Backlighting or “shooting against the light” describes any lighting setup, natural or artificial, where your main light source is behind your subject. The post Backlighting basics: Seven tips for the perfect glow appeared first on 500px.
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Humans have been photographing sunsets from Earth's perspective for hundreds of years but despite being the only other planetary-mass object people have ever gone to, nobody has photographed a sunset from the Moon. [Read More]
A new website allows viewers to tune in and watch the sun setting in different parts of the world at any time of the day.
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Last night saw huge crowds of photographers gather to capture "Manhattanhenge" -- a unique event in which the setting sun aligns with the east-west streets of New York City. [Read More]
Lux Camera, has announced a new app, Skylight Forecast, designed to predict evening light, helping photographers capture better sunset shots more consistently. [Read More]
In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about the blue hour and share our tips for using this elusive time to your advantage. The post What is the blue hour? (and how to make the most of it) appeared first on 500px.
Neutral Density (ND) filters are typically used by photographers for long exposures. But some of them take it to the extremes. There are lots of great lens filters for long exposures, but some are better than others.