Nature
Nature photography is within the reach of anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Even the most basic digital camera will do for many types of outdoor scenes. Learn more about recommended equipment and proven techniques for capturing your favorite nature scenes and subjects. Learn, too, about important safety and ethical considerations when photographing wildlife.
Photograph the moon
Taking photos of the moon can be done with relative ease even with a modest point and shoot digital camera. Learn to capture interesting shots of a subject that has long fascinated scientists, poets, artists, dreamers and photographers.
Photographing moving water
Your photos of moving water will go from “Okay” to “Wow!” by stretching out exposure time and using these other tips. Learn how to give your photos of surf, creeks and waterfalls a misty, dreamy quality.
How to photograph birds
Little in photography compares to the exhilaration obtained from capturing a great shot of a bird. Here are the basic requirements and setups that work well.
Photographing birds in flight
Photographing birds in flight is not only one of the most exhilarating types of photography, but one of the most difficult. Here how to take successful photos of our feathered friends as they soar through the air.
Hiking with a digital camera
Don’t forget your digital camera the next time you take a hike! There are many photographic opportunities along the way.
Landscape photography
Discover the art and awe of landscape photography, how to see a good shot and the equipment needed to capture it.
Photographing lightning
Photographing lightning strikes with a digital camera is thrilling. But knowing the correct camera settings is just as important as knowing how to stay safe from the inherent the dangers. We explain both.