Outdoor Photography

Photo By Kevin King Today’s Photo of the Day is “After the Squall” by Kevin King. Location: Yukon, Northwestern Canada. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website

Photo By Rick Dunnahoo Today’s Photo of the Day is “Lost Lake Cloudy Dawn” by Rick Dunnahoo. Location: Crested Butte, Colorado. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the

Congratulations to James Day for winning the recent Summer Sunrises & Sunsets Assignment with the image, “Agathla Peak.” This image was taken near Monument Valley, Arizona. See more of Day’s photography at www.jdaypix.com. View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your

Considering the time and expense outdoor photographers invest in building a system of cameras, lenses and accessories, how that equipment is carried in the field shouldn’t be an afterthought. A photo backpack needs to be comfortable all day, provide durable protection and allow instant access to the gear you need so you can respond quickly

This pond didn’t look like much from the road where I saw it, but I figured it was worth exploring a bit more up close. As it turned out, with a little help from my circular polarizer to control how the reflection appeared in the water, I was able to get several images from this

NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Nikon today announced a new full-frame wide zoom for its Z mirrorless system, the NIKKOR Z 17-28mm F/2.8. The new lens will be available in October 2022 with a list price of $1,199. The price is one of the key specifications of this lens. Nikon already offers a constant ƒ/2.8 wide

Photo By Andy Parkinson “I had spent a few days working with this young family on the forested edge of Kurile Lake in Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula,” recalls Andy Parkinson. “This young cub and his sibling would spend their days playing, climbing trees and generally doing all that they could to disturb their mother’s patient

Photo By Lauren Bunker Today’s Photo of the Day is “Spotlight on Spit Cove” by Lauren Bunker. Location: Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska. “The sun breaks through a gloomy day to shine light on sea stacks in Spire Cove, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska,” describes Bunker. Want to get your images in the running for

Who’s ready for fall? A favorite season for many outdoor photographers, explore these gorgeous images of autumn from around the country and get inspired to go out and shoot your own memorable photos. Need some tips for capturing your best shots? We’ve got you covered with everything from gorgeous locations (including the northwest, northeast, West

Photo By Heather Cudworth In 2018, I had planned to go to Katmai, Alaska, for a wildlife photography trip. A few months before the trip, the organizer had to cancel, and I received a full refund. As luck would have it, within hours of the cancellation, a friend called asking if I’d be interested in

Congratulations to Marti Phillips for winning the recent Beaches, Shores and Coastlines Assignment with the image, “Southern Sunset,” which was taken on the Southern Oregon Coast. See more of Phillips’ photography at marti.photos. View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your

Lying on a sandbar 20 yards from this grizzly, I felt completely safe as she contentedly dug for clams. She knew I was there but had no interest in me so long as I respected her boundaries and didn’t make any sudden movements. The versatility of my 200-400mm lens allowed me to get the framing

Given the technology and capabilities of today’s cameras, the number of hobby and serious wildlife photographers grows by leaps and bounds. The frame per second rate is through the roof, the accuracy of autofocus is mind blowing, the high ISO capability is phenomenal, video is at an all-time clean quality and lens sharpness is off

Photo By Amber Ather Today’s Photo of the Day is “Shimmering Trees!” by Amber Ather. Location: Texas. “While boating in the Government Ditch area of Caddo Lake, the shimmering sunlight on the Cypress trees made it for a perfect sunrise shot,” explains Ather. Shot at 145mm using 70-200mm lens. Want to get your images in

Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047) Tamron has announced the launch of its first lens for Nikon Z mount mirrorless, the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, positioned as the “world’s smallest and lightest telephoto zoom for full-frame mirrorless.” At 5.8 inches in length and weighing 1.28 pounds, it does compare favorably to

A shadow is a darkened area created when a solid object blocks the primary source of light. The stronger the light, the deeper the shadow. On a clear sunny day, shadows are prominent. The more diffused the source, the softer they become. Any shape can create a shadow. The more lines, contours, form and curves