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Out for an afternoon stroll

January 30, 2024 - I spotted this guy out for an afternoon stroll while looking for bobcats in Southern California. He was most likely out...
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Camera lenses: to zoom or prime

September 06, 2023 - Camera lenses: to zoom or prime? Text and photos by Heather Cline American Bison, Yellowstone National Park Photogr...
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Tips for taking better vacation photos

December 14, 2022 - Text and photos by Heather Cline If you are one of the lucky people who are taking a winter holiday this season, you ar...
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Fall Macro

November 30, 2022 - Ideas and Tips for Fall Macro Photography Text and photos by Heather Cline Leaf on pine cones Every season comes wi...
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Texture in nature photography

June 28, 2021 - Scratching the surface: Texture in Nature Photography Text and photos by Heather Cline Tafoni, California Coastline...
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Photo assignments

June 07, 2021 - Have you ever felt stuck? I have, and it always seems like if I just take one tiny step, I can get unstuck. Photographic...
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Creating compelling water images

May 31, 2021 - Magnificent Mushrooms: A photographer’s approach Text and photos by Heather Cline Chicken of the woods, Redwoods N...
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10 tips for your best macro photos

May 24, 2021 - It's the little things in life... Macro photography is close up photography of small subjects. There are some strict de...
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Tips for Wildflower Photography

March 22, 2021 - Here are my top tips for Wildflower Photography. Before you go: Research different locations. Not sure where to go? Ch...
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Shooting in bad weather, part 3

February 22, 2021 - A couple years ago, I was in Washington DC for a conference and thought it would be great to get some sunset photos at t...
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Shooting in bad weather, part 2

February 15, 2021 - Weather conditions that are ideal for one subject might not be for another. For example, bright sunny days might be good...
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Tripod tips

February 01, 2021 - To tripod or not to tripod. That is the question. When I started learning photography, one of the first things I rememb...
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Ordinary things

November 08, 2020 - "O" is for Ordinary. If you are pursuing photography as a hobby, you are probably well aware how expensive it can be. I...
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Abstract photography

August 03, 2020 - It's been over a year since my last post - a rough year. Several things have contributed to it but mostly losing my cats...
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Simplify - the value of simplicity in photography

February 26, 2019 - The pursuit of most nature photographers is to convey a message or an emotion using composition, light, colors, subject...
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Wildflower wrap up

June 03, 2018 - This post is short on words and long on photos! Here are some of the images I captured on my wildflower hikes this seas...
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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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Introduction to Macro Photography

August 01, 2017 - Macro photography gives you the opportunity to see the world in new ways by shooting your subject from a close distance.
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5 tips to better nature photography

June 28, 2017 - If you are actively pursuing nature photography, you know how challenging it can be. Your shooting schedule may be const...
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How To: Focal lengths and when to use each

July 17, 2016 - Chances are, if you own a camera, you have more than one lens or a zoom lens that covers various focal lengths. There ar...
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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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Carrizo Plains National Monument - Wildflowers

April 10, 2016 - This is a trip report from a recent trip I took to Carrizo Plains National Monument. If you are not familiar with this p...
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