digital photography

Photography Above the Clouds

June 6, 2017 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Landscape Photography Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

There are few sights in nature that are as awe-inspiring as being high up a mountain, looking down upon a sea of clouds. Getting above the clouds doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it presents many unique photographic opportunities. I drove high up an alpine road to make this photo at sunrise, when golden…

Photo Composition Tip: One (Is the Loneliest Number)

March 24, 2017 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Tips & Techniques Articles.

In the previous articles in this series, I have discussed ways to make successful compositions using three and two primary subjects. Now we have arrived at one. One seems easy: just point your camera at your subject, right? On the one hand, photographing one subject has the advantage of being simpler than photographing multiple subjects.…

Photo Composition Tip: It Takes Two

March 15, 2017 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Tips & Techniques Articles.

In my last article on photography composition, I discussed ways to use three primary subjects to create powerful compositions. And although I have a bit of a soft spot in my heart for three, two subjects can be just as compelling, if you know how to do it right. Compositions with two subjects give you…

Choosing a Digital Camera for Landscape Photography

March 10, 2017 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Landscape Photography Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

So, you’re interested in getting serious about taking landscape photos. Is your current digital camera up to the task? Landscape photographs require a digital camera that is capable of capturing lots of detail and working in less than ideal lighting conditions. A full frame DSLR is probably your best camera for landscape photography, but there…

Photo Composition Tip: Three is a Magic Number

March 2, 2017 By Ian Plant & filed under Ian Plant, Landscape Photography Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

I’m not a big fan of the so-called “Rule of Odds,” which claims that photographic compositions are more visually appealing when there is an odd number of subjects. Of course, depending on your subject matter and overall composition, sometimes an even number of subjects doesn’t work—but then again, sometimes an odd number doesn’t work, either.…

How to Use Complementary Colors in Photography

September 20, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Lighting Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

Complementary colors—that is, colors opposite one another on the color wheel—can be used very effectively in visual art, including photography. When juxtaposed, complementary colors make each seem brighter and more vivid, creating a powerful visual effect. Artists have been using complementary colors, such as the oranges of the starfish and the blues of the water…

How and When to Use Auto ISO

March 28, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Tips & Techniques Articles.

I’ve often found myself in the field working in fast-changing lighting conditions. When a high shutter speed is necessary to capture moving subjects, constantly having to monitor and change my ISO slows me down, and sometimes means I miss capturing a special moment. In situations such as this, I switch my camera to Auto ISO.…