Monthly Archives: September 2017
The shard
Snowflake photo: The shard (2048 x 1536) Prints available at Artist website (mirrors at Pixels and FineArtAmerica), RedBubble.com, Society6.com.Licenses for commercial use – at Shutterstock.com, 500px.com. This is my first processed snowflake from past winter. I photograph this snow crystal … Continue reading
10 Lessons from a Guy Who Quit His Job to be a Full-Time Photographer
Every decision you’ve ever made, each image you’ve ever shot, and each chance you’ve taken, has brought you to where you are now as a photographer. Think about that for a second. Regardless of what your goals might be or … Continue reading
Best DSLR cameras under Rs. 50,000 in India for October 2017
So you’ve been bitten by the photography bug and are looking for the best DSLR cameras under Rs. 50,000 in India? Fret not, companies like Canon, Nikon etc are offering some very good DSLR cameras under Rs. 50,000, with some … Continue reading
Emerald
Snowflake photo: Emerald (1200 x 900) Prints available at Artist website (mirrors at Pixels and FineArtAmerica), RedBubble.com, Society6.com.Licenses for commercial use – at Shutterstock.com, 500px.com. This is tiny triangular snowflake, less than 1.5 millimeters by longest side. This type is … Continue reading
6 Tips for Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Confidence in Your Photography
Let’s all agree that photography is one of the most frustrating yet creatively satisfying art forms out there. We all remember the passion we felt when we first started out on our photography journey. The thrill of clicking the shutter … Continue reading
Major Updates to Strobist Lighting Kits
Strobist lighting kits are the modern day version of the basic speedlight-based setup I carried on my daily newspaper assigments for the better part of 20 years. Over the past ten years, the recommended kit has gone through several evolutions. … Continue reading
Interesting Photo of the Day: Magical Light in Polish Forest
Photographer Krzysztof Winiarski captured this photo in a Polish forest near Złotów, where he lives. Simply put, the photo manages to capture the essence of beautiful morning light filtering down through the thick foliage of trees. The intermittent rays of light interrupted by pockets of … Continue reading
How to do High-Speed Photography – the Fundamentals
What is high-speed photography? High-speed photography is capturing the moments that happen in a fraction of time which you can’t see with the naked eye, like a bursting balloon or a splash of water. This photography is different from other … Continue reading
The best travel compact cameras in 2017
When you’re going on vacation you’re going to want to take a camera too, and the one in your smartphone probably won’t cut it because it doesn’t have a decent zoom. In fact zooming is the key, because you won’t … Continue reading
Six Important Aspects of Monitor Calibration You Need to Know
Monitor calibration might seem complex. Perhaps it is, but you’ll soon be comfy with it if you can grasp some of the basic principles. It’s just a question of breaking the subject down. In this article, we’ll look at six … Continue reading
Interesting Photo the Day: Amazing Perspective & Perfect Timing
Sometimes perspective can make all the difference, especially when photographing well-known structures like the Eiffel Tower, or in this case, the Arc de Triomphe. There’s no shortage of typical, straight-on shots of world landmarks, but this photo combines several elements—including a … Continue reading
Lighting 103: Developing a Framework
Abstract: Think about the reasons behind the color of your lights, and your palette will often take care of itself. When you are placing a light source, it's pretty normal to ask yourself, "What color should this light be?" If … Continue reading