The zoo is a fantastic place to spend a day with a camera and practice your wildlife photography skills. The zoo is also a great place to practice before a photo safari if you’re not used to shooting wildlife (or haven’t done it for a long time) and you’re planning a photo safari. This way you can get into the habit of shooting wildlife and be prepared from day one of your photo safari trip rather than wasting the first few days brushing up on your wildlife photography skills.
Continue reading...8. October 2009
In recent years it’s as if Mother Nature has put the weather in charge of protesting against us humans polluting ways. Tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, typhoons, tornadoes and out-of-control raging forest fires seem to make news on a much too regular basis, and often with tragic and devastating results. However, when I say extreme weather conditions it [...]
Continue reading...7. September 2009
If you’re looking for a new tripod or considering upgrading your old one, then this short video is well worth a watch. Jim Zuckerman shows us what to look for when choosing a tripod and explains why, all while using the light weight Induro C214 carbon fiber tripod in action in the middle of winter [...]
Continue reading...29. June 2009
Unless you’re going for a creative effect, you should always strive for sharpness in your pictures. If a picture is worth taking, it’s also worth ensuring sharpness, even if it means introducing a little bit of noise. Here are a few thoughts on ensuring that your photos are just as sharp as you want them [...]
Continue reading...29. June 2009
Camera shake is the enemy of sharp pictures! Even when you are on a tripod camera shake can occur relatively easily and especially if you are using a long telephoto lens, slow shutter speeds or if you are not using a remote cable release. So how can you prevent camera shake when on a tripod? [...]
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25. January 2010
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