Monthly Archives: October 2012

Bug odds and sods 22-10

Some recent mixed bug shots.Brian V. Leaf hopperOrbweb spider with porridge for breakfastHeleomyzid flies (Suillia sp.) Come here and let me give you a cuddle – orbweb spider with fresh capture View the original article here

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Bug odds and sods 22-10

Some recent mixed bug shots.Brian V. Leaf hopperOrbweb spider with porridge for breakfastHeleomyzid flies (Suillia sp.)Come here and let me give you a cuddle – orbweb spider with fresh capture View the original article here

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Architecture Photographers On Holiday (Part 1)

Hands up guilty ones! Who here gets itchy feet after about 2 months and needs to travel? Worse still, do you need to have a holiday reserved as if you are trapped without this planned escape? My hand is most … Continue reading

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Architecture Photographers On Holiday (Part 1)

Hands up guilty ones! Who here gets itchy feet after about 2 months and needs to travel? Worse still, do you need to have a holiday reserved as if you are trapped without this planned escape? My hand is most … Continue reading

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Damp macros

Some recent wet macros.Brian V. Autumn colour – raindrops on acer tree natural light focus stackRaindrops in spider webRaindrop on leafPrimrose dew/raindrop refractionRaindrops on moss sporangiophore View the original article here

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Top Ten Ways To Become A Better Photographer

How-To David Letterman and Top Ten lists are synonymous. Top ten lists have been created for a myriad of topics. In wanting to show some love for photography, I created my own Top Ten List. As a teacher and tip … Continue reading

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How I Shot And Edited It

The image above was shot in Oman near sunset and I have received a number of requests to explain how it was shot and processed. I hope this post helps you understand the process I used so it may be … Continue reading

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The trumpet player

This is your chance to have a one-on-one critique with master photographer and all-around great guy Marc Muench. We’ve all seen him active in this forum, been awed at what he can do with his camera, read his publications and … Continue reading

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Moody mushrooms

This time of year, mushrooms are everywhere and no matter how many I shoot, I’m always down on the ground again, playing with light and looking for different moods. I don’t use artificial light, but I’m not above a little … Continue reading

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Yosemite Range of Light

How-ToBy David Willis, Photography By Shawn Reeder Shawn Reeder, a photographer, filmmaker and musician based in the magical nexus between the majesty of the Sierras and the expansive grandeur of Yosemite, recently completed an engaging time-lapse project called “Yosemite Range … Continue reading

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Conquer Composition

How-ToText And Photography By Adam BarkerA hiker soaks in the spectacular view of Dead Horse Point at first light. Proper subject placement is key to engaging and holding the viewer’s attention. There’s a reason why so many people in this … Continue reading

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Hoverfly mum

I watched this hoverfly carefully checking and then laying an egg on the underside of a rhododendron leaf the other day. Then got a couple of shots after of it feeding on some sugar/honey syrup I’d painted on to some … Continue reading

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