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I’ve often wondered why silhouettes can look so magical. I think it’s because in many situations, our eyes can’t see silhouettes due to the very wide dynamic range of the human eye which allows us to see objects in strong shadow. With a camera, we can underexpose a scene on purpose and force a stunningly dark silhouette which is what Veronika @veronikalicia did so beautifully here. #startingtoclick 📷👌🏻 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpifO6Gg8Xm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f58tagx0zmph

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This is one of those prime examples where an image is worth a thousand words. I can’t imagine what must be going through those surfers minds, walking across these ancient boulders towards a a setting sun and stormy sea, but wow, what a way to take in the beauty of New South Wales, Australia. Such a powerful capture by @paddydpics 🌊📷👌🏻 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpSjdoUA9-Y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cpzmlcbq5xg3

Blue hour really is the best time to capture a city skyline. At sunset, the city lights aren’t turned on and at night, you lose any beauty in the sky. Well done Lindy @lindy9567 🌃📷👌🏻 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpKypzSjPRP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1edq465d6sbu7

This is one of those images where it just kind of sucks you in and leaves you speechless. I love how Pearl @pearlm24 made the creative choice to underexpose this image. It forces your eye to the reflection in the water. That reflection naturally leads you from the foreground, towards the sun and setting sky. Plus, those golden orange tones are pure magic. 📷👌🏻 #startingtoclick https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo95jHNAfe8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qng1wdm7qmhs

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This image is like a delicious 🎂 cake. Each layer is unique, yet blends perfectly with one another. Starting from the bottom, you get a soft, pastel like reflection, leading up to some beautiful textures in the waves. On top of that, you have this vibrant energy of sea gulls dancing in the sky and above that, moody clouds, full of dimension and drama. Well done Robin @chic_clik 📷👌🏻 #startingtoclick https://www.instagram.com/p/Botz3i3A7hx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hdnjz2vr2sfi

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The early bird catches the worm. Mornings by far are my favorite time to shoot nature and landscapes. You get that golden light magic, mixed in with some moody atmosphere, which can take a plain scene and make it look dramatic. Props to Mariska @mariska_lgtrs for gettin’ up early and reaping the rewards! #startingtoclick https://www.instagram.com/p/Bomie3UAY0K/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uakgmkobia3x

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Look at this harvest moon rising above the tree tops over Manning Park in British Columbia. Paula @psimson captured this image using one of my favorite techniques. By using a longer focal length and incorporating some foreground elements (trees), it makes the moon appear much larger than if she had captured it by itself in the sky. #startingtoclick https://www.instagram.com/p/BofchFNDa25/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1slgs6069skmp

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I don’t think it’s possible to take a bad picture at Lake Louise in Canada, but it is hard to take a unique one. There is something about this perspective, that makes it feel like you’re sitting in the back of the boat. You can almost feel the wind hitting your face. Looking at this image by Isabelle @escapesuburbia more intently there are a couple things that make it visually appealing. The outer edges of the boat act as leading lines, drawing your eye to the girl and the distant mountains. Additionally, the ridge of the right and left mountains, lead your eye down towards the girl. This effect paves an easy path for the eye to follow through different elements of the photo. #startingtoclick https://www.instagram.com/p/BoXxDABAqo9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1eimo815sfn4h

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Scrolling through the #startingtoclick hashtag, I keep stopping at this image by Tiffiny @tiffduke. There’s a wonderful authenticity to it. A girl and her dog, in the dirt without a care in the world. Portraits like this, really tell a beautiful story. https://www.instagram.com/p/BoQINoighDw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9cgnzspy1xdr

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This image by Kate @bellariana has so many stunning elements to it. Golden light from a setting sun, the river that snakes its way towards the beautiful mountains, the fence that brings your eye back towards the man on the cliff, the overall sense of size and scale by adding a person, the textures and colors, etc. If you’re into landscape photography, go check out her feed. You’ll thank me later. #startingtoclick https://www.instagram.com/p/BoK5VvuAYxl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=epijboo5t06a

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For a place that doesn’t get to see a sunrise or sunset for 67 days during the winter, it only seems fitting that Alaska gets to enjoy these beautiful light displays at night. Having seen the Northern Lights on a couple rare occasions, I’ve never had the priveledge of seeing them as intense as this image captured by @lindseyofalltrades. When shooting Northern Lights or the night sky, it’s best to use a lens with a very bright maximum aperture, preferably around f/2.8 or much lower. Normally with landscapes, you use a higher aperture to get everything in focus, but at night, the foreground is dark, so the only thing really worth keeping sharp is the night sky. Using a lower aperture f-number, allows more light into the camera, which allows you to use a lower ISO to help keep noise/grain from ruining the image. My preferred mode to shoot in is manual. I’ll set my aperture f-number to the lowest available, then I’ll set my shutter speed to 20 seconds. This is a good shutter speed to again, allow lots of light into the camera, but maintain a fast enough exposure to prevent star trails. Finally, I’ll set my ISO. This will vary based on how dark your surroundings are and how bright the night sky is. Usually I’ll start around 800 and adjust from there, using higher ISO’s the brighten the sky and lower ISO’s to darken the sky. #startingtoclick https://www.instagram.com/p/BoCuToUgeTQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xxqurn2shtyo

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Woodland photography is extremely challenging. @jlr7311 makes it look easy. Speaking from experience, I can tell you that finding a composition inside a heavily wooded forest, takes lots patience. When hiking a trail, look for unique looking trees, interesting textures and pops of color. If something catches your eye, stop. Take in the scene completely. Look at the foreground and background. Look for ways to simplify or to hide distracting elements. What I especially love about this shot is how the green vegetation surrounds the ancient tree, which gives it some separation and helps “hold” your eye. #startingtoclick https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn7bXlfAzzl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16rw6pzj1k3q0

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One of my favorite tips, something I do all the time, is to look for reflections and incorporate them into the composition. In this photo by Vicki @winsomeglimpse you’ll see that she got low and captured a reflection of the tree in a puddle. What I love about this technique is that it takes an otherwise mundane landscape or foreground and turns it into something with visual interest. So if you come upon a striking sunset or colorful subject and the foreground is uninspiring, look for a shiny/wet surface to change up the composition. #startingtoclick https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn12oD9AUsx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rym704g4gsx4

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I saw this photo by Julie @jujublack7 of an impala in Tanzania and thought to myself, “What makes this such a stunning image?” I think there are a couple things to consider. First is the simple fact that this wild animal is staring at the camera, which is extremely impactful. Second is the focal length. Had she zoomed in too close, we wouldn’t see the Tanzanian landscape and might have assumed it was taken at a zoo. Too wide and we would loose the impact of the impala staring at the camera. Finally, the light. It appears to have been taken later in the day with the sun possibly near sunset. With the sun low in the sky. You get a beautiful warm glow on the impala and the surrounding grass. Well done Julie 👏🏻 #startingtoclick https://www.instagram.com/p/BnxJOOsHmRH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zgug8wdiclee

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You can’t look at this photo by Jenn @theoverwhelmedmommy and not smile. There is a timeless quality to it. The trust between a daughter and her father. The ice cream hanging on for dear life. Their expressions. It’s a great example of letting moments happen naturally and capturing them candidly. #startingtoclick https://www.instagram.com/p/BnsAbnyH4KI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gx15ngangsmc

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One of the hardest things to capture in photography is the element of “story.” A practical way to interpret that is to find a subject or scene that evokes a sense of emotion or curiosity. Mandy @cherundolo_pix did a couple wonderful things with this portrait she took of her daughter. I think the natural instinct for most of us, me included, is to take a full color portrait with the subject looking at the camera and smiling. Mandy instead composed a candid shot of her daughter holding an umbrella, sitting on a wall overlooking the city with storm clouds rolling in the distance. All of these elements, including the choice to make the image monochrome, give it a beautiful cinematic feel, full of story. #startingtoclick https://www.instagram.com/p/BnmYjbBgWGL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1r9npp0vkbssc

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This image by Tina @tcfnatureshots is a great example of finding a background that accentuates the subject. I do this all the time when shooting portraits or macro (close ups). When composing the shot, look for complimentary colors or soft textures in the background, rotating the camera around the subject and experimenting with different angles until you find a background that allows the subject to stand out. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnet4Qfg-w5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rqu2cfwzalg3

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