Christmastime (and winter) is the most energetic and exciting time to take photographs for a variety of reasons – the natural elements, the captivating and imaginative decorations (including Christmas lights) Continue Reading
Having a good understanding of the digital camera modes is essential to control the exposure in photography. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced amateur, you should know what Continue Reading
Knowing what the focal length means, especially in relation to your camera, is very important when it comes to buying lenses. Read this post to find out what different lenses are used Continue Reading
Every modern DSLR has something called “Metering Mode”, also known as “Camera Metering”, “Exposure Metering” or simply “Metering”. Knowing how metering works and what each of the metering modes does Continue Reading
One of the most commonly cited reasons that people give for wanting to transition from a point-and-shoot camera to an interchangeable lens system (mirrorless or DSLR) is the desire for Continue Reading
Low light can still yield great images – landscape and travel photographer David Clapp shares his top tips and techniquesArdnamurchan Lighthouse, the most westerly point in Scotland, UK. Canon EOS-1D Continue Reading
You’ve stumbled on an amazing scene. You pull out your camera and snap a few pictures to capture that beauty, however when you open those images on the computer, the Continue Reading
In short, aperture has to do with a camera lens opening or closing to allow or disallow varying levels of light. DSLR lenses have an iris within them, which will open and Continue Reading
Alstroemeria Medley: I photographed this arrangement of Alstroemerias (Peruvian lilies) straight down on a light box, then used a series of LAB color adjustments in Photoshop to create the painterly Continue Reading
Why not join wildlife expert Simon Roy at a Yorkshire nature reserve to find out how he shoots incredible images of blue tits, great tits and robins.Source