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FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: LESSON 37 - "I Shutter to Think and More"
"The camera shutter is the device that allows light into the camera to expose either film or a digital image sensor, depending on which type of camera you’re using. This device can adjust the time during which light is allowed to enter the camera. For instance, if you’re in a dark movie theater and someone opens the door to the outside, light com......
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02/27/08 |
How to Take High Dynamic Range Photographs
"Why High Dynamic Range (HDR) ?
Taking HDR picture allows for superb detail in shadows and highlights. HDR photography tries to capture the full array of tones that are in a scene, in an accurate way. You will learn how, through this visual, step-by-step Photoshop lesson in the latest photo imaging technique."......
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01/12/08 |
The "Do's" and "Don'ts" of Bird Shoots
"I'm standing in a grassy field in early January. I'm dressed in my goose-down jacket, waterproof boots and pants, and I've protected my ears. My camera is covered, as well, because the precipitation is changing back and forth between rain and sleet. The sky is dark, the light subdued-perfect weather for photographing birds.
In front of me......
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01/12/08 |
Timing is Everything...
"I sat at dinner in Farmington, New Mexico, with a view to a bluff just a few hundred yards to the south. For three minutes (I timed it), the setting sun lit up that bluff and turned it brilliant shades of gold and ocher. Then the sun dropped just a bit in the western sky, the light changed, and all the color faded away, leaving the bluff just du......
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08/17/07 |
Death Valley and Utah --- What a Trip!
"This past April, I tacked a really wonderful stay in Utah onto the end of my Death Valley workshop. The first order of business for planning any trip is to get a good map and equally good information. I always turn to Bob Hitchman’s Photograph America (www.photographamerica.com). Bob has the best tips on where to go, how to get there, and the i......
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07/11/07 |
HDR For the Love of Light: Vision From Nine photographers
"This three-part article examines work by nine photographers using high dynamic range HDR photography. First, the remarkable abilities of HDR software to capture light is explored. The unique construction of HDR photographs is briefly explained. Using the work of talented photographers as examples, artistic qualities of the images are considered.
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03/14/07 |
Shooting Birds
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY LESSON #33: "Shooting Birds"
Shooting birds - no, not that kind of shooting. No guns. We're talking about photography. However, your experience hunting with a gun the old-fashioned way can help when you’re stalking with a camera. The stealth needed in one translates to the other. Also, camouflage can work wit......
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02/20/07 |
Photo Book Reviews for December
Paul W. Faust takes a look at 12 different books on photography. Reviews this month include: Arnold Newman by Philip Brookman, The Collectible Moment by Gloria W. Sander with Theresa Mulligan, Black & White Digital Photography by Les Meehan, Fine Art Printing for Photographers by Uwe Steinmueller & Juergen Gulbins, Nikon D200 DVD Guide by the exper......
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12/23/06 |
Photo Design Concepts
"When you're composing a great photograph, there are many aspects to keep in mind. In addition to light angle and quality, depth-of-field, and shutter speed for effect, there are other elements that work to create a perfect composition-design elements.
SHAPE AND FORM
Everything has shape and form to it. Accentuating these so a com......
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12/23/06 |
How to Self-Publish Your Photographs
Somewhere deep inside, you may have a yearning to see your name under the title of a book. WOW! Just imagine your being an author! The only problem that remains is translating the dream into reality. Self-publishing is one way to see it happen.
Earlier this year, I spent three delightful weeks in Iceland. I wanted to photograph the sprin......
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12/23/06 |
Gestalt Theory and Photographic Composition
"Are there rules for design? This is the first in a series on composition.
Since the time of the Greeks, artists and scientists alike have tried to quantify what makes good design or composition. The Greeks came up the "golden rule" which is very close to what we now know as "the rule of thirds." In fact, they went further by de......
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10/30/06 |
San Miguel de Allende by Fork, Foot, and
"You have to use your wide-angle lenses to make "people pictures" that have impact!" For thirteen avid photographers, using wide-angle lenses comes as a new idea. We're accustomed to using our longest lenses, generally while we're hiding behind power poles or woodpiles.
I've come to San Miguel de Allende, in central Mexico, together with twe......
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09/23/06 |
My Ten Photographic Principles
"As an educator in photography, there comes a time when you want to express more about your core values in photography than just talk about f-stops and shutter speeds. There are other messages that you want to provide your students that deal with more than the technical side of our craft. Usually these tidbits are dispersed in a more random manne......
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09/23/06 |
August Photography Book Reviews
Elizabeth Powis has more August Book Reviews over at Apogee Photo. While these are not in-depth reviews, Elizabeth does give you the basics on the following eight photography book titles. Keep in mind that her rating system seems to give all books at least an "A" for a score. The better the book the more plus signs appear after the "A."
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08/14/06 |
Photo Design Concepts, Part 1
"When you're shooting a great photograph, there are many components to keep in mind. To create a perfect composition, you must consider more than light angle and quality, depth-of-field, and shutter speed. You must consider what we call Design Concepts. Specifically, you must think about line, color, value, shadows, isolating, framing, pattern a......
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08/14/06 |
July Book Reviews
Paul W. Faust has posted his thoughts on 10 different photography-related books this month over at Apogee Photo Magazine. This month Paul has reviewed the following books, although every book was given an A+ or higher with the exception of just one book - Adobe Creative Suite2 - which was given a score of B++ ?
Photoshop CS2 RAW
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07/18/06 |
Review: Naneu Pro UrbanGear Photo Bags
"It is that time of year in our part of the world when we plan our trips and vacations. So it is a great time to evaluate your needs regarding the transport and protection of your camera gear and digital equipment. In preparation for my own trip to Europe, I was lucky enough to receive the UrbanGear U120......
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06/29/06 |
Mood
"I look through the viewfinder, and a feeling comes over me. I know the setting is right, and the image oozes with mood. There's something about what I see that has an effect I know will be well received when others and I look at the resulting image. This magic doesn't happen every time I press the shutter button.
What it means to capture......
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06/17/06 |
Selecting a Tripod
"The lack of image sharpness is a common problem for the amateur photographer. The most significant way to improve image sharpness is to use a tripod. Other equipment/techniques such as a cable release or mirror lock-up help to fine tune the improvement gained through the use of a tripod.
There are occasions when a tripod is difficult to us......
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05/05/06 |
My Two Cents: The Digital World: An Insider’s View
"Permit me to introduce myself. I'm a photographer and a Master Giclée printer. My company is Blue Heron Editions. Take a look, and you'll learn a great deal about what I do. I have the good fortune of printing for some of the greatest photographers on the globe. The images are spectacular. I run the whole gamut of emotions while working on them.......
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03/18/06 |
