Aerial photography (defined as photos taken from flying objects, like airplanes) has existed since the mid-19th century. The first aerial photos were taken from a hot air balloon in Paris in 1858. A couple decades later, a British meteorologist named E.D. Archibald
The night sky is an awe-inspiring photography subject, yet also an intimidating one. You have to be the right location at the right time, with enough knowledge of the exposure triangle to take a good picture in low light. These challenges can
Photographs of Santorini Surely one of the most beautiful of Greek Islands, Santorini is nestled in the Aegean Sea. Here are seven photographs of Santorini that will make you wish you were there right now. It’s a place where white houses hug
I was surprised when the motor-car zipped along at high speed, opening up the Norwegian mountains like a semi-settled wilderness.This piece of frost after the continent, at this time has been a bold and vigorous, silver mist dressed up.Every grass, every tree,
Even if you usually take light, cheerful photos, Halloween is the one time of year when you can take scary, horror-themed pictures without anyone thinking it’s odd. You can get creative with creepy props, costumes, and special effects, or simply shoot the
Extreme weather is often destructive, but it can also be breathtakingly beautiful. This monstrous beauty is powerful enough to draw people–and especially photographers–out of their homes and into the storm. Instead of cozying up inside, they endure strong winds, heavy rain, and
Roses have been cultural symbols for a long time. In ancient Greece, they were associated with the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite. When the Romans took over, they used roses to represent their love goddess, Venus. Later, when the Roman Empire
Seashells are excellent photography subjects because of their lovely colors, interesting patterns, and elegant beauty. They’re also easy to find. Even if you don’t live close to a beach, you can buy seashells in bulk at craft shops, general retail stores, or
Staying creative and innovative can be a challenge when you’ve been in photography for a while. At some point, you may get the feeling that you’ve taken every possible photo and that there’s no reason to keep going. Because you’ve stopped growing
Bridges of London | A Pictorial Journey 36 Bridges of London from Hampton Court in the west to Dartford in the east. Bridges of London illustration by Lis Watkins Hampton Court Bridge Opened: 1933 Length: 320 feet From / to: