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I was told that there are two elements for a good portrait. The near eye must be sharp and the expression on the person’s face must connect to the viewer. I think these two photos qualify. What do you think? … Continue reading
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I had seen some photos similar to these taken by a photographer who specializes in this look. He sets up a ‘stage’ where he can control the light and uses it like a studio when he travels. I liked the … Continue reading
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Ta Phrom is one of the most famous temples in Siem Riep because of the spectacular tree roots gripping the entire building and here I was right in front it of clutching my new Nikon D200. I was with Dennis … Continue reading
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I shot my last film when I went to China and Viet Nam about 4 years ago. I never thought I’d use a digital camera. I’m not sure now why I felt that way. I guess because I knew nothing … Continue reading
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This is what one of my teachers used to call a “drive-by shooting”, meaning that you shoot from the car window. Sometimes when you are on a tour you have no choice. I don’t usually shoot from a window, but … Continue reading
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One of my favorite photographers is Henri Cartier_Bresson. He was noted for his instinct in pressing the shutter at exactly the right moment…called “the decisive moment”. I remember one of my teachers giving us the impression that Cartier-Bresson had a … Continue reading
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I watched an instructional video about compositing on Adobe tv yesterday. And here is what I came up with. One of the things you need to have on hand, in addition to the image that is your primary source, … Continue reading
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As I’ve told you, I’m always looking for “yesterday” when I travel. Nowadays the whole world seems homogenized and there are Gaps and Banana Republics and Gucci stores everywhere you go. Boring! Why leave home, if this is what you … Continue reading
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Nemrut Dagh …a mountain top in Eastern Turkey The first time I saw a photo of the stone heads of Nemrut Dagh, I longed to go there to see them for myself. That was about 20 years ago when a … Continue reading
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Today’s photo is of two Magnolia blossoms. I don’t often take photos of flowers. I think you need a tripod and maybe someone to help you to shade the plant to prevent that mottled contrasty look that we all know … Continue reading
