Archive for the 'Cameras + Photography' Category

Flower Pictures - A Mild Obsession #2

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

So a gorgeous yellow daisy mesmerises me, swaying elegantly in the light afternoon breeze, bathed in the warm light. Mmmm…emotions gently bubble to the surface, excitement foremost, followed by the deep satisfaction that I’ve been able to make time to return to this spot to revisit my yellow daisy. I’ve already shot her once…but…now another […]

Photo Copyright Concerns.

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Copyright in most works of art, which includes writing, photography and digital images occur as the work is created. To put it as simply as possible, the second you click the shutter button, the resulting image belongs to you.
No formal registration is needed in more that 140 countries in the world, to receive basic […]

Get the perfect exposure…Part 2

Friday, June 5th, 2009

If you are still unsure about getting the correct exposure, there is a cheap but very effective device called an 18% grey card that can limit your frustration, if used correctly.
When light falls upon a certain object; if the object is too dark your camera or meter will automatically give you an over-exposed reading. […]

Getting Great Photo Prints From Your Digital Camera

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

The first step to getting great digital photo prints, is to make sure you use a good quality digital camera.
Digital photos are gaining popularity over traditional film photos because of the features and convenience associated with the newer technology. In some cases it’s even more cost effective to print your own photos at home instead […]

Abstract Photography - Has photography come of age

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

“Never have I found the limits of the photographic potential. Every horizon, upon being reached, reveals another beckoning in the distance. Always, I am on the threshold.” -W. Eugene Smith
The invention of the camera liberated painting from its reportage role. Gone was the need to produce a likeness, detail the events of the story, painting […]

Underwater Cameras: Discover a Whole New World Underwater

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

It is a known fact that over seventy-five percent of our world is covered in water, this world has just as many interesting things to take pictures of and is always changing with every ripple and wave. Underwater cameras are a great way to capture these scenes that are ever changing. Underwater cameras are great […]

Digital Photo Printing Processing - What is It?

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

Why do we need it?
For argument’s sake I am going to assume that we all know that printing our own photos from home is not feasible. With the high costs of quality photo paper and the low quality of our printers there is no reason to suffer with poor prints any longer. I suffered for […]

Disposable Digital Cameras Deserve To Be Thrown Away

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Disposable digital camera - these three words fit naturally together in today’s world. After all, in today’s world, everything seems to be disposable and everything is digital, why shouldn’t a camera be, too? But is a disposable digital camera really a good idea? Do the brains that came up with this idea […]

Simple Steps For Picking Your First Digital Camera

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

The digital camera is the single hottest item that will change the way we take photographs since the Polaroid Instamatic camera. Combined with your computer it is not only a wonderful accessory to the modern day computer set up but it is a useful took for instant photographs that can be loaded on your computer […]

Photography 101 Part 3

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

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Even if you feel that you already know what kind of photography you like to do, it’s always a good idea to try your talent at different aspects of photography.
Pictorial, this is a general term but it applies to any photographer who’s goal is simply to create beautiful photos. This breaks down into smaller subsets […]