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Two photographs: dull light v. dramatic light on the grasslands

Posted on October 1, 2020, 2:04 pm, by QT Luong, under Techniques.
Large and distant subjects generally need strong shadows to define their shape. For photographing grand landscapes, there may be nothing more discouraging than an overcast day, confirming the adage “dull light, dull photos”. But is it true? This article compares two photographs of an understated subject in two extreme light situations: overcast and sunrise. The […]
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Photo Spot 41: Badlands National Park – Red Shirt Table Overlook

Posted on October 15, 2010, 1:25 pm, by QT Luong, under National Parks Photo Spots.
Like in Theodore Roosevelt National Park that we visited two weeks ago, badlands dominate the landscape of Badlands National Park (surprise !). However, there is a striking difference of scenery. While in Theodore Roosevelt National Park I saw the badlands mixed with shrubs, conifers, and aspens (which provide some color accents in autumn), in Badlands […]
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Photo Spot 40: Wind Cave National Park – Boxwork

Posted on October 6, 2010, 8:24 pm, by QT Luong, under National Parks Photo Spots.
Wind Cave National Park, one of the three National Parks (together with Mammoth Cave and Carlsbad Caverns) centered around a cave, was the first cave anywhere in the world to be designated a national park. Although its 134 miles of mapped galleries make it the fourth longest cave in the world, I had heard of […]
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