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Welcome to the 31st issue of PhotoFlash
Hi there
Exciting times at BetterPhoto™! The month of October ushers in the awesome Fall session of our online photo school, which kicks off this Wednesday, October 5th. We extend a big welcome to photographer-author Kathy Woodford, who will be teaching Digital Wedding Album Design. And I am also thrilled about my own new course - Digital SLR Photography.
In fact, this is our very best online school session yet. But prices will increase slightly in January, so sign up today! Check out the lineup at:
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In this issue of PhotoFlash, don't miss instructor Robin Nichols' excellent article on shooting techniques, as well as our "Where in the World?" quiz and our usual collection of informative - and inspirational - photo discussions.
To read the online version of PhotoFlash at our Web site, visit http://www.betterphoto.com/photoflashes/
Have a great month!
Jim Miotke
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In This Issue: Monday, October 03, 2005
 Speed This photograph is from my "Birds In Motion" series. This is # 3. 400mm lens, 81A filter, Fuji Velvia 100. 1/2 sec.@ f/11. Photographed right at dawn. Lens set at hyper-focal distance. Hand held. © Gary L. Burdette garyburdettephotography.c... Nikon F5 SLR Camer... |
Featured Article: Basic Digital Camera Shooting Techniques by Robin Nichols
Learn a new vision by going in close, advises photographer-author Robin Nichols, who teaches a terrific online course right here at BetterPhoto: Bare Bones Digital Photography. In his excellent article, Robin shares tips and techniques for macro photography, exposure compensation, etc.
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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. Fall Online Classes Coming Right Up! Don't miss the new page that lists our fine lineup of 4-Week Short Courses. Learn more... New Photo Discussions There is one twist on your appreciation, too. What really attracted me was the steam in the background. I saw that steam, and thought, "Well, it might be kind of boring just against a blue sky". So I positioned myself so the building would be behind. Then all of a sudden, I noticed someone was watching me. Interesting how these things develop, isn't it? Thanks again for your support and friendly comments. I hope that you are in a safe area away from the wild-fires.. Also, thanks for pointing out the attributes that really attracted me to this image. I always love warm-vs.-cool color contrast ... and shooting late in the day (just minutes before sunset) enhances all of the colors in the scene. Incidentally, I purposely moved in nice and tight with my wide-angle lens - while also pointing my camera upward - for a couple of reasons: 1) to emphasize the unique wide-angle perspective; and 2) to place the wheel right against the blue backdrop. Thanks again, Donna ... I'm pleased that you like this shot! Kerry P.S: Congrats, Donna, on your wonderful Grand Prize winner in the August BetterPhoto contest! Shot in the evening with the camera's white balance on tungsten. 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.
© Barbara K. Breitsameter
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With just a few days before BetterPhoto's fall online courses start, now's your chance! Some classes are already full and others are filling up fast, so if you have been considering a course, don't hesitate to sign up. But although class starts on Wednesday (October 5th), there are still plenty of fun courses to explore. See our schedule of 8-week classes at:
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New Photo Discussion 1: Watching Us with Curiosity
It amazes me how one person with a camera could be at the same setting and only see a pigeon on a ledge. That person would look and say, 'why bother?'. Then a photographer arrives at that same setting, sees the image or waits for it to unfold, captures it and says, 'that's why'. Great observance and great capture Jim.
Watching Us with Curiosity
© Jim Miotke
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Digital SLR Photography
Canon EOS 20D Digi...
~Allen
- Allen Morrell
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Response 1:Hi Allen,
What a nice compliment. I really appreciate your kind remarks.
- Jim at BetterPhoto.com
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Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 2: Old Ranch Equipment 2
Fantastic color contrast, textures, angle and comp; Kerry. I love this image!!
Old Ranch Equipment 2
"After" shot - at my ranchette - 24mm lens, Fuji Velvia 50
© Kerry Drager
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Point, Think, and Shoot: Beyond the Snapshot
Field Techniques: Light and Composition
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Response 1:Hi Donna,
Thanks for the nice comments ... very much appreciated! Thanks for asking about the fires - fortunately, out here in my little slice of the California countryside, everything is fine!
- Kerry Drager
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Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 3: Visions Veil
Beautiful Portrait John!! =)
Visions Veil
Studio portraiture taken with three lights, two softboxes and one background, 200 ISO @ 108mm, soft filter used for effect
© John Overton
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- Mary L. Taylor
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Response 1:wonderful work, John!! You get your goal - you captured her soul well : )
You have a great gallery!!
- Souha Dooly
Response 2: A very beautiful portrait.
- Claudette Foote
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Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 4: Going Green
This has a nice impressionist feel to it, Larry!! Vibrant green!! Well done!
Going Green
Intentional camera movement to create abstract. 1/2 second exposure, f22
© Larry Lawhead
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Response 1:Great effect, Larry. Very surreal.
- Paul Michko
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Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 5: Barriers
- Stan Kwasniowski
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Response 1:Hi, Stan, and thanks a lot for checking out the photo and for your kind words. No PS. The scene is colorless, and the color in the image is created by using a Singh Ray Gold/Blue polarizer.
- Tony Sweet
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Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 6: Old Wine
Thanks for sharing your techniques, Rakesh! I will certainly give this method a try! This is a gorgeous composition!!
OLD WINE
Captured in open sky, using tracing paper to diffuse the sun light. Background is black cartridge sheet {Drawing paper}. 1/2 stops under exposed to get saturated colours.
© Rakesh Syal
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Response 1:I'm not really a great wine drinker, Rakesh; but this looks soooo beautiful and delicious!! Wonderful still life 'painting'!! Masterly indeed!! :)
- Jenny Bosmans
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Response 2:Wow - very beautiful still life, Rakesh!! You have done a wonderful job!!
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Response 3:Rakesh, thanks for the tip on lighting, it's very much appreciated. This is perfect and I'm learning a lot from your images, thanks.
- Paul Sikora
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Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 7: Play Reading
How did you get the photo to come out like this? (settings, flash?)
playreading
© Hamidreza Habibi
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- Paula
Response 1:Dear Paula;
This photo was taken without flash because it was an actual play reading, and I was not allowed to use flash for actors' concentrations - and audiences as well.
My camera was at a manual setting, and if I can remember correctly the ISO was set at 200. I didn't have any tripod or monopod. I simply took many shots and concentrated at what I wanted. I cannot remember the aperture and speed.
What I learned that day was to take as many shots as I can until I captured the one I was looking for.
Cheers.
Hamid
- Hamidreza Habibi
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Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 8: After The Rain
Wow, Sharon, this is too cool!!! Your next winner for sure!!!
After The Rain
Category: Nature & Landscapes
© Sharon D
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Response 1:Thank you, Stacey :)
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Response 2:Awesome lines and curvatures. Oh, and the blue is superb!
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Response 3:That Tungsten adds a great color effect ... cool image, Sharon!:)
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Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 9: Tlacolula, Mexico
- Kelly Heaton
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Response 1:Yeah, everything worked in this one - even though I had originally wanted Mom to be in the picture too. But she said no when I asked, and undaunted, I then asked if I could photograph her "beautiful baby". What mother can resist a request like that? :>D
- Brenda Tharp
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- Kelly Heaton
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Response 1:Thanks. I had the opportunity to get above them on the promenade, so it gave me the height that I wanted to have them repeat into the background. It's a funny story, though. I got up very early the day after I first saw these, to be in place just after the sun rose over the ridge to the east of the beach. The only trouble was, no one came to unfurl the umbrellas until 10:30 am!! I forgot I was on "Italian" time, and things don't happen early. It was a fun image to make. Good thing the coffee shops opened early ...
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Response 2:Oh my. That's too funny ... Sounds like something I would do ... Glad you stuck around for the umbrella opening!
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Until next time, thanks for reading and keep having fun with photography!
Jim Miotke
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