Softbox fitted with off-camera flash
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The use of the ‘close-up’ is one of the characteristics of photographic arts. Getting in close is something that photographers do to show the detail, texture and form of the subject. The use of the close-up in all sorts of photography has left it an open art form. Yet the difficulty is that the ‘close-up’ is open to interpretation. Here is our attempt to draw up a definition… Definition: Close-up.
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As photographers we deal with the beautiful the ugly and many other states in between. Today we have posted a new definition on our Photography Glossary…
Definition: Aesthetic; Aesthetics;
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A new definition in our Photography Glossary
Today we have posted another definition in our Photographic Glossary…
Definition: Stopping down
We have also added an additional definition relating to aperture… Definition: f number; f stop;
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A good quality, medium priced, general purpose tripod.
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Hahnel Triad 30 Lite Professional Aluminium Alloy 4-Section Tripod with 360º Quick Release Ball Head and Free Carrying Case.
The tripod has a good ball head to mount your camera, independent leg movement and a central column giving extra height. The greyed section shows the column reversed to hang the camera for ground level shots. These features are great value at this price.
The tripod is one of the most import items in the photographers kit. Using something to steady your camera while in use is one of the best ways to ensure your photographs are sharp. Professional photographers use tripods a great deal. The highest quality shots come from the longest exposures. Short exposures tend to have high noise associated with them. On the other hand long exposures are difficult or impossible to hand-hold. So the tripod provides for the platform for the camera to be steady.
Tripods come in a huge variety of different designs and purposes. In essence they are all the same in functional terms. It is very important to make sure your camera is steady and mounted in a motionless position while taking the picture. The tripod will enable that if it is the right design for the purpose. They are therefore designed for specific environments. Some are better suited to studio work, others to landscapes, some tripods are great for packing into your suitcase and are light for travel. Some small models are designed for use on the table-top for still life work and other studies.
If you are just starting out in digital photography a tripod is an important requirement that is often forgotten. Until you know your photographic interests clearly it is advisable to buy a general purpose tripod to ensure that you are able to try out a wide variety of different photographic situations. Getting experience with a mid-priced one is the best way to find out what type you really need. Then later, if your photographic interests become more specialized you can find a tripod to cater for the special requirements.
There are a large number of tripod manufacturers and prices differ widely. However, like any piece of technical equipment, the purchase of the appropriate model is likely to help your photography. It is an important investment and, if well looked after, your tripod will last you for years.
Have a look at the range of tripods available on Amazon… Tripods – Amazon search page
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Send us a definition for a photographic word or phrase.
We would be interested in our contributors, readers and interested photographers sending us definitions of photographic words or phrases. Photokonnexion is trying to build up a comprehensive glossary. If you would like to contribute we want to hear from you.
Definitions must be original and must not be published elsewhere. You are also invited to send us an appropriate picture we can use. We will credit your entry with your name and we are happy to provide a link to a web resource of your choice.
We want the definitions to be simple and clear. Try to keep the words to a minimum. Aim your definition at someone with no previous understanding of the term you are defining. Keep technical content to a minimum too.
If you are interested in writing a definition, or any other type of contribution, you should read this page…
Damon Guy (Netkonnexion)
The understanding of light in all its moods is essential in photography. Without that understanding the photographer is lost. A knowledge of the terms relating to all the different moods and states of light enables us to communicate with our colleagues, understand a shoot and construct a shot. This definition is the meaning of the term ‘Ambient Light‘…
This is light that surrounds you in the location you are shooting. It is unmodified by any photographic lights, reflectors or modifiers. Ambient light can be generated by any light source. It is often the natural background light. It could be considered the normal electric light that is found in the room you are shooting in. It is the prevailing light to which a photographer might add studio lights, flash lights and other modifiers.
When all the special or photographic lights for a shoot are turned off the remaining light is the ambient light.
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