Articles by Russ Burden
Step Away From The Vehicle For Better Images
The other night I removed myself from working on RAW files and relaxed in front of the TV. Scrolling through…
What’s The Proper Choice?
When I run my nature photo safari to Tanzania, I often get asked what’s the proper (fill in the blank)…
A Baker’s Dozen: Tips For Better Wildlife Images, Part 2
In the final part of this two-part series, I continue with a Baker’s Dozen of 13 key points to help…
The Sum Of The Parts Is Greater Than The Whole
Regardless of the subject matter you photograph, don’t overlook the small stuff. For instance, if you vacation in Paris, you’ll…
Create Balance In Your Compositions
Whether you primarily make landscape images or lean toward capturing wildlife, it’s important to create balance in your compositions. When…
Capturing Subjects With Distinct Shapes
From repetitive hexagons woven into beehives, to the support systems of skyscrapers, shapes are found everywhere. They consist of lines,…
Using A Monopod For Nature And Wildlife Photography
Wait, a tripod has three legs, so how is it possible to have a single-legged version? It’s called a monopod!…
Wildlife Photography: Steps For Success
Wildlife photography is one of the most difficult areas of photography one can enter. There’s a myriad of factors that…
Subject-Background Harmony
Harmony: A consistent, orderly or pleasing arrangement of parts. The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords that…
The Guiding Light, Part 4: Dramatic Light
In part one of this series, I addressed front light and in part two, I wrote about backlight. In part…
The Guiding Light, Part 3: Sidelight And Soft Light
In part one of this series, I addressed front light, and in part two, I wrote about backlight. Now, in…
The Guiding Light, Part 2: Backlight
As I stated last week, there are three key ingredients to create a quality image: the quality of the subject,…
The Guiding Light, Part 1: Front Light
There are a number of factors that determine the success of a photograph, but for me, “It’s All About The…
Prevent Background Blunders
Regardless of a subject’s impact, if the background is busy, has distractions, is too bright, etc., the photo falls short….
Let The Subject Compel You
C = Composition O = Open Up M = Macro P = Preview E = Exposure L = Light The…
Shutter Speed Significance, Part 2: Emphasize The Action
Learn how to use various shutter speed settings to create the look you desire so your pre-visualized concept becomes the…
Shutter Speed Significance, Part 1: Stop The Action
Today’s digital SLRs have multiple image capture mode options: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual Mode. Most camera manuals…
Shooting In Tempestuous Weather
“Clear skies, temps in the low 70s, no wind and cloudless skies for the next two days,” states the weather…
Using Flash In Wildlife Photography
Want to bring home better images of animals? Practice these tips for using flash in wildlife photography and see your…
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