Monthly Archives: October 2018

Photography: What Are You Trying To Say Here?

Really, when you’re taking a picture what are you trying to communicate? Sometimes you’re just trying to record events. “This is me standing in front of the Eiffel Tower.” “Here we are at Niagara Falls.” Other times it’s the beauty … Continue reading

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Capture a Successful Collection of Photographs with these 3 Tips

In a previous article, I discussed some helpful tips for preparing for a photo shoot. It’s important to be ready, but let’s be clear – you have to be able to perform on the day. So let’s talk about some … Continue reading

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5 Tips for Keeping Your Horizon Line Level

The horizon line is a big deal in landscape and other outdoor photography. You can’t do this kind of photography for long without encountering the Rule of Thirds and the Golden Ratio, both of which are usually applied to the … Continue reading

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Paint Shop Pro 2019 Ultimate Review

About a year ago I reviewed the 2018 version of this software. It was an interesting comparison for me, as I started using it back when it was still owned by Jasc Software (before Corel bought it). Now we have … Continue reading

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New rumors surface about a high-end APS-C Sony Alpha camera

While Sony may recently have been focusing its attentions on its full-frame range of mirrorless cameras, including the likes of the Alpha A7 III and A7R III, it appears the company is about to give some love to its APS-C … Continue reading

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Panning Photography Tips

I would like to introduce one of the most interesting techniques in photography — “Panning”. Many might wonder and ask:” What is panning?” “Using frying pan?” Answer is no. Panning is very simple, just set shutter speed, aperture, hold your … Continue reading

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Weekly Challenge – Rainbows and Prisms

Your photographic challenge this week is to take and share a photo incorporating a rainbow or prism effect. Rainbow over Kirkufell by Peter Hammer on 500px Now, we don’t expect to send you all out chasing rainbows without any help! … Continue reading

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Will Canon’s replacement for the 50.6MP EOS 5DS be mirrorless?

The 50.6MP Canon EOS 5DS was launched some three and a half years ago. In that time it's still managed to retain its title of highest-megapixel full-frame camera available, but compared to the likes of the 45MP Nikon D850 and … Continue reading

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How to Make a DIY Lens Hood to Eliminate Lens Flare

Not all lenses come with lens hoods, and that can mean you can suffer the effects of lens flare. This occurs when light is scattered across the glass elements of a lens, often caused by bright sunlight at a particular … Continue reading

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5 Tips for Taking Beautiful Photos of Nature

Nature photography encompasses a wide range of photos taken outdoors, and conveys natural elements such as landscapes, wildlife, plants, trees and flowers. Whether you’re photographing sweeping natural scenes or close-ups of flowers, nature photography can be incredibly rewarding. Here are five … Continue reading

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Best telephoto lens 2018: top lenses for Canon and Nikon DSLRs

There’s something seductive about 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses. The combination of telephoto zoom range and ‘fast’ aperture makes them ideal for action sports and wildlife shooting, where you need to retain fast shutter speeds even under dull lighting conditions. They’re equally … Continue reading

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The 5 Day Photography Deal

36 leading photography educators & brands have been selected to contribute products to take your photography to the next level. Over $ 2,500 of products & resources for photographers at 96% off, but it’s only available for 5 days. It’s one … Continue reading

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