Monthly Archives: April 2013

Sierra Light With A Compact

How-ToText And Photography By James KayGetting the most out of a point-and-shoot camera is about understanding the limitations. James Kay used a small Canon PowerShot on an ultralight hiking expedition in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, and these are … Continue reading

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Bug odds and sods 23-04

Some recent mixed insect photos of the gardenBrian V.Hawthorne shieldbugSignal fly-Sepsis sp.Small miner bee2-spot LadybirdGliding egg-Platcheirus sp. View the original article here

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How to photograph star trails

I love shooting star trails! There is something utterly fascinating about being able to photograph the passage of time and the movement of the stars in a way that we don’t see with our own eyes.by Anne McKinnellPhotographing star trails … Continue reading

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Een afbeelding die ik heb lang gewacht te krijgen… en eindelijk in geslaagd het (plus andere foto’s)

I have never been able to catch a ladybug/bug just about to take it off in a natural environment. Today I finally got it and I am very happy. These were all taken with my 100 F2.8 L and a … Continue reading

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A damp ladybird

Ever wanted to create an Avatar? Creating an Avatar!Searching Dgrin with Google Searching with GoogleCongratulations to the Winner of DSS #126 (Frozen in Motion Blur), tsk1979.The next Dgrin Challenge DSS #127 (If I could Catch a Rainbow) is open for … Continue reading

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H.O.T. Shots

How-ToThe expression, “That’s hot,” has been around a long time. Meant as a compliment, it can be applied to a broad list of subjects. To this vast list, I add a new twist to its definition with regards to photography. … Continue reading

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Sowbug – Wasp – Silverfish

Sowbug 99 FramesModel = Canon EOS-1D Mark IIIExposure Time = 0.8″F Number = F2.8Exposure Program = ManualISO Speed Ratings = 100Exposure Bias Value = ?0EVMetering Mode = SpotFlash = OffFocal Length = 65mmColor Space = sRGBExposure Mode = Manual exposureWhite … Continue reading

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Studio Lighting: Unravelling the Complexity of Multiple Lights

As one gets started in studio lighting I think it is pretty common to get over ensconced in the lighting scenarios. It is funny because everything you read tells you to start with one light until you really start getting … Continue reading

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Some solitary bees

Seeing a few solitary bees about now.Brian V. Mason bee Osmia rufa male- inside a daffodil trumpetMason bee Osmia rufa female – you can see the 2 horns these have on the head.Tawny miner bee Andrena fulva View the original … Continue reading

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10 Pro Motion Control time-lapse Tips

As I have are documenting landscapes and cityscapes with time-lapse Photography the past few years I have some important lessons, many times learned the hard way. If you’re new to time-lapse here’s a quick definition of my eBook photograph the … Continue reading

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Free download: black and white textures

Published in resources, texturesToday we have a free set of 3 black and white textures of PhotographyPla.net. The textures are free samples of their set of 20 black and white textures. The textures are 3600 3600 pixels pixels at 300 … Continue reading

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Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf?

Well, after quite a lengthy absence from macro photography (and much other photography for that matter) due to a stupidly long Winter, the bugs are finally beginning to appear. Spotted this rather cool wolf spider darting about as they do. … Continue reading

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