GEOPHOTO
Removing landmines in Sinjar, Iraq
Jun 28, 2019
Written by
Geographical
In a series of photographs from his recent trip to Sinjar in northern Iraq, photojournalist Sean Sutton captures the work being done to clear the area of thousands of landmines and other explosive hazards, leftover from Isis occupation and the…
Flat Earth photography: big sky country
Jun 18, 2019
Written by
Keith Wilson
Flat and level landscapes might not have much to offer in terms of dynamism and impact, but there’s a lot to unearth if you know how to look
2019 National Zoo & Aquarium Photo Award winners announced
Jun 11, 2019
Written by
Luke Weir
Winning entries include meerkats, zebra sharks and courting nudibranches
Chalking-up: photographing the white cliffs
May 24, 2019
Written by
Keith Wilson
The British Isles are packed with natural landmarks that serve as iconic references for national tourism campaigns and picturesque settings for feature films, none more so than our stunning chalk landscapes, says Keith Wilson
Sony Award winners heading out on tour
May 21, 2019
Written by
Luke Weir
The prestigious photography awards to go on display in some of the world’s top-ranked hotels
Photographing mountains in Spring
Apr 12, 2019
Written by
Keith Wilson
Mountains provide a dramatic sight at the best of times, and no time is better than early spring, says Keith Wilson
The ideas of March
Mar 13, 2019
Written by
Keith Wilson
March traditionally heralds the beginning of spring, a time of great change in the natural world, and great opportunities for the budding nature photographer, says Keith Wilson
Winners: Outdoor Photographer of the Year 2018
Feb 27, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The winners of the Outdoor Photographer of the Year 2018 competition have been announced across ten categories – take a look at all of the winning images below
Photographing the night sky
Feb 07, 2019
Written by
Keith Wilson
Few sights are more dramatic than a star-filled sky at night. But to capture it in all its glory, you need to get far, far away, says Keith Wilson
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
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