We are often told that a high-end lens is the most important investment that you can make to improve your photography. Would you agree? Yes? Good for you but I have some reservations! Will you see a dramatic difference in your photography if you were to replace all your mid-level lenses with top-of-the-line lenses? Difference in sharpness? Yes, certainly. But dramatic … [Read more...] about Secrets to Dramatic Landscapes
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How to Select and Darken Sky like a Pro
We often wish to darken the sky in a landscape photograph – only the sky. Sometimes, we can accomplish this by selecting the sky using a simple tool like the Magic Wand or the Quick Selection Tool and then with the sky selected, we merely use Levels or Curves to darken the selected area. Things get difficult however, if there are projections rising into the sky (like trees) and … [Read more...] about How to Select and Darken Sky like a Pro
Stunningly Stationary
Tejpal Singh Seera is a resident of Ludhiana, Punjab. After completing his graduation, Tejpal joined his father and helped him with his business. Though it was his passion for photography, that dwelt deep within him, waiting to be recognised. After a sudden turn of events, Tejpal decided to pursue his passion and got in touch with renowned photographer, Rakesh Syal, who later … [Read more...] about Stunningly Stationary
Arrival of Monsoon
Yuwaraj Gurjar is an ace photographer and avid nature lover. The SGNP that spreads across 104 sq. km is a home to many big and small, wonderful creatures. Yuwaraj has been visiting this park almost every weekend, for the last 29 years, and is still in awe with its beauty. While on his birding trips to the national park, Yuwaraj started admiring the lesser fauna which is very … [Read more...] about Arrival of Monsoon
Monsoon Photography
If you are a photographer, monsoon brings out either the best in you or the worst. It all depends on your mental make-up! “One man’s food is another man’s poison”. The onset of the monsoon season is eagerly awaited by some while others dread this period. To some, it is the beginning of the dreary, overcast, grey days while for others, it is a time to enjoy getting wet, … [Read more...] about Monsoon Photography
