|
Welcome to the 26th issue of PhotoFlash
Hi
Lots of exciting news at BetterPhoto as May gets underway. First, we kick off an awesome new section ... just for kids and teens! Check out our BetterPhoto for Kids and Teens page at:
http://www.betterphoto.com/photography-for-kids.asp
Another new feature - Better Blogs - started up this week, and it's thrilling how well these Web logs have been received! People enjoy reading the personal journals, and our instructors and staff enjoy writing them. Look for the links at the top of the Home Page, or go to:
http://www.betterphoto.com/betterblogs.asp
Also, don't miss my interview with Bryan Peterson, instructor for BetterPhoto's popular online course, "Understanding Exposure" (which is also the name of his best-selling book). For valuable tips and insights, read the "Exposure Control in Digital Photography" article at:
http://www.betterphoto.com/article.asp?id=67
In addition, we have our usual lineup of features, including another outstanding collection of Photo Discussions.
By the way, don't miss our Summer lineup of online photo courses. See our schedule at:
http://www.betterphoto.com/photocourses/categories.asp
To read the online version of PhotoFlash at our Web site, visit http://www.betterphoto.com/photoflashes/
Have a great month!
Jim Miotke
http://www.betterphoto.com/MG.asp?ID=124
In This Issue: Thursday, May 05, 2005
 Pink swirl This is a shot I made using two cardboards with different pink hues. No PS work on it, that's how the picture came out of the camera. © Jordi Delgado jordidelgado.com Olympus Camedia C-... |
Featured Article: Exposure Control in Digital Photography ... with Bryan Peterson
This interview with instructor Bryan Peterson - conducted by BetterPhoto founder Jim Miotke - will prove invaluable for anyone considering a compact or SLR digital camera, as well as for those who are already photographing digitally. Bryan's comments shed a lot of light on exposure issues, the use of aperture and shutter speed, and the benefits (and limitations) of exposing with a digital camera.
Read more...
Where in the World? To learn the correct answer to the last quiz - and see who came the closest, visit the previous Where in the World quiz. New Feature! BetterPhoto for Kids and Teens New Photo Discussions Hi Melinda, The Next Step: Where to Go From Here
Can you guess where this picture was taken? If you think you have a clue, try offering a response.
BetterPhoto's newest section is dedicated to kids and young adults interested in the art of taking pictures. With the helpful tips you'll find here, you will make those "good" pictures "GREAT", and take more and more great pictures every day. Learn more...
New Photo Discussion 1: UW Baby
How do you take underwater photos with a digital SLR?
UW Baby
© Jim Miotke
Miotke.com
Canon EOS 10D Digi...
- David M. Bonn
Response 1:Hi David,
I purchased a soft underwater case from EWA-Marine (via B&H Photo). However, this kind of soft case, I must admit, is only good for light underwater work, such as this pool photo. When I took the camera and case diving (deeper than, say, 10 feet), it did not work well. The camera was safe and dry, but the functions failed due to the pressure. For that kind of deep-diving photography, you need to buy a hard case. These cases cost a lot more, because they practically have to be custom made.
Thanks, be safe, and have fun!
- Jim at BetterPhoto.com
See David's Premium BetterPholio™
Visit Miotke.com - David's Deluxe BetterPholio™
Response 2:Great shot, Jim. I'll try to find a good underwater case for my camera. I really like the underwater effect.
- Ivan Clife
Read this discussion online
Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 2: B&W Monks
- Kathleen R. Struckle
Visit needphoto.com - Kathleen's Deluxe BetterPholio™
Response 1:Thanks so much! We were traveling in Myanmar (formerly Burma) and visited a small school with young monks. These two were very shy and very curious. We photographed this image with Black and White Scala film, and the light was from a nearby window. There were quite a few monks, but we enjoyed having our subject's friend look over his shoulder to watch what we were doing.
- Susan and Neil Silverman
See Susan and Neil Silverman's Premium BetterPholio™
Visit Susan and Neil Silverman's Web Site - www.thesilvermansphotography.com
Take an Online PhotoCourse™ with Susan and Neil Silverman:
Digital Workout #1: Beginning Digital Photography
Digital Photography with Guest Instructors Susan & Neil Silverman
Street Photography
Read this discussion online
Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 3: Middle Prong Little River #2
Beautiful work. By the angle, make me feel like I'm there with my feet in the water.
Middle Prong Little River #2
Smoky Mountain National Park, TN
© Ed Heaton
edheaton.com
Nikon D70 Digital ...
- Nemil Chabebe
Response 1:Would be very nice of you if you could share the settings of your camera when you took this shot. What was the weather that day? Lastly, what type of lens did you use? Thank you in advance!
- Melinda G. Mendez
Response 2:Thanks, Nemil,
I was on a large rock in the middle of the stream :-)
I'm happy to share the setting with you on this particular image! Please keep in mind that my settings my not be the settings that you would use! Each photographer has their own style and different equipment. This image was shot at sunset right after the sun dipped below the mountain ridge - therefore making it in full shade. I made the image with a 35-second exposure, and the aperture was at f/22 with a 6 stop ND filter. The lens I used for this image was a Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8.
I hope this helps.
- Ed Heaton
See Ed's Premium BetterPholio™
Visit edheaton.com - Ed's Deluxe BetterPholio™
Response 3:Thank you very much! At least I can start somewhere. By the way, this is a beautiful image. Thanks for the inspiration.
- Melinda G. Mendez
Read this discussion online
Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 4: Ohio River Racer
Awesome! How did you get it so clear?
Ohio River Racer
© Josh Hudson
Nikon D100 Digital...
- Kelly Taylor
See Kelly's Premium BetterPholio™
Visit KELLYS-PHOTOGRAPHY.com - Kelly's Deluxe BetterPholio™
Response 1:Thanks. It is a combination of slow shutter speed, vibration reduction, and good panning techniques. This was his third pass before I got the panning speed right. But, after that, I was spot on.
- Josh Hudson
See Josh's Premium BetterPholio™
Read this discussion online
Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 5: Trainsparency
Robert,
Trainsparency
Av 29, shutter 20, ISO100, 3/16/04 @ 20:30, Irvine, CA. I like my title better than the picture...
© Robert Bemus
Canon EOS Digital ...
I like your title, too, but not better than the picture! The photo is beautiful! I've been trying to do some night shots and not doing well at it. This one is just great.
- Jean Chang
Response 1:Thank you, Jean, for the compliment. I don't know what types of problems you're having with the night shots - the basic idea is to keep the camera as still as possible while you shoot. A tripod is a must, and a remote switch removes all doubt. Then it's a matter of how long you leave the shutter open (underexposure vs. overexposure). For me, the digital camera is a boon, because of the relatively low cost of processing prints, plus the immediate feedback of seeing your results on the computer.
Thanks again.
- Robert Bemus
See Robert's Premium BetterPholio™
Read this discussion online
Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 6: Worker/Chains
Wonderful shot! Beautiful colors.
Worker/Chains
Nikkor 135mm f/8 @ 1/125, handheld.
© Bryan F. Peterson
BryanFPeterson.com
One-Year Stock Photography Course Extension with Bryan F. Peterson
Learning to See Creatively
Understanding Exposure
- Laur Laur
Response 1:Thanks! This "golden hour" - as we call it - creates this magic look. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
All my best,
Bryan
- Bryan F. Peterson
See Bryan Peterson's Premium BetterPholio™
Visit Bryan Peterson's Web Site - www.BryanFPeterson.com
Take an Online PhotoCourse™ with Bryan Peterson:
One-Year Stock Photography Course Extension with Bryan F. Peterson
Learning to See Creatively
Understanding Exposure
Read this discussion online
Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 7: Boardwalk Grabber
Very COOL shot Penny! Thanks for sharing your technique also!!
Boardwalk grabber
On our recent trip to sunny So. Calif. we stopped on our drive down to Newport at Hermosa Beach. I positioned myself against a post and had my focus on the sign behind and waited for some action. I caught these girls walking.
It was shot at f11 at 1/50 sec. with my 17-85 with image stabalization on at 17mm.
© PENNY G. STEINER
Canon EOS 20D Digi...
- Murry Grigsby
See Murry's Premium BetterPholio™
Visit photomurrage.com - Murry's Deluxe BetterPholio™
Response 1:Hi Murry: I signed up for the Street Photography class, and this was called a grabber shot. It didn't hurt that I was in Southern Calif., where the weather was perfect last week! Thanks!!!!
- PENNY G. STEINER
See PENNY's Premium BetterPholio™
Read this discussion online
Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 8: Pondroks
- Laura Clay Ballard
See Laura 's Premium BetterPholio™
Response 1:Thanks, Laura! This image was shot when I first got into photography and realized how much I loved reflections. This is one of my favorite reflection images. I tend to look for the juxtaposition of warm and cool tonalities in images, like the warm sun and the cool blue rocks. Normally, I would want to add a warming filter to take the blue out of the rocks, but not using a filter and letting them really go blue exaggerates the contrast between warm and cool. The clouds were a added bonus!
- Tony Sweet
See Tony Sweet's Premium BetterPholio™
Visit Tony Sweet's Web Site - www.TonySweet.com
Take an Online PhotoCourse™ with Tony Sweet:
Image Design: Revealing Your Personal Vision
Fine Art Flower Photography
4-Week Short Course: The Four Essential Filters for Film and Digital Cameras
4-Week Short Course: The Four Essential Filters (2nd Session)
Read this discussion online
Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 9: French Metal
Wonderful perspective in this unique capture of this famous tower!! Well done, Abdalla!!
French Metal
Tokina lens 19-35mm, exposure unrecorded, desaturated in PS, Eiffel Tower.
© Abdalla M. Mallouk
Canon EOS Elan II ...
- Wendy Stevenson
See Wendy's Premium BetterPholio™
Response 1:Thank you for your comment, Wendy S. It's often difficult to capture something new or unique about a very well-known and often-photographed monument like this one. But I was lucky enough to have an ultra-wide lens and to be stuck in a waiting line long enough to "discover" this angle.
- Abdalla M. Mallouk
Read this discussion online
Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 10: Horses in Snow Country
I love this shot ... your work is wonderful!
Horses in Snow Country
Triple "D" Day at the Ranch, Montana; 80-200mm zoom, Fuji Velvia 100
© Kerry Drager
kerrydrager.com
Point, Think, and Shoot: Beyond the Snapshot
Field Techniques: Light and Composition
4-Week Short Course: Details and Close-ups
4-Week Short Course: Details and Close-ups (2nd Session)
Nikon F5 SLR Camer...
- Kymm C. Gardner
Response 1:Hi Kymm,
Thanks for your message - I appreciate it!
These horses galloping through the snow was such a visual treat - enhanced by freshly fallen snow that spiced up the dark trees. And with the background looking so beautiful, I chose a composition that minimized the white foreground and maximized the snow-covered trees.
Earlier during my Triple "D" Day at the Ranch, by the way, I tried some panning scenes - i.e., a slow shutter speed combined with panning the horses as they ran by. But, for this scene, I wanted everything crisp and clear ... hence, a fast shutter speed (1/250th sec.) to stop the action.
Kerry
- Kerry Drager
See Kerry Drager's Premium BetterPholio™
Visit Kerry Drager's Web Site - www.KerryDrager.com
Take an Online PhotoCourse™ with Kerry Drager:
Point, Think, and Shoot: Beyond the Snapshot
Field Techniques: Light and Composition
4-Week Short Course: Details and Close-ups
4-Week Short Course: Details and Close-ups (2nd Session)
Read this discussion online
Respond to this discussion
If you would like to be featured in PhotoFlash, we look for photo discussions that educate, inspire, and encourage BetterPhoto members. In the spirit of helping others become better photographers, we encourage you to share details, tips, and techniques in your discussions... after all, that is what BetterPhoto is all about - honest answers for budding photographers.
Until next time, thanks for reading and keep having fun with photography!
Jim Miotke
BetterPhoto.com, Inc.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If you would rather not receive PhotoFlash, you may unsubscribe at:
http://www.betterphoto.com/subscribeun.asp?e=
To change your email address, visit:
http://www.betterphoto.com/subscribeCOA.asp?e=
