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Gentle soul, complex character – Ansel Adams

Ansel Adams – a gentle soul – also the greatest landscaper of all? He is one of my favourite photographers. He is probably one of the best known image-makers in the world. Widely known among both photogs, and the man … Continue reading

Settings for overcoming hand-shake blur

Hand-shake blur and sharp results. Hand held shots often return blurred results. While using auto-settings the problem does not seem to arise. What is going on and how do you overcome hand-shake blur? Manual settings and auto Your digital camera … Continue reading

Beach views – ideas for a seaside photoshoot

Work up a great coastal vista shot. Beach views can be magnificent and there is always something worth photographing. Sea makes a magical subject in almost any weather. In the right place the views can be magnificent. Here are a … Continue reading

Looking for the natural detail

Getting closer to the riches. “I’m sure we’ve all walked along a beach, enjoying the moment. A time to kick off shoes, socks and the shackles of daily life. To relax in one’s own world, exploring new surroundings. But do … Continue reading

Retail photography – what is its future?

Retail photography – the Internet has changed the game The big news this week is that another high profile retail photography chain has closed. Calumet, the retail photography business in the United States suddenly collapsed. Over night the entire business … Continue reading

Panorama photography – an introduction

Getting started is easy… Panorama photography is a great way to extend your photography skills. To make a panorama you take a whole string of shots. Then later you match them up in software and “stitch” them together to make … Continue reading

Snowflakes – a source of mystery and wonder

Snowflakes are amazing! Close up pictures of snowflakes show how intricate and beautiful they can be. And there are an infinite variety of them too. Here are a few ideas… Some history about snowflakes The perfect six-sided snowflake exists, but … Continue reading