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Top 10 Wildlife Photography Tips

July 11, 2024 - Top 10 Wildlife Photography Tips Text and photos by Heather Cline Great-horned Owl I can think of no better way to...
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Magic Mushroom Lamp

January 16, 2024 - Did you know that fungi are genetically closer to humans than plants? After watching the HBO series, " The Last of Us ",...
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That magic light

November 08, 2023 - That Magic Light - And How it Transforms Your Photos Text and photos by Heather Cline Young Blacktail Buck spotlight...
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Creating impressive shadow imagery

November 09, 2022 - Creating impressive shadow imagery Text and photos by Heather Cline Mesquite Dunes, Death Valley National Park A sh...
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Temporary themes in nature

May 11, 2022 - Capturing the moment: Temporary Themes in Nature Text and photos by Heather Cline Moose at local pond, Flaming Gorge...
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Bold Black and White

March 16, 2022 - Bold Black and White: How to create dynamic black and white photos Text and photos by Heather Cline Twisted Tree, De...
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3 filters for the field

February 23, 2022 - Photo gear: 3 filters for the field Text and photos by Heather Cline Long exposure at Beetle Rock, Sequoia National...
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ISO: A sensitive topic

November 08, 2021 - ISO: Explained in simple terms Text and photos by Heather Cline Juniper and rock, Joshua Tree National Park | 3200 I...
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Too good to be blue

August 16, 2021 - To Good to be Blue: Using the Color Blue to Enhance Your Images Text and Photos by Heather Cline Wall, Steinhart Aqua...
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When life gives you lemons

June 14, 2021 - When life gives you lemons... take a picture! This post is a continuation of my series on color, and you guessed it, th...
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White balance for photography

March 01, 2021 - White balance is an important factor in the creation of a compelling image, even though it doesn't receive the same atte...
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Finding Quiet in the world of Nature Photography

November 23, 2020 - "Q" is for Quiet. The year of 2020 certainly has created many opportunities for solitude, but I'm not sure you could sa...
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Americas National Parks

November 02, 2020 - "N" is for National Parks. For me - there was no other choice for "N". I love National Parks and have a goal of visitin...
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Photographing the Milky Way

October 26, 2020 - "M" is for Milky Way. Not the candy bar, but we are close enough to Halloween, I wouldn't blame you for going there... A...
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Key Light

October 12, 2020 - "K" is for Key Light. The key light is the first and typically most important light a photographer will use to light th...
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Guess where

September 14, 2020 - "G" is for guessing games. Can you guess where these photos were taken? There are 3 photos from each location. Some are...
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A sense of place: travel photography

March 17, 2019 - If you enjoy taking pictures of places you travel to and want to build your skills and knowledge to improve the outcomes...
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How to: photographing waterfalls

October 02, 2018 - When I am planning a photography trip, I am always on the lookout for waterfalls. I don't care if they are short, tall,...
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Slot canyons

July 22, 2018 - Like most photographers, there are certain natural features that attract my attention more than others. Slot canyons are...
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One shot five ways: pulling more images out of a subject

May 07, 2018 - I stumbled across this juniper tree 8 years ago while visiting Joshua Tree National Park for the first time. I was immed...
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How to: Coastal photography

March 21, 2018 - Despite my propensity to submerge precious camera gear in water, I love shooting on the coast. There is just something a...
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How to: Forest photography

December 23, 2017 - Forest photography offers both challenges and opportunities throughout the seasons. Below are some tips for getting the...
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High Dynamic Range

September 19, 2017 - High Dynamic Range Text and photos by Heather Cline Let's pretend you walk up on a sweet landscape, pull out your came...
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Fun with fireworks

July 18, 2017 - This isn't a post about holding a pack of firecrackers behind someone's head and lighting them off. Although... This po...
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Photography workshop: lighting up the night

July 08, 2017 - If you are looking to take your photography to the next level, a workshop might be just what you need. When I first s...
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Night photography part three: Light painting

October 09, 2016 - If you have been following this blog post series, you have read about how to photograph the stars and Milky Way, and how...
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Night photography part two: Star trails

September 30, 2016 - "Ralph Waldo Emerson once asked what we would do if the stars only came out once every thousand years. No one would slee...
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Using the sun burst effect to create dramatic photos

July 27, 2016 - Star effects in photography go by various names including: Sun stars, Star bursts, and Sun bursts. I tend to lean toward...
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Ten outstanding reasons to catch the next sunrise

July 05, 2016 - 1. You get to see colors like this. You've got to love mother nature. She creates all these cool colors - every freakin...
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How to shoot fireworks

June 27, 2016 - Firework season is upon is upon us! This is great time to practice shooting fireworks and to see what you like best. The...
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Light, Smoke, and Water

May 30, 2016 - I’m really overdue for a photo trip but I haven’t been able to swing one recently for a variety of reasons. So – in the...
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