National Geographic Photographer Faces Off with Giant Leopard Seal – PictureCorrect

National Geographic Photographer Faces Off with Giant Leopard Seal – PictureCorrect: "Imagine you’re on a photo excursion in Antarctica and you come face to face with a giant Leopard seal only to have it open it’s powerful jaws and grab your camera and head between it’s teeth. Sounds pretty scary considering the massive seal is one of Antarctica’s biggest predators. Listen to National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen as he shares the story of his encounter with one of the beasts on a recent expedition to Antarctica in the following clip, you may be surprised at how the story unfolds. Take a look:"

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How to Use Lens Aperture to Demonstrate Importance and Tell Stories – PictureCorrect

How to Use Lens Aperture to Demonstrate Importance and Tell Stories – PictureCorrect: "Single lens reflex cameras have interchangeable lenses that allow photographers to change the aperture of those lenses. The aperture is the hole inside the lens whose size is determined by you, the photographer. And that is as long as you’re using your camera in Manual or Aperture Priority Mode."

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Simple Photo Tips: Use your tablet computer as a light source: Connect

Simple Photo Tips: Use your tablet computer as a light source: Connect: "At its core, creating a dramatic still life requires only two things: an interesting subject and good lighting. And while we can't choose your subject for you, we can show you how to use your tablet as an efective lightsource when photographing small objects."

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