There are several good photographers here in the ActiveRain network and I often get asked (via email) technical questions about how to do better photography and really capture the essence of the moment. I submitted a lame post about this the other day. However, for my ActiveRain friends that want to learn more, I stumbled across this website (will open in new window) the other day.
Here you can see the effects of changing aperture priority, shutter priority, and how shutter speed (ISO), changing f-stops and illumination affects the quality of your photos. These will work on any good digital or film SLR. Sorry, if you own a point and shoot, you are locked into the manufacturer's setting as these are very limited.
As ActiveRain is a platform designed for sharing the wealth of information, I hope that this will help those who want to become better photographers and really learn how to use your camera and learn the art of photography. But then, this is just my 2¢'s worth for today...
Every now and then, I run into one of those challenged properties that makes me wonder, "Where is that run-away bulldozer when you need it?" Not that some rehabbers need an improvement on their handy work or anything like that..
The installation of the guttering system really had me scratching my head though. Like WTH were they thinking? Most likely they weren't. Kinda looks like they went out to lunch and never came back doesn't it?
Typed on my formally Microsoft stained fingertips using "Little MAC"...
Have a Great Day, Y'all... ;-)
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Monday Morning Motivator & Some Points to Ponder...
Every day we are bombarded by negative messages and attitudes which add as distractions and deterrents from our chosen goals. Mondays seem to be more difficult as most are coming off relaxing weekends spent with the family. Like most, I need a "jump start" to get the old mind in gear.
Today, I will remain confident and unaffected by the negative attitudes that surround me. My inner vision is clear and focused. My possibilities for success are endless today...
~ Michael Thornton
Y'all have a G-r-r-r-reat start to the work week... ;-)
I often get asked what camera I use to take my photographs. The camera is only one part of the equation. Any good digital SLR can take good photographs whether it is Cannon, Nikon, or what ever. The main parts of the equation are the lenses, knowing your camera, a photographers eye, and failing - sometimes miserably.
When it comes to taking good quality photographs, good quality glass (lenses) is a must. Herein lies the problem with amateur photographers. Good glass is expensive, but there are alternatives. I often go to pawn shops to see what they may have that will work on my Nikon D50. The trick is to go in with cash and a price in mind. I have picked up good lenses for half of the cost by placing cash on the table and telling the pawn broker this is what I am willing to pay. I have yet to be turned down. You know the old adage about cash doing the talking...
Know your camera. Learn to shoot with aperture priority and shutter priority. Yes, there are setting other than program and automatic. They will bring differing results.
There is a correlation between time (shutter) and depth of field (apature). The smaller the apature, the longer the shutter needs to remain open to get the exposure. Flowers need small apature settings and more time in order to get depth of field.
Sometimes 1/30th of a second can make the difference between a great shot, one that is so-so or just junk. Bracket your shots by 1/3 of a stop if you are using manual setting. You will be surprised that what you see is not what the camera sees...
The final part of the equation is the photographers eye. Some folks have it some don't. But don't be discouraged, it can be developed. I took several photography courses at Purdue University. Often, we went on field trips to junk yards to learn to see the beauty in all things. Talking about getting into your right mind in a junk yard! But it can happen! Most importantly, failure is a must! Digital film is cheap! I have learned more from my failures than my successes. I hope this helps.
Wow! Hump day already? Where did the week go? I don't know about you, but this week has been a blur. Thankfully, I do take a little time out every morning to slow things down and do my walk around the lake. Rarely does one get an opportunity to see the otters in Radnor Lake, but occasionally, I do get lucky...
Have a great rest of the week, Y'all... 8-)
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Almost every day, I take a walk around one of the golden jewels in the State park system - Radnor Lake Wildlife Preserve. Take a moment to watch this 3 minute video to learn a little about the history of this unique area nestled in the southern part of Davidson County. Listen to sounds and enjoy the sights in this truly remarkable place...
It never ceases to amaze me what I see at the pond behind the house during these dog days of summer. Although rare to see them at the pond, and not as photogenic as other birds, these turkey vultures are a necessary part of the food cycle...
Y'all have a G-r-r-r-reat Sunday... ;-)
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It is Father's Day. As I look back on my life, I look at Father's Day with a mixed bag of emotions. My dad has long passed, but his Love for me helped shape me into the man that I am today. As I look back on my children, I often wish that I could have done a better job, but then they really turned out okay in spite of me. I now look back on my children that are now fathers and mothers, I guess that they too will turn out okay. I put together this short video as a tribute to all fathers out there. They will turn out okay - just be there for them...
As most of you know by now, one of my favorite places to walk is Radnor Lake Wildlife refuge located in the southern part of Davidson County. As I am rarely without one of my cameras, I could not pass up this photo op! I do not often see Wood Ducks in the lake but there are a few nesting pair...
Y'all have a G-r-r-r-reat Sunday... ;-)
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One of my friends was telling me how they had to keep the cookies in an upper cabinet to keep his five year old daughter from getting into them. Well, one day he happened to look through the opening between the family room and the kitchen and he could see his daughter reaching into the cabinet where the cookies were stashed. Puzzled, he asked, "Claire, What are you standing on?" To which she promptly replied, "I'm standing on God's Promises!"
Even more puzzled by her answer, he walked into the kitchen where the girl had maneuvered a chair to so she could climb on the counter. Just being a wee bit short to reach the shelf where the prize was stashed, the enterprising youngster took the old family Bible which was just the right height for her to reach the cookie jar...
What can I say but, "Out of the mouth of Babes..."
Y'all have a G-r-r-r-reat Sunday... ;-)
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