GEOPHOTO
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
Dangerous Crossings – How to photograph borders
Oct 24, 2017
Written by
Keith Wilson
Country borders are some of the most controlled environments on the planet. But restrictions on photography can vary surprisingly from one location to another
Season of Change – photographing the harvest
Sep 18, 2017
Written by
Keith Wilson
The seasonal changes of September promise much photographic potential for your camera, but the variety of subjects and their proximity also means there are key practical considerations to master in order to get pictures that will meet your ambitions
The Grand Tour: photographing antiquities
Aug 16, 2017
Written by
Keith Wilson
Camera technology may have come a long way since the early days of photography inspired travellers to capture the world on film. But when it comes to photographing ancient sites, we can still learn a lot from the old masters
Under the sea
Jul 24, 2017
Written by
Keith Wilson
There’s a world of visual wonder beneath the waves but it requires equipment, knowledge and an awareness of the environment to properly capture
Film Stars
Jun 19, 2017
Written by
Keith Wilson
Who in their right mind wants to shoot with film in this day and age? In fact, film photography is becoming popular again, especially with professionals looking for new dimensions and natural, saturated tones. Film, it seems, is ‘cool’
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