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Anatomy of a photo #84: Faux Fringing a sheep
I remember well (although apparently not well enough) reading an article by Galen Rowell (yes, the other Galen) about how he was able to create a diffraction fringe around a fellow climber and his ice axe. It’s a fantastic photograph, … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, How To, nature photography, photography, road side
Tagged diffraction, fringe, light, light phenomenon, natural phenomenon, nature, outdoors, photography, sheep
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Silhouettes on the water
Creating a silhouette can be a quick, yet powerful way of making a dynamic image. They cut out the extraneous details, bringing the photograph down to a simplified field of light and dark, to outlines and shapes. The fine details … Continue reading
Posted in How To, kayak photography, nature photography, photography, portraits
Tagged camera, dynamic image, kayak, light, nature, outdoors, photography, silhouette, water
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Anatomy of a photo #16: Morning lily pads
I made this image in my early days of digital photography, before I knew all the ins and outs of modern cameras. It didn’t really matter though, as many things such as exposure, compensating for bright light, focus, composition- all … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, landscapes, nature photography, photography
Tagged light, lily pad, lily pads, mist, nature, outdoors, photography, pond, wide angle lens
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Anatomy of a photo #54: Rainbow on the beach
In the picture above I was at Matapauri Bay in New Zealand, walking along a short trail that cut through two small hills near the beach. A sudden down pour forced me to stow my camera (a.k.a. cellphone) in a … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, How To, landscapes, nature photography, New Zealand, photography, weather
Tagged beach, light, nature, new zealand, ocean, outdoor, photography, rainbow, weather phenomenon
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Anatomy of a photo #18: Boat and fog
Early morning light is some of the best, but living out here on the edge of a continent, we sometimes have what we call “fog.” I’ve found that there are times when “fog” can create a late or second “magic … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, How To, landscapes, photography, road side, SLR, weather
Tagged boat, composition, dock, fishing boat, fog, hand held, image, landscape, light, magic hour, marconi cove, mist, natural light, photo, photographing, photography, ship, Tomales Bay, water, waterscape
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Anatomy of a photo #16: Morning lily pads
I made this image in my early days of digital photography, before I knew all the ins and outs of modern cameras. It didn’t really matter though, as many things such as exposure, compensating for bright light, focus, composition- all … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy of a photo, California, How To, landscapes, nature photography, photography, SLR, weather
Tagged camera, composition, digital camera, dslr, exposure, fog, lake, landscape, light, lighting, lily pad, mist, photo, photograph, photographing, photography, pond, scenic, slr, sunrise
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The weather’s not so nice. Guess it’s time to grab my camera.
There’s a storm out there. It’s foggy and grey. The winds are blowing and I can hardly stand up straight. These are all excuses for the “normal” person (read non-photographer) to stay indoors. For those of us who suffer from … Continue reading
Posted in documentary, How To, landscapes, nature photography, photography, SLR, weather
Tagged camera, clouds, crappy weather, digital camera, how to, kayak photography, landscapes, light, lighting, outdoors, photo, photographer, photographing, photography, rain, shooting, storm, weather
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Where to find your best light (and rainbows)
If you are shooting pictures with natural light, try for the best light you can. It is quite simple to find, and through a similar process, you can also find rainbows when the conditions are right. Sunny days Know where … Continue reading
Posted in How To, photography
Tagged camera, foto, how to, light, lighting, natural light, outdoor light, outdoors, photo, photographer, photographing, photography, rainbow
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