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How to Photograph Coastal Landscapes
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photo by Joshua McDonough via iStock Coastal landscapes are some of my favorites because they offer so many different opportunities for landscape photos. Sunrises and sunsets, detail shots of texture-filled beached, motion blur of the ocean’s waves, and piers at night are just a few of my favorite subjects. But as with any kind of photography, there’s more to creating a beautiful coastal landscape photo than simply pointing your camera at something that looks pretty. With that in mind, here’s a few tips on how to photograph coastal landscapes. Coastal Landscape Photography Tip #1: Protect Your Camera photo by dchadwick via iStock I...
Why Lens Filters are Better Than Photoshop
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photo byMorgan Somers via iStock It seems to me there’s a perception that lens filters are old-school and they are no longer needed by the modern photographer. I say that’s completely incorrect… In fact, there are plenty of reasons why lens filters are better than Photoshop, Lightroom, and other post-processing programs. Need a good, budget-friendly polarizing filter for your camera? Start shopping now. Advantages of Lens Filters: They Save Time photo by Koldunov via iStock I know that when photographers that haven’t used filters look at filters, the first thing they think is that it takes too much time to attach them to...
- Tags: Budget, Circular Polarizer, CPL, Exposure, Landscape, ND Filter, NDX, Nyumon, Quality, Travel, Variable ND, Wide Angle
Best Variable ND Filters of 2019
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photo by jk78 via iStock If you’re a landscape photographer, there are plenty of different filters you should have in your bag. A polarizer is a must, and a graduated neutral density filter is a good asset as well. Many landscape photographers also carry a kit of neutral density filters. I used to be one such photographer, but now I’ve started using a variable ND filter instead. The convenience of having multiple ND filters in one is simply too good to pass up. Of course, like any other lens filters, there are good and bad options when choosing a variable ND. If you’re...
- Tags: Exposure, ND Filter, NDX, Travel, Variable ND
5 Budget-Friendly Filters
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Photo by DieterMeyrl via iStock Let's face it... Photography is expensive enough as it is, so after you buy a camera and a lens or two, you might feel your pocketbook complaining. But there are accessories you need to enhance your ability to use your new camera and lenses to their fullest extent. This includes a quality lens filter. Some lens filters are extremely expensive - like as much as a camera body! But you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a quality filter. The filters I've listed below prove that point. Best Budget-Friendly Filters: Circular Polarizers Kenko Nyumon...
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Simple Landscape Photography Tips With Tons of Impact
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photo by den-belitsky via iStock Creating a great landscape photo requires a lot of things to go just right… You need good lighting, a solid composition, and the right camera settings, just to name a few. In addition to those, you can increase the likelihood of getting a great shot by employing a few super simple landscape photography tips like the ones I’ve listed below. Let’s get started! Not sure what gear you need to take better landscape photos? Start with a rock-solid polarizing filter. FIND YOUR FILTER NOW. Landscape Photography Tip: Shoot in Vertical Format photo by bortnikau via iStock When you think...
- Tags: Budget, Circular Polarizer, CPL, Fundamental, Landscape, Nyumon, Travel