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.
Nighttime photography
Nighttime photography captures a world that is simultaneously exotic and familiar – and extremely captivating when done well.
Nighttime photograpy tips
Capture brilliant nighttime photos by properly focusing and exposing when photographing in near-darkness.
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.