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Awareness and perception in digital photography

Staff writer — Fri, 15 May 2009 07:05:30 +0000

The variables in nature cannot be counted, and the ebb and flow of this natural cosmos is always around us.

Because many of us live our lives in the fast lane, our view of the world is clouded with modern life and its complexities.

So many [...]
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How to take photos in bad weather

Staff writer — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:40:21 +0000

Photographing in less than ideal weather conditions can be a real challenge. However, if you’re up to it, you can achieve emotional and beautiful images even in unfavourable circumstances.

Often bad weather can tell a bigger story than the exact same scene on a lovely sunny [...]
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Photography tutorial: bringing landscapes into life

Staff writer — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:43:53 +0000

Sometimes weâ€™re too perfect in our judgement of order. Even though the world has a wonderful orderliness about it, the real challenge is to view and arrange objects into basic elements to create a visually stunning image. By understanding four [...]
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Photography tips: are you metering correctly?

Staff writer — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:46:59 +0000

The meter in your camera may be part of the most advanced metering system available, yet it cannot be considered accurate all the time. This is not because of a technological shortfall, but because of a simple principle: your [...]
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10 tips for better digital photos

Staff writer — Sat, 31 May 2008 13:23:28 +0000

Here are are 10 tips that will help you take your digital photography to the next level.

1. Compose correctly
Always compose correctly in camera, ensuring you crop tightly and remove all unwanted elements. Cropping you image later [...]
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Photography tutorial: How to take candid photographs of people

Staff writer — Sat, 24 May 2008 07:52:46 +0000

Some of the most captivating images of people are those caught candidly. One dictionary defines the word candid as â€œfree from bias, prejudice, or malice; marked by honest sincere expression; relating to photography of subjects acting naturally [...]
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Photo tutorial: is photography about reality?

Staff writer — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:32:11 +0000

Recently I got into a somewhat heated discussion at a Camera club meeting and immediately wished I hadnâ€™t. It was the same old fight. Yet again it was the subject of Photographic purity, the alleged softness of zoom lenses and the argument that you canâ€™t [...]
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Photography tutorial: beware the background

Staff writer — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:39:35 +0000

A good subject in itself does not mean a good photo. Composition, lighting and color make important differences to the final image. But there’s another aspect of your image that’s just as significant as the subject – the background. Often photographers are so excited and [...]
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