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Essential Landscape Photography Equipment
Landscape Photography is a very popular genre of photography. All major camera manufactures produce excellent well built SLR camera systems, they offer an extensive range of accessories that can soon lead to a depleted bank account. There is often a temptation to stock up on equipment; this particular lens, that particular filter in the belief that it will make you a better photographer or produce better images.... (posted by Phil 3 years 122 days ago.)
Landscape Photography is a very popular genre of photography. All major camera manufactures produce excellent well built SLR camera systems, they offer an extensive range of accessories that can soon lead to a depleted bank account. There is often a temptation to stock up on equipment; this particular lens, that particular filter in the belief that it will make you a better photographer or produce better images.... (posted by Phil 3 years 122 days ago.)
Landscape Photography Exposure Considerations
Exposure control in landscape photography is one of the most important aspects of photography and fundamental to the principle of our photographic knowledge. To really learn how to master exposure we must use the creative controls on our camera and say goodbye to the auto settings. Exposure is controlled by 3 things - the ISO rating, the aperture and the shutter speed. It is this relationship that... (posted by Phil 3 years 122 days ago.)
Exposure control in landscape photography is one of the most important aspects of photography and fundamental to the principle of our photographic knowledge. To really learn how to master exposure we must use the creative controls on our camera and say goodbye to the auto settings. Exposure is controlled by 3 things - the ISO rating, the aperture and the shutter speed. It is this relationship that... (posted by Phil 3 years 122 days ago.)
Photo Trip to Hilbre Island
Hilbre Island and the Dee Estuary in the UK are justly famous for their ornithological importance, particularly during spring and autumn migration. Located about 1.5km off the northwest corner of the Wirral Peninsula the islands of the Hilbre Group stretch for a little over 2km and between them cover about 15 acres. Easily reached on foot from West Kirby they comprise three islands - Main Hilbre Island, Middle Hilbre... (posted by Phil 3 years 236 days ago.)
Hilbre Island and the Dee Estuary in the UK are justly famous for their ornithological importance, particularly during spring and autumn migration. Located about 1.5km off the northwest corner of the Wirral Peninsula the islands of the Hilbre Group stretch for a little over 2km and between them cover about 15 acres. Easily reached on foot from West Kirby they comprise three islands - Main Hilbre Island, Middle Hilbre... (posted by Phil 3 years 236 days ago.)
Photo Trip To Ben More, Isle of Mull, Scotland
Ben More, the highest point on the Isle of Mull is the only Hebridean ‘Munro’ outside of the Isle of Skye and is therefore held in high regard on the island. Its huge bulk dominates the southern half of the island and is clearly seen when passing through Glen More on the road from Craignure in the east to Iona in the west. Whilst there are several recognised ascent routes my personal favourite is from the... (posted by Phil 6 years 63 days ago.)
Ben More, the highest point on the Isle of Mull is the only Hebridean ‘Munro’ outside of the Isle of Skye and is therefore held in high regard on the island. Its huge bulk dominates the southern half of the island and is clearly seen when passing through Glen More on the road from Craignure in the east to Iona in the west. Whilst there are several recognised ascent routes my personal favourite is from the... (posted by Phil 6 years 63 days ago.)
The Art of Backlighting in Photography
Contrary to popular belief stunning photographs can be taken when shooting into the light. Whilst this may contradict advice given to beginners to always shoot with the light coming from behind the camera the art of backlighting is a technique that can produce wonderful images. However, many photographers are intimidated by the idea of pointing the camera towards the light and shy away from many worthwhile... (posted by Phil 6 years 75 days ago.)
Contrary to popular belief stunning photographs can be taken when shooting into the light. Whilst this may contradict advice given to beginners to always shoot with the light coming from behind the camera the art of backlighting is a technique that can produce wonderful images. However, many photographers are intimidated by the idea of pointing the camera towards the light and shy away from many worthwhile... (posted by Phil 6 years 75 days ago.)
Discovering Patterns in Nature and environmental Photography
"Always remember the importance of detail". I can still clearly hear these words that were repeatedly drummed home by my college lecturer. Whilst they seemed unimportant and irrelevant to me at the time, they have over the years taken on a much greater significance and have become ingrained in my philosophy. This attention to detail undoubtedly brings wonder and is certainly worth taking a... (posted by Phil 6 years 75 days ago.)
"Always remember the importance of detail". I can still clearly hear these words that were repeatedly drummed home by my college lecturer. Whilst they seemed unimportant and irrelevant to me at the time, they have over the years taken on a much greater significance and have become ingrained in my philosophy. This attention to detail undoubtedly brings wonder and is certainly worth taking a... (posted by Phil 6 years 75 days ago.)
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