The Orton Effect: Beyond the Blur to Focus Attention

March 17, 2020

The effect has become a cliche of bad landscape photography—gone the way of intense saturation or unnatural HDR. Yet used in moderation, locally, and with consideration, it can further enhance the viewing experience.

The Guide To Photographing Uluru

March 4, 2020

Is there any location more iconically Australian than the Outback? And is there any location in the Outback more iconic than Uluru?

Mt Donna Buang Drive: Photography Gallery

February 22, 2020

The undergrowth was lush, the canopy rose high and new photography opportunities awaited me at every twist and turn. The drive quickly become a personal favourite and one that I’ll be returning to again soon.

Photographing Seascapes with a Telephoto Lens—Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island

February 9, 2020

I found the telephoto lens liberating. It freed me up to hone in on a key element or two. Soon I was capturing compositions that my eyes had never seen—at a location I’ve visited many times before.

Landscape Photography with a Drone—DJI Mavic 2 Pro (2020)

January 29, 2020

Drones open up a whole new dimension for landscape photographers. If the best camera is the one you have on you. Why not bring two along to your next landscape shoot?

Space for magic to enter: On creativity in landscape photography

The natural world is largely a fixed entity. Yet landscape photography can be deeply creative. Because creativity, in many pursuits, is a matter of perspective—and perception.

Silky smooth and sharp streaks: 6 tips for emotive long exposures

Dreamy long exposures are as core to landscape photography as are brilliant sunrises and sweeping grand vistas. Yet to create compelling photos of moving water, you need to do more than use ND filters and select slow shutter speeds.

6 composition tips for compelling landscape photography

Strong compositions ensure your work stands out from the crowd. Yet the art of composition is one of the most challenging topics to codify—not to mention apply. So here are my top 6 tips to put composition principles into practice.

Focal length essentials: Why 16mm isn’t (always) the best for landscape photos

Too often we limit our frames to the lens that happens to be bolted on at that point in time. Which, in landscape photography, is typically a wide-angle. So here’s how and when to change things up.