Nature TTL
A photography publication, providing free tips, tutorials, inspiration, and equipment reviews for wildlife, landscape and macro photographers.
Photo by Joe Thomas
17 Best Places for Landscape Photography in Iceland
Nicknamed the land of fire and ice, Iceland is wealthy with geological anomalies and striking landscapes making it a photographer’s paradise full of highlights. This article looks at the best places for landscape photography in Iceland.
Resting at the edge of the Arctic Circle, Iceland promises thrill-seeking adventures, dramatic landscapes and an abundance of highlights, waiting to be explored (and photographed). Measuring 103,000 sq. km (40,000 sq. miles), bigger than Hungary and Portugal and a little bit smaller than Cuba, Iceland is divided into 8 regions, each with their own must-visit highlights. For those seeking to capture the most iconic highlights, we recommend joining an 8-day photography tour with National Geographic Photographer Tyrone Turner, focusing on the best landscape photography highlights along the southern coast.
Photo by Alan Hewitt
Top Tips for ‘Big Five’ African Safari Photography
For anyone going on an African photo safari, spotting the Big Five – the lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo – is a clear aspiration. While the term ‘Big Five’ used to refer to the most dangerous and challenging animals to hunt, the guns have now been replaced by cameras as these five animals continue to be the most prized shot. But how do you capture these animals at their best? Wildlife photographer Alan Hewitt, who facilitates regular African photo safaris, shares some insider tips.
For Alan, capturing the Big Five is so “awe-inspiring due to their physical presence” and he believes that, as a photographer, you will never forget encountering a lion or elephant from close range. Wildlife photography takes a great deal of skill, patience, planning and perseverance. According to Alan, a photographer should “get in the right place at the right time, learn about species and their habits – a bit of field craft goes a long way to capturing behaviour on camera.”