Focusing Quick Tip: Single Point AF Methods A Post By: James Brandon One of the biggest leaps towards tack sharp images you can take is using single point auto focus to hone in on your subject and nail the shot. Using the automatic grid focus system can sometimes be like throwing a handful of darts and hoping to hit the bullseye, especially when shooting at an extremely shallow depth of field like f/1.4. In fact at f/1.4, if you’re subject is 5 feet away and you’re shooting with a 50mm prime, your depth of field is only 0.09 feet! Do you want to leave .09 feet up to a handfull of focus points? No, I didn’t think so! If nailing focus is important (and it always is) then you need to start using single point auto focus. NOTE: The camera used in the examples below is a Canon 5D Mark II. Single Point AF Method 1 (Old School): A lot of photographers don’t even know there’s a way to use a single AF point rather than the entire grid. Single Point AF Method 2 (New School, what the cool kids are doing): Setting Up Method 2
geral - The Luminous Landscape Celebrating Our 15th Year Kilt Rock - Mealt Falls, November 2014 - Isle Of Skye, Scotland Fuji X-T1, 55-200mm at 74mm, f/8, 7.4 sec ISO 800, Lee Big Stopper by Kevin Raber There are Currently 184 Photographers Visiting The Luminous Landscape The contents of this site were last updated on 30 November, 2014 Michael's Phlog was just updated on October 21 lu-mi-nous (lue'muh nuhs) adj. 1. radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright. 2. clear; readily intelligible Welcome to The Luminous Landscape, the web’s most comprehensive site devoted to the art and technique of photography. The Publisher of this site is Kevin Raber A 15 Minute Exercise To Help You Improve Your Photography in 2012 A Post By: Darren Rowse Here’s a little exercise for you to do today. It will only take 15 minutes. It’s all about slowing down and thinking about the shots that you’re taking. Grab your camera – what ever one you have handy (I used my iPhone last time I did this) and head out into your backyard (or if you’re in the middle of winter you can choose an indoor location – perhaps your living room – really anywhere will do). Now find somewhere to sit – somewhere in the middle of whatever place you’ve selected. Now for the next 10 minutes just sit there. Observe Soak in your location.Look at the light and how it hits your surroundings.Pay attention to what your setting makes you feel.Look at the details that perhaps you’d not have noticed if you’d rushed through the setting. During this ‘observation’ phase you may like to move around your environment to look at it from different angles – but don’t use your camera yet. Plan What will you shoot? Shoot For Example
Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2016 Finalists The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2016 (see 2015 here) came to an end on October 1st, and the shortlisted final 40 entries have finally been revealed. Show Full Text Laughter is not the only thing this annual event that focuses on revealing the amusing side of nature wants to bring you, though – as the authors state on their website, “way more importantly, this competition is about conservation.“ They work together with Born Free Foundation, animal welfare, and conservation charity, that takes action worldwide to save lives, stop suffering and protect species in the wild. Founded by two passionate wildlife photographers, this quirky competition showcases the cute silliness of glorious animal kingdom. This year‘s awards have six amazing categories to explore and we assure you that there‘s no shortage of fun in them. Take a look at the final 40 entries below and vote for your favorites! More info: comedywildlifephoto.com (h/t)
An Introduction to Tilt-Shift Photography A Guest Post by Patrick Ashley Some photographers enjoy portraiture, capturing the essence of a person; others enjoy capturing a fast moment in a football game, or a delicate moment of a newly wed couple. I like to shrink things. Tilt-shift photography (or “miniature faking”) is a photographic genre that seems to have been gaining popularity in the last few years. Essentially, it’s taking a photograph of a real-world scene and making it look like a miniature scene, such as you’d find in a model railroader’s setup. Highly detailed miniatures have always fascinated me, so tilt shift photography was a natural draw. The White House? Tilt-shift effects are done either optically, via a special (and expensive) lens, or more usually, in Photoshop. Like anything in photography, it can be done, but can it be done well? At tiltshiftable.com (site no longer live), I’ve got a post up about what constitutes a good candidate photo for a tilt shift treatment:
geral - 21 Settings, Techniques and Rules All New Camera Owners Should Know Some are very basic while others go a little deeper – but all have been selected from our archives specifically for beginners and new camera owners. Enjoy. Introductions to Useful Modes and Settings on Your Digital Camera 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Other Basic Camera Techniques 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Camera Care and Maintenance 13. 14. 15. 7 Digital Camera Predators and How to Keep them at Bay – this tutorial talks you through 7 of the most common ways that digital cameras get damaged – what to look out for and what preventative action to take to avoid them. Composition Tips 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Of course the above 21 Settings, Techniques and Rules for beginner camera owners just scratch the surface of all there is to learn about the art of photography. If you’re looking for a complete guide to getting control of your camera then you might like to check out our course – Photo Nuts and Bolts which walks you through everything you need to know to start taking beautiful photos. Summary Article Name
What Every Photographer Needs to Know About Facebook A Post By: Darren Rowse A Guest Post by Alison Zarrella – co-author of The Facebook Marketing Book. 2011 is shaping up to be a big year for photography on Facebook. Their New Profile highlights images above practically all else, and allows for some pretty creative customization with images. Facebook has also added the option to upload high resolution photos, and expanded the maximum number of photos in one album from 60 to 200. Photography has historically been an area where Facebook excels, and for good reason. Maximize Your Reach As a person, you’re allowed a Facebook Profile. Optimize For Search Photography websites are almost always beautiful, shining examples of work. Facebook albums allow you to easily add captions to every photo without any coding ability. Post Media-Rich Status Updates It’s easy to post a text-based status update on Facebook, and that’s great for asking questions and adding more keywords. Create the Perfect Page Icon Customize Your Page Get Creative With Content
Puppy St. Bernard puppy A newborn Chihuahua Development At first, puppies spend the large majority of their time sleeping and the rest feeding. They instinctively pile together into a heap, and become distressed if separated from physical contact with their littermates, by even a short distance.[3] Puppies are born with a fully functional sense of smell but can't open their eyes. Puppies develop very quickly during their first three months, particularly after their eyes and ears open and they are no longer completely dependent on their mother. Socialization Puppies are highly social animals and spend most of their waking hours interacting with either their mother or littermates. Docking and declawing Polish Tatra Sheepdog puppy New born Welsh Springer Spaniel puppies Spanish Mastiff puppy and adult, comparing size and features See also References Jump up ^ Whitehead, Sarah; Dog: The complete guide, 1999, page 158Jump up ^ Coren, Stanley; Why Does My Dog Act That Way? Cunliffe, Juliette (2004).
Adding Emotion and Feeling To Photographs A Post By: Peter West Carey One thing that makes a great photo is its ability to convey emotion. Emotion in a photograph, or any work of art, is what helps a viewer connect with a piece if that emotion is prevalent in the viewer. Happiness and joy, sorrow and despair, these are some of the easier emotions as they are universally felt, at one time or another, by all on this planet. Emotion, or a feeling, is what can bring a snapshot out of obscurity and make it shine. My point here is you can’t guess which mood people will be in when they view your work. Realize What Type Of Mood You’re In While Shooting Your emotional state has the largest impact on the emotional quality of your photos. Other days I feel like the world is my oyster and I’m uncovering hidden gems left and right. It’s important to understand where you are and realize that will likely come through in your photography (while realizing just like anything in life, some people are really good at faking it). Tighten The Shot
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