Photographers from around the world have submitted their nature and wildlife
photographs from the bioregion of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and the New
Guinea, with breath-taking results.
Nervous About Bird Photography – These Tutorials Will Help You Get Started
When it comes to wildlife photography, birds, especially the small ones are the most difficult to photograph. In general, birds are the most difficult subjects as they are small, stay in between the foliage most of the time and are always moving or flying around. Bird photographers make it look easy and a lot of YouTube videos (not all) also make it look quite easy but practically being in the field, carrying a heavy lens, focusing through the natural obstacles and capturing the right moment, can all be quite a daunting experience.
See the ladies paint their faces and prepare for their final performance. They blush as you watch them audition their most brilliant colors before fading to brown with a sigh that only the birds hear. The crisp autumn air deepens their beauty but loosens their grip as, one by one, they drift back to the ground from whence they came.
A Beginner’s Guide to Wildlife Photography in National Parks
There's something magical about capturing a bald eagle in flight over Yellowstone Lake or a grizzly bear ambling through a meadow in Grand Teton National Park.
Why Photography is Mental Health Self-Care for Me.
Personally, I struggle with mindfulness. My brain tends to move a million miles an hour in six different directions most days. On good days, I can reign it in and focus on one or two things. On bad days, well, it's chaotic in there. A hobby like photography requires not only that I focus, but that I still my brain long enough to notice my surroundings. It's a kind of forced mindfulness for me because I enjoy taking photos, and getting better at photography is an ongoing lesson in slowing down and paying attention.
Black spaces of the Great Depression: scenes of African American life in the 1930s – in pictures
Depictions of rural life in the south during the Great Depression have been predominantly focused on whiteness, a fuller picture rarely seen. In a new exhibition, Crafting Sanctuaries: Black Spaces of the Great Depression South, the private homes and public gathering spaces of Black southerners are seen in a range of photos that provide a corrective
How to photograph insects like a pro: Expert tips for impactful macro shots
Want to get closer to the miniature world? Arm yourself with sugary water – here's how to lure insects into your photographic lair, and how to capture the tiny subjects
After 50 Years Of Shooting Hockey, Bruce Bennett Finds An Even Tougher Challenge: Birds
If you’re curious about what hockey photographers do during the offseason, there’s no one better to ask than Bruce Bennett. He is the world’s most prolific hockey photographer and the head of Getty Images’ hockey imagery division. In his 50-plus-year career, he’s shot more than 5,300 NHL games, six Winter Olympics (with a seventh upcoming […]
On World Photography Day, BTA Journalists Share Favorite Photos and Talk about "the Language without Borders"
My favorite photo is the theme of this year’s World Photography Day. The initiative calls on people to share their favorite photo and its story on social media with the hashtag #WorldPhotographyDay. On this occasion, BTA reporters and photographers
These Resources Will Help You To Avoid Some Common Mistakes In Photography
Photographers are not perfect all the time - even the most experienced or professional photographers are prone to making mistakes at times. Making mistakes in photography is not a huge problem, as long as the photographer learns from the mistake and rectifies the errors in the future. Besides, not all mistakes are mistakes as some mistakes can also lead to creative results or learning new techniques in photography.In this article, we have put together a bunch of resources that we hope will help you to avoid some common mistakes in photography.
Why Photography Could Be the Mental Health Boost You Never Knew You Needed
Picking up a camera is a powerful tool for improving your psychological well-being, with benefits that extend far beyond just capturing pretty pictures. From reducing anxiety levels to fostering genuine human connections, photography is emerging as an unexpected form of therapy that's accessible to anyone with a smartphone or camera. Legal Disclaimer: This article is for