Finding ways to grow and stimulate our individual creativity is one of the most important things we can do to advance our skill level as photographers. I gave myself one such challenge and I thought I would share the results of it with you with images taken at the Metro Toronto Zoo. Continue reading Images at the Zoo Using Nikon 1 and FT-1 Adapter
Auto Show Images with Nikon 1
Having shot well over 10,000 frames since I got my first Nikon 1 V2 in late August 2013 I thought it would be interesting to test this little mirror-less camera and two of its most popular kit lenses under some very difficult shooting conditions. Continue reading Auto Show Images with Nikon 1
Bird Images with Nikon 1 V2, FT-1 and Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G
Grimsby Ontario is on the raptor migration route and every year the town holds an indoor “RaptorFest” event at the local hockey arena during which various presentations of live birds, and educational initiatives are conducted. Continue reading Bird Images with Nikon 1 V2, FT-1 and Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G
Using Telephoto Lenses to Photograph Flowers and Foliage
My wife is an avid gardener and for more years than I can remember, I have accompanied her on a wide range of garden tours and other such outings. While gardening is of little interest to me per se, I do find some enjoyment in capturing images of flowers and foliage. And, on the odd occasion I have shot videos of private and public gardens. Continue reading Using Telephoto Lenses to Photograph Flowers and Foliage
Mosaiculture – Photography in Large Public Venues
Many of us visit and take images in large, public venues such as gardens and exhibitions which can be challenging from a photographic perspective. I thought it may be interesting to share some images I took at the Mosaiculture exhibit in Montreal in 2013 and some of the approaches I used at the event. Continue reading Mosaiculture – Photography in Large Public Venues
Christchurch after the Earthquake
Every time each of us presses the shutter button on our camera we create the potential opportunity to time travel. To go back and experience events and emotions… and to relive memories. Continue reading Christchurch after the Earthquake
Focus Stacking Example
For most people who just want to have some fun with their photography and have another ‘trick up their sleeve’ focus stacking can be an interesting technique to explore. To put this article in proper context, I’ve never used focus stacking for any of my client work, and I don’t profess to be an expert at the technique…but I have experimented with it. The following image is a quick focus stacking example I put together for this article. It was composed from 11 separate exposures. It’s far from perfect, but it does represent a typical result that most hobbyists can easily achieve. Continue reading Focus Stacking Example
Autumn Images at Letchworth State Park
Earlier this autumn I made a quick trip to Letchworth State Park and I spent a few hours taking photographs. Since the autumn colours were on the verge of disappearing for another season I was very happy to squeeze in this visit. Continue reading Autumn Images at Letchworth State Park
Improving image eye flow by creating corner exits
Back in the day when I was working in corporate life I gained quite a bit of experience creating and managing advertising, usually print based. When we designed ads it became second nature for us to constantly think about fundamental concepts like visual depth, dominating elements, and ad balance. The goal was to achieve good eye flow in the ad. Since leaving corporate life I’ve tried to apply what I learned about advertising design to my photography.
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Creating and Using Leading Lines
One of the most important considerations any photographer makes is determining the compositional lines in the images they create. In this short article I’ll be discussing how various elements can become leading lines and add to the visual flow of your images. Continue reading Creating and Using Leading Lines