Tag Archives: Landscape

Hints: Best Photo Tips Ever!

Hints: Best Ever If you’ve my blog posts regarding photography, you’ve heard me almost if not full on RANT about the flood of marketing hype on technology vs art. I’m a firm believer that buying a new set of paints, … Continue reading

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Light, It’s All About The Light!

Light, It’s all about the light. Light! My wife Diane and I like to vacation at Siesta Key Florida. The beach has the softest and whitest sand you’ll see anywhere. During our walks on the soft powder white sand, Diane … Continue reading

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Film Photography – Dead?

Film Photography – Really? Film, remember that stuff? With the explosion of digital cameras today, most of you would likely wonder why shoot on film? Let me back you up a bit. Before digital, you had to put more thought … Continue reading

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Light Planning

Light Equals Photography Light plays a powerful role in photography. In addition, it is relative. A scene/subject will often have varying degrees of illumination. These are commonly know as highlights and shadows. Both highlights and shadows can be a creative … Continue reading

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Light – Composition For Photography

Use Light and Composition If you’ve been following me for a little while, you’ve heard me comment about understanding light in order to improve your photography. In the article attached to my post, I’d like you to examine the photographs … Continue reading

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Golden Hour Photography?

Golden Hour vs. Mid Day The Golden Hour as referred to by photographers as the hour around sun up or sundown. The sun and atmosphere combine to give the photographer unique and colorful lighting. Photographers often avoid shooting mid day. … Continue reading

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Make Shutter Speed A Photography Tool

If you have read some of my posts, you may have read this before: “You’ve got to be smarter than the camera!” That means understanding how the camera works and camera limitations. Cell phone manufacturers want you to believe that … Continue reading

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Photographers – We All Were Beginners!

As a photographer and a Scuba Instructor, I often tell beginners: “We all started as beginners”. It’s a thought we should all remember. We need to be reminded that we had to work to get where we are today. Here’s … Continue reading

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Photography – The Camera Made Simple!

This is so cool! A blog post recently came across my inbox that contains a diagram that totally explains your camera and lens operation. Check it out, I’m sure you’ll want to bookmark it for future reference. http://www.thephoblographer.com/2015/09/04/infographic-the-complete-guide-to-photography-for-beginners/#.Ve8NMbRgwi8

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Quick Tips For Travel Photography

Let’s face it – Photography requires some creativity. Yes you HAVE to understand some basics, but a little out-of-the-box thinking can work miracles. Check out this cool videos for some photography tricks for your next vacation.

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Make Your Photography Subject Standout!

Anytime I look at an image, I expect a clear answer to the question: What’s the subject? When you ask this question, is the answer clear to you? Let’s not be concerned with camera exposure at this point. Let’s think … Continue reading

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Meet Photographer Cory Richards

OK, so many of us think being a photographer means to simply point a camera and push a button. Let me introduce you to National Geographic photographer Cory Richards. Listen to his story and his commitment to his craft. Think of … Continue reading

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As A Photographer It’s Click, Click And More Click!

Here is a very interesting article about a “newbie” photographer who started in his back yard. Read how his hobby has brown through Click after Click after Click. http://newscenter.nmsu.edu/Articles/view/11006/nmsu-college-of-engineering-professor-utilizes-scientific-approach-to-photography

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Photography Tips

The tips in this article should help you to open your mind when you look at the cell phone camera screen. Although I follow the author’s comments under the section “Avoid Using Flash”, I’d suggest using flash. The reasons cited … Continue reading

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Photographing Snow

This has been a real cold and snowy winter here in northeast Ohio. If you’re like me, you see a lot of people post pictures of snow scenes on social media. One problem I see consistently with these photos is … Continue reading

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Tips On Wildlife Photography

Let me suggest that you first look at the images in this article. Then look at some of the pictures on your cell phone camera. Do you see a difference, aside from the subject. Read the article looking for tips … Continue reading

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Worldwide Photo Walk Day – 2013

Scott Kelby is a world renowned Photoshop expert.  His company is the largest training service provider in the world.  So it’s no surprise that he sponsors this event.  On Saturday, October 5, 2013 three photo walks were scheduled in Northeast … Continue reading

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Photoshop Shortcuts For The Photographer

Here’s a link to a list of shortcuts for Photoshop.  I hope they help. http://help.adobe.com/en_US/photoshop/cs/using/WSD578BD7D-07BC-46f6-AAC2-6E491E8AD818a.html  

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Photography Slide Show – Utah & Arizona

Diane and I recentlycompleted a trip of Arches, Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon National Parks.  If you’d like to see a part of our wonderful contry that can dwarf a freight train, use the link below.  I hope you enjoy … Continue reading

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