Landscape
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The Art of the Impossible: A Guide to Extreme Photography
Join us for our LPC Spring Meeting on April 27th when we discuss Extreme Photography and learn about photographing Antarctica! For most people, photography is about capturing a fleeting moment of beauty. For the extreme photographer, however, it is about surviving the environment long enough to press the shutter. These creators trade the comfort of a climate-controlled studio for the unpredictable fury of the elements, often hanging from limestone cliffs in Yosemite, diving into the heavy swells of the South Pacific, or standing at the scorching edge of an active lava lake. Extreme photography is far more than a hobby; it is a high-stakes fusion of world-class athleticism and technical…
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Artemis II and the Legacy of Space Photography
While many of us were out last weekend capturing the bluebonnets around Lake Travis, a small group of photographers was working with a much more dramatic backdrop of a view from above. As of today, April 6, 2026, the four-person crew of Artemis II—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—is currently swinging around the far side of the moon, capturing the most breathtaking images of our home planet and the lunar surface in over half a century. Whether you’re shooting with a $10,000 mirrorless setup or, like Commander Wiseman, using a specialized tablet to snap a quick frame through a window, these images remind us of the power…
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See the World Through Their Lens: 2025 Women in Photography Exhibit
Women in Visual Art (WIVA) presents the second annual Women in Photography exhibit celebrating Women’s History Month this March. This extraordinary exhibit showcasing the diverse talents and perspectives of talented local women photographers will take place from March 1st to 29th, 2025 at the Lake Travis Community Library. Featuring stunning portraits and photographs celebrating women’s history, issues, and rights, this exhibit is free and open to the public. We invite you to explore themes of voting, equality, health, beauty, motherhood, and more through the powerful lens of photography. Photography has a long history of storytelling and social commentary. Women photographers have used this medium to document the experiences of women…
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Soaring Above: The Art of Drone Photography
The world has become a canvas, painted in vibrant hues and intricate patterns, and drone photography offers us the brush to capture its beauty from a perspective that was once unimaginable. These aerial marvels, equipped with high-resolution cameras and advanced stabilization systems, have revolutionized the way we see and appreciate our planet. From the towering peaks of snow-capped mountains to the serene expanse of turquoise oceans, drones allow us to witness nature’s grandeur in its entirety. The ability to capture sweeping vistas, intricate landscapes, and hidden gems has transformed the way we document and share our adventures. But drone photography is more than just a tool for documenting the natural…
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Capturing Nature’s Majesty: Tips and Tricks for Stunning Landscape Photography
The world around us is a canvas painted with breathtaking landscapes, from majestic mountains scraping the sky to serene coastlines whispering secrets to the sea. But translating that beauty into a captivating photograph requires more than just pointing a camera and clicking. To take a great shot, there is a lot to keep in mind. With a few key tips and a dash of creativity, you can transform your travel snapshots into awe-inspiring works of art. Light is Life: Mastering the Golden Hour Light is the sculptor that defines a landscape’s character. The golden hour, that magical time shortly after sunrise or before sunset, bathes the world in a warm,…
