Photography

Provides information and tips on ultra wide lens, fisheye lens, city shots, wide angle lenses. It is necessary to first view the range of lenses that fall under the wide angle description. These can be the more traditional 24 and 35mm options. Alternatively, they can range from 14 to 21mm (known as “UW” or Ultra Wide), and even to the 6 and 15mm versions which are called “Fisheye” lenses. Each will create a very distinct set of results, and a photographer will have to know when to use, or when to entirely avoid using, such lenses.
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Ansel Adams was a great American photographer, most well known as a master landscape artist. Most of his photographs depict natural landscapes of the American west. Born in San Francisco in 1902, Ansel Adams trained as a concert pianist before deciding to become photographer. He became famous for the technical skill with which he produced spectacular images of the American landscape. He advocated straight and un-manipulated photography. His works were exhibited all around the country, and he helped establish the department of photography at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City in 1940, and was awarded a number of fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation to photograph National Parks in America.
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You wouldn’t think so but winter landscapes- or snow scapes – are one of the most challenging to photography enthusiasts. The difficulty can be that the average light tone of a snow scape is a lot lighter than what a medium grey tone is. This can put your meter readings out and give you an [...]
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All Landscape Photography is Local Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neil, Jr., member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years is credited with the line “All politics is local”. And Like politics, all landscape photography is local. Sometimes photographers give a universal feeling to a shot so that the viewer will never know where it was taken. [...]
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Recently I had the fun and exciting opportunity to attend a local Hot Rod Show at Lake Merced, CA. What a great setting. The Hot Rod Clubs were allowed to park their cars all around the lake’s perimeters near access roads and in other locations in the park area! With the lake as a background [...]
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I really enjoyed the article I read today entitled, “Fun, Morning and Evening Lighting Shots,” by Dave Corn. In the article, he wrote: “….. take the pictures at sunset and continue until the sun is nearly gone! Again, notice the changes in lighting (colors, textures, and contrasts). This is a fun exercise and you will be [...]
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How to Take Stunning Photos During Winter One of the outstanding benefits of being a photographer, whether you’re an amateur or a professional are the many choices or areas to work or experiment in. None less than winter or snow photography. You can of course ‘luck it’ and of course most savvy photographers with [...]
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How often do you know that the outdoor portrait you are about to take is the only chance you'll get before the subject is leaving to go on a trip, perhaps the lighting will never be the same again or something else along these lines is threatening a second chance if things should go wrong. If it hasn't happened to you yet, it will! The obvious solution is to ensure as much as possible that your portrait session is going to run smoothly and in an organised fashion. That's easier said than done most of the time though. This portrait article below has some exceptional tips on reducing the risks of outdoor portrait failure. After you've read them you'll be that much more prepared in an outdoor portrait setting. Enjoy!..
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This sunset photography article is a real eye opener and will leave you with at least one clue to try yourself the next time you get an opportunity to photograph a sunset. Why not photograph tomorrows sunset in fact. Make a plan to do it soon...
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These days there seems to be a firework display at almost every outdoor event, and there are also plenty of other opportunities which you can use to perfect your Firework technique. The unpredictable nature of the position, color and shape of each firework explosion means that no two shots will ever look the same. But follow our advice and you'll be able to get some stunning fireworks shots...
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