ILLUSIONS: A Photographic Challenge
You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. ~ Mark Twain Illusions infuse our image making. And we tend to believe illusory myths about [read more]
You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. ~ Mark Twain Illusions infuse our image making. And we tend to believe illusory myths about [read more]
One of the most important tools the digital photographer has for obtaining perfect exposures is the histogram. While originally available only with upper end cameras, almost all cameras today have [read more]
Focus stacking is a process that combines technique (shooting) and processing (software) to dramatically increase the Depth of Field (DOF) in photographic images. It is accomplished by taking multiple images [read more]
No matter which holiday you celebrate, the Christmas Season brings with it incredible Christmas lights photography opportunities. So take advantage of it–grab your camera, head out the door, and get [read more]
There is some form of light all around us every day. If talking about photography however, the word “light” in general would be too vague, because it is specifically the [read more]
Copyright © Joe Becker February: Mount Rainier and the Tacoma Narrows, from Gig Harbor, Washington Most photographers I know, no matter what subject matter they prefer, are similar to me–they [read more]
When you’re composing a great photograph, there are many aspects to keep in mind. In addition to light angle and quality, depth-of-field, and shutter speed, there are other elements that [read more]
You’ve just gotten your picture taken for your driver’s license. If you’re like most of us, your expression is akin to the look one has after eating Aunt Edna’s meat [read more]
Capturing images in an unusual way has always been of interest to me and I frequently use the technique of intentional camera movement (ICM) to achieve an extraordinary effect. This is [read more]
The lead-in music starts over the PA. The main overheads dim. You have a box seat close enough to see the band walk out onto the stage in the dark [read more]
Microphotography is the extreme form of macro photography, dedicated to the photography of small objects from life-size to modest enlargements of up to about 20 One of the most popular [read more]
Exploring the fine art of black and white portraiture. Are portrait photographers born? Do they come upon this skill naturally and simply need some technical training in order to learn [read more]
Art is personal. Good art is sincere, deeply investigated, and, in rare and beautiful moments, a spontaneous discovery. Many novice artists with little or no knowledge of the medium create [read more]
Who in their youth didn’t look skyward at night and say, “Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight?” Photographing the night sky was probably not on our minds [read more]
ACTIONS Purpose: An “Action” is a way of stringing together a series of commands (A “Macro”) by pressing one key combination rather than a series of commands. This allows you [read more]
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