Photography

July 17, 2023

Wildlife Photographer Documents Magical Moment When He Locks Eyes With an Animal

As a celebrated wildlife photographer, Shaaz Jung knows more about animals than most. But his relationship with wildlife didn't just begin with his photography. Raised in the jungles of South India, Jung grew up understanding the special feeling that occurs when you first lock eyes with an animal in its native environment. And now, in his series Jungle is Watching, Jung is capturing that moment on film.

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July 6, 2023

Incredible Time-Lapse Photo Captures Hour-Long Lightning Storm in One Shot

Amateur astrophotographer Uğur İkizler not only loves capturing the stars but is also fascinated by the weather. He's constantly keeping tabs on upcoming storms, and so when a forecast predicted a massive lightning storm, he grabbed his gear and headed out on his balcony. In the end, his diligence was paid back tenfold by the stunning composite photo he came away with.

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July 4, 2023

Learn About the Bokeh Effect, an Aesthetic That Makes Photos Feel Cozy

Photography, like other forms of visual art, has a variety of effects that allow you to express your creativity. One of the most popular is called bokeh. This effect refers to the aesthetic quality of the out-of-focus areas of an image, most commonly in the form of circles that dot a composition. One of the easiest ways to imagine bokeh is by seeing city lights from far away.

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