Digital Photography

Filters are used in photography to bring back an image to the way our eyes have perceived the original scene. Some times it’s not possible for our cameras to record an exact scene – so we have to rely on the manufacturers of camera products.

Filters also help us to create mood in our images and bring out the best in a scene. A small selection of filters is well worth packing when heading off for a trip. They don’t take up too much space and will definitely add a bit of spice to your images.

Filters work by being placed in front of your camera lens. You can also place several filters in front of your camera at any given time. Continue reading »

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When we talk about landscape photography, we usually think about countryside or nature. We think about the vast valley, waterfall, desert or the forest. How about our urban landscapes filled with skyscrapers? Are we doing our architects a disservice by not capturing their creations? If you have been missing the buildings you see everyday, perhaps you can give it a try. Take some urban landscapes photo today. Continue reading »

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Landscape photography is essentially all about ones ability to see. No matter what camera you might have, unless the photographer has the ability to see the essence of a landscape, he or she will never end up with any images out of the ordinary. This ability to see, distinguish, and isolate the extraordinary from the ordinary, and then have the technical knowledge to be able to capture it photographically, is what separates the best photographers from the crowd. Too many people get obsessed with the equipment, and it tends to distract them away from what photography is really all about, which is seeing. Continue reading »

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All the major camera manufactures produce SLR cameras that can be built into complete landscape photography systems and the build quality is excellent. However, there is often a temptation to stock up on equipment; this particular lens, that particular filter in the belief that it will produce better images or make you better photographer. To a degree this is true but I would only advocate buying when necessary and buying the very best equipment that your budget will allow, this is particularly true of lenses. For me landscape photography covers everything from grand sweeping views to smaller details so a camera system that offers a range of lenses is important. Add a few filters, namely polariser and 1 stop, 2 stop and 3 stop neutral density graduated and we are able to cover most of the photographic opportunities the landscape offers. Continue reading »

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