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Landscape photo of Lake Bled at night showing the purple colour shift using fluorescent white balance.

The Secret of when to use fluorescent white balance at night to great effect.

Ordinarily during the blue hour, the best white balance is daylight. However, there...

Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician as the sun rises over the peak of storzic mountain, part of the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia.

Exposure Bracketing & Lens Flare Removal with Shutter & Photoshop

How I used Exposure Bracketing & Lens Flare Removal Techniques to capture these...

Stitched panorama of Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau with the kamnik alps and Storzic mountain in the background, Slovenia.

How to create a stitched panoramic photo

In my latest YouTube video, I show you how to create a stitched panoramic photo,...

Stunning view of the eastern edge of the Kamnik Alps seen across a meadow in the Ravenska Kocna Valley, Jezersko

My Shutter App for Canon now has a great new interface

I've been using a great app called Shutter for a couple of years now, ever since...

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Camera Filters, are they still useful?

There are people out there who argue that camera filters are no longer necessary...

Full moon (January Wolf Moon) rising over Veliki Vrh mountain peak at sunset beside the island church at Lake Bled, Slovenia. Taken on 13th January during the major lunar standstill of 2025

Best App for Predicting the Moonrise

Photographing the Major Lunar Standstill over Lake Bled Last Monday, 13th January...

The fairytale cottage in Srednji Vrh village with the Julian Alps behind, near Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

The fairytale Cottage - A scouting trip

Located in northern Slovenia, near to Kranjska Gora, is a location known as the Fairytale...

Bear essentials - Article by Ian Middleton for EOS Magazine

Bear Essentials - EOS Magazine

Since 2015 , I have been privileged to visit and photograph the beautiful brown bears...

Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician at sunrise, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau with the kamnik alps and storzic mountain in the background, Slovenia.

What to Photograph in the Summer

Many think that summer is a bad time for photography. Well they are wrong. In this...

How I saved over £1000 on a Canon EOS R5 camera.

Cheapest Canon R5 - Best place to buy

Following the advice of my good friend Melvin Nicholson I found a Canon R5 for over...

View across Lake Jasna to the beautiful Julian Alps, near Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

Long Exposure over Lake Jasna in Kranjska Gora

I had been watching the weather forecast and Lake Jasna on the webcam most of the...

Sunset over Triglav Mountan beside the hilltop castle and the rest of the Julian Alps at Lake Bled, Slovenia.

Sunset over Triglav Mountain beside Bled Castle

This image far exceeded my expectations. I had been watching the sunset over Bled...

Full moon rising over the edge of the Kamnik Alps behind Tunjice church, Slovenia.

Caught by Surprise

Sometimes a moment takes you by complete surprise. This evening was no exception....

How to make money with photography

How to Make Money with Photography

You don't have to be a professional photographer to make money with photography,...

Autumn view from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) and the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia.

Worth Waiting for the Light

On this lovely autumn morning, the anticipated golden hour light didn't materialise. However,...

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Multiple Shots - EOS Magazine

In 2021, I was privileged to be allowed to write an article for EOS Magazine, a quarterly...

Pericnik Waterfall in the Vrata Valley, Julian Alps, Slovenia.

How to Photograph Peričnik Waterfall

Peričnik Waterfall is one of Slovenia's most beautiful waterfalls. Here I explain...

Last light on Mount Storzic in the Kamnik Alps at sunset, seen from Jezero Črnava (black lake) in Preddvor, Gorenjska, Slovenia.

What to photograph on a sunny day

Clear blue skies are a landscape photographer's nightmare. It's hard to know what...

View of the ruins of Smlednik Castle with Storzic mountain, part of the Kamnik Alps, behind, Slovenia.

Smlednik Castle & the Kamnik Alps

There are many lovely castles in Slovenia, but the old ruined castle at Smlednik...

Full moon rising at sunset over Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau with the kamnik alps and Storzic mountain in the background, Slovenia.

When is the best time to photograph the Moon?

The best time for photographing the moon is at sunset or sunrise. In this article...

Close up of Storzic mountain peak, part of the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia.

Best Light for Photography Outdoors

The best light for photography outdoors is after the rain. There is a clarity of...

View at sunrise from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) and the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia. What to photograph in the summer.

Best Sunrise Photos at Saint Thomas Church

This Saturday, June 20th, marks the summer solstice (longest day of the year) and...

View across the beautiful Lake Bled, island church and hilltop castle at dusk, Slovenia.

Bold Photos aren’t everything in Photography

In the world of Internet and Social Media have we become too obsessed with bold,...

Sunrise over Lake Bled to the island church and clifftop castle from Mala Osojnica, Slovenia.

Lake Bled viewpoint Part 3 from Mala Osojnica

A guide for photographers. Mala Osojnica hill provides some of the best view of Lake...

Ian Middleton YouTube channel

10 Great Photography Youtube Channels

I've compiled a list of ten great photography youtube channels. Check out each one,...

View across the Ljubljana Moors at sunrise to the Kamnik Alps. Ljubljana Marshland (Ljubljansko Barje), a large area of wetland 160 square kilometres in size.

Best view of the Ljubljana Marshes

The Ljubljana Marshes is a great photography location, and the best view of it is...

Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana

The Dragon Bridge is possibly one of the most famous scenes in Ljubljana to photograph....

Dawn view to Mount Stol in the Karavanke Alps in Slovenia.

Different Photography Compositions

It’s easy to get fixated on a particular composition. But it’s often good to look...

Full moon rising during the Blue Hourover Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau with the kamnik alps and Storzic mountain in the background, Slovenia.

Full Moon over Jamnik Church View

Coming up in a few weeks is the annual event when the full moon rises over the mountain...

Neboticnik spiral stairway with zoom burst effect, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

How a faulty lens helped me with Intentional Camera Movement

I started noticing a problem with my camera lens, but that problem, I was to discover,...

View of the church of Sveti Josef (Saint Joseph) and the church of Saint Anna (Sveta Ana). Both churches are perched upon an exposed hill overlooking the Ljubljansko Barje (Ljubljana moors) near the village of Preserje.

Finding a new perspective

At first I was annoyed when the usual road to Sveta Ana church was closed and I was...

Focal length comparision

Focal Length Comparison

Focal Length Comparison - In this photography tutorial I show you how focal length...

View from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) in the Skofja Loka hills, Slovenia.

The Golden Hour - Is it the best time of day to take pictures?

Is the golden hour the best time to take photos? Yes, if you want golden photos....

Tourist walking up the steps of Lake Bled's island church on a rainy autumn morning, Slovenia.

An eye for detail in the rain

The little things count Tourist walking up the steps...

Velesovo Monastery, a Dominican convent developed around the local church of the annunciation, in Adergas village in the municipality of Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia.

Time Blending - how to blend two moments in Photoshop.

Ever wanted your landscape to be lit in a very particular way? Only to find the light...

sunrise over the mist on the Ljubljana Moors (Ljubljansko Barje), a large area of wetland 160 square kilometres in size.

Photographing the Ljubljana Moors at dawn and sunrise

In this video blog I show you how I photographed the Ljubljana Moors at dawn and...

Guide to photographing saint thomas church in Slovenia

Video Guide to Photographing Saint Thomas Church

Check out the first in a series of my video guides to great photography locations....

Beautiful light across the beautiful Lake Bled's hilltop castle and Mount Stol, the highest peak in the Karavank Mountains. Slovenia.

Remove haze in Photoshop

In this tutorial I show you how to remove haze in your photos using the dehaze tool...

Beautiful light and clouds scattering over Bohinj Lake after a massive storm blew over the Bohinj valley, Triglav National Park, Slovenia.

Photography Workshops in bad weather

What do we do on photography workshops when the weather turns bad? Here I explain...

Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician at dawn, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau with the kamnik alps and storzic mountain in the background, Slovenia.

A Considerate Photographer's Dilemma at popular photography locations.

This world is full of many great popular photography locations, which can create...

View across the beautiful Lake Bled, island church at sunset with the beautiful Karavank mountains in the background, Slovenia. Lake Bled is Slovenia's most popular tourist destination and the Karawanke mountains form the border between Slovenia and Austria.

Exposing to the Right (ETTR) - The benefits

Overexposing your photos, why would you do it. Here I show you the advantages to...

Afternoon sunrays falling over the church of Sveti Josef (Saint Joseph) seen from the church of Saint Anna (Sveta Ana). Sveta Ana is perched upon an exposed hill overlooking the Ljubljansko Barje (Ljubljana marsh) near the village of Preserje.

What makes a great photograph?

What makes a great photograph? FInd out here in my first ever article for Landscape...

Sunrise at Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau with the kamnik alps and Storzic mountain in the background, Slovenia. Framed by some trees in Spring Bloom.

Focus Stacking - A Quick Tutorial

If you've ever wondered how you can extend your depth of field beyond what the camera...

Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau with the kamnik alps and Storzic mountain in the background, Slovenia.

Lens Flare - How to avoid it

One of the problems a photographer has to deal with when shooting into the light...

Tree in bloom on a spring morning in Jamnik village, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau, Slovenia.

The camera cannot lie - is the biggest lie ever.

The camera cannot lie - Since the dawn of photography this myth has been perpetuated,...

Beautiful frescoes on the vaulted ceiling of Saint Peter's Church in Radovljica, Slovenia.

Lying down on the Job - How I got the shot

It’s often believed that photography is easy: just turn up and click the shutter,...

Morning at Saint Margaret Bay, at the famous White Cliff of Dover, Kent, England

White Cliffs of Dover Saint Margaret's Bay at Cliffe

White Cliffs of Dover - Saint Margaret's Bay at Cliffe - Another in my series of...

Saint Mary's Lighthouse on Saint Mary's Island, situated north of Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, North East England. Seen at sunset from the beach beside the causeway that runs out to the island. Whitley Bay is situated just north of Newcastle.

Saint Mary's Lighthouse

Saint Mary's Lighthouse at Whitley Bay is a great photo location. Read more about...

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Shutter Speed - What is it?

Shutter Speed (AKA – Exposure Time) Naturally, as...

View at sunrise in winter from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) and the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia.

How to photograph St Thomas Church view

St Thomas Church (Sveti Tomaž nad Praprotnim) in the hills of Northern Slovenia is...

View at sunrise in winter from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) and the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia.

February Newsletter

Newsletter from February

Lighthouse at Portland Bill and the old boat winch in the early morning sun, near Weymouth, Jurassic Coast, Dorset, England.

Be patient, wait for the light..........................

It's all about the light and not about Photoshop. See here in these two photos how...

Clipping warning feature in ACR and photoshop.

How to avoid clipping your highlights and shadows

In this tutorial I show you how to use the histogram to avoid clipping your highlights...

Photo sharpening using the sharpening mask took in Adobe Photoshop

How to avoid sharpening your skies

In this tutorial I show you a great way to avoid sharpening your skies while sharpening...

Moon rising after sunset at Portlethen, near Aberdeen, Scotland.

Portlethen - Great Photo Locations

Portlethen, a coastal village near Aberdeen in Scotland is another great photo location....

Photo editing is not cheating

Why using a photo editor is not cheating

Editing your photos is not cheating. The simple fact is that all images need post...

The cute little church of Saint Thomas (Sveti Tomaz) lies in the tiny village of Planinca in the hills near Krim Mountain on the Ljubljana Moors (ljubljansko Barje), Slovenia.

Polarising filter and skies

Read my blog about the effect a polarising filter has on blue skies and the best...

Autumn colours reflected over Jezero Črnava (black lake), Hotel Bor in Preddvor, Gorenjska, Slovenia.

What does a polarizing filter do to water?

If you're annoyed by reflections on water, then check out my quick photography tip...

View from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) in the Skofja Loka hills, Slovenia.

Shadows in Photography

When learning photography you'll often hear the word "light" over and over again....

Polarizing filter effects

Two great polarizing filter effects

If you have ever wondered what a polarizing filter does, in this quick photography...

The 16 Metre high Sum Waterfall in Vintgar Gorge, near Bled, Slovenia.

Slow Shutter Speed on Water

But don't always be tempted to go for the slow shutter speed. A faster shutter speed...

Kids playing in the rain

Photography in the Rain

Rainy Day Photography - Don't stay indoors when it rains, get outside and take photos....

Mountaintop of the Kamnik Alps appearing through the clouds with the church of Saint Peter sitting in its shadow. This complex also contains a castle, a baroque church, a parsonage, a cemetery and a fairly large stable.

A Fleeting Moment

There is many a fleeting moment in life. In this blog I show you why you should return...