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Tips for Photography Advancement
Jul 25th
I was asked the question the other day of how someone who has started photography with a great new camera can begin learning how to take great images and become a better photographer. This is a question that will pop up everywhere in forums and discussion groups across the internet. It’s probably the reason you have arrived here at Picture Correct, looking for advice on how to become more proficient with your photography. There is no simple answer to this question but we can give you some Read More
21 Impressive Tree Images
Oct 17th
There’s something about trees that gets to me. I’m not sure exactly what it is but something about their shape, majesty, intricacy and symbolism draws me to them as photographic subjects. Today I spent a couple of hours surfing through Flickr, particularly looking for Tree images (some OF trees and others that just include them in some important way). Here’s some that caught my attention – many of which are even more beautiful large (click to see them bigger). Image by ~jjjohn~ I Read More
How to Use Sunset Light to Light Portraits
Oct 17th
Sunset is arguably the most beautiful time of day for portrait light. But you don’t want to simply take your subject outside and start shooting. Take a few moments to identify “how” to use your light and your portraits will be dreamy. Here are three ways you can use the light by setting your subject in relationship to the setting sun. 1. Front Light: Place your subject facing the light. Shoot facing your subject with your back to the light. The light will brightly illuminate your subject, Read More
Samsung SL420 Review
Sep 21st
One of many Samsung "SL" series models announced at CES 2009, the SL420 features a resolution of 10.2 megapixels, offers Face Detection technology and is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The SL420 also employs a large 2.7-inch LCD display, powerful 5x optical zoom that allows you to get in close to your, and Dual Image Stabilization, which combines the strengths of both Optical and Digital Image Stabilization to help reduce blur. Designed for novice users, the SL420 inc Read More
Photography Tips : How to Photograph a Rainbow
Sep 18th
A Rainbow is something that has the power to stop you in your tracks when it unexpectedly appears when you’re least expecting to see one. They’re beautiful – but how do you photograph a rainbow? Following are a few Rainbow Photography Tips that come to mind – feel free to add your own to comments below: Find a Rainbow This is the most obvious but also perhaps the hardest part of the process. Their appearance will depend upon the conditions and they are something that will of Read More
10 Tips For Telephoto Photography
Sep 18th
1. Use A Tripod For Sharp Photos gbny7p5mkj By and large the vast majority of subjects photographed with telephoto and super telephoto lenses need to be tack sharp. Due to the narrow field of view and magnification of telephoto lenses ever so slight movements have an amplified impact diminishing image sharpness. The first thing you can do to ensure that you’ll capture sharp images is to use a tripod and a tripod head that can support the weight of your lens & camera. While this isn Read More
Autumn Photography Tutorials Capturing Colours
Sep 18th
1. Use a Polarising Filter The saturation of colours that you get with one of these is fantastic. It is particularly useful in getting lovely blue skies but you’ll find that it decreases some of the haze that you often get at this time of year also. 2. Shoot in the Golden Hours While you can get great results at any time of the day – I love shooting Autumn colours at the end of the day just before sunset when the light is golden. This accentuates the reds and golds even more than norma Read More
Taking photos of water
Sep 17th
Summer is here, and with warm weather comes a ton of water-related activities. Pools, lakes, oceans, rivers, waterfalls and even backyard sprinklers — you name it, summer’s got lots of water! A lot of people don’t think they can take photos of these fun-in-the-sun moments for fear of ruining their cameras. But fear not! By taking some minor precautions and remembering a few simple tips and techniques, shooting wonderful water photographs can be a snap. Other important tips to remember Read More
Taking photos while traveling
Sep 17th
Going on vacation is really exciting, and you probably want to take pictures of everything you do and see. But before you start snapping shots of everything under the sun, stop and make a plan of action so that you end up with really great photographs that represent your whole trip. Gear head Packing all the proper equipment is crucial while you prepare for your vacation. When you’re using a digital camera, you get the luxury of taking tons of photographs and not worrying about how much film Read More
Photos of national monuments and icons
Sep 17th
So you’re spending the summer visiting national monuments — nothing beats a trip to the Liberty Bell or the White House or the Capitol building for your summer vacation. If you’re going to be stuck in the car visiting our country’s national treasures, be sure to bring along your digital camera and make the most of your trip Many people think that it’s boring photographing national monuments. So many people visit them every year that many pictures end up looking the same. But half the Read More