Nature & Landscapes

Wex Blog tips and tricks nature and landscape

We have a range of comprehensive tips and tricks guides to capturing and documenting wildlife, nature and landscapes. Whether you are photographing a mountain range or a bird in flight, our tips and tricks aim to help elevate your photography and filmmaking skills.

10 Ways to Take Better Flower Photographs

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The days are getting longer, the sun is back in the sky and everything is growing. Here are ten top tips to make the most of the floral explosion happening right now... Read More

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A Guide to Taking Photographic Hikes

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Tired of capturing the same old landscapes? Hit the mountains for a hike, says Matt Parry Read More

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Why Every Camera Bag Needs a GoPro

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GoPro's small, tough and versatile Hero cameras are so useful that no photographer should be without one. Tom Mason explains Read More

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5 Ideas for Setting a Winter Photography Challenge

Read: 5 Ideas for Setting a Winter Photography Challenge

Stuck for inspiration this winter? Giles Babbidge suggests five photography projects to get the creative juices flowing Read More

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Embrace Early Mornings This Winter

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Don’t waste the mornings – they’re full of photographic opportunity, argues Giles Babbidge Read More

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As temperatures plunge, Kirk Norbury wraps up warm to explain how to shoot the best winter landscapes

Read: Shooting Frozen Landscapes

As temperatures plunge, Kirk Norbury wraps up warm to explain how to shoot the best winter landscapes Read More

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Creating Frozen Bubble Images

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Victoria Hillman explains a fascinating image technique that’s perfect for cold weather Read More

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Behind the Image: Sea of Balloons, by Sean Byrne

Read: Behind the Image: Sea of Balloons, by Sean Byrne

Sean Byrne’s stunning image recently triumphed in our weekly photo competition. We get the story behind the shot Read More

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How Wi-Fi Can Transform Your Wildlife Photography

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There is more to a camera’s built-in Wi-Fi than image sharing. Tim Coleman explains how Wi-Fi can transform a wildlife photography shoot Read More

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Creating Abstract Landscapes with ICM Photography

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Andy Gray chats to Jon Stapley about using intentional camera movement and post-processing to create abstract landscape photographs Read More

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Making Minimalist Landscapes

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Neil Burnell explains the technique behind his minimalist driftwood landscapes Read More

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How to Use Flash for Wildlife Photography

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It’s a contentious subject, but flash can transform your wildlife photography, provided you’re careful and considerate. Expert Tom Mason explains how to use it correctly and safely Read More

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How to Create Long Exposure Images Without an ND Filter

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#NoFilter? No problem! Kirk Norbury demonstrates how to create cool long exposure effects without using an ND filter Read More

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Shooting in the Moonlight

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Under clear skies, the moon is a bright light source that can be utilised to create atmospheric images, as Timothy Coleman explains Read More

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How to Photograph Animals in the Zoo

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Make the most of a day at the zoo by bringing along your camera and getting shots of animals you’d never see otherwise. Victoria Hillman explains how best to do it… Read More

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How to Photograph Seabirds

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As one of the UK’s most spectacular and fascinating forms of wildlife, wild seabirds present a terrific opportunity for photographers. Here’s where to go, what to shoot and how to do it. Read More

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How To Use Focus Stacking For Landscape Photography

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Focus stacking is a clever technique that lets you keep all aspects of your scene sharp, something which isn’t always possible through conventional means. Read More

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How To Shoot Reflections In Water

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Shooting reflections in water is a simple but effective way to obtain landscapes with a difference. Kirk Norbury explains how it’s done. Read More

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Deconstruction: A Simple Trick For Different Landscapes

Read: Deconstruction: A Simple Trick For Different Landscapes

Landscapes looking like everyone else's? In an extract from his new ebook, Niall Benvie explains what you can achieve by deconstructing the scene. Read More

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How To Get Started With Long-Exposure Photography

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Long exposures can be used to create striking images and they're possible with even basic equipment. David Cleland explains how to get started. Read More

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