Outdoor Photographer Magazine

How To Use HDR

HDR can help you
capture high-contrast scenes
without a graduated filter

Giving Voice

Getting started in
wildlife rescue photography

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Rafting Grand Canyon

For a new photo perspective on
this iconic landscape, take a
trip down the Colorado River

Are Tripods Obsolete?

Reconsidering this once-indispensable
nature photography accessory
in the digital age

Classes, Tours &
Workshops

Plan your next photo adventure and
learn from the pros in stunning locations!

Where Does Our
Water Come From?

Photographing a 1,300-mile
exploration of the Platte River Basin

Favorite Places:
Sparks Lake

Sweeping mountain views, spring
wildflowers and volcanic outcroppings
in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

Explore This Favorite Place

Featured Articles

Best Cameras For Wildlife Photography

To capture the decisive moment in animal activity and behavior, choose a camera with the AF performance, speed and image quality that are up to the task.

How To Plan A Milky Way Photo Shoot

Tips for choosing locations, timing and creative approaches to photographing the Milky Way above the landscape for incredible nighttime photos.

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Ten National Parks For Fall Foliage

Favorite national parks to find vibrant fall color — and it’s not just the parks you’d expect.

The Bridge To Black & White

Creative considerations for making black-and-white images from color files.

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Lenses For Wildlife Photography

When it comes to selecting lenses for wildlife photography, the first thing most photographers look for is focal length—a long lens that can reach out and cover great distances, bringing animals in for close-ups—but other features are also incredibly useful.