Are Tripods Obsolete?
Reconsidering this once-indispensable
nature photography accessory
in the digital age
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in the digital age
Where Does Our
Water Come From?
Photographing a 1,300-mile
exploration of the Platte River Basin
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pro techniques and insights
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A Wide Angle
For Bird Photography
How an unconventional lens
choice helped capture fast-moving
birds in flight
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birds in flight
The Future Of
Nature Photography
A conversation about
what’s on the horizon
for outdoor photographers
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for outdoor photographers
Classes, Tours &
Workshops
Plan your next photo adventure and
learn from the pros in stunning locations!
Read Morelearn from the pros in stunning locations!
Converting To B&W
Using Lightroom Classic's Profile Browser
for a playful approach
to black-and-white conversion
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to black-and-white conversion
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Sparks Lake
Sweeping mountain views, spring
wildflowers and volcanic outcroppings
in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon
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in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon
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Surf Photography: Catching The Wave
How to capture epic surf photography on land and in the water.
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Camera Settings For Wildlife Photography
How to choose the right combination of exposure settings for the situation.
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Landscape Photography Lenses
Our guide to wide-angle lenses, the most popular and useful optics for landscape photography.
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Ultra-Compact Super Telephoto
Field testing the AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens, a super telephoto prime that's priced within reach of more photographers.
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25 Top Locations For Nature Photography
As OP turns 25, we have chosen to connect with some of the pros who have made the magazine great over the past two and a half decades to discover some of their all-time favorite locations.
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Columbia River Gorge Photo Locations
Waterfalls, wildflowers and stunning mountain backdrops await in the Pacific Northwest.
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Bisti Wilderness Area
Bisti Wilderness in the San Juan Basin of New Mexico is a wonderland of hoodoo gardens ideal for landscape photography.
Photography Gear
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Are Tripods Obsolete?
Reconsidering this once-indispensable nature photography accessory in the digital age.
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Field Test
The updated flagship from Olympus is a very good choice for outdoor and travel photography.
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Tips & Techniques
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Become A Better Photographer
I’m a firm believer that a great way to become a better photographer is to deconstruct images that have excellent…
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ƒ/8 And Be There
If you’ve been into photography for any length of time, you’re likely familiar with the expression ƒ/8 and be there….
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Good Friends And Great Adventures
Your connections to everything around you define who you are and shape your photography.
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A Wide Angle For Bird Photography
How an unconventional lens choice helped capture fast-moving birds in flight.