Monthly Archives: November 2015
Majestic crystal
3800 * 2850 This is really big snowflake, even for its type (fernlike dendrite crystals), approximately 8 millimeters from tip to tip. It was bigger than this and even this snowflake. Although, i’ve seen slightly bigger snowflakes, whole 1 centimeter … Continue reading
AquaTech Sensory Gloves – $39.95 Shipped (Reg. $49.95)
B&H has the AquaTech Sensory Gloves available for $ 39.95 with free shipping. Regularly $ 49.95. Product Highlights Fleece seal for wrist, and fleece cover for fingertips Special stitched hole allows thumb or index finger to extend beyond glove’s confines when … Continue reading
5 Ways to Use Lightroom Virtual Copies Better
Virtual Copies in Lightroom Imagine that you have just processed a colour image and you are happy with the result, but you’d also like to experiment with it a little. Perhaps you’re curious to see how it will look if … Continue reading
How to Take Sharper Street Photography, Even at Night
Capturing sharp photographs is by far the toughest technical skill in street photography. People move quickly, you are often moving quickly, the light isn’t usually ideal, and you sometimes have to frame instantly and suddenly. When I take a look at … Continue reading
CPN Presents “How To Take Your Food Photography to The Next Level”
From the Canon Professional Network: “What makes a good food photo? Showcasing the dish’s best traits is essential to any successful food image. Its colors and textures are the key details that make you want to take a bite, so you … Continue reading
Nikon Announces Development of the D5 DSLR, SB-5000 Speedlight, and WT-6 Wireless Transmitter
This is not a picture of the Nikon D5. There are no pictures of the Nikon D5 yet. If you’re a Nikon shooter and you excitedly clicked on this link expecting details about the company’s upcoming flagship DSLR and speed … Continue reading
Awe-Inspiring Photos of the Milky Way Shot Over Yellowstone Park
Gazing into space, all we see is either a deep blue sky in the daytime or a starlit night during the evening. What we don’t see are the countless celestial bodies that make-up our universe. Kansas-based photographer David Lane however shows … Continue reading
Low-Key Lighting for Dramatic Portraits
Young girl dressed up for Halloween. Low-key portrait using one speedlight, against a typical black background. I dare say that nothing is quite like the effect of low-key lighting to show drama in an image. So what does low-key lighting … Continue reading
Nikon D5 under development – it’s official
Apart from confirming the new camera, though, Nikon has not offered any firm technical information, leaving experts to speculate about the features its new professional DSLR might have. It will replace the D4S, a camera first introduced in February 2014, … Continue reading
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Lens – $719.95 Shipped (Compare at $899.00)
eBay (via GetItDigital) has the Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM lens (review) available for $ 719.95 with free shipping. Compare at $ 899.00 after $ 100.00 instant savings. Note: This is likely a grey market item and therefore would not … Continue reading
3 Reasons to Have Your Own Portrait Taken
I teach a six-week class at Oklahoma State University called “Preparing Online Instructors” which is designed to give faculty who have never taught internet-based classes, a solid foundation upon which they can build a successful online course. The class is … Continue reading
Best lenses for portrait photography
Maximise the impact of your portrait shots with a lens that offers a fast maximum aperture. We look at the best lenses for portrait photography. Nikon-50mm-f1.4 Maximise the impact of your portrait shots with a lens that offers a fast … Continue reading