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Why Nature?
"Recently I was talking with a friend and he mentioned that he loved photographing people because those images became a part of the visual history of the family. They were treasures and always appreciated. And he challenged me with the question, “Why do you shoot nature … it doesn’t have the same meaning or impact.”
There is nothing like a......
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03/19/07 |
HDR For the Love of Light: Part 2 (Is There Art in HDR?)
"This three-part article examines work by nine photographers using high dynamic range (HDR) photography....
In Part 2, we consider a debate about the varieties of HDR photography and their expression of what is true or natural. What is it that makes HDR artistic? The answer leads us to the qualities of the photographer. A linked glossary ......
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03/19/07 |
HDR For the Love of Light: Part 1 (Fire in the Cave: Why High Dynamic Range?)
"Part 1: 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 cons......
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03/19/07 |
Extraordinary Images From Ordinary Places
"I realized opportunity is simply a matter of mindset. As Allison constantly tells me, you have to think like a tourist (and view your surroundings through a visitor's eyes), even when you're in your hometown-especially when you're in your hometown! That's the first rule of opportunity. It has served me well for two decades of freelance travel jo......
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02/02/06 |
Photography Along the Oregon Coast
"When you're planning a trip and looking for excellent viewing or photographic opportunities, there are numerous well-known places you can count on: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, New England in the fall, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park, and many more. While these destinations provide nice getaways, others that the crowds hav......
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02/02/06 |
Always Have a Plan B
Your timing is perfect, according to the reports from previous years. You've done your research and have planned a photo trip you've wanted to take for several years. You make your plane, hotel, and car reservations, and everything is set. You're filled with excitement, because you've heard so many good things about the location. Then it hits ......
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01/13/06 |
Capturing Architectural Blasts from the Past
Many photographers can preserve history by becoming the kind of candid photographer who, instead of photographing a human subject, shoots an architectural object. Finding the right type of architecture for you to photograph depends on your interests, the places you like to visit, and-most importantly-what you would like to see preserved.
As ......
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12/16/05 |
Photographic Choices
As photographers, we're always making choices. Some of them are simple, and some are more complex. When you're creating an image, your decisions will be based on careful evaluation of what you see and of how you want to present your vision to the viewer.
Photo Format
The first and most basic decision you will make is w......
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12/14/05 |
Photographing Red Fox Dens
Networking is a word that's getting lots of play these days. I don't really know when the word came into common usage but, with the burgeoning use of computers, the internet and the interconnectedness of all the electronic contraptions, information is disseminated at a dizzying speed. As I said, I don't know when the word "networking" came into com......
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09/14/05 |
The Little Things
As photographers, we frequently lust after the ultimate scenic vista or that finite moment when sky and horizon melt together in a fantastic sunrise or sunset. Sometimes, our images do justice to such magnificent, exciting works of nature. But there's another side of photography-the simple, subtle side. Some of the most memorable images I've se......
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09/14/05 |
