Wide angle lens magic? No. A wide angle lens isn’t magic. But some of the images it makes can be. Wide Angle Lens Magic Perspective Wide angle lenses offer a perspective we rarely see in real life. Our peripheral vision gives us a wide angle, 120-degree view of the world, … [Read more...] about Photography: Make Wide Angle Lens Magic
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Best Photography Background Manipulation Tricks
Photography background manipulation can make your subjects pop, and there are at least three ways to manage it. Long telephoto lens. A powerful telephoto minimizes depth of field and shrinks the angle of coverage. You see smaller chunks of background and they … [Read more...] about Best Photography Background Manipulation Tricks
6 Tricks Make Sharper Photos
Sharp focus is the foundation of a great photo. You can crop to fix poor composition, tweak contrast and exposure, but if the subject is out of focus, yuck. Here are six techniques for getting sharper photos. 1. Use a Fast Shutter Setting for Sharper Photos A fast … [Read more...] about 6 Tricks Make Sharper Photos
Photo 101: Pre-Set Camera for Wildlife Action
Birds fly. Deer run. Wildlife photographers have to be ready to capture wildlife action in an instant. Pre-setting the ideal camera controls is the best way to do this. Defeat Hand Tremors With the Right Shutter Speed To prevent handheld camera shake, choose a shutter speed … [Read more...] about Photo 101: Pre-Set Camera for Wildlife Action
Photo 101: Contrast and Light
Contrast and light can make subjects look pretty or ugly. It’s up to you as photographer to figure this out. Most photographic amateurs think high noon on a sunny day is a great time to take a picture. “Look at those snow-capped mountains, Gertrude. Stand there under … [Read more...] about Photo 101: Contrast and Light
Photo 101: Five Top Snow Photography Tips
Snow Photography is Cool When it’s time for winter wildlife photography, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow because snow photography is cool! Working with cameras in falling, drifting, blowing, cold snow isn’t always easy, but it helps you create dramatic, moody images with … [Read more...] about Photo 101: Five Top Snow Photography Tips
Photo 101: 5 Country Christmas Photos To Take
’Twas the night before Christmas and all through the night, outdoor photographers were dreaming about the country Christmas photos they’d capture at first light… Traditional Christmas photos lean heavily toward trees, family — kids especially — and presents. Shoot … [Read more...] about Photo 101: 5 Country Christmas Photos To Take
