Photography Blog on Locationscout.net Articles with Tips and Tricks for photographers, travel guides, detailed photography tutorials and the chance to get printed in a magazine. https://www.locationscout.net/blog Tue, 30 Apr 2024 02:21:54 +0200 https://www.locationscout.net/bloghttps://www.locationscout.net/images/2014-10/tribute-in-light-new-york-2014-usa_m.jpegPhotography Blog on Locationscout.net Japan by Rail: A 3-Week Adventure You Won't Forget Japan, the land of the rising sun, has long fascinated us with its unique combination of traditional culture and modern progress, breathtaking landscapes, and extraordinary wildlife. This February, the time has finally come for us to immerse ourselves in Japan's rich history, impressive nature, and delicious cuisine. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/66-japan-by-rail-a-3-week-adventure-you-wont-forget https://www.locationscout.net/articles/66-japan-by-rail-a-3-week-adventure-you-wont-forget Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:40:05 +0200 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/66-japan-by-rail-a-3-week-adventure-you-wont-forget#comments Mathias & Annika Koch Japan by Rail: A 3-Week Adventure You Won't Forget New Logo + 2 big Updates After almost 10 years it was finally time for a professional logo and as a result of months of work, I'm pleased to finally reveal the new design, some backstory, and 2 big updates. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/65-new-logo-2-big-updates https://www.locationscout.net/articles/65-new-logo-2-big-updates Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:18:44 +0100 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/65-new-logo-2-big-updates#comments Manuel Becker New Logo + 2 big Updates 5-day hiking guide for the W-Trek in Torres del Paine National Park Discover one of the world's most beautiful hikes: the W-Trek in Torres del Paine National Park. It's located in Southern Patagonia on the Chilean side and is known for its breathtaking scenery and spectacular mountain backdrops. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/64-5-day-hiking-guide-for-the-w-trek-in-torres-del-paine-national-park https://www.locationscout.net/articles/64-5-day-hiking-guide-for-the-w-trek-in-torres-del-paine-national-park Thu, 28 Dec 2023 17:52:09 +0100 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/64-5-day-hiking-guide-for-the-w-trek-in-torres-del-paine-national-park#comments Mathias & Annika Koch 5-day hiking guide for the W-Trek in Torres del Paine National Park The ultimate Peru Travel Guide for Photography Peru, known as the Inca Empire with its famous ruins, the long partly rugged coastal regions and dune landscapes, super delicious famous fish dishes like ceviche, and the mighty mysterious mountains of the Andes, the longest mountain range on earth. It's all too understandable who has Peru high on their bucket list. Here is what you need to know about traveling to Peru. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/63-the-ultimate-peru-travel-guide-for-photography https://www.locationscout.net/articles/63-the-ultimate-peru-travel-guide-for-photography Fri, 26 May 2023 17:40:41 +0200 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/63-the-ultimate-peru-travel-guide-for-photography#comments Maximilian Lehrke The ultimate Peru Travel Guide for Photography We are 100.000 I can't believe how fast we suddenly grew into such a big community but I am super happy about every single person who gave this platform a try. Thank you! https://www.locationscout.net/articles/62-we-are-100000 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/62-we-are-100000 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 19:15:15 +0100 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/62-we-are-100000#comments Manuel Becker We are 100.000 Developer Update: Privacy and Images With the recent massive changes, I feel it's time for a short update since most of you won't visit the 'What's New'-page regularly. To validate that the platform is moving in the right direction, here is an overview of these invisible changes. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/61-developer-update-privacy-and-images https://www.locationscout.net/articles/61-developer-update-privacy-and-images Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:21:44 +0100 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/61-developer-update-privacy-and-images#comments Manuel Becker Developer Update: Privacy and Images Stunning Photography from an erupting Volcano in Iceland Annika and Mathias were able to manage a very spontaneous trip to Iceland when they heard that a volcano had erupted in Iceland. Here is the story and the stunning photography behind this trip to this beautiful lava show. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/60-stunning-photography-from-an-erupting-volcano-in-iceland https://www.locationscout.net/articles/60-stunning-photography-from-an-erupting-volcano-in-iceland Wed, 22 Sep 2021 17:38:16 +0200 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/60-stunning-photography-from-an-erupting-volcano-in-iceland#comments Mathias & Annika Koch Stunning Photography from an erupting Volcano in Iceland 5 Tips for photographing Hallerbos Hallerbos is world-famous for its carpet of wild bluebells which appear in early spring. You have surely seen beautiful photos and you are wondering how to achieve the same result. I share with you my experience acquired over the last six years where I had the opportunity to photograph the flowering of bluebells. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/59-5-tips-for-photographing-hallerbos https://www.locationscout.net/articles/59-5-tips-for-photographing-hallerbos Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:07:10 +0200 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/59-5-tips-for-photographing-hallerbos#comments Aliaume Chapelle 5 Tips for photographing Hallerbos New Feature: Weather The weather is one of the most important factors for a great landscape photo. That's why Locationscout will now show the current weather for each spot around the world in real-time. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/58-new-feature-weather https://www.locationscout.net/articles/58-new-feature-weather Sat, 27 Mar 2021 13:54:21 +0100 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/58-new-feature-weather#comments Manuel Becker New Feature: Weather 2021 Roadmap Challenge I am starting this year with a really demanding personal challenge to create even more value for you: 12 months = 12 new big content or feature upgrades to Locationscout https://www.locationscout.net/articles/57-2021-roadmap-challenge https://www.locationscout.net/articles/57-2021-roadmap-challenge Sat, 27 Feb 2021 16:08:33 +0100 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/57-2021-roadmap-challenge#comments Manuel Becker 2021 Roadmap Challenge Leave No Trace Locationscout teamed up with the environmental non-profit organization "Leave No Trace" to further our commitment to protect nature and sustainability. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/56-leave-no-trace https://www.locationscout.net/articles/56-leave-no-trace Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:35:08 +0200 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/56-leave-no-trace#comments Manuel Becker Leave No Trace iOS & Android App - Behind the Scenes Yay, we finally did it: The app is now available for iOS and Android. It's such an amazing feeling to see it in the app stores after working so hard for such a long time. In this post, I want to take you with me behind the scenes of the app and Locationscout in general. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/55-ios-android-app-behind-the-scenes https://www.locationscout.net/articles/55-ios-android-app-behind-the-scenes Sat, 05 Sep 2020 16:07:10 +0200 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/55-ios-android-app-behind-the-scenes#comments Manuel Becker iOS & Android App - Behind the Scenes The new Home Feed Based on your feedback and issues we recognized, we finally redesigned your Home Feed to put more focus on beautiful photos that are worth getting seen by even more people. To say it in the wise words of a tech company with a fruit logo: "It's the most beautiful Home Feed we've ever created!" https://www.locationscout.net/articles/53-the-new-home-feed https://www.locationscout.net/articles/53-the-new-home-feed Fri, 31 Jul 2020 18:46:38 +0200 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/53-the-new-home-feed#comments Manuel Becker The new Home Feed How to get started with Luminar 4 I know quite a few photographers that hate post-processing their photos. While I fully agree on the part that photography should be more about being outside and taking these photos and less about sitting in front of a screen, I really think that a lot of them dislike it because they don’t know how to get started or how to get the most out of their photos. Let’s change that together. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/52-how-to-get-started-with-luminar-4 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/52-how-to-get-started-with-luminar-4 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:25:31 +0100 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/52-how-to-get-started-with-luminar-4#comments Manuel Becker How to get started with Luminar 4 How to get started with Filters in Landscape Photography In this article, the amazing Chantal Lichtenberg (also known as "Bonsai Fotografie") will explain everything you need to know about using filters to improve the quality and versatility of your photos. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/51-how-to-get-started-with-filters-in-landscape-photography https://www.locationscout.net/articles/51-how-to-get-started-with-filters-in-landscape-photography Sat, 28 Mar 2020 11:49:27 +0100 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/51-how-to-get-started-with-filters-in-landscape-photography#comments Bonsai Fotografie How to get started with Filters in Landscape Photography Guidelines (Draft) Your opinion is important for us, so instead of just releasing new guidelines for the community, we want to share the current draft with you and discuss these points since they might have a big impact on the platform in the future. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/50-guidelines-draft https://www.locationscout.net/articles/50-guidelines-draft Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:37:30 +0100 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/50-guidelines-draft#comments Manuel Becker Guidelines (Draft) Action in the Atlas - Mountain Bike Shooting with Tamron's new E-Mount lenses Compact and professional on the road: Professional photographer Philip Ruopp travels to Morocco with light luggage. With the new Tamron-Duo 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD and 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD he realizes a mountain bike shooting in the scenic Atlas mountains. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/49-action-in-the-atlas-mountain-bike-shooting-with-tamrons-new-e-mount-lenses https://www.locationscout.net/articles/49-action-in-the-atlas-mountain-bike-shooting-with-tamrons-new-e-mount-lenses Sun, 28 Jul 2019 12:39:39 +0200 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/49-action-in-the-atlas-mountain-bike-shooting-with-tamrons-new-e-mount-lenses#comments Manuel Becker Action in the Atlas - Mountain Bike Shooting with Tamron's new E-Mount lenses The power of Luminosity Masks Most of the photographers are using Luminosity Masks to blend multiple exposures, but you can use them in another awesome way you might not know about. BONUS: Download Fabio Antenore's Photoshop addon to create Luminosity Masks within seconds for free! https://www.locationscout.net/articles/48-the-power-of-luminosity-masks https://www.locationscout.net/articles/48-the-power-of-luminosity-masks Fri, 28 Jun 2019 17:55:59 +0200 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/48-the-power-of-luminosity-masks#comments Manuel Becker The power of Luminosity Masks 8 easy tipps about adding GPS details to your photos Wether you want to share your images here on Locationscout and on other platforms like Instagram or if it’s just for yourself to find the locations of your nicest shots again, geo-data can be very helpful. So here are 8 easy tipps about adding GPS details to your photos. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/47-8-easy-tipps-about-adding-gps-details-to-your-photos https://www.locationscout.net/articles/47-8-easy-tipps-about-adding-gps-details-to-your-photos Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:08:49 +0200 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/47-8-easy-tipps-about-adding-gps-details-to-your-photos#comments Robin Ochs 8 easy tipps about adding GPS details to your photos The Ultimate Northern Lights Guide to Forecasting, Shooting and Post-Processing If you ever wanted to photograph the Northern Lights, then this tutorial contains everything you need to know. Daniel is one of the best professional landscape photographers, explaining his techniques within this article to get the best image from this unique natural spectacle. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/46-the-ultimate-northern-lights-guide-to-forecasting-shooting-and-post-processing https://www.locationscout.net/articles/46-the-ultimate-northern-lights-guide-to-forecasting-shooting-and-post-processing Thu, 24 Jan 2019 18:54:52 +0100 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/46-the-ultimate-northern-lights-guide-to-forecasting-shooting-and-post-processing#comments Daniel Laan The Ultimate Northern Lights Guide to Forecasting, Shooting and Post-Processing Is Luminar THE Lightroom Alternative? Many photographers that I know are searching for an alternative to Adobe Lightroom. Not because it is bad, but because Adobe is investing the money they get by their subscription model into features most of the photographers don’t care about. So let’s see if the new Luminar with libraries is finally the solution for everybody who wants to turn away from Lightroom. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/45-is-luminar-the-lightroom-alternative https://www.locationscout.net/articles/45-is-luminar-the-lightroom-alternative Sun, 30 Dec 2018 10:12:26 +0100 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/45-is-luminar-the-lightroom-alternative#comments Manuel Becker Is Luminar THE Lightroom Alternative? Photos from the Community Meetup We had such a great time with all of you at the Community Meetup in Cologne last month, so we wanted to use this chance to say thank you again to the awesome community here at Locationscout and share some impressions of the event. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/44-photos-from-the-community-meetup https://www.locationscout.net/articles/44-photos-from-the-community-meetup Sat, 27 Oct 2018 14:23:06 +0200 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/44-photos-from-the-community-meetup#comments Manuel Becker Photos from the Community Meetup Join our unique Community Meetup We have planned an awesome event at the end of September to finally meet you guys in person. So don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a great and unique evening with us! The space is initially limited to 30 people though - first come, first served! https://www.locationscout.net/articles/43-join-our-unique-community-meetup https://www.locationscout.net/articles/43-join-our-unique-community-meetup Sun, 02 Sep 2018 08:27:27 +0200 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/43-join-our-unique-community-meetup#comments Manuel Becker Join our unique Community Meetup Inside a Tripod Factory At the end of June, Jakob and me were invited by Manfrotto / Gitzo to visit their factory in the north of Italy. We had two full days where we saw how the tripods are designed, manufactured and tested. This was definitely much more impressive than we thought it might be... https://www.locationscout.net/articles/42-inside-a-tripod-factory https://www.locationscout.net/articles/42-inside-a-tripod-factory Sat, 28 Jul 2018 09:31:01 +0200 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/42-inside-a-tripod-factory#comments Manuel Becker Inside a Tripod Factory Finding the right Camera Settings for City- and Landscape Photography It’s often much easier than you might think to find and set the best camera settings for a specific scene. Especially for beginners terms like ISO, exposure time, f-stop and focal length may feel too complicated at first. So let's dive a little bit deeper into the possibilities you have and which few settings you should really care about. https://www.locationscout.net/articles/41-finding-the-right-camera-settings-for-city-and-landscape-photography https://www.locationscout.net/articles/41-finding-the-right-camera-settings-for-city-and-landscape-photography Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:02:28 +0200 https://www.locationscout.net/articles/41-finding-the-right-camera-settings-for-city-and-landscape-photography#comments Manuel Becker Finding the right Camera Settings for City- and Landscape Photography