October 24, 2011
Blog Archives
Great Examples Of Stream and River Photography
If you live near a stream, river or brook and you love photography then you will probably already know what a wonderful photographic subject it is. Excellent for practicing slow shutter speed photography to create a misty effect from the moving water these locations are a must for anyone wanting to capture nature in all of it’s glory.
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Self Portrait/HDR Testing
I thought I would test out some self portrait shots combined with subtle hdr. As the sun was out and shining I decided to use it for a back light (more on that in an article in a couple of days). I tried to keep the HDR effect quite subtle and simply apply it to enhance the eyes and also the general tones/colours of the photographs.
How To Photograph Fireworks
Photographing fireworks is not an easy thing to master. Catherine wheels and other stationary fireworks can be captured using a tripod as they remain still and you know where they are, rockets and other fireworks which shoot into the sky are difficult because of the movement and the fact that you never know exactly where they will travel to. Below is a guide on the best practices to capture fireworks in all of their glory.
Autumn Dew And A Bit Of Colour
Great thing about this time of year is the golden sunsets and autumn colours combining to offer great photographs. Rather than the usual landscape shots, why not get out for a bit of macro photography using something that you see (and probably walk on) every day. Look closely at dew covered grass (which lasts most of the day this time of year) and it seems like a different world!
Autumn Photography Explained
Autumn is a great time of year for photography. With bright, varied colours, silhouettes and the possibility of snow, the possibilities for your photography are endless. Getting things right right quickly also becomes more important as its getting colder. Below are a few tips and tricks and a bit of advice on how to capture this great season is all of it’s glory.
Majorca Through The Fisheye
I have just returned from 10 days in Majorca. Whilst there I took the opportunity to take some shots of the local coastline, beaches and towns. I was a little constrained with regards to the equipment I could take due to weight restrictions on the flight and so I only had my Samyang 8mm Fisheye lens…..
Huge Balloon Gallery – Both Large And Small
Colour, texture,backdrops,scenery, landscape, action……..balloon photos offer all of these aspects and more, check out the gallery below for some inspiration ;)
How To Balance Colours Using A Grey Card Within Photoshop
A grey (gray) card test is a method you can use to ensure that the colour and/or exposure in your photo is correct. The grey card is used as a reference point within the image as it is, of course, neutral in colour and remains this way in pretty much any light condition as it is non reflective. You would be suprised at the difference between a photo that the camera ‘thinks’ has the correct colour and one after you have adjusted it using the following method/s.
Glorious Photos Celebrating Urban Sports
Urban sports are growing rapidly across the world, among the most popular are parkour, flatland BMX’ing, trial biking and, of course skateboarding. Below is a gallery which celebrates these sports and everything that they represent.
