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What to See and Photograph in San Francisco If You Only Have 2 Hours 1

What to See and Photograph in San Francisco If You Only Have 2 Hours

by Viktor Elizarov

I am seriously in love with San Francisco. It is by far the most beautiful city I have ever visited and had the privilege to photograph. Some people even say it is the … Read more

Top Reason Why I Switched from Canon to Sony 2

Top Reason Why I Switched from Canon to Sony

by Viktor Elizarov

After 10 years of shooting with Canon, I finally switched to Sony. I say “finally” because I was contemplating the move for a long time. Many of my readers, friends and fellow photographers … Read more

Snow Ride in Old Montreal 3

Snow Ride in Old Montreal

by Viktor Elizarov

My original plan was to post a new photo that reflects the 2014 holiday season but it was not easy to do. Here in Montreal, we were on track to have amazing white … Read more

Bryce Canyon - Minutes Before the Snow Storm (Utah) 4

Bryce Canyon – Minutes Before the Snow Storm (Utah)

by Viktor Elizarov

As I was standing at the edge of the Bryce Canyon watching the storm from the distance I had no idea how different the landscape would look in 15-20 minutes. It was hard … Read more

Manhattan's Tilted View (New York) 5

Manhattan’s Tilted View (New York)

by Viktor Elizarov

I know that some photographers try to avoid well known and recognizable places when they travel as they are always in search of new and unique spots. I have a different approach when … Read more

Review: "The Art of Digital Blending" Video Course by Jimmy McIntyre 6

Review: “The Art of Digital Blending” Video Course by Jimmy McIntyre

by Viktor Elizarov

I am a big proponent of High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography. I shoot multiple photos with different exposures and later combine them together to create rich images with extended dynamic range.  I always … Read more

Vermilion Cliffs National Monument (Arizona) 7

Vermilion Cliffs National Monument (Arizona)

by Viktor Elizarov

This was the end of the eventful day during my trip to Arizona and Utah. Earlier that day I woke up in Grand Canyon Village and, after a short-stroke along the rim of … Read more

Creating a Dark Blue Sky in Photoshop in Under One Minute 8

Creating a Dark Blue Sky in Photoshop in Under One Minute

by Viktor Elizarov

This is a very common challenge for any photographer. When you shoot wide open and well lit landscapes, the sky is always a few stops lighter than the foreground elements of the composition. … Read more

Brooklyn Bridge Wires and the Flag (New York) 9

Brooklyn Bridge Wires and the Flag (New York)

by Viktor Elizarov

The Brooklyn Bridge is an iconic element of the New York landscape. It is easily recognizable with its historical roots and you cannot go wrong by including it in your composition.  I have plenty … Read more

Red Colors of the Fall (Montreal) 10

Red Colors of the Fall (Montreal)

by Viktor Elizarov

More “fall colors” from Montreal. Normally, the colors of the “fall foliage” are yellow and gold and on rare occasions, you can find the tree with bright red, “burning” colors. I spotted this … Read more

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