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Sunday, 28 May 2017

Photographer Bence Máté’s Stunning Wildlife Photographs

Award winning Hungarian photographer Bence Máté has won awards for his wildlife photographs. Bence, also known as ”the invisible wildlife photographer” can spend days, weeks or even months quietly tucked away in a hide that he has carefully designed and built.

Bence attributes his success to ”acute planning and patience with a dash of good luck,I have crouched for hours, days, weeks, sometimes even months waiting for fortune to shine.” His efforts payed off in the end. They don’t call him “the invisible wildlife photographer” for nothing!

Female sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) bathing in water, Pusztaszer, Kiskunság National Park

Green / double-crested basilisk (Basiliscus plumifrons) running across water surface, Santa Rita, Costa Rica

A common cuckoo chick (Cuculus canorus) begging for food from a great reed warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) foster parent, Puszta, Hungar

A red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) Santa Rita, Costa Rica

Dalmatian pelicans with open bills at Lake Kerkini, Greece. Highly Commended at 2011 Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Dalmatian pelicans (Pelecanus crispus) mobbed by gulls, Danube Delta, Romania

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) catching a fish in the Pripyat river, Belarus

Lightning across lake, with pelicans and other birds on Lake Csaj, Kiskunság National Park

European jay (Garrulus glandarius) bathing in water at the Kiskunság National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary

Flock of long-tailed tits (Aegithalos caudatus) at water’s edge, with reflections, Pusztaszer, Kiskunság National Park

European roller (Coracias garrulus) close-up in flight, Pusztaszer, Kiskunság National Park

Male red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus) offering small mammal prey to female at the Hortobágy National Park in Hungary

Two male blackbirds (Turdus merula) fighting at Kiskunság National Park

Juvenile white-tailed sea eagles (Haliaeetus albicilla) grappling mid-flight in the Hortobágy National Park, Hungary

Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) chick begging for food from adult, Danube Delta, Romania

Wildlife photographer Bence Mate on location in Hungary

Source: matebence.hu

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Saturday, 27 May 2017

Portrait Photography 101: Top Tips for Taking Awesome Portrait Photos

With the holiday season right around the corner, you might be asked to take portraits of family members or loved ones that are worthy of sending out on holiday cards. Sure you can put them in festive holiday gear and place them in front of some decorations, but taking a quality portrait takes more work than that. Even with the best camera gear and a willing subject, there are many vital elements that photographers will forget about when taking portraits. Wondering what some of those often forgotten elements are? Here are some of the most common things photographers overlook when taking portraits.

Remember Composition

Don’t be so concerned about every detail of your model’s appearance that you forget about the composition of the shot. Make sure to include interesting colors and textures, but don’t include so many elements that your shot becomes cluttered.

One Dollar, Sir! by Stuck in Customs

Obey the Rule of Thirds

It can be tempting to place your subject in the middle of your portrait and snap away. Instead, utilize the rule of thirds and frame your subject so they rest on the first third or latter third of your image. Off-center images look more dynamic, and will create a more frame worthy moment that you’ll want to share.

Untitled by (Sarah Robinson)

Pose Your Models

Don’t just stick your subjects in front of the camera and ask them to say “cheese.” Instead, give them some direction for how to pose and don’t be afraid to position them in a particular way. You are the one guiding the photo shoot and who can see the images you’re capturing, so don’t be afraid to give direction if you think the photo will be enhanced.

Deb by Astragony

Add Movement

This tip might be difficult if you’re stuck inside taking your portraits, but if possible, include some form of movement in your images. Have your subjects throw fake snow or confetti, or see if you can get them to interact with prop presents.

Self Portrait | Movement Series by Hannah_Kate

Keep Eye Contact Interesting

Eye contact is a great way to draw someone into your image, but don’t feel confined to just having your subject smile straight ahead at the camera. Having your subject look outside of the frame can create a great image as looking off camera draws in your viewer’s attention.

Down The Line by Auzigog

Make Your Subjects Feel Comfortable

Most people will feel slightly uncomfortable having their photos taken for an extended period of time, so make sure your subjects feel comfortable around you. You might be photographing friends or family members, but even the most familiar of subjects might clam up once you start snapping. Let your subjects express themselves naturally in a few early test shots so they feel at ease while you are taking their photos. This will also help them feel more comfortable as you pose them.

This is Valeria by Stuck in Customs

Light it Right

Make sure your lighting is set up to capture the best portraits possible. You might be able to capture a great photo with the lighting you already have established, but feel free to experiment with other forms of lighting to capture truly great portraits. Place a flash behind your subjects to create a backlit effect, or use an additional source of lighting and a reflector to enhance the existing lighting you have available.

Ashley B. ’12 | On The Road Again by Sean Molin Photography

Introduce Props

Props will not only make for a more compelling portrait, but they can also make your subjects more comfortable while having their picture taken. There is no shortage of props you can think of including along with your holiday card photo shoot, so offer your subjects a wide variety of fun photo props to choose from in their holiday portrait session.

Nom! by Dustin Diaz

To see a video tutorial of these tips, you can visit the Gadget Infinity blog for two instructional videos on ways to enhance your portraits. Part 1 is available here and you can see Part 2 here.

Mike Cushing is a freelance writer for Gadget Infinity, an online source for digital camera accessories and gifts.

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Friday, 26 May 2017

25 Chilly, Frosty & Snowy Winter Photographs (Part 2)

Winter is approaching us once more so I thought for today’s post, Id take another look at some chilly winter-time photographs. I did a similar roundup last year and discovered some great shots, we also posted our guide to taking photos in the winter so check that out if you’d like to go out shooting this winter. Take a look at these 25 great shots …

Winter Stare…

Winter Stare… by vonSchnauzer

Day 169/365 : La strada del solitario viandante

Day 169/365 : La strada del solitario viandante by ~jjjohn~

Entrance of The Ice Hotel 2011-12

Entrance of The Ice Hotel 2011-12 by nate2b

Snow balls

Snow balls by blmiers2

Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe by wili_hybrid

WonderLand

WonderLand by ArloMagicMan

On The Ridge

On The Ridge by Dru!

Frost on a pine needle

Frost on a pine needle by Lida Rose

Seasons

Seasons by *~Dawn~*

Ice on St. Joe Light

Ice on St. Joe Light by Tom Gill (lapstrake)

Winterview

Winterview by Per Ola Wiberg ~ mostly away

Lost Tree

Lost Tree by h.koppdelaney

Christmas Songs : I’ll be Home for Christmas

Christmas Songs : I’ll be Home for Christmas by Gilderic Photography

“Oh, she’s just a friend.”

“Oh, she’s just a friend.” by Steve took it

5

5 by gagilas

Melancholy Winter

Melancholy Winter by Pink Sherbet Photography

bling

bling by jenny downing

and then there was light (2).

and then there was light (2). by matt.hintsa

Day 166/365 : Prospettive invernali

Day 166/365 : Prospettive invernali by ~jjjohn~

Falling snow [Explored #8]

Falling snow [Explored #8] by Fiduz

Untitled

Untitled by matthiaswerner

Oh God the Aftermath EXPLORED!

Oh God the Aftermath EXPLORED! by Conor Keller | fortysixtyphoto.com

_冬季降落｡

_冬季降落｡ by eliot.

cn tower and ice

cn tower and ice by wvs

perturbazione

perturbazione by bass_nroll

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Monday, 15 May 2017

30 Interesting & Entertaining Photos Taken at The Circus

If you have the chance to visit a circus then you are guaranteed loads of great photo opportunites, from the brightly colored tents to the performing acts, animals and strange characters you may encounter. Why not take the time to visit one and see what you can capture? Today’s post is a selection of great photos that people have taken at the circus so take a look and use these for inspiration …