Tips & Tricks
Photography: Polarizer Filter
With all the fancy equipment out there there is nothing as impressive as what a little filter can do for a photo. There’s a variety of filters available including: Ultra Violet, Neutral Density, Warm, Cool, Black & White, Infrared, and on and on. The most impressive filter and best for rich landscapes is a polarizer … Continue reading
Photography: Morning Glory
The old saying “The Early Bird Gets The Worm” has tremendous meaning in the realm of photography. To get the most amazing depth and color out of an outdoor scenic photo is to be able to wake up before the sun. Yes, this may be extremely difficult for those who must watch the season finale … Continue reading
Photography: HDR for Beginners
Photo taken from my recent trip to Arizona. One of the most argued about post-processing methods of photography is the creation of HDR Photography. HDR stands for High Dynamic Range, which is a compilation of 2 or more exposure set photos taken from the same exact position creating a deep contrast in both shadows and … Continue reading
Photography: Starry Nights – Speaking of Long Exposures
Photographer Lincoln Harrison(Australia) created some amazing shots in the dead of winter. These shots were taken over a period of 15 hours from sunrise to sunset. The article does not explain the technique used, but you can tell it was done with a set timer on his camera to take a long exposure shot approximately … Continue reading
Photography: Catching Lightning and Fireworks
“How do you shoot lightning?” I get this question a lot, and it’s one of my favorite photography techniques. Lightning, much like fireworks, is a photo technique that confuses the average viewer. They think that I would actually have to catch lightning?! This is virtually impossible because light that emits from lightning lasts on average, … Continue reading