About Me | Richard Peters: Wildlife Photography blog Cold in Yellowstone Welcome to my blog, which I built to complement my portfolios, after having requests for more information about my images and how I capture them. My portfolio showcases some of my favourite images in a clean simple way whilst the blog is the place to come for more detailed information. A little more about me I became interested in photography back in 2001 when I went on holiday to Canada. At the time I only had a simple APS film camera but I saw so much amazing scenery it inspired me to take (not very good) photo after (not very good) photo. When I returned home I was given the use of a manual Nikon film camera and I started learning the relationship between shutter speed, aperture and ISO’s and that was it, I was hooked and never looked back! Magazine article from NPhoto I also do the occassional articles for the Official Nikon blog as well as product reviews for the Wex Photographic blog. Farne Islands, UK Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition 2012
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Canon SX 50 HS for Bird Photography Warning! Reading this blog post could cost you money. I just got the new Canon SX 50 HS point and shoot super-zoom camera and I love it. It's in my right hand, my Canon 1D Mark IV with the 300mm lens and 1.4 teleconverter is in my left hand. The SX 50 HS has a 12.1 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5 image processor, image stabilization, ISO 80-6400. The focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows (35 mm equivalent) 24-4800 mm (24-1200mm with optical zoom alone.) It shoots birds in flight fairly easily in Sports Mode, as I found out when I tried it out on Brown Pelicans and got this photo. I tired it today on fast moving warblers, always a challenge, and got this Palm Warbler photo. Recently I took the Canon SX 50 for a test spin to Harn's Marsh in FL. Here are the ducks zoomed in a little closer, they look like black spots. The Limpkin was preening then stretched. This Black-crowned Night-Heron was way out of the reach of my usual cameras.
14 portrait photography tips you'll never want to forget Portrait photography tips can run the gamut from simple tweaks to your camera settings to the seemingly impossible task of getting children to stay still. Although many photographers upgrade to a decent DSLR to give them more control when they take family portraits or pictures of friends, getting great shots of people is always a challenge. The difference between amateur and professional portraits can be vast. We’ll start off with the basics on aperture, shutter speed and lens choice, then move on to focusing and photo composition techniques, before showing you how to use natural light and reflectors to dramatically improve your results. We’ll then discuss some of the more advanced portrait photography tips, such as the benefits of using flashguns and other accessories when shooting portraits. 01 When to use Exposure Compensation A common photography problem when shooting portraits light skin tones is under-exposed portraits. No EV
Best Canon Lenses For Every Budget Get help to find the best canon lenses available. Are you looking to buy a new lens for your expensive Canon SLR or DSLR camera, the number of Canon lenses available can be overwhelming at first glance. Making the right choice of lens the first time – especially if you want to spend your money on the very best lenses – is critical for your overall satisfaction and the qualities of the pictures you take. There are many criteria for choosing the best canon lens – amongst other things it depends on your budget, if you’re a professional, semi-professional going professional or an advanced amateur alike. So to make it easier for you, I have divided this article in 3 sections to accommodate any photographers budget. Did I miss out on some great lenses? Advertisement Click on any link below to jump that section in this article. 1. 2. 3. 1. If you are serious about photography and want to get the most out of your DSLR camera these are the best canon lenses you can get for money. 2. 3.
100 Seriously Cool Self-Portraits (And Tips to Shoot Your Own!) The self-portrait has been a popular form of expression ever since man first saw his own reflection. Much like Narcissus, it's often the case that we need not look beyond the tip of our own nose for a muse worth studying. Today we'll walk you through some simple steps for taking your first self-portrait, followed by a huge collection of inspiration from photographers who have gone before you. Let's get started! How To Take a Self-Portrait I recently ordered a product for my camera that I couldn't wait to try out. I wanted to take a portrait with a shallow depth of field and very little detail in the background, so I grabbed my tripod and stood in the very center of my yard, away from trees buildings or any other substantial object. Below you'll find some helpful tips that I had to learn the hard way. Tip #1: Bring Something to Focus On The problem that I saw when I looked through my viewfinder was that I didn't have anything to focus on aside from the items in the far distance. Corie Howell
Mastering Photoshop: Unknown Tricks and Time-Savers People and Portrait Photography Tips -- National Geographic People pictures fall into two categories: portraits and candid. Either can be made with or without your subject's awareness and cooperation. However near or far your subject, however intimate or distant the gaze your camera casts, you always need to keep in mind the elements of composition and the technique that will best help you communicate what you are trying to say. Get Closer The most common mistake made by photographers is that they are not physically close enough to their subjects. In some cases this means that the center of interest—the subject—is just a speck, too small to have any impact. Don't be shy. Settings—The Other Subject The settings in which you make pictures of people are important because they add to the viewer's understanding of your subject. Candids: Being Unobtrusive You may want to make photographs of people going about their business—vendors in a market, a crowd at a sports event, the line at a theater. There are several ways to be unobtrusive. Candids With Consent
strobist: When you absolutely, posit... Tips and Tricks for Better Portrait Photography Photo captured by Daniel L (Click Image to See More From Daniel) We love to look at stunning portraits. The subject may be our friend, family member, a model, or a perfect stranger. A well taken portrait tells us stories, creates some mystery or brings out some memories. 1. For example, if you are taking the photo of a Lawyer, you may like to do it in his office where you may see stacks of legal books or references. 2. 3. 4. "Julianna and Ilya" captured by Olesia Kliots (Click Image to See More From Olesia Kliots) 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Photo captured by Alexei Jurchenko (Click Image to See More From Alexei Jurchenko) 10.
Best Places to Find Copyright Free Clipart More and more people these days are creating websites, posters, and greeting cards on their computer. So what do websites, posters, and greeting cards have in common? They all make use of both text and images. Now, most of us have reasonably strong English skills; hence, we are able to create our own sentences, paragraphs, and headings. The same can not be said in regards to artistic skills. What does Copyright Free Clipart mean? There are a wide variety of websites on the Internet which provide both clip art and photorealistic graphics. The problem is that free of charge doesn’t mean exactly what you think. Give attribution to the image creatorPrevent you from manipulating the imagePrevent you from using the image for commercial purposes. A copyright free image, one which is said to have been placed into the public domain, has no such restrictions. The Best Place to Find Copyright Free Clipart 1) The Open Clip Art Library 2) Clker 3) WPClipart Summary
How to Take Great Portraits | Portrait Photographer's Tips for Taking Great Portraits from Nikon An outstanding portrait starts with the photographer's realization that the portrait session, and the portrait itself, is not about the photographer; it's about the subject. That key point was delivered to us recently by Karen Kuehn, who's shot environmental portraits for advertising and editorial illustration, and taught portrait photography at the Santa Fe Workshops. Karen is known for her stylish, creative depictions of a subject's character and personality, and her ability to make subjects feel at ease in front of the camera. The bottom line, Karen says, is "co-creating" the portrait. "That means," she says, "you have to think about your subjects first—who they are, where they are and what they want to do. Karen's specific suggestions fall into three general areas: PEOPLE: "I'm always thinking about how I can make a picture that tells a story about the subject, a picture that's poetic and artistic...and much more than just a snapshot."
How to Be a Curious Photographer How do some people end up more curious than others? Is Curiosity a personality trait or can it be learned? How can I be more curious? 1. There are a lot of ‘rules’ going around when it comes to photography. Rules are a great thing to know (and use) – however the curious photographer often takes great shots because they not only know the rules but because they set out to break them. 2. Curious photographers are always asking questions. Find someone with the same camera as you and ask them how they use it. 3. One of the key questions you should get in the habit of asking is ‘what if’? Many of the solutions will end up being thrown away but if you ask ‘what if’ enough times you’re bound to make progress eventually. What if I held the camera on this angle…. 4. Asking ‘what if…’ (and other questions) is not enough. 5. 6. Edward De Bono has a lot of different exercises that help people develop lateral thinking skills. 7. 8. We’ve never done it this way beforeThis is StupidIt will never work