Nature Photography Nature Photography: It encompasses a large ran ge of different types of photography, but it is centered on occurring outside and has at its focal point nature and the outdoors. It can be very realistic or have artistic characteristics. Types of nature photography include: Landscape Wildlife Plant Weather - storms Travel Macro Astronomy themed -star, northern lights Underwater MN Nature Photographers: Craig Blacklock - https://blackloc k gallery.com ​ Travis Novitsky - https://www.travisnovitsky.com ​ Jim Brandenburg - http://www.jimbrandenburg.com, http://jimbrandenburg.blogspot.com ​ ​ ​ Paul Sundberg - https://www.paulsundbergphotography.com ​ Bryan Hansel - https://www.bryanhansel.com ​ Stan Tekiela - http://www.naturesmart.com ​ Other Famous Nature Photographers: Ansel Adams - https://www.anseladams.com ​ Art Wolfe - https://artwolfe.com ​ Frans Lanting - http://lanting.com ​ David Doubilet - https://www.underseaimagesinc.com ​ Tips and Tricks: ● Get to know your camera or the camera on your smartphone well - so you know what settings you have to work with ● Take pictures from different heights and angles to change the perspective ● Take up close (macro) and wider angle shots of the same thing or area ● Be aware of where the sun is in relation to your subject matter this can drastically change the mood of your photo ● Try taking some photos when it is starting to get dark or at night when you can get things like stars and the northern lights with the right settings on your camera ● Try different compositions (what all you include in the actual photo) of your shot to see what works best ● Take lots of pictures and find what calls to you, what do you find interesting ● Spend lots of time in the area you are going to be taking pictures - the more you know about it the better your pictures will be: -learn what the light is like at different times of the day -what types of animals do you see -what types of plants grow there -what catches your eye -sometime different types of weather will give you different effects ● If you have patience and can stay in an area for a while sometimes you will see things that you wouldn’t if you were just passing through ● Don’t give up, continue to try and get the shots you want ● Experiment ● Check out photos by other photographers to get ideas of what you might be interested in photographing ● Have Fun! Good Websites For Ideas and Tips: Minnesota’s Nature Photography Club - ht tp://www.minnesotanature.org ​ 10 Ideas for Photographing Nature in your Backyard https://digital-photography-school.com/10-ideas-for-photographing-nature-in-your-backyard/ 13 Photography Ideas You Need to Try in Spring https://iceland-photo-tours.com/articles/landscape-and-nature-photography/13-photography-idea s-you-need-to-try-in-spring Summer Nature Photography Tips https://www.artsycouture.com/blog/nature-photography-this-summer/ Macro photography – this is a bit more technical but still has good ideas https://dailywildlifephoto.nathab.com/photography-guide/styles-of-photography/macro-photogra phy/ 20 Macro Photography Ideas for Stunning Photos https://www.photoworkout.com/macro-photography-ideas/ 5 Photographers on the Miracles of Nature in Summer https://www.shutterstock.com/blog/summer-nature-photo-tips .