http://www.adorama.com/alc/category/169 Hit the road, and bring back great photos <p><span style="font-size: small;">Are you the adventurous type? Like to be one with the mud? Want to get great underwater snorkle shots? Don't mind getting wet, gritty, dusty, and dirty? These protective cases for your fragile mobile devices, as well as the latest compact waterproof digital cameras,</span><span style="font-size: small;"> are designed for you.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11795 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Raining again? There&rsquo;s no reason to ever leave your camera exposed to the elements. There are plenty of protective coverings available and they&rsquo;re surprisingly affordable.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8477 <p><span style="font-size: small;">You'll never get rich doing street photography. And unless you're Martin Parr, Joel Meyrowitz, or Jeff Mermelstein, you probably won't become famous, either. But you'll hone your skills as a photographer, and grow as a person.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8055 <p><span style="font-size: small;">So, you&rsquo;re getting ready to take a big trip, and want to bring your camera gear. What should you put it all in? It depends!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12505 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Whether you're shooting with a DSLR or a high-end Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact, there's a plethora of choices when it comes to lenses. Which are best for catching the action?<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8443 <p><span style="font-size: small;">These accessories can help you capture your feathered friends&mdash;photographically, of course&mdash;whether you&rsquo;re far afield or in your own backyard. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13462 <p><span style="font-size: small;">A new generation of superzoom telephoto lenses has arisen that can take in scenic vistas, zoom in on distant subjecs, and focus up close for near-macro shots. Will one of them be your next lens?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13834 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If you are traveling by plane and plan to bring a tripod with you, weight&mdash;and especially size&mdash;count. Which models fit in your carry-on bag? Here are our favorites.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13051 <p><span style="font-size: small;">"What's the best digital camera for street photography? I can't afford a Leica" is one of the most common questions I've gotten from fellow street photographers and students. After years of conducting Street Photo Stress Tests, here are my personal favorite street photography digital camera/lens/accessory combos.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13731 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Are you a leaf peeper? Turn your passion into photographic unreality by following these five basic, practical autumn leaf photography tips.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8588 <p><span style="font-size: small;">We complete our Grand Circle photo road trip by visiting, three more memorable parks. Join us in the final leg of our journey!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13867 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this installment of our Adorama-exclusive, mind-blowingly amazing tour of the natural beauty of the southwest, we visit Arches and Natural Bridges National Parks. They have a common link.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13818 <p><span style="font-size: small;">There are plenty of new camera bags out there, but these bags have stood the test of time, and are still in production. Here&rsquo;s a short, biased (and Domke-heavy) round-up of bags that this pro shooter trusts and uses again and again.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13803 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Welcome to the ultimate nature photography road trip, a visual journey around the desert southwest that shouldn't be missed! In this, our second edition, we visit two national parks and a state part that offer stunning vistas and incredible details.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13779 <p><span style="font-size: small;">What do you do if your DSLR dies on day one of your photographic dream vacation&mdash;a walking tour of Italy's extremely photogenic Amalfi Coast? Have a "Plan B!"<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13774 <p><span style="font-size: small;">A photo safari in Southern Africa is not for everyone, but it is an amazing experience where you learn a lot and bring back incredible images of these magnificent&mdash;and endangered&mdash;animals.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13760 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Stunning vistas, amazing panoramas, breataking geological phenomena and much more await in the Grand Circle, a string of national parks that covers five southwestern states. Is this the ultimate photography road trip?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13763 <p><span style="font-size: small;">It&rsquo;s summer, vacation time, and for many&mdash;this year especially&mdash;London's calling. We've already seen the Queen&rsquo;s Diamond Jubilee, celebrating her remarkable 60 years on the Throne, and in a few weeks, London will play host to the Olympics.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13756 <p><span style="font-size: small;">This was a pretty popular post in Joe McNally's blog last year, so with his permission, we're running it again in the Adorama Learning Center, in time for the Fourth of July. Have a great week and stay safe!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13778 <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mexico is one of North America&rsquo;s favorite destinations. The sandy beaches of the Caribbean coastline and spectacular landscapes of the Baja Peninsula are iconic. But most visitors have no idea about the delights that hide in the interior&mdash;and the treasure trove of photographic opportunities&mdash;in Chiapas State. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13754 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Many photographers don't know how close they can focus with their wide angle lens. In this video PPSOP founder Bryan Peterson shows you what opportunities await when you focus as close as you can with your wide angle lens!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13808 <p><span style="font-size: small;">No matter what kind of camera you own or your level of photographic knowledge, you can capture stunning fireworks this 4th of July!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8080 <p><span style="font-size: small;">See those water droplets hanging from flowers, grass and more? Follow this advice and discover how you can capture their unique view of the world with your digital camera.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13631 <p><span style="font-size: small;">I love to create panoramas. A great immersive panorama lets me express the size and scope of amazing scenery and places I visit. I'm not a professional photographer, but I can get truly amazing immersive panoramas using whatever camera I have with me, and some easy-to-use software and online hosting services.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13596 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Photographer Dan Bailey tests the new Photoflex TritonFlash&trade; portable strobe kit under minus-zero temperatures in Alaska. Could it keep shooting under extreme cold?<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13583 <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">We caught up with Sports Illustrated photographers Damian Strohmeyer and Peter Read Miller to find out what it's like to cover the Super Bowl&mdash;and about the friendly competition to get the coveted cover shot.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13540 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Yes, it's the middle of winter, so why talk about flowers? The Floriade, a gigantic floral exposition which happens every 10 years, will take place this spring in Holland. It's time to make travel plans!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13518 <p><span style="font-size: small;">To celebrate National Bird Day (January 5), we asked world-renowned travel and wildlife photographer John Isaac to share some of his best bird photos!<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13463 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this episode of reDefine Tamara Lackey joined photographer, and controversial media personality, Scott Bourne, in his Las Vegas studio. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13460 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The stock in trade of the wildlife photographer is the telephoto lens. Most animals are small and get spooked when humans are near. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8045 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Glass is both a joy and a nuisance to photograph. It has three wonderful properties that captivate the imagination and have the potential to transform the mundane into the magical. These same properties, however, can also be frustrating aspects of the material.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13209 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Chris Kridler has been chasing and photographing storms for over 12 years. What draws her to extreme weather photography, and what tips does she have for those who'd like to give it a try? She generously shares her tips here.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13201 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The wind is raging, it's gotten dark, clouds swirl overhead, and an eerie silence sets in. A storm is brewing. Let's go storm chasing.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13200 <p><span style="font-size: small;">There are times when posing people offers distinct advantages. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13184 <p><span style="font-size: small;">I've lived my entire life in and around New York City&mdash;especially Manhattan&mdash;so there are certain common &ldquo;touristy&rdquo; locations I take for granted, and tend to ignore: The Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Times Square at Night</span><span style="font-size: small;">. Instead, I focus on the people, and do street photography.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13166 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Travel and photography are natural partners. Forget the postcards: We all want our own images of the world&rsquo;s great sights.&nbsp; But often what gives our travel photos true personality are the people we include, whether they are our travel companions or the locals who cross our paths.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13160 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Birds are beautiful subjects for photography, but getting close enough for good pictures is often frustrating.&nbsp; One of the best places for getting close is south Florida. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13137 <p><span style="font-size: small;">How to avoid choking crowds, tiptoe around rattlesnakes, and keep bears out of your food, and still capture fresh photos in the park that Ansel made famous.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13101 <p><span style="font-size: small;">When asked how he was capable of getting such amazing images on a consistent basis, Arthur &ldquo;Weegee&rdquo; Fellig replied &ldquo;Simple. f/8 and be there.&rdquo; Since that time this simple statement has become the mantra of Documentary Photography, held as scripture, writ in stone. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13109 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Standard practice in professional editorial assignments is to vary the style, scale and lighting, so that the total take looks rich and varied and gives the art director different material to work with. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13088 <p><span style="font-size: small;">When it comes to shooting cityscapes, the time to do it is after sunset or before sunrise. Too many photographers pack up their gear at sunset and head home, but the most dramatic shots are still waiting for you. The trick is to shoot at the right time. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13079 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The problem with beaches (or snowy landscapes, or any scene where there&rsquo;s a lot of white or light colors) is that they mislead camera meters. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8320 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Follow these shooting suggestions and you'll be bagging winners in no time</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13035 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama's online photo learning partner, the Perfect Picture School of Photography, is are very happy to add Glenn Randall as an instructor. Here he shows how to use graduated ND filters for landscape photography.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13005 <p><span style="font-size: small;">How to use reversal rings and a wide-angle lens to get stunning super-close-ups of snow flakes.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12907 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Many photographers prefer to shoot outdoor portraits either at dawn or at dusk to take advantage of the "magic light" that occurs during those times. But what if your schedule (or your subject's schedule) doesn't permit you to shoot then? Can you still capture your subjects in soft, beautiful lighting conditions?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12757 <p><span style="font-size: small;">So you want to take dynamic portraits outdoors but you don't want it to be a huge production with a lot of lighting gear, assistants, etc. Not a problem.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12756 <p><span style="font-size: small;">When it comes to creating spectacular outdoor portraits, early morning sunlight alone is often not enough to generate the "magic" you envision. That's when you need a little help.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12754 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Do you want to know how to photograph lightning? In this episode Mark gives you 8 tips to help you get great lightning shots.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12746 <p><span style="font-size: small;">"I wonder what this scene would have looked like if it had been shot during the golden hour before sunset, or in the early morning hours?"&mdash;Mason Resnick</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12646 <p><span style="font-size: small;">I love sunlight. It adds backlit punch to portraits, and lets me shoot at superfast, stop-action shutter speeds. But sunlight can also take something away. Harsh direct sunlight can cast dark shadows that lack detail. When shooting nature, that can be a big minus.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8362 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Whether you're traveling, enjoying a backyard barbecue, or recording your graduate's moment of glory, everyone ends up shooting outdoor portraits. And most are less than satisfied with the results. But a few simple picture-taking tips can soften and flatter those harshly-lit, squinty-eyed faces.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8299 <p><span style="font-size: small;">You can&rsquo;t go to a fantastic place and come away with only one picture. Or can you? Naw, you can&rsquo;t.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12545 <p><span style="font-size: small;">When it comes to food, music, and architecture, I must confess I&rsquo;m no connoisseur. I can say with equal amounts of enthusiasm and ignorance that I know what I like. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12544 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Like me&mdash;like most photographers&mdash;you probably prefer information that is specific, concrete, technique-oriented, and visually demonstrable. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12543 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Mark Wallace describes how he shot like a sports photographer to capture images in India from a moving vehicle. Mark used a Canon 1Ds Mark II and a Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L lens to document scenes in India.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12551 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Do as I do now and not as I did then, and maybe a certain street flower lady in La Paz, Boliva won&rsquo;t swat you upside the head with a bouquet of gladiolus. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12514 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Where to go? When to go? What to see? How long to stay? But first, where to stay? What to do while you&rsquo;re there? Then where to go next? How to get around? </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12513 <p><span style="font-size: small;">As I have grown older I have embraced &ldquo;the less is more&rdquo; approach to gear for travel photography. And my pictures seem better for it. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12512 <p><span style="font-size: small;">This is the start of a series of articles about travel photography, which will appear here over the next two weeks. To be more precise, this series is about taking pictures during your big trip. <br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12511 <p><span style="font-size: small;">&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not quite sure I understand the logic of the simulated infrared here.&rdquo;&mdash;Mason Resnick</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12350 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">&ldquo;This is a great shot from a pocketable camera!&rdquo;&nbsp; &mdash;Jack Howard</span></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12240 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">&ldquo;What's not to love about a perfectly executed silhouette shot against a gorgeous sky?&rdquo; &mdash;Jack Howard</span></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12208 <p><span style="font-size: small;">You can make it rain! Well...actually, you can make it <em>appear</em> to be raining in your own backyard with simple gardening tools and a bit of planning. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8361 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Airplanes provide some unique photo opportunities. You can get some wonderful shots from the air, and at airshows and airports (with permission) you can shoot airplanes on the ground and in flight. Here&rsquo;s how you can maximize your chances of success.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11811 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Put a funky new spin on stereoscopic digital photography, and have a ball with Wiggle 3D.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11780 <p><span style="font-size: small;">When the action is moving and you ant to catch it in 3D, a single camera won't do. Here's how to create a support for two cameras that you can shoot simultaneously for 3D action photography!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11781 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Follow these helpful picture-taking tips to get the best shots at the beginning and end of the day.</span> <span style="font-size: small;">If you've seen one sunset photo, you <em>haven</em>'t seen 'em all! </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8097 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Make those puffy little clouds pop off the printed page with this simple Photoshop technique</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11643 <p><span style="font-size: small;">It won't reduce reflections, but you can deepen blue skies--just like a polarizer does--in your favorite image editing program.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11636 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Your guide to binoculars based on how you use them.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11575 <p><span style="font-size: small;">A guide for the optically perplexed.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11576 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Do you take lots of pictures outdoors? Do you often shoot scenic vistas, landscapes, wildlife, birds, or sporting events? </em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11572 <p><span style="font-size: small;">What is it you photograph? When do you photograph? This week&rsquo;s tips, which will usher out the old year and in the new, ask you to consider the very essence of your photography.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8663 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Sometimes, instead of showing a subject clearly, try deliberately photographing it vaguely, obscurely, or unclearly. Now, why on earth would you do that?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8662 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Skill-wise, this is one of the easiest tips to execute. Attitude-wise, some of you may not find it so easy to do. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8661 <p><span style="font-size: small;">By analyzing the photo conventions and biases&mdash;both personal and cultural&mdash;that influence your photography, you will be able to expand your creativity and refresh the joy of taking pictures.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8660 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Expand your creativity and refresh the joy of taking pictures.</em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8659 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If you could end up with a razor-sharp, action-stopping image by using ISO 100, would you stay away from higher ISOs? </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8610 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Bob Atkins takes you to one of the most photographically fascinating corners of the country, Maine's Acadia National Park.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8550 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Bruce Springsteen had it right: Take Thunder Road down to the Jersey Shore, and baby you were born to...photograph!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8555 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Derek Doeffinger takes you on a tour of the Finger Lakes region of central New York state.</em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8549 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The great joy of photography is that it often takes you to inspiring subjects that make you feel happy. That&rsquo;s how I became a happy waterfall addict. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8547 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Joe Farace flies out to the Caribbean and focus on the glorious American Isle of Puerto Rico.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8546 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Summer's here, and you're probably going to want to hit the beach. Here's a scene mode that is bound to come in handy: Beach Mode!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8541 <p><span style="font-size: small;">With summer travel time upon us, you may find yourself trying to capture the beauty of scenic vistas. Landscape mode helps you take the guesswork out of properly exposing and focusing on the vast scenes before you.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8543 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Let's do something that's environmentally friendly: Photograph a tree&mdash;and learn an object lesson about taking time to study the subject.</em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8533 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Whether you live in the city or the &lsquo;burbs, critters are plentiful. During your staycation, you can hone your wildlife photography skills by capturing winged and pawed creatures in your yard or in the &lsquo;hood. </span><span style="font-size: small;"><em>(What--you've never seen a pidgeon before?)</em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8532 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Looking for photographic opportunities, consider trying out a new lens&mdash;or familiarizing yourself with a lens you don&rsquo;t use often. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8530 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>The price of gas is high, so you&rsquo;re spending vacation at home. And now, it&rsquo;s raining. Could it get any worse? Or...could it get any better?</em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8529 <p><span style="font-size: small;">My backyard isn&rsquo;t much to look at. It&rsquo;s a bit overgrown, the grass consists of thick clumps surrounded by clay-like dirt, the fence is aging but not gracefully, and there&rsquo;s this huge maple tree throwing the entire yard into deep shade. And yet, it is quite photogenic.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8531 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Have you have ever climbed a mountain and thought, &ldquo;wow I&rsquo;ve got to take a picture of this&rdquo; but you noticed your camera&rsquo;s field of view is way too small to capture the entire view?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8492 <p><span style="font-size: small;">There are wonderful photo opportunities when it rains that you won&rsquo;t find any other time.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8475 <p><span style="font-size: small;">I&rsquo;m sitting in my office, typing away, when something outside catches my eye: dark, menacing rain clouds! Sure enough, within minutes it&rsquo;s pouring rain, and the wind is whipping it around. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Drops are landing on the window.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8454 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Unless you have <a href="Article.aspx?id=8333">rain protection gear</a>, you probably stow away your digital camera and head for shelter when precipitation starts. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8375 <p><span style="font-size: small;">You don't need to travel to Africa or the Amazon to bag great shots of wildlife. All you need to do is visit a zoo. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8374 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The rule of thirds--that a time-tested compositional tool--says that in a scenic, you should place the horizon either a third or two-thirds up in the image. Well, sometimes, that's neither high nor low enough.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8351 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Nothing says &ldquo;boring&rdquo; in a scenic more than just showing the scene. No matter how dramatic the vista in front of you, making sure there&rsquo;s an interesting element in the foreground will almost always transform it into a more interesting photo.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8348 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Back in the day, before shooting, photographers had to make a creative choice: shoot on color or black-and-white film. Now, however, you don't have to make that decision until after you've taken the picture.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8342 <p><span style="font-size: small;">When you think of a sunset photo, do have a preconceived image of a red-and-orange sky over a luscious shoreline, or perhaps some people palm trees silhouetted against it for good measure? Yeah, I know: Been there, done that.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8334