Inspiring Photography
Member of The Club
Inspired by an interview for Landscape Photography Magazine, Dimitri Vasileiou wishes to enter the debate on how much manipulation is too much in …
High Water
Poor lighting doesn’t have to lead to poor photos. As I describe in this article, I still managed to capture some great images on a recent trip to the Lake District when the sun didn’t appear…
Best Camera for Landscape Photography
Landscape photography is difficult, and the right photographer needs the right camera for the job. Which cameras can take your photography to the next level?
Transient Light
Like many things in life, landscape photography comes with its own set of rules to learn and abide by. However, it is just as important to know when to break them
The Fine Nature of Trees
I’d like to reveal the enduring appeal of trees and explain why studying them throughout the seasons can make you a more observant photographer…
On Top of the World
From the top of the world, in this case the Dolomite mountains of Italy, I experienced a breathtaking sunrise and 360 degrees of …
The Early Bird
The light early in the morning is extremely soft and diffused, allowing for some amazing landscape photography, just try it.
Long Term Planning
Depending on the subject you photograph, it is inevitable that you need to plan your outing, but on many occasions not everything goes exactly to plan.
Avoid Frustration
Frustration leads to panic and panic can lead to failure. Relax, slow down, enjoy the location and allow plenty of time.
Land Of Fire And Ice
Magnificent waterfalls, majestic icebergs and whiskey on the rocks with a difference. My first photography trip to Iceland was every bit as magical as I had hoped.
New Destinations • Portugal’s Coastline
When you are living the dream, there are often prices to pay, even for a pro photographer. However, little can compare to the excitement of discovering a new location
An Endless Source of Inspiration
Often described as the most beautiful island in Greece, Santorini can also be seen as a source of inspiration for many photographers.
Approaching Storm at Bryce Canyon, Utah, USA
There are many canyons in Utah and each of them has its own beauty to share. But as I found out, it was Bryce Canyon that got my heart racing and …
Why Do We Photograph Landscapes?
For professional landscape photographers, taking pictures is a business and a way to earn the living. However, in this article I take a moment to reflect …
Mastering Landscape Photography
Tips, advice and suggestions that will help you master technicalities and allow you to improve your outdoor and landscape photography.
Sunrise At Rannoch Moor, Scotland
Should we count on capturing images of a surprising and transient nature or should we plan every photoshoot beforehand?
Visualising A Landscape Scene
In showcasing your personal perception and inspiration in landscape photography, visualising a landscape scene plays a big part, which also includes processing.
Loch na h-Achlaise, Rannoch Moor, Scotland
Working as a professional landscape photographer has its pros and its cons. In this essay I would like to talk about all the benefits and the things I really …
Tree Stubs of Rannoch Moor, Scotland
Some locations may appear chaotic and uninspiring at first glance. However, if you can create an image out of chaos, you can create one out of anything.
Loch And Glen Etive
Loch Etive used to be a very popular destination in Scotland with landscape photographers, especially due to its ruined wooden jetty. However, since its demolition things have changed.
Belvedere Sunrise, Tuscany, Italy
Belvedere and Tuscany are a must to all landscape photographers to photograph. As long as you enjoy photographing such clean, neat locations, of course.
Chapel at Lake Braies, Dolomites, Italy
When I was photographing Lake Braies, I was thinking that there is a trend for people to leave negative comments on a picture published in social media. How can photographer artists express themselves?
Sarakiniko, Milos Island, Greece
Dimitri Vasileiou explains the reasons why places like Sarakiniko are overlooked and offers some valuable advice.
Cove Bay, Moray Coast, Scotland
Dimitri Vasileiou visited Cove Bay on the Moray Coast in Scotland recently. Did the place live up to its reputation for excellent seascape photography?
Griminish Bay, Isle of Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
One of the favourite landscape photography places in Scotland for Dimitri Vasileiou is Griminish bay on the Isle of Uist, where one can find peace and tranquility.
Away From The Sun
you don’t need to point towards the sun to create a lovely sunset or sunrise picture’. Avoid the high-contrast situations by facing away from the sun.
Long Exposure Madness
I remember a few years ago that the favourite film for landscape photography was the Fujifilm Velvia 50. Many landscape photographers love the rich and vivid colours and the …
Timeless Towers of Faith
We all know how lovely it is to wake up in your own bed after a good night’s sleep. You feel fresh, rested and safe, in familiar surroundings …
The Road To Meteora
On an epic photo journey from Papigo to Meteora in Greece, I found myself in the midst of spectacular autumn colours and extraordinary old arch bridges.
Zagoria, Highlands of Greece
Aoos, Papigo, Aristi, Vikos, Zagoria. These might sound all Greek to some but they are names that mean nothing but beauty, nature and inspiration.
Journey To Greece
On his latest trip to Greece, Dimitri Vasileiou expected high potential for some really inspiring photography. Did his expectations materialise?
The Challenge
Full throttle, vibration at its maximum capacity, the headphones around my head and Didimotyho Blues playing with loudness switched on, two rubber wheels off the …
Minimalism in Landscape Photography
In this day and age of fast paced and highly active lives, everyone it seems owns a digital camera and everyone wants to be a photographer. Let’s …
Same Location, Different Mood
How many times do you photograph a location? Do you try to capture it under the best light conditions or are you happy with the light of your first visit?
Dedication to Duty
Amazing events and colour displays can happen just after a heavy storm, and such displays enable the creation of inspiring and unique landscape images.
Focusing Hurdles in Landscape Photography
If your focusing technique in landscape photography is a weak point and a question of hit and miss, then this article is for you; help is at hand.
Under A Dull Sky
I had heard of a beautiful location in the area around Loch Druim Suardalain in Assynt, Scotland, but had not visited it beforehand …
Compromising Comfort
Observing my workshop participants adjusting their tripods, I find they often settle for the most uncomfortable position. I have no idea why this is happening, whether it is …
High Expectations
We should never have high expectations when it comes to weather, but accept gladly what nature offers on each occasion.
Blending Exposures
The Quiraing, part of the Trotternish peninsula on the north east of the Isle of Skye in Scotland, is a spectacular location; an ideal paradise for…
Live View on DSLR, is it a Gimmick?
I am referring to Live View on dslr cameras, the feature that comes with all modern dslr cameras and the one that some people refer to …
Romancing Velvia
Having started photography in the film era and to be more specific, the era of the beautiful Velvia film, I have used a number of different camera formats from 35mm …
The Square Format
This place has become my nemesis. I have been there multiple times so far – so many times that I don’t even seem to remember any more – and yet, I have not experienced…
Finding Compositions
In February, 2012, I was running a photographic workshop in the Inverpolly and Assynt areas of Scotland. Most of the places we visited were …
Good Use Of Lens Tilt
No matter what time of year or what time of day you visit Holy island, the fact is, there will be photographers around and they will be busy. This is because…
St Mary’s Lighthouse, Tyne and Wear, England
I recently spent a few days in Northumberland, England. I hadn’t been in the area for quite a while so it was a good chance to visit some …
Wester Ross Hills, Scotland
Nature might throw at you any kind of situation and any type of light conditions at any given time. The point is, will you be ready to capture the moment?
Berneray West Beach, Isle of Uist, Scotland
The Berneray west beach is a vast area with sand and sand dunes – one can spend days there photographing. I always suggest…
Grasmere View, Lake District, England
Having been born and raised in Greece, I am naturally used to clear blue skies…
Dunure Beach Sunrise, Ayrshire, Scotland
One question I am being asked on a regular basis is “How do you compose a picture when you have no background?” This question usually comes from …
Setting Up Images
What is it that you really like in a picture? Does it make any difference if that picture has been set up or manipulated in one way or another?
The Contrast of Light
Light is the ultimate ingredient when it comes to photography and it is the only factor that should exist in every photographer’s …
Ardvreck Castle, Loch Assynt, Scotland
Do you take risks when you make decisions on composition, exposure and various other techniques?
Patience and Persistence
When it comes to landscape photography, a series of key elements need to be taken into account. All these elements have to be …
Off The Beaten Track
I am an advocate of making images of iconic locations, when others refuse to do so as ”they have been done” by others. To be honest …
Beyond Obvious Compositions
Iconic locations have been ‘done to death’, as many would say. Do you photograph them? Is it time to rethink about our ‘iconic location’ attitude perhaps?
Fairy Glen Monster
As soon as the words fairy and Isle of Skye in Scotland are mentioned, everyones thoughts go straight to the fairy pools and their stunning …
Simplicity Within Long Exposures
I had been on the Greek island of Mykonos before as a tourist (gosh, that was decades ago) and loved the place, but this time I was heading …
Do You Pay Attention?
I can’t remember how many times I have seen the same thing over and over again. I head down to the beach for a photo shoot and upon …
Planet Droma Experience
Three years ago I visited Inverpolly and Assynt; areas of Scotland that contain some of the most stunning scenery in the world for photography…
Light Exposures
Just because the camera says your exposure is spot on and the histogram shows the proof of the pudding, does this also mean that you …
Bad Light? No Such Thing
Is there such thing as perfect light? Some might say no. In my books, there is no bad light, only variations of light.
Admiral Von Tromp
For those who don’t know the place and the story, this is the shipwreck of Admiral Von Tromp. The Admiral Von Tromp was a…
Expensive Cameras Produce Good Pictures?
Does it really matter what camera you use to produce your images? If for instance you had a very expensive camera, would you take better pictures?
Colours of Venice
What do you do when you have high expectations of a location, only to find out that the place you expected to be perfect is actually…
Photopills App Review
Most landscape photographers use The Photographer’s Ephemeris app. Now, there is a new app that can do much more but, is Photopills worth it?
How To Use Hyperfocal Distance
Advice on how to set hyperfocal distance on your lens for best results and focusing that delivers sharp images front to back.
Machrie Moor Stone Circle, Isle Of Arran, Scotland
On the moors of Machrie, there is a complex of stone circles, cairns and hut circles which makes it one of the most intriguing, remarkable and…
Seascape Photography Heaven
Article about the stunning island of Milos in Greece and the possibilities for landscape and seascape photography it has to offer.
Free Content • Long Exposure Guidelines
Tips and techniques on how to create stunning landscape pictures using long exposures with the correct camera exposure settings …
Breaking All Rules
Rule of thirds in landscape photography can help us all improve and develop. Saying that, are you familiar with it? Do you know when to break the rules?
Photo Gear Symbols Explained
Here at Inspiring Photography we fully explain what all these photography gear symbols really mean. What does canon EF-S mean? What does nikon VR mean?
Moving Adobe Lightroom Data From PC To Mac
Article that will help you move your Adobe Lightroom files from a PC to a Mac computer without any problems and without losing your data.
Capturing Better Landscape Pictures
Beginners’ article with tips, techniques and advice on what to do and what to avoid for capturing better landscape pictures.
Understanding Lens Diffraction
Article about lens diffraction in landscape photography, what causes it and tips and techniques on how to avoid it for best results.
Manfrotto 410 Junior Gear Head Review
A hands on review of the Manfrotto 410 Junior Gear Head and its suitability to landscape photography.
Isle of Iona, Scotland
When you visit a place and the light is, as some say, ‘boring’ or not ‘interesting’, it is good practice to switch to Creative Mode. I mean, start …
Reverse Neutral Density Graduated Filter Alternative
A superb alternative to reverse neutral density graduated filters is that you can use ordinary neutral density graduated filters on any filter holder brand.
Use Your Creativity
Don’t walk away from a scene because the weather is not favourable, think of alternatives, improvise and use your creativity.
The Missing Light
What happens when the expected early morning light doesn’t arrive? You adapt with the conditions and make the best of it…