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A Quick Guide to Wide-Angle Fireworks Photography
Dana Crandell
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Well, Independence Day is only a couple of days away here in the good, ol’ USA! If you live just about anywhere in our country, you can count on some great opportunities for capturing fireworks shots. A good fireworks display is one of the most fun, unpredictable and rewarding spectacles you can photograph. It’s also […]
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Create Sharper Milky Way Photos with Image Stacking and Irix Lenses
Dana Crandell
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Capturing the Milky Way can be a rewarding experience for any photographer. It can also be challenging and occasionally frustrating. Bringing out the detail in that big, bright band of celestial objects isn’t always easy. This article will explore one way to enhance your images of our galaxy, using a process known as image stacking. […]
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An Interview with Night Photographer and Instructor Lance Keimig
Dana Crandell
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One of the highlights of PhotoPlus Expo 2017 was a fun and informative nighttime photo walk along the High Line with National Parks at Night partner and photographer, Lance Keimig. I took the opportunity to ask him about a short interview in the near future and he graciously agreed. I’m pleased to say that we’ve […]
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Explore Iceland with National Parks at Night
Dana Crandell
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Iceland’s South Coast is a photographer’s dream. We’re excited to share the news of a wonderful opportunity to experience and photograph this incredible location with some of the best! Photograph this unique island as a member of a small group, in an informal atmosphere with one-on-one guidance from experienced professionals! You can bring along a […]
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How to Choose the right ND Filter for More Creative Images
Dana Crandell
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Neutral density filters are often underrated because of the simplicity of their purpose. They’re also something of a mystery to many novice photographers. With a little know-how, they’re actually very versatile tools. This article will explain what ND filters do and explore some creative ways to use them. Opening photo: Image taken with the Irix […]
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Star Trails and Time-Lapse: Two Shoots in One
Dana Crandell
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One of my favorite uses for a digital camera is wide-field astrophotography. That definition covers a lot of things, but basically, it means I like to point my lens at the night sky and capture what it holds. Of the countless photo opportunities “out there,” two of the most unusual and captivating effects you can […]
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What to Look For in a Lens for Star Photography
Dana Crandell
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Astrophotography is one of the most fascinating and rewarding ways to use a digital camera. Don’t let that fancy term discourage you. Star photos, Milky Way shots, photos of the moon and any similar type of photo all fall into this category. So does planetary imaging, but you don’t have to be shooting pictures of […]
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A Comprehensive Guide to Photograph the Milky Way
Dana Crandell
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For many photographers, including myself, there are few things more rewarding than capturing spectacular images of the night sky. In particular, photographing the milky way from here on Earth is one of the most satisfying things you can do with your camera. What many people don’t know is that shots like that are one of […]