A freediver swims through a tannic layer of water over a submerged spring in the Santa Fe River in north Florida. Leaves and other organic matter in the flood plane stain the water like tea. During the dry season, the water in the river is often almost entirely clear and spring-fed, but when the river is high, it creates a fire-like effect where it mixes with clear, freshwater … [Read more...]
Artificial Light for Nature Photography
Photography is about playing with photons, at least in terms of conventional photography. Whereas in nature photography, with the exception of some underwater shots, it depends mostly on natural sunlight. However, the older photography becomes, the more photographers are willing to experiment. This is why photographers working outdoors can use tools sending photons to reach … [Read more...]
Profile: Awe and The Odyssey with Rachael Talibart
Occasionally, photography has a way of reaching into our collective psyche and ringing a bell, creating a sound both nostalgic and numinous. We often attempt to plaster meaning onto this work and are moved to ruminate internally. Sometimes the creator has an articulated appreciation themselves for the qualities churning the waters of creativity. More powerful still, is when the … [Read more...]
