Ring in the new year with great fireworks images

In the United States, there’s a long tradition of shooting fireworks to welcome the new year. US new years’ parades and shooting off fireworks come from traditions from the mid-17th century, blending European and African heritages. Traditional new...

Are you ready for Independence Day fireworks?

In Philadelphia, America’s birthplace, you can join in the nine-day, Wawa Welcome America! celebration. July 4th kicks off with a brief ceremony at Independence Hall, then continues with the Independence Day Parade starting in Independence National Historic...

Focusing your DSLR even while wearing glasses

According to the Vision Council of America, about 75% of US adults use some sort of vision correction. About 64% wear glasses, and about 11% wear contact lenses exclusively, or part time with glasses the remainder of the time. It seems safe to assume that the same...

8 tips for taking iconic photos of must-see attractions

Landmarks like Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, New York’s Statue of Liberty, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, The Great Wall of China and Paris’ Eiffel Tower are geographic icons which you must capture with your camera — if only to...