Russ Burden

I love it when the sky is filled with drama as ominous clouds boil in fury and thunder. This frequently…

No matter how long you’ve been practicing photography, there are always ways to keep things fresh and improve your images….

Going on a photo safari to one of the many great countries that teem with wildlife in Africa is a…

An important guideline to follow is to prevent mergers when you construct a composition. Mergers appear when photographers ignore subject…

When I first got bit by the photography bug, I was hooked for life. Although it was a long time…

Everyone loves to be rewarded. Be it emotionally or monetarily, smiles appear, egos are lifted and a good feeling consumes…

A while back, I wrote a Tip of the Week with the same title that appears above. “Installment 1” of…

Sometimes, being in the field can be overwhelming. An incredible sunset with quickly changing colors can cause you to fumble…

When you go out to make images of wildlife, magnification is essential for a number of reasons. Most obviously is…

It feels good when onlookers of your images say, “Wow, I wish I’d have thought of that.” It complements your…

Nature photographers love to be outdoors. The fresh air along the Pacific, cool autumn breezes in New England, the crisp…

Many photographers have a preferred way to capture what they see in the world. Some possess telephoto eyes and bring…

While growing up, there was a very popular dance song called “Tighten Up.” A line from it is, “Everything will…

The point from where a photo is created, determined by a high or low shooting angle, is instrumental to determine…

For numerous years, I’ve been writing the Tip of the Week for outdoorphotographer.com. Each session starts with me in front…

Lines are integral components of a composition. Their strategic inclusion can determine the success of an image. This is substantiated…

Fear not—this isn’t an instructional on how to capture better photos of pawns, castles, bishops, rooks or queens. While talking…

In part 1, we covered some techniques to consider when composing your shots. Review those tips before continuing on with…

I begin this week’s tip with a definition: Composure – The state or feeling of being calm and in control…

Certain debate topics will always be discussed: Ford vs. Chevy, Nikon vs. Canon vs. Sony, Favre vs. Elway, Coke vs….