When the girls got home, James showed them both the image we had created of him levitating. Of course, child number one thought it was great but was miffed that she had missed out on the action. So here’s a … Continue reading
Category Archives: Technique
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An open letter to Nikon – using firmware to offer flash sync options
I have been mulling over flash sync lately, and “bing!” an idea popped into my pea sized brain. So below is an open letter to Nikon (and other manufacturers of Video equipped DSLR’s). As I am sure that Nikon design … Continue reading
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Exposure in Practice with a Digital SLR
Over the past few weeks in Exposure 1, Exposure 2 and Exposure 3 I have written about the subject from a theoretical point of view, but how does all that translate to the real world when you are new to … Continue reading
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Exposure – part 3
It’s been a while, but I am picking up on the discussion I started a while ago, in relation to exposure. As a quick recap, in Exposure – Part 1, we covered the concept of exposure and how it relates … Continue reading
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Light – Science & Magic
Nothing deep to post today, just a few images that I like. If you want to get a grip on light as it relates to photography, I recommend “Light, Science and Magic”. It’s a bit dry in places, but all … Continue reading
A sweet tooth for IGiveaBuck
If you have read some of my older posts you’ll know that I am involved in a charity called FebFast. Involvement with charities seems to run in the family at the moment.
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Exposure – Part 2
Impress people at parties – Dynamic Range and Histograms: Welcome back. You are back, aren’t you? (crickets…)
You’ve Gotta Love Adobe Lightroom!
A quick post this morning. I am a huge fan of Adobe Lightroom. While I use Photoshop as well, Lightroom is the hub from which I manage all my digital work-flow, from importing and key-wording my images, to most post … Continue reading
Exposure – Part 1
When you first pick up a more advanced camera, it can feel exciting, cool and scary all at the same time. If it’s a DSLR, it will be big and black with buttons all over it. There are strange symbols … Continue reading
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Strobists at ACCA
Yes, yes, I know, it’s been a long time between posts. I have a couple of drafts ‘in the can’ so to speak, but did not get to posting them. Slack… Anyway, enough excuses, here’s the latest update. Last night … Continue reading
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Jingle Bells
It’s getting near to Christmas. How do I know?
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I’m going to Boot Camp…
Anyone who knows me will know several things: I am completely obsessed with my photography. Even I am surprised at how fast and hard the photography bug hit me back in 2007; As a result of the above, I discovered … Continue reading