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Photography: Top Tools for Post Processing

Some say that post processing is now part of photography itself. Straight of the camera pictures are rare nowadays. Almost everyone edit their picture one way or another. Even some in-camera settings are already considered post processing. But one can’t argue that post processing can help enhance your art. So here are some useful tools […]

Paul Dow on 24 Jan 2011

Photography: What Controls Exposure

If you want good pictures, take good exposures. A well exposed photograph is technically a good picture. Since light is the major determining factor in a photograph, how you control it will determine the output of your camera. Unless you want your pictures to be overly bright or vastly dark, a good exposure is start […]

Paul Dow on 19 Jan 2011

Keeping Your Camera Gear Safe and Clean

Photography is an expensive hobby. Entry level cameras can go for $500 while professional level camera can reach up to $5,000. And this doesn’t include your lenses that can go as high as the cost of your camera.  And after all that, you still have your camera accessories to purchase too. Much like other expensive […]

Paul Dow on 14 Jan 2011

Photography: Aperture, Depth of Field and Exposure

Almost all expensive lenses have narrow apertures. Zoom lenses are mostly f/2.8 while prime lenses are at f/1.2. The reason behind their price is their difficulty to manufacture. Getting various optics to work is hard work. Research and development is needed to achieve desired results. An aperture of f/1.2  would need pristine glass, the same […]

Paul Dow on 12 Jan 2011

Travel and Photography

Traveling is one of most rewarding things a person can experience. Venturing into a new place can be exhilarating. A lot of new experience and memories can be obtained from this adventure. Whether you’re alone or with somebody, traveling is a good way to experience more with life. And with the advent of cheap but […]

Paul Dow on 11 Jan 2011

View down onto the Roman Baths in Bath

Photography: Balancing Light with Shutter Speed

If you want good pictures, take good exposures. A well exposed photograph is technically a good picture. Since light is the major determining factor in a photograph, how you control it will determine the output of your camera. Unless you want your pictures to be overly bright or strangely dark, a good exposure is start […]

Paul Dow on 9 Jan 2011

Photography: The Rule of Thirds

A lot of new photographers would learn the rule of thirds as they start to venture deeper into photography. Besides good lighting, the rule of thirds is a basic composition technique that can provide a dramatic output from your photographs. The rule is so easy to follow even those who are just starting photography can […]

Paul Dow on 4 Jan 2011

10 Must Read Tips For Traveling With Your DSLR camera

With an increasing number of people using digital SLR cameras there are more people wondering if they should take theirs traveling. If you’ve decided to take your digital SLR camera you’ll probably be wondering how to handle it on the road. Here are our basic safety tips for traveling with your DSLR: 1. Purchase a […]

Paul Dow on 22 Mar 2010

Backpacking With Point and Shoot or Digital SLR Camera?

My real interest in photography began on my first trip to travel the world. At the time I had packed a small pocket point and shoot digital camera. It was only after a couple of months traveling I became a little frustrated with the limitations of the camera. I really wanted an upgrade to something […]

Paul Dow on 26 Sep 2009

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