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5 top spots for photographers in Zurich
Zurich is a great destination for photographers. From its charming old town with cobblestone streets and medieval architecture to the modern, glass-clad buildings set against the stunning backdrop of the Swiss Alps, there is no shortage of captivating subjects to...
5 top spots for photographers in Bruges
Bruges, often referred to as the "Venice of the North," is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its enchanting medieval architecture, winding canals, and cobblestone streets. The city's well-preserved historic centre takes visitors on a journey through time,...
How to create an HDR moon composite using Photoshop
This spectacular image depicting the crescent moon moving through space is one of the most challenging I've ever created. Here's a quick guide to how I did it, and how you can capture a similar shot yourself.Setup Hundreds of images of the moon were captured at 600mm,...
Review: K&F Black Mist Filter for Astrophotography
Earlier this month, K&F invited me to try out their Black Mist filters as part of my photography work, produce some images, and give an honest appraisal of how well it works.What is a Black Mist filter? The K&F Black Mist filter is a type of photographic...
How to fix the “Add to Collection: ?:0: attempt to compare two nil values” error in Adobe Lightroom 10.0
Since updating my Adobe Lightroom Classic to the latest version (10.0 at the time of writing), I've been plagued by this error when adding to a collection or the quick collection ?:0: attempt to compare two nil values Until Adobe issues an update to patch this, there...
Photographing Iceland with PhotoHound
The entire reason my passion for photography was ignited was by visiting Iceland in 2010 and failing to adequately capture its incredible beauty with my pretty modest camera and even more modest photography skills. One evening beneath arcs and ribbons of aurora...
5 top spots for photographers in Seattle
In 2013 my wife and I spent a week in Seattle and I look back fondly on the trip as one of my favourite cities in the US. As global travel has ground to a halt I've been spending the last few months revisiting my archive of photos and processing my images using the...
5 top spots for photographers in Brussels
I love architecture and cityscapes, and Brussels gives me plenty of opportunities to shoot these styles. Easily and inexpensively accessible by air and rail from other European countries, Brussels is an interesting place for a city break, or you can use it as a...
A Beginner’s Guide To Photographing Comet Neowise
The comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) has arrived in the night sky here in the northern hemisphere, delighting skywatchers and photographers alike. With planning, patience and clear skies you can capture an unforgettable image of this celestial event. In the early hours of...
Destinology Workshop 2020
Big thanks to all who attended my travel photography talk for Destinology on Saturday, February 29. Hope you had a safe journey home. Now that the dust has settled, I hope that you've come away from the workshop feeling a more confident photographer and I'm always...
Phone Box Library
Phone Box Library © Mathew Browne. For more London photo spots, visit PhotoHound. When I was researching locations for my next book, I knew that I wanted to put modern interpretations of classic London sights. The red phone box, albeit somewhat a photographic cliche,...
How To Photograph An ISS Transit Of The Moon
I've always been fascinated by the night sky, and one of my favourite things to look out for is the International Space Station when it passes overhead. It still boggles my mind that there are people up there, 200 miles into space. Perhaps they...
5 tips for photographers in Vienna
In the winter of 2017 I had a chance to visit beautiful Vienna for a couple of days with my wife and son. The photo opportunities are endless - this is just a sample of what you can see and do in a couple of days in Austria’s capital. Here are my top five photo tips...
5 top spots for photographers in Bratislava
I recently visited Bratislava along with my wife and five month old son, to visit the Christmas markets and to explore the city’s photo opportunities. Here are my top five Bratislava photo spots, with my tips on how to capture the best photographs. I also include...