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Old-people-animals-14.jpg (567×851) Freckles Drawing by Callie Fink - Freckles Fine Art Prints and Posters for Sale. Vanessa: Hunts Point, Bronx&Pictures. 5 Tips for Better Self Portraits. Self portraits can be a little intimidating, especially if you need to get a new photo for a certain occasion or deadline.

5 Tips for Better Self Portraits

Over the years, I've taken hundreds of self portraits (yikes!) For blog posts, craft projects and to entertain myself, of course! When you don't have a camera savvy friend available it can be fun to take your own portraits. Here are five easy tips for getting the best photos you can... The first thing most people try when taking self portraits is a photo at arms length. Remember, one of the best things about taking self portraits is that you can look at what you have and take more if you want to. Reflective self portraits are really fun to take. Contrary to what some people say, a downward angle isn't the only flattering way to photograph yourself. 5czwartych: reportaż ślubny - zdjęcia ślubne - sesje rodzinne - fotografia dokumentalna.

Bolivian Salt Flat Creates Amazing Walking on Water Illusion. Located at 11,995 feet above sea level, Salar de Uyuni is a mystifying salt flat in Altiplano, Bolivia that has a reflective nature when covered with water.

Bolivian Salt Flat Creates Amazing Walking on Water Illusion

The briny layer of land, created through the rainy season, transforms the otherwise plated pockets of dry salt into a giant mirror, giving the illusion of walking on water. Though the salty desert is quite beautiful when left alone, the introduction of water leads to an unbelievably surreal result. It is especially exquisite on cloudy days where it looks as though visitors are taking a stroll in the sky.

The miraculous metamorphosis of the 4,086 square mile expanse of salted terrain, which happens to be the largest salt flat on earth, is all at once mind-boggling and breathtaking. There's an inexplicable beauty to the infinite presence of a blue sky filled with puffy, white clouds. Taj Mahal on Photography Served. Sew a Ruffle Camera Strap Cover- Tutorial. I'm sure there are probably a lot of camera strap tutorials out there.

Sew a Ruffle Camera Strap Cover- Tutorial

If you need to make a complete strap (rather than a cover) there is a great ruffled strap tutorial here. A quick Google search brings up lot's of options. But since I didn't use a tutorial, I thought I would share what worked for me to get this..... Great for spring and so easy I will have a new strap cover for every season (or mood)!

What you need- Base fabric, I used 100% cotton Dimensions- three inches longer than the woven portion of your strap by 2x the width plus 1inch (I really hope that makes sense, if it doesn't let me know and I will re-word)Knit fabric strips, one slightly wider than the other, two times the length of your base fabric. Knowing where the middle is will help you place your ruffle. Pin your ruffle down the center of the front half of the base fabric (remember to account for your seam allowance down the one side). DIY Camera Strap. If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to get updates, freebies and all sorts of goodness .

DIY Camera Strap

Thanks for visiting! I bought my camera used and it didn’t come with a strap. I’ve been hesitant to really take it on walks and outings because I was afraid I might drop it. I gave thought to just buying a strap, but decided that making a pretty one would be much more fun. And, as it turns out, it was a very quick and simple sewing project. Cut a length of fabric 60 inches long and 18 inches wide. Fold your fabric in half long-ways with the “wrong” sides together (the backside or non-pattern side is the wrong side).

Sew along the long edge with about a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Trim off extra fabric outside of the seam, taking care not to cut through your stitching. DIY Chic Custom Camera Strap - Brit. Cameras are awesome, but most camera straps are boring.

DIY Chic Custom Camera Strap - Brit

While we love browsing online stores like Photojojo, Etsy, and Amazon for unique camera accoutrements (see: 20 Must-Haves for the Modern Photog), its hard to find that perfect strap for every outfit and it's really hard to justify spending big bucks on more than one strap. So, naturally, it's time to hack! Each strap took us about 5 minutes and cost less than 5 dollars. The best thing about this how-to is that once you know a few simple tricks, you can create a whole bunch of camera straps that are easy to swap out depending on what you're wearing and where you're headed.

Materials: – scarves, belts, purse straps, fabric trim – sewing machine or needle and thread – large key rings – super small key rings – carabiners with key ring attachments – scissors – camera with strap hooks! We recommend grabbing underused scarves from your closet, or heading to a local thrift shop to find some cheap gems. Make a Scarf Camera Strap (It’s Chilly Out There!) What’s incredibly soft, keeps you warm, and spends its days around your neck?

Make a Scarf Camera Strap (It’s Chilly Out There!)

A) Your cat, Harold. B) A plush dolphin travel neck pillow. C) Solid gold bling. Craft Your Own DIY Camera Strap from a Belt, Shirt, and Boot. A photography professor once told my class that the mark of a pro was a non-standard strap — boasting the brand and model of your camera was far too bold for his under-the-radar approach.

Craft Your Own DIY Camera Strap from a Belt, Shirt, and Boot

We prefer style over subtlety when it comes to our accessories! That’s why we developed a fun and budget-friendly way to create custom camera straps from a few thrifted belts, an old boot, and some simple supplies from the craft store. Dhalsim. 063ff8ef73434a7015664355964ef2cc.jpg (700×1047) Photos by Linda McCartney. Paul, Stella and James, Scotland, 1982.

photos by Linda McCartney

Rare Color photos from Depression Era. Everyday i show. 20 Things That Are Way Better In Slow Motion. Portraits on Photography Served.