GEOPHOTO
Photographic resolutions for the new year
Jan 03, 2019
Written by
Keith Wilson
The new year still remains a popular time to set life goals and career targets. There’s no reason why that shouldn’t include your photography, says Keith Wilson
Earthrise: 50th anniversary
Dec 24, 2018
Written by
Chris Fitch
A half century has passed since the ‘Earthrise’ photograph – widely believed to have launched the global environmental movement – was taken
Photographing polar bears
Dec 19, 2018
Written by
Keith Wilson
The majestic and mighty polar bear is in danger of becoming an animal of the past, consigned to the growing list of extinct species, yet polar bear tourism is increasingly popular, says Keith Wilson
Remote photography
Nov 19, 2018
Written by
Keith Wilson
With motion detectors becoming ever more sophisticated, and clearer, crisper image resolution available with even the smallest setup, remote photography is a vital tool in the geographic photographer’s kit bag, says Keith Wilson
Autumn in the New Forest
Oct 23, 2018
Written by
Keith Wilson
Of Britain's 15 national parks, the New Forest is probably the one most synonymous with images of Autumn. Home to some of the country's most extensive areas of broadleaf deciduous trees, as well as open heathland, wild ponies and five…
Water, water… everywhere?
Sep 24, 2018
Written by
Keith Wilson
The recent heatwave had everyone longing for a drop of rain to break the sweltering conditions. But with future summers predicted to get even worse, knowing how to get the best from your water shots is increasingly vital
Fire on the moor
Aug 20, 2018
Written by
Keith Wilson
With the recent Saddleworth Moor fire, it can be easy to think such landscapes are little more than tinderboxes waiting to be set alight. But there’s much to uncover if you dig a little deeper
50mm: the nifty fifty
Jul 23, 2018
Written by
Keith Wilson
Some may see using the 50mm lens as a regressive step, but in fact there are still some very good reasons for getting the once standard lens out – and more photographers are choosing to do just that
Fun in the sun
Jun 25, 2018
Written by
Keith Wilson
With the days at their longest and more light in which to use your camera for a prolonged period, summer is a great time to get out and about with a camera and notice the photographic potential of your surroundings
The soft touch
May 21, 2018
Written by
Keith Wilson
So much photographic theory is dedicated to image sharpness that you may think it best to delete any images that are soft or blurred. But this doesn’t mean pictures which are deliberately blurred or out of focus should be eschewed
Shooting for impact and change
Apr 23, 2018
Written by
Keith Wilson
It takes a lot more than the latest research data and alarming projections from conservation scientists to make headlines these days. What really grabs people’s attention are the pictures that illustrate what’s at stake and the damage already caused
Capturing the Galapagos
Apr 13, 2018
Written by
Helen Taylor
Annual competition looks to celebrate island life in all its glory
Taking it to the street: a guide to street photography
Mar 19, 2018
Written by
Keith Wilson
The essence of street photography is its raw, unfiltered, unstaged realism. The key to this is mastering your sense of timing and not being embarrassed to approach potential subjects
Rhinos on the run
Feb 19, 2018
Written by
Keith Wilson
With their horns still much-prized by poachers, will the revered African safari bucket list of photographing the ‘Big 5’ of elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhino roaming wild and free soon be a thing of the past?
Europe’s alternative rivers
Jan 22, 2018
Written by
Keith Wilson
From the iconic narrowboats meandering along picturesque British landscapes, to the bustling water traffic of Venice, canals offer a visual treat far removed from the modern stresses of daily life
Iceland: land of fire and ice
Dec 18, 2017
Written by
Keith Wilson
Iceland is a sparsely populated country with one of the most geologically and volcanically active landscapes in the world, perfect for capturing some of the most striking landscape images on Earth
From dusk till dawn
Nov 20, 2017
Written by
Keith Wilson
November is a dark, quiet month, but it also marks the start of a period where long nights play a large part in how photographers adjust their visual interpretation of the world
Landscape Photographer of the Year 2017
Nov 17, 2017
Written by
Geographical
Every year, the LPOTY awards celebrate the best in Britain’s scenic photographers. This year’s entries present a breathtaking view of our nation
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