Monthly Archives: July 2015

What’s that noise? Part one: Shedding some light on the sources of noise ~ Richard Butler

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Pat Haugen

How would you react if I told you that the aperture and shutter speed you choose make more difference to image noise than the ISO setting? You might be surprised to discover that a lot of the noise in your … Continue reading →

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INSPIRATION Light Painting with Dave Black

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Humanity is drawn to light. We can’t help but look toward the brightest part of a picture. As a photographer, it’s my responsibility to help guide the viewer to the scene, and I can do so with light. Why light paint? … Continue reading →

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How to do Milky Way Photography – A Comprehensive Tutorial ~Gavin Hardcastle

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Pat Haugen

You’re spinning through our solar system on a gorgeous blue marble which offers jaw dropping views of an astronomical phenomenon we call The Milky Way. Wait for our marble to line up just right, and you’ll have a perfect opportunity … Continue reading →

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STACK IT UP! – A GUIDE TO USING THE FOCUS STACKING PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUE ~ Breathing Colour Blog

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Pat Haugen

When a single shot won’t get everything in focus, try stacking a series of differently focused shots of the same scene. It’s easy, it’s fun—and it can be very useful. This technique is most often used for close-up macro work, … Continue reading →

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Tips for Using Shadows in Photography ~ Ron Bigelow

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Photographers tend to pay a lot of attention to light. In fact, we often think of light as one of the most important aspects of photography. On the other hand, shadows may seem to be less important – simply a … Continue reading →

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Affinity ~ Software for Apple Users Launch Deal

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Members who are Mac users may want to know about the release of the street version of Serif’s Affinity Photo software for Mac. It’s apparently built to  take advantage of Apple’s system so not likely to be released for Windows … Continue reading →

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WHAT ARE COLOR PROFILES? – DEMYSTIFYING A KEY TO GREAT PHOTOGRAPHY ~ Kevin O’Connor

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Photographers don’t always want lengthy explanations of color profiles; they just need to know what to use for best results. This blog post tells you those basics, short and sweet – from “what are color profiles?” to using them like … Continue reading →

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The 9 Common Species of Amateur Photographers (Video) ~ Rajib Mukherjee

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Thanks to digital cameras and smartphones the world of amateur photography has evolved. The evolution of the common photographer has branched out into many different species and subspecies. If the amateur photographer can be assumed as a class, its species … Continue reading →

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Buying or Cleaning a Used Camera Lens? Things to Check ~ John Rundle

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Pat Haugen

There are useful checks you can make before you lay out your hard earned cash on a lemon, or to use on your own lens before shooting. Lens faults will degrade the image you are so carefully trying to make. … Continue reading →

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How to Photograph Fireworks ~ Kevin O’Connor

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Good fireworks photography is all about preparation, the right equipment, and practice. Here are some steps for best results. Good article well worth reading…

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