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Ian is the author
several books and of dozens of
nature photography instructional articles, equipment
reviews, and location reports which have appeared in
major photography magazines and websites. Ian writes
a regular
Blog Column for Outdoor
Photographer Magazine and is a
Contributing Editor for Nature Photographers
Online Magazine. Ian has also been the subject
of several interviews and profiles, including two
profiles by Outdoor Photographer Magazine.
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eBooks
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Expand
your craft and explore your personal vision with
Ian's downloadable PDF eBooks. |
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NEW!
Chasing the Light
Essential Tips for Taking Great Landscape Photos
Ian
Plant
This
eBook contains essential tips that can make your
landscape photos stand out from the rest. Inside you
will learn the fundamentals of scene selection,
working with light and color, and advanced
composition techniques. The philosophical and
creative concepts contained herein, once mastered,
can help you unlock your fullest potential as a
landscape photographer. This eBook is not about gear
or Photoshop—it is about the artistic fundamentals
required to make great landscape photos. If you are
interested in taking your craft and personal vision
to the next level, then Chasing the Light is
for you!
Chasing the Light is a 62 page downloadable PDF
eBook filled with informative text, stunning
full-color images, and plenty of insights and
inspiration. For more information, click
here.
Special Introductory Price!
USD
$5.00
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Most Recent Articles |
Selecting the Best White
Balance for Nature Photography
White balance,
typically used to remove undesired color casts from
images, is an important creative tool for nature
photographers. Although white balance is often a
subjective artistic choice, especially for nature
photographers, getting the "right" white balance
requires an understanding of how white balance
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How to Photograph Rainbows
Rainbows are a favorite of nature photographers, and
for good reason. But
finding rainbows is a tough business, and doing them
justice even tougher. So, what is the best way to
photograph a rainbow? This tutorial contains a few
tips to optimize your chances of getting great
rainbow photos.
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Using Live View for Nature
Photography
Live View is a serious professional tool that can
help you significantly improve your nature
photography images.
This simple tutorial shows you how to use Live View
to optimize focus, aperture selection, composition,
and even exposure. |
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Preparing Photos for the Web
using Photoshop
Making
your web images look great has never been easier!
My simple tutorial shows you the right way to
resize, sharpen, and prepare your photos for the web
(Mountain Trail Photo, February 2010, Online;
republished on this website). |
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Desert Escapes
Looking for an escape from the chill of winter? Ian
explores top shooting locations in the Desert
Southwest, and gives tips to help you get the most
out of your desert photography (Popular Photography Magazine, March 2010, Print only: no
internet link). |
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Wonders of Winter
Winter
offers unique photo opportunities, if you are
willing to brave the cold. Ian offers tips and
techniques for capturing the best of winter (Popular Photography Magazine, February 2010, Print only: no
internet link). |
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Article Archives |
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Dreamscapes
Outdoor Photographer Magazine
November 2009
Print and online |
Bring Nature into Live View
Popular Photography Magazine
November 2009
Print only (no
internet link) |
The Goldilocks Equation: How to Get Things "Just
Right"
Nature Photographers Online Magazine
December 2009
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Nature by Night
Popular Photography
Magazine
October 2009
Print only (no
internet link) |
Mid-Atlantic Wild
Outdoor
Photographer Magazine
March 2008
Print and online |
Camera Review: Canon EOS 50D
Mountain Trail Photo
March 2009
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Nature's Magical Moments
Nature Photographers Online Magazine
June 2009
Online |
Be A Photography Rebel
Outdoor Photographer Magazine
April 2009
Print
and online |
deviantArt Interviews Ian Plant August 6, 2009
Online |
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Nikon 14-24mm Lens Review
Mountain Trail Photo
March 2009
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Imposing Your Artistic Vision
Nature Photographers Online Magazine
October 2009
Online |
Crafting Creative Compositions: An Alliterative
Guide to Advanced Artistic Achievement
Nature Photographers Online Magazine
August 2009
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Surviving the Family Photo Vacation
Nature Photographers Online Magazine
October 2008
Online |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Review
Nature Photographers Online Magazine
March 2009
Online |
Yellowstone In Winter
Nature Photographers Online Magazine
January 2009
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Captain John Smith's Chesapeake Bay
Nature Photographers
Online Magazine
April 2008
Online |
Finding Entropy
Nature Photographers Online Magazine
August 2008
Online |
What Happens in Delaware Bay, Stays in Delaware
Bay
Nature
Photographers Online Magazine
June 2008
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Adirondack High Peaks
Mountain Trail Photo
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Lens Review: Canon 500mm f/4L IS
Mountain Trail Photo
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Wonderful Winter Wildlife
Mountain Trail Photo
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Equipment Review: Globalstar Satellite Phone and
Service
Mountain Trail Photo
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Fall Foliage Tips
Mountain Trail Photo
Online |
Go Ultra-Wide!
Mountain Trail Photo
Online |
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