Photo Jargon – What is a “Fast” Lens?
The term fast, when talking about lenses, is a little misleading. Although they are good for capturing fast-moving subjects, that’s not really the core of it. Simply put, a “fast lens”…
Expert Tips on Wildlife & Nature Photography
Monarch Butterfly Migration Update
As many of you may know, in addition to being an Expedition Leader, I head up the Sustainability and Conservation Travel programs at Natural Habitat Adventures. Thus, this special story…
How to get this shot – Tree Iguana in Costa Rica
When it comes to regions and countries with high biodiversity, reptiles are often one of the groups that tend to be highly photogenic and amazing to watch. They’re often unique…
Get to Know your ISO
Understanding ISO is one of the quickest and easiest ways to elevate your photography. And the great thing is that you can do this with ANY camera, and you are…
Should you start shooting in RAW?
Being able to photograph in RAW is a unique toolkit item for photographers. Simply put, it allows your photo to withstand more editing than if you were photographing in JPEG. …
Winner of our Photo Challenge – “Shallow Depth of Field”
The quality of entries in this challenge is no doubt the highest yet. This was no easy decision, and I could easily tout the merits of each photo submitted, as…
How to Get this Shot – Mystical Water in China
China usually isn’t the first thing one thinks of when they think about verdant landscapes, pristine forest, and mystical waterfalls. However, if you are willing to go off the traditional…