654801_32.html 02nd October 2008 Learning photography is a two part process. You have to understand the mechanical skills relating to the camera, but you also need to master some artistic techniques as well. The artistic side is where you can set your photos apart from the crowd. The ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_651706_32.html 29th September 2008 Wildlife photography is such an inspirational field; it is easy to see why so many photographers, both amateur and professional, become fascinated by this rewarding pursuit. Choosing a good subject for a wildlife photo is never difficult. The variety o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_651307_32.html 29th September 2008 Digital photography is a curious mixture of art and technology. Whether you like it or not, a photographer in the modern world needs to know a little about both. As a nature photographer who grew up with film, I like many others have been forced to cha... http://www.articlealley.com/article_647407_32.html 24th September 2008 If you love photographing people, flowers, or wildlife, you never have to look too far for a subject. The true challenge is to create an image with real impact. How do you make your subject really stand out in a photograph? It is tempting, but quite wr... http://www.articlealley.com/article_636421_32.html 12th September 2008 Creative photography is a mix of many ingredients; art and technology, skill and patience, cold mechanical knowhow and individual flair. As a beginner, wouldn't it be nice if the whole thing could be explained with a simple set of rules that were easy ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_635447_32.html 11th September 2008 Nature photography is not as easy as some people imagine. Yes, it can be greatly rewarding, but the quest for a unique image can also be very challenging. It sounds so easy; visit a beautiful location, shoot a few snapshots, and come home with a work o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_630873_32.html 09th September 2008 The manual settings on your DSLR camera are the same ones that professional photographers have been using for years. But do you know how to use them and how they can transform your photos? If you have grown up with a 'point and shoot' camera and have j... http://www.articlealley.com/article_628049_32.html 08th September 2008 Digital photography has grabbed the attention of a whole new generation who love the latest technology. But the old techniques and skills are still as important as ever. A tripod is still an essential piece of equipment for good photography. For beginn... http://www.articlealley.com/article_620625_32.html 05th September 2008 Digital photography has seen some amazing advances in technology in just a few short years. But the camera, not the computer, is still the essential tool of a good photographer. In recent times I have spoken to a few very disgruntled beginners, who had... http://www.articlealley.com/article_619359_32.html 04th September 2008 Great wildlife photography is never easy. While a good photo is something to treasure, the challenges involved in getting it can frustrate even the most experienced photographer. "It was wonderful to be there, but this photo doesn't really do it justic... http://www.articlealley.com/article_615568_32.html 02nd September 2008 Nature photography requires all the usual camera skills, so it is important to know how to use your camera. But really good nature photography also requires sensitivity to nature. Have you ever met someone who has thousands of dollars worth of gear, ca... http://www.articlealley.com/article_612177_32.html 01st September 2008 Composition is one of the great challenges of nature photography. While some people have natural flair, others struggle to create the right balance. This is particularly true in wildlife photography. There is a bit of false wisdom about that says: "You... http://www.articlealley.com/article_610550_32.html 28th August 2008 Digital cameras now come with so many features, almost everyone has the potential to become a creative photographer. Settings like aperture and shutter speed, once available only on 'serious' SLR cameras, are now found even on compact digital cameras. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_607460_32.html 22nd August 2008 Great landscape photography requires patience, plus a little cooperation from mother nature. Many a good photographer has been frustrated by a good location in bad weather. All landscape photographers have to deal with the weather in their work. That's... http://www.articlealley.com/article_598551_32.html 14th August 2008 Capturing movement effects with different shutter speeds is one of the great delights of SLR photography. Beginners be warned; there is more to this skill than meets the eye. The main principles of shutter speed and movement are easy to visualise. Your... http://www.articlealley.com/article_595992_32.html 13th August 2008 Landscape photography can be both inspirational and rewarding - but good landscape photography is never easy. Even the best landscape photographers have their fair share of disappointments. It is easy to be swept up with enthusiasm for a great location... http://www.articlealley.com/article_592743_32.html 29th July 2008 Wildlife photography is endlessly challenging and immensely rewarding. As a wildlife photographer, you will have to adapt your style to suit the subject and its surroundings. The possibilities are as endless as the amazing range of subjects to be found in... http://www.articlealley.com/article_591368_32.html 28th July 2008 Photographers have taken to digital technology in a big way. We are now snapping away like never before. But what are we really doing with all those digital photos? With technology that allows you to take all the photos you want at no cost, there is no... http://www.articlealley.com/article_587095_32.html 23rd July 2008 For beginners, wildlife photography can be one of the toughest fields to master. Along with all the challenges of everyday photography, you also have to work with subjects that have no interest in cooperating. For an experienced photographer, there are... http://www.articlealley.com/article_578770_32.html 17th July 2008 ISO in digital photography should not be hard to understand, yet many beginners seem to have trouble mastering this fundamental aspect of their digital camera. I suspect this is because of the way it is being taught. You see, ISO started out as a prope... http://www.articlealley.com/article_573819_32.html 10th July 2008 A new digital camera comes with a multitude of features, but one of the first things we consider is the quality and power of the lens. But how many of us really understand what can be acheived by creative use of lenses?. The difference between a wide a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_572310_32.html 09th July 2008 Composition in wildlife photography can be difficult, especially for a beginner. Not only is it tough to work out just what you want, you are also likely to encounter a subject that just does not want to cooperate. I can't help you much with an uncoope... http://www.articlealley.com/article_568146_32.html 01st July 2008 For a nature photographer, waterfall photography is like a dream come true. A subject tailor-made for a great image, waterfalls can be a magnet for anyone with a camera. Like any subject in nature photography, waterfall photos also come with their own ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_563813_32.html 26th June 2008 Since digital cameras have taken over the photography world, there have emerged two types of photographers. There are old-school photographers who dismiss everything digital as fake, inferior, and not the same as 'real' photography. Then there are the dig... http://www.articlealley.com/article_560570_32.html 21st June 2008 For beginners in photography, composition can be a real obstacle. Even when you have all the technical skills, it can be difficult to compose a photo that is pleasing to the eye. I have news for you: it is just as tough to teach to others. That's because ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_556739_32.html 17th June 2008 Your digital camera has a powerful zoom lens. I have never seen it, but I bet it does. In fact, when you bought it, one of the first things the salesman mentioned was the magnification power of the zoom lens. It is one of the 'must have' features of a mod... http://www.articlealley.com/article_554191_32.html 10th June 2008 All photographers love to capture the places that are dear to their hearts - and who doesn't love a day at the beach. Nature photographers, wedding photographers and old-fashioned happy snappers; we can all find inspiration in beach photography. Beach ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_551792_32.html 05th June 2008 Black and white photograhy is a field of artistic photography that holds a fascination for many people, photographer and viewer alike. If done well, black and white photography can evoke an atmosphere, or create a sense of character in a subject that may ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_549787_32.html 02nd June 2008 New photographers taking up digital photography often seem to follow the same path and hit the same snags. They buy the best digital camera they can afford (possibly their first digital SLR), after lots of research and discussion with camera salesmen. The... http://www.articlealley.com/article_546524_32.html 25th May 2008 Photography, and in particular nature photography, does not have to be over-complicated. Unfortunately, with so many features on a new digital camera, and a manual that is impossible to read, most beginners feel much safer with their camera set to automat... http://www.articlealley.com/article_540475_32.html 20th May 2008 Digital photography has created a generation of 'experts' who love to talk technology. One of the major buzzwords may just be the most overused term in the language of digital photography. That word: "Megapixel." Tell anyone you are thinking of buying ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_538834_32.html 15th May 2008 Composition in photography is one of the most essential skills a new photographer can learn. Unfortunately, in our rush to embrace every new piece of technogy, the artistic aspects of photography often get the least attention. If you bought a great dig... http://www.articlealley.com/article_536134_32.html 13th May 2008 Is digital photography getting you down? Did you stretch your budget to buy the best camera you could, then realise you were in over your head? One look at that inch-thick manual, and many new photographers just switch their new camera to 'auto' and that'... http://www.articlealley.com/article_532407_32.html 08th May 2008 Nature photography as an art form has been around for a long time, but recently it has found respect on the walls of up-market galleries. This is a big change from 20 years ago, when nature photography was only considered worthy of second-rate postcards a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_530537_32.html 07th May 2008 Sunsets (and sunrises) are an inspiration to any nature photographer, professional or beginner alike. In fact, this does not just apply to nature photographers; almost anybody with a camera is likely to snap off a few shots when faced with a brilliant sun... http://www.articlealley.com/article_526845_32.html 30th April 2008 Nature photography is an art that requires the photographer to make the best use of the natural light. Although commonsense tells us to take our photos on sunny days to get the best light, this is not always the best approach. Furthermore, our busy lifest... http://www.articlealley.com/article_523852_32.html 27th April 2008 "I would love to be a better photographer...if only I had a better camera." This is a comment I hear every day in my gallery. What many people don't understand is that the type of camera you use is not the key to improving your photography. Pride makes... http://www.articlealley.com/article_520878_32.html 22nd April 2008 Digital photography has taken over the photography world at an amazing pace. Early weaknesses in the technology are a thing of the past, and even an entry level digital camera is a powerful piece of equipment. But are new photographers making the most of ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_516618_32.html 13th April 2008 Nature photography is a fascinating pursuit, and wildlife photography can be the most challenging and rewarding field of all. Digital cameras have inspired a whole new generation of photographers to get into wildlife photography. Most of the photograph... http://www.articlealley.com/article_513802_32.html 09th April 2008 Great nature photography is ninety percent nature, and ten percent technology. Is our obsession with digital technology blinding us to the true beauty of nature photography? In my collection, which you can find on my website, I have a photo of a kangar... http://www.articlealley.com/article_511006_32.html 07th April 2008 Digital cameras have changed the world of photography forever. It has never been easier - or cheaper - to practice and learn the art of photography, and millions of people are taking an interest in photography for the first time. But the question is still... http://www.articlealley.com/article_506586_32.html 03rd April 2008 Great rainforest photography is like all nature photography. You get the best results when you concentrate on nature and light, not on technology. Yes, you need a decent camera, and you must know how to use it. But results in rainforest photography are no... http://www.articlealley.com/article_502538_32.html 01st April 2008 Digital photography has beginners around the world paying for courses and ebooks to learn how to take better photos with their digital cameras. Are they getting what they pay for? A few years ago, I wrote an ebook to teach beginners the basics of good ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_500745_32.html 30th March 2008 A photographer and a journalist worked together on an article for a glossy magazine. The article was a big hit, and after publication they got together for a drink. "You know," said the journalist, "that was some great photography. You must have a great c... http://www.articlealley.com/article_498798_32.html 28th March 2008