Introduction This article is about natural light and outdoor photography. The purpose of this article is to: • Understand some variables about light that will allow us to use them to our advantage. • Watch for special situations when we get “killer” light and use them to our advantage. • Take corrective action when light [...]
Taking Photos
Moving beyond auto mode – part 2
January 21st, 2011 by fother
This is the second part in a two part series on the shooting mode options available on the mode dial. Part 1 discussed Semi-automatic or Priority modes Semi-automatic modes give you more creative control over the various elements of your photos than full auto, but without throwing you into full manual mode. Choose what factor you [...]
Moving beyond auto mode – part 1
January 19th, 2011 by fother
One of the more daunting aspects of starting with digital SLR photography is all the controls you’re responsible for, that on most point and shoot compact cameras are taken care of for you. That gives you much more control over the ways your photos appear, but it means you need to control them! A good [...]
A simple focus stack for improving DOF in small photographic subjects
December 20th, 2009 by tpe
Stacking is a technique where by multiple images, each with a slightly different focus, are combined by software to increase the depth of field of focus or the sharpness of an image. It is primarily used for astronomy, photomacrography or photomicrography. Why to stack When taking macro and micro pictures depth of field (DOF) decreases [...]
How To Take Sunset Pictures
December 20th, 2009 by Rob aka [minolta mad]
So how is it done, well it’s relatively simple really with the right equipment, patience and a little bit of luck ! First of all though you’ll need a set of ND Grads (neutral density graduated filters) otherwise the sky will be blown out or the foreground will be too dark. The filters allow the [...]
