Wrangling The Light

Use simple and affordable accessories to take your landscapes to the next level

Ibarionex R. Perello | September 1, 2005 | 0

My job requires me to look at a lot of photographs, thousands of them. It’s something that I’ve always enjoyed, and I consider myself lucky to be able to review the images of some of today’s best photographers. When it comes to landscape images, I often see familiar locations: Yellowstone, Arches, slot canyons. The places are immediately identifiable because of some distinguishing landmark and because I’ve seen the location photographed hundreds of times before.

To read this Photography Gear article, become a Member.

Become an Outdoor Photographer Member to access this Photography Gear Article, plus techniques, inspiration and equipment reviews from the pros!

Featured Articles

Photo of Conrad Anker by Jimmy Chin

Life On The Edge With Jimmy Chin

How childhood trips to national parks, combined with a passion for skiing and climbing, led to Jimmy Chin’s unique career in photography.

Every Picture Tells A Story

Every Picture Tells A Story

Tips for drawing viewers in with a narrative approach to image making

To access this content, you must purchase Outdoor Photographer Membership.

Wildlife Camera Traps Tips And Techniques

Wildlife Camera Traps Tips And Techniques

Wildlife photography is defined by a single overarching challenge: getting close to critters.

Aim for the sun

Aim For The Sun

How to find great light beyond the "golden hours"

To access this content, you must purchase Outdoor Photographer Membership.

How To Set Exposure for Photography

How To Set Exposure for Photography

Having taught workshops for many years, I've come to find that the biggest problem students have, both novice and experienced alike, is how to meter and set exposure for ambient light.

Pan Like A Pro

Pan Like A Pro

When done correctly, the end result is a blurry background with a sharp subject

To access this content, you must purchase Outdoor Photographer Membership.