Articles by Russ Burden
10 Ways To Work With The Light You’re Given
In a perfect photographic world, with every trip into the field you’d easily encounter the species you want to photograph,…
Backyard Bird Photography
Songbird photography is difficult on many levels. Songbirds fly fast, they often move without providing signals, they’re small so they…
Put Experimentation To The Test
Every time you bring the camera to your eye, apply the many compositional rules that apply to art. But the…
The Highs And Lows Of A Horizon
Horizon placement is important to the success of a photograph. One that’s poorly placed, isn’t level or is awkward relative…
Aim For The Sun
When one thinks about what constitutes great light to photograph wildlife, early morning and late afternoon comes to mind. The…
Attain Success Through Failure
Success: An achievement that’s marked by prosperity, by the attainment of honors, recognition and the anticipated goal. Failure: Lack of…
Three Action Quick Tips
Many photographers equate the word action with sports photography. It obviously applies, but it’s not the only aspect that’s applicable….
Sense Of Place Travel Photography
The word “travel” evokes thoughts of airports, overseas sights, passports, inoculations, power converters and other aspects of a major journey….
B.E.T.T.E.R. P.I.C.S.
We all strive to improve our image-making techniques. Even the most seasoned veteran thinks about the many facets that determine…
Landscape Light, Part 2
Last week, in part 1, I covered three important qualities of landscape light: side light, alpenglow light and front light….
Landscape Light, Part 1
My photo tour company’s tagline is, “It’s All About The Light.” Light is the ingredient that carves, shapes and adds dimension….
Give It Some Time
I’ve often heard people say that life passes by in the blink of an eye and the years go by…
Mess With Mother Nature
Have you ever made a “Slide Sandwich?” It contains no cold cuts or fancy dressings. There are no exotic veggies…
Wildlife Family Portraits
Regardless of the subject, there are basic photographic guidelines that govern the success of an image. Applying these guidelines to…
From My Perspective
The word “perspective” has two definitions. In regard to art, it relates to two-dimensional surfaces where their depth, height and…
Three Quick Nature Photography Tips
Over the many years I’ve been writing the OP Photo Tip of the Week, I’ve covered diverse topics, targeted tips…
The Edge Of Light
If you’re a regular reader of my Tips of the Week or have been on one of my nature photo…
Year-Round Photo Thoughts
It’s spring, but summer will be here before you know it. Once it arrives, you’ll be so immersed in making…
Pan Like A Pro
Time for word association: TOP / bottom HARD / soft CAR / drive CAMERA / digital APERTURE / shutter speed…
Color Be Gone
The very first enlargement I ever made was in black and white. I’ll never forget that moment as I watched…
