Exposure 0 Where do short exposures end and long exposures begin? Actually, there’s no precise definition. But we’ll try to present our own. We’ll call exposures long when they manage to capture motion in a picture. That is, when motion blur is visible somewhere in the scene. Of course like any rule worth its salt, this rule…
Photographer Stories 0 Today we’ll be looking at photos of despair and beauty, from the Sarcophagus (the cover protecting the damaged fourth block of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor) and the perished city of Pripyat, one of the most photogenic places on Earth. It is an object of many names. The Sarcophagus. The Shelter. The Об´єкт укриття… and it…
Beginner Tips 0 Even though professionals do macro photography using DSLRs and often high-priced lenses, you can try basic macro photography with any old compact. You just have to switch it to macro mode.
Other Photography Topics 0 How to shoot Christmas? That is the question! These five tips should inspire you on what to look for in festive scene and what to try when shooting at home during winter holiday.
Travel 0 Have a flight coming up? Then you have a chance to take pictures that would be hard to get otherwise. How can you get the most out of this opportunity? And how can you beat the technical problems that come with taking pictures through a plane window?
Advanced Edits 0 In the world of photo editing software, a “layer” often means different things to different programs. If you’ve been staying up nights wondering about layers, please, find something more important to worry about. But if you’re curious about what they are and how to use them to your advantage in Zoner Photo Studio, read on.
Photographer Stories 0 Sunset. Grand finale of evening golden hour. I have been traveling around the world and seen lots of places, people and views. But for me sunsets are always the most memorable.
Beginner Tips 0 Used wisely, low depth of field makes your pictures more interesting, more intelligible, and easier to “read”. So—how do you get that pleasantly unsharp background in a photo? The following text will help you achieve that. Depth of focus depends on these factors: the choice of aperture and depth of focus, the distance to the…
Accessories 0 A new lens is fine by us, but if you like to surprise—to come up with something new—then here are seven things that we as photographers would love to see under the Christmas tree. 1) An Eye Fi card This little gadget is both an SD-format memory card and wifi uploader in one. It uploads…