Nature photography

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Nature photography tip: Plan your sunrise photos carefully

Nature photography tip: Plan your sunrise photos carefully

| Rob Dijkstra | 872 views | 0 comments

Because nature reserves in the Netherlands and Belgium are not accessible between sunset and sunrise, it can be a challenge to reach the right spot in time. You often have to walk a fair distance from the car park, which means missing part of the golden hour.

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Nature photography tip: Protect your camera from overheating

Nature photography tip: Protect your camera from overheating

| Rob Dijkstra | 949 views | 0 comments

Photographing in extreme heat poses risks to your camera and accessories. Avoid direct sunlight: do not leave your camera in full sun. Use a shady spot or cover your equipment with a light cloth during transport.

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Nature photography tip: Play with shutter speed in the surf

Nature photography tip: Play with shutter speed in the surf

| Rob Dijkstra | 1,312 views | 0 comments

The sea attracts photographers, but an empty seascape can quickly look monotonous. A strong foreground adds depth and dynamism. Look for shells, washed-up jellyfish or footprints in the sand.

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Nature photography tip: A forest is not a collection of trees

Nature photography tip: A forest is not a collection of trees

| Rob Dijkstra | 1,192 views | 0 comments

Forests are complex ecosystems in which underground networks play a crucial role. My eyes were opened when I read the book ‘The Hidden Life of Trees’.

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Photographing birds? Practise first.

Photographing birds? Practise first.

| Nando Harmsen | 1,700 views | 3 comments

Photographing birds is great fun. You can do it anywhere. In your garden, at a location with lots of birds, from a public bird hide or from a paid bird hide. Naturally, you want good results. That is why it is important to practise first.

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There Is No Such Thing as Bad or Good Light

There Is No Such Thing as Bad or Good Light

| Nando Harmsen | 1,458 views | 1 comment

How often do you hear that the light isn't beautiful, or is even bad? That would mean there is good light too. Light comes in many forms. It's up to you to make good use of it.

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Photographing wildlife in your own back garden

Photographing wildlife in your own back garden

| Elja Trum | 1,837 views | 0 comments

In this video, wildlife photographer Peter Dam shows you how to take great-looking, professional photos of local wildlife, especially birds, in your own back garden.

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Nature photography tip: Discover unknown hilly areas

Nature photography tip: Discover unknown hilly areas

| Rob Dijkstra | 1,585 views | 0 comments

You don't have to travel abroad for beautiful nature photos. There are lovely spots nearby too, including stunning hilly areas. Alongside its well-known hills, the Netherlands also has hidden gems that are ideal for nature photography.

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