Stories Behind the Greatest Sports Photos Ever Captured – PictureCorrect

Stories Behind the Greatest Sports Photos Ever Captured – PictureCorrect: "Sports photography is one of the greater challenges in the photographic world. It takes a great amount of both skill and luck. Athletes move quickly and often unpredictably, and the whole game can shift in an instant."

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Photography Tips: Winter Landscape - Night Fate Photoshop Actions & More!

Photography Tips: Winter Landscape - Night Fate Photoshop Actions & More!: "I was out in the freezing cold weather taking photos of a gorgeous winter sunset. As I was heading toward the railroad, I noticed a small area of ice. But from my view it looked like colorless, boring ice, but because I’ve been opening my mind to all the things around me, I quickly ran over and stood before it and faced the sunset. With that being said, this is where my tip is simply explained:"

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5 Tips for Shooting Photographs in the Snow — Photography Begins

5 Tips for Shooting Photographs in the Snow — Photography Begins: "Photographing people in the snow is hard to do, or so I've always heard. It's partially true because there are new variables thrown into the mix: cold weather, stark white light, just to name a few. But it's actually not that hard to grab some great portraits in these conditions. In fact some of my favorite photos usually involve a snow covered tree, a cute face, and a nice scarf."

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7 photography tips from the Hobbit - Holy Kaw!

7 photography tips from the Hobbit - Holy Kaw!: "Whether you took in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey over the holidays or just remember Peter Jackson’s original Lord of the Rings trilogy, one thing that stands out is the incredible photography in the films and how it captures the mysterious essence of Tolkien’s tales."

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7 Elements of Photography We Can Learn From The Hobbit

7 Elements of Photography We Can Learn From The Hobbit: "You will notice that in the majority of good portraiture, dramatic lighting is often a key element. It’s not too often you’ll find ‘flat’ lighting in a great picture (not to say it can’t be done however). It will either result in the lighting that appears directly on the person or dramatic lighting between the subject and the foreground or background. For example, in the images of Bilbo and Thorin Oakenshield, there is dramatic, directional lighting on their faces. There are many ways that dramatic lighting can manifest itself or be achieved."

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