This comprehensive guide is designed to help you discover the magic of Blue Hour landscape photography and capture the best images possible during this beautiful time of day just before sunrise or shortly after the sun drops below the horizon.

Experienced outdoor photographers love shooting during these fleeting moments when soft shades of violet and blue paints the landscape. Today’s straightforward advice from Mads Peter Iversen will enable you to capture stunning, tranquil scenes as the sky transitions through a variety of cool and moody tones.

Iversen is an acclaimed Danish pro whose popular YouTube channel sets aside gear evaluations in favor of inspirational techniques for landscape shooters of all skill levels who want to infuse their imagery with a bit of artistry and emotion. He says his goal is to create instructional videos that are as timeless as possible.

Iversen covers a lot of ground in the next 12 minutes, beginning with a quick discussion about the differences between civil, nautical and astronomical twilight. Timing is crucially important for this subset of  landscape photography, so it’s important to have a pretty good idea of how long Blue Hour will last wherever you happen to be.

The discussion also provides recommendations for several key camera settings, including exposure setting for arriving at an appropriate compromise between shutter speed, aperture, and ISO as colors quickly fades from the sky. As you’ll see, deft framing skills also play a very important role .

Iversen then takes a deep dive into advanced techniques such as multiple exposures and time blending. He also explains how to use a polarizing filter on your lens to enhance images and accentuate the captivating Blue Hour effects.

Iversen’s popular YouTube channel has almost 250K avid subscribers who appreciate his game-changing landscape photography shooting and post-processing advice.

And speaking of visual storytelling and mood-packed photographs, be sure to watch the recent we posted with a 20-year veteran who explains how she unlocks “color power” in the camera to capture photographs full of emotion and compositional excellence.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help you discover the magic of Blue Hour landscape photography and capture the best images possible during this beautiful time of day just before sunrise or shortly after the sun drops below the horizon.

Experienced outdoor photographers love shooting during these fleeting moments when soft shades of violet and blue paints the landscape. Today’s straightforward advice from Mads Peter Iversen will enable you to capture stunning, tranquil scenes as the sky transitions through a variety of cool and moody tones.

Iversen is an acclaimed Danish pro whose popular YouTube channel sets aside gear evaluations in favor of inspirational techniques for landscape shooters of all skill levels who want to infuse their imagery with a bit of artistry and emotion. He says his goal is to create instructional videos that are as timeless as possible.

Iversen covers a lot of ground in the next 12 minutes, beginning with a quick discussion about the differences between civil, nautical and astronomical twilight. Timing is crucially important for this subset of  landscape photography, so it’s important to have a pretty good idea of how long Blue Hour will last wherever you happen to be.

The discussion also provides recommendations for several key camera settings, including exposure setting for arriving at an appropriate compromise between shutter speed, aperture, and ISO as colors quickly fades from the sky. As you’ll see, deft framing skills also play a very important role .

Iversen then takes a deep dive into advanced techniques such as multiple exposures and time blending. He also explains how to use a polarizing filter on your lens to enhance images and accentuate the captivating Blue Hour effects.

Iversen’s popular YouTube channel has almost 250K avid subscribers who appreciate his game-changing landscape photography shooting and post-processing advice.

And speaking of visual storytelling and mood-packed photographs, be sure to watch the recent we posted with a 20-year veteran who explains how she unlocks “color power” in the camera to capture photographs full of emotion and compositional excellence.

Warning! Ads seen today on Facebook appear to be offering Leica cameras, lenses and other gear at prices that suggest fraud. The website we saw looks 100% legit, but don’t be fooled. Leica has confirmed that it’s a scam.

How does $448.84 for a Leica D-Lux 8 sound? Or a Leica M11, normally priced higher than $10,000, for a super duper $1999.80? You know better. If something looks too good to be true, that’s because it is.

Lecia is aware of this issue. Two Leica representatives told us that Leica is currently working to resolve the situation. One stated, “The site you referenced is not affiliated with Leica Camera USA and is part of a scam operation we are actively working to have taken down.”

This message is brought to you in the public interest to help you avoid fraud. No entity is guilty of any illicit activity unless and until adjudicated in a count of law.

∞ Shutterbug Staff

Warning! Ads seen today on Facebook appear to be offering Leica cameras, lenses and other gear at prices that suggest fraud. The website we saw looks 100% legit, but don’t be fooled. Leica has confirmed that it’s a scam.

How does $448.84 for a Leica D-Lux 8 sound? Or a Leica M11, normally priced higher than $10,000, for a super duper $1999.80? You know better. If something looks too good to be true, that’s because it is.

Lecia is aware of this issue. Two Leica representatives told us that Leica is currently working to resolve the situation. One stated, “The site you referenced is not affiliated with Leica Camera USA and is part of a scam operation we are actively working to have taken down.”

This message is brought to you in the public interest to help you avoid fraud. No entity is guilty of any illicit activity unless and until adjudicated in a count of law.

∞ Shutterbug Staff

There are a number of easy-to-avoid mistakes made by newcomers to the unique art of macro photography, so don’t feel too bad if your images fail to meet the grade. The good news is that these simple errors are easy to fix by watching today’s tutorial from the oddly named XxXtrey YouTube channel.

Instructor Trey is a successful shooter specializing in nature, wildlife, and macro photography, and this episode leverages his skill in the latter category to talk you through seven image-killing mistakes. The straightforward solutions he provides will make a huge difference when the name of the game is getting up close and personal with your subjects.

Trey’s first tip has to do with poor composition and choosing the wrong angle from which to shoot, and sometime all it takes is moving a bit closer or taking a lower or higher camera position. In fact, Trey insists that “the most important aspect of macro image is a thoughtful composition.” Therefore, your main priorities should be an interesting vantage point and how the image is framed.

Another key topic of concern is the necessity of avoiding cluttered or distracting backgrounds. You goal is to accentuate a subject by separating it from other areas within the frame, and Trey illustrates how a messy background does the opposite by confusing the viewer and pulling their eyes away from the key element. He provides several simple tricks for doing things right.

Exposure settings also factor into the equation, and Trey explains why shooting with a very narrow aperture will typically spoil a shot. Macro photos inherently have limited depth of  field, which is why many uninformed photographers stop down their lens in an attempt to increase the range of sharp focus. But image quality will suffer if you take things too far due to the likelihood of “diffraction” that leads to a loss of sharpness and detail—regardless of your camera’s resolution.

Trey provides several other important tips for boosting your odds of success. You’ll learn why relying upon autofocus may spoil your results, and how the use of a simple diffuser provides significant benefits.

Your mindset is also important with this particular genre of photography and Trey strongly urges you to be both patient and experimental. Be sure to check out his popular YouTube channel and join his five thousand subscribers.

And don’t miss the tutorial we brought you earlier from a post-processing expert who demonstrates how to harness the power of Lightroom’s Texture, Clarity, and Dehaze tools to create nature and landscape photographs with maximum detail.

There are a number of easy-to-avoid mistakes made by newcomers to the unique art of macro photography, so don’t feel too bad if your images fail to meet the grade. The good news is that these simple errors are easy to fix by watching today’s tutorial from the oddly named XxXtrey YouTube channel.

Instructor Trey is a successful shooter specializing in nature, wildlife, and macro photography, and this episode leverages his skill in the latter category to talk you through seven image-killing mistakes. The straightforward solutions he provides will make a huge difference when the name of the game is getting up close and personal with your subjects.

Trey’s first tip has to do with poor composition and choosing the wrong angle from which to shoot, and sometime all it takes is moving a bit closer or taking a lower or higher camera position. In fact, Trey insists that “the most important aspect of macro image is a thoughtful composition.” Therefore, your main priorities should be an interesting vantage point and how the image is framed.

Another key topic of concern is the necessity of avoiding cluttered or distracting backgrounds. You goal is to accentuate a subject by separating it from other areas within the frame, and Trey illustrates how a messy background does the opposite by confusing the viewer and pulling their eyes away from the key element. He provides several simple tricks for doing things right.

Exposure settings also factor into the equation, and Trey explains why shooting with a very narrow aperture will typically spoil a shot. Macro photos inherently have limited depth of  field, which is why many uninformed photographers stop down their lens in an attempt to increase the range of sharp focus. But image quality will suffer if you take things too far due to the likelihood of “diffraction” that leads to a loss of sharpness and detail—regardless of your camera’s resolution.

Trey provides several other important tips for boosting your odds of success. You’ll learn why relying upon autofocus may spoil your results, and how the use of a simple diffuser provides significant benefits.

Your mindset is also important with this particular genre of photography and Trey strongly urges you to be both patient and experimental. Be sure to check out his popular YouTube channel and join his five thousand subscribers.

And don’t miss the tutorial we brought you earlier from a post-processing expert who demonstrates how to harness the power of Lightroom’s Texture, Clarity, and Dehaze tools to create nature and landscape photographs with maximum detail.

There are a number of easy-to-avoid mistakes made by newcomers to the unique art of macro photography, so don’t feel too bad if your images fail to meet the grade. The good news is that these simple errors are easy to fix by watching today’s tutorial from the oddly named XxXtrey YouTube channel.

Instructor Trey is a successful shooter specializing in nature, wildlife, and macro photography, and this episode leverages his skill in the latter category to talk you through seven image-killing mistakes. The straightforward solutions he provides will make a huge difference when the name of the game is getting up close and personal with your subjects.

Trey’s first tip has to do with poor composition and choosing the wrong angle from which to shoot, and sometime all it takes is moving a bit closer or taking a lower or higher camera position. In fact, Trey insists that “the most important aspect of macro image is a thoughtful composition.” Therefore, your main priorities should be an interesting vantage point and how the image is framed.

Another key topic of concern is the necessity of avoiding cluttered or distracting backgrounds. You goal is to accentuate a subject by separating it from other areas within the frame, and Trey illustrates how a messy background does the opposite by confusing the viewer and pulling their eyes away from the key element. He provides several simple tricks for doing things right.

Exposure settings also factor into the equation, and Trey explains why shooting with a very narrow aperture will typically spoil a shot. Macro photos inherently have limited depth of  field, which is why many uninformed photographers stop down their lens in an attempt to increase the range of sharp focus. But image quality will suffer if you take things too far due to the likelihood of “diffraction” that leads to a loss of sharpness and detail—regardless of your camera’s resolution.

Trey provides several other important tips for boosting your odds of success. You’ll learn why relying upon autofocus may spoil your results, and how the use of a simple diffuser provides significant benefits.

Your mindset is also important with this particular genre of photography and Trey strongly urges you to be both patient and experimental. Be sure to check out his popular YouTube channel and join his five thousand subscribers.

And don’t miss the tutorial we brought you earlier from a post-processing expert who demonstrates how to harness the power of Lightroom’s Texture, Clarity, and Dehaze tools to create nature and landscape photographs with maximum detail.