Better Photographs Blog

Photography Technique - How to take better photographs.

Fri, 8 May 2026 10:58:21 -0400

Learning and understanding the basics of how to set up the camera yourself actually takes you a long way towards improving your photography technique and therefore taking better photographs.

New Zealand - A visit to North Island.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:32:37 -0400

New Zealand is a stunning location with photo opportunities wherever you visit.

A New Decade of Helping to Save Wildlife Begins ...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:50:38 -0400

Having collected the first 10 books in this series, I have just pledged support for the latest - Remembering Giraffes. The mission is once again, through images donated by many of the world's top wildlife photographers, to raise awareness of the threats facing a species and then through sales of the books, raise funds to protect them. The first ten books were all funded through Kickstarter campaigns (Elephants, Rhinos, Apes, Lions, Cheetahs, African Wild Dogs, Bears, Leopards, Tigers, Pangolins) and were highly acclaimed, with more than 60,000 copies now having been sold globally. So far the series has raised more than £1.25m GBP ($1.62 million USD) between them for conservation using this model and that is all thanks to the supporters! "In this year’s book we want to turn our attention to giraffes. Over the past 35 years, giraffe numbers have declined by almost 30%. In some regions, populations have fallen by as much as 95%, and over the last three centuries they’ve lost nearly 90% of their historical range. Despite this, their situation rarely makes the headlines. We want to raise awareness on the challenges giraffes face and funds to support Non-Governmental Organizations trying to protect them and will do this through book sales if this Kickstarter is successful. We believe their story needs to be told." To pledge support for this latest book, simply click on this image ...

Helsinki - Blending the New with the Old.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:56:23 -0400

Helsinki doesn't feature on many people's bucket lists of places to photograph. But with its wide range of classical and modern architectural styles, seaside location with adjacent islands, outdoor museums, and busy event calendar, there's lots to see and do. It's very seasonal, and a good base for onward travel to photogenic locations across the Nordic region.

Ireland - A great combination of scenic beauty with its rolling green countryside and spectacular coastlines.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:39:42 -0400

Ireland has a great combination of scenic beauty with its rolling green countryside and spectacular coastlines. It also has excellent historic architecture with the many castles, churches and of course, pubs.

Venice - One of the most interesting cities in the world to visit and photograph.

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 09:24:04 -0500

Venice is truly a unique and beautiful place and one of the only cities that can boast having no roads for motorized vehicles in the main portion of the city.

Lesvos - A Greek island in the Sun

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:43:46 -0500

Lesvos is a very beautiful island. Pine forests, olive groves, and barren mountains, with lots of inland sea, unspoilt countryside, and friendly locals are the draw here! Lots to photograph too.

Komodo National Park - Home of the Dragon

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:38:32 -0500

Komodo offers some of the best diving in Indonesia, but there be dragons as well.

Costa Rica - An adventure right from the start.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:21:26 -0500

The adventure across central Costa Rica began with drive through Braulio Carillo National Park, lush and mountainous.

The influence of 'Born Free' ...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:04:38 -0500

Last week someone at the Elsa Conservation Trust asked me 'As we approach the anniversary of Joy Adamson's birth, did "Born Free" change the way you look at nature? What does this rare moment of connection mean to you?' I replied - "Yes, Born Free did change the way I look at nature. As a child, I collected stamps and the beautiful coloured pictures of animals on the Kenyan stamps sparked my desire to visit the country one day. I watched the film years later and it showed me the connection between an adult human and a young animal I had yearned for; thus renewing my interest and initiating my support for several relevant charities. It also gave me an interest in all wildlife, which has become my main genre in one of my hobbies, photography. Wind the clock forward by seventy years to last September when I stayed at Elsa's Kopje in Meru National Park, the 12th camp I have visited in Kenya - I couldn't believe my luck when this scene appeared for me to photograph: a childhood dream come true!

My thanks to RPS Nature Group for their presentations, my contributors at Better Photographs for their masterclasses and OM Systems for their camera systems.

The Golden Triangle - A Magical Tour of India

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 05:38:09 -0500

Travelling the Golden Triangle presents many opportunities for better photographs with a difference.

More about Subjects we Photograph ...

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 09:43:16 -0500

Having perused a copy of this book whilst on my recent Safari Tour in Kenya, I added it to my Christmas Wish List. Santa kindly obliged and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys photographing wildlife ...

Landscape Photography - Thoughts from the Master on how to take the best images.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:57:26 -0500

Landscape Photography through the eyes of Charlie Waite - now widely revered internationally as the doyen of English landscape photographers.

Panorama Photography - The All Around View.

Fri, 5 Dec 2025 07:12:12 -0500

Panorama Photography enables you to capture the total grandeur of the scene that a single wide angle lens setting simply misses.

Travel Photography Masterclass - How to take pictures that inspire the viewer.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:46:49 -0500

Of the few photographers who could present a credible travel photography masterclass, Julian Comrie has a lifetime of experience in taking stunning pictures which is acknowledged at the highest level.

Great Wildlife Pictures - How to take that Special Photo.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:39:13 -0500

Wish you had taken those great wildlife pictures? Well here's how you can.

Close up Photography - Sometimes flash is the only option.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:28:22 -0500

Using flash for close up photography of insects, other invertebrates and flowers in the field.

Super Macro Photography - Up Close with Greater Depth.

Fri, 7 Nov 2025 11:09:59 -0500

A Super Macro Photography technique enabling you to achieve greater depth of field when using a wide aperture.

BBC Wildlife Photography Tips

Sat, 1 Nov 2025 10:06:43 -0400

Easy to use Wildlife Photography Tips from BBC Wildlife Photographers.

International Snow Leopard Day

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:18:25 -0400

Did you know that the 23rd October was a special day for Snow Leopards? One of the "Remembering Wildlife" books is all about leopards. It was the first one of the series in my library and it inspired me to collect all of them ...

African Safari - An adventure in South Africa.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:25:20 -0400

A South African Safari offers adventure and many photo opportunities. Here's some advice on how to make the most of it.

10 Years of Remembering Wildlife ...

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:00:06 -0400

Scarcely a month passes that I don't re-read one of my books in the 'Remembering Wildlife' series. There is always one of them on my coffee table for visitors to admire. Each book contains not just beautiful photos from top wildlife photographers and an insight into the individual species, but the sale proceeds are donated to the charities who are doing their utmost to protect them. Yesterday, I received the 10th book in this incredible series. Whilst focussing on one of the most endangered of all mammals, the Pangolin, it also contains photos from all the nine previous books. I am delighted that this is one thing I can do to help ensure our wildlife is preserved. To purchase a copy of the book, simply click on this image ...

RPS Nature Group - Cross Fertilisation of Ideas and Techniques

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:49:02 -0400

The RPS Nature Group brings together photographers, naturalists and biologists who encourage each other.

The RPS (Royal Photographic Society) - A must for the serious photographer.

Sun, 5 Oct 2025 05:57:29 -0400

You are unlikely to meet an Amateur or Professional Photographer who cannot benefit by being a member of the RPS.

Autumn Photographs - A challenge for your technical abilities.

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:37:45 -0400

Taking autumn photographs challenges your photographic abilities and encourages you to be more creative with your perspectives.

Landscape - A seasonal perspective

Fri, 5 Sep 2025 05:21:31 -0400

The changing seasons can have a profound effect on the landscape and, therefore, photographic techniques.

Places to Photograph - Some of the Best

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:10:45 -0400

Most photographers are looking for great places to photograph. This section covers some of the best that we have visited.

Santorini - A Gem in the Greek Cyclades Islands.

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 08:52:11 -0400

Santorini in the Aegean Sea is a photographer's paradise.

The Lake District - No other so exquisitely lovely, no other so charming.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:35:18 -0400

The Lake District - Surely there is no other place in this whole wonderful world quite like Lakeland...no other so exquisitely lovely, no other so charming, no other that calls so insistently across a gulf of distance. All who truly love Lakeland are exiles when away from it.

Sensational Sydney - To Tire of Sydney, is to Tire of Life.

Fri, 4 Jul 2025 06:42:32 -0400

When a man is tired of Sydney, he is tired of life; for there is in Sydney all that life can afford.

Snowdonia - The most stunning views that North Wales has to offer.

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:26:49 -0400

Snowdonia has so many outstanding vistas on the circular tour that the best advice is just to say - do it!

Mont St Michel - A Spiritual Spire Ascendent.

Fri, 9 May 2025 06:14:07 -0400

Mont St Michel is an absolute must see if you are visiting Normandy or Brittany in the northern part of France.

Wildlife and Nature Photography Books - A Selection of Good Buys

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:30:29 -0400

A selection of Wildlife and Nature Photography Books which have helped our visitors take Better Photographs.

Birds in Flight.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:23:23 -0400

Birds in Flight in Low Light.

Remembering Wildlife ...

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:40:13 -0400

Scarcely a week passes that I don't re-read one of my 9 books in the 'Remembering Wildlife' series. There is always one of them on my coffee table for visitors to admire and consider buying one from the founder of this marvellous initiative, Margot Raggett. Each book contains not just beautiful photos from top wildlife photographers and an insight into the individual species, but the sale proceeds are donated to the charities who are doing their utmost to protect them. Yesterday, I pledged to support the 10th book which is due to be published later this year. Whilst focussing one of the most endangered of all mammals, the Pangolin, it also contains photos from all the previous books. Whether of not one of my photos is included, I am proud that this is one thing I can do to help ensure our wildlife is preserved. To find out more, simply click this image or the link below ...

Black and White Photographs - Taking them can make you a Better Photographer.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:32:44 -0400

Black and white photographs can convey a timeless, 'classic' look that simply isn't possible with colour.

Travel Photos - Dare to be Different

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:56:37 -0400

Travel photos can be much more interesting if you dare to be different.

The Sky - Taken for granted but offering limitless photo opportunities.

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:29:56 -0400

The Sky can function as the main subject of the shot, play a supportive role to a dominant foreground or act as an effective counterpart element.

What Is RSS?

Fri, 7 Mar 2025 03:23:01 -0500

What is RSS? Really Simple Syndication. What it means to you is that when you subscribe to a site that has an RSS feed, you can keep up-to-date without having to check the site.

Digital Photography Tips - some of the best can be found here.

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:00:58 -0500

Some of the best Digital Photography Tips can be found in these websites and books.

Photography Tutor - Practical tips to help you TAKE better photographs.

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:51:51 -0500

Learn how to take better photos with the photography tutor.

Camera Focus - Controlling the Lens to your Advantage

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:14:34 -0500

Focus of the Lens - How to take advantage of the lens' shape for better photographs with Depth of Field.

Photography Exposure - What it means and why it is so important.

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:48:08 -0500

Do your photographs always turn out just right or are they sometimes too light or too dark? Discover what exposure means and why it is so important.

Photography Lighting - A Critical Element, though often forgotten

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:23:28 -0500

Photography Lighting - If there is one element that can make or break a photograph it is lighting and yet, it is often the least considered element, even if it is thought of at all.

Photo Composition - What is in the picture and where it is

Fri, 3 Jan 2025 01:54:38 -0500

With photo composition, deciding what to include and where to place it can turn a snap shot into a better photograph.

Photography Techniques - How to take better photographs.

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 05:22:25 -0500

Learning and understanding the basics of how to set up the camera yourself actually takes you a long way towards improving your photography techniques and therefore taking better photographs.

Photo Ideas - Things to do with your Images.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:27:02 -0500

Here are some photo ideas that you might like to try out with your better photographs.

Using a New Camera - Preparing your Thoughts.

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:26:34 -0500

Having chosen it you are possibly about to experience one of photography's more frustrating times; having to wait before using a new camera - well until it's delivered or you receive it, maybe as a Christmas gift, anyway. NOW is the best time to prepare for getting the most out of it ...