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The Best Beach Photography, vol. I
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reports, 21h 37m agoSome of my favourite beach photos. 
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reports, 13h 44m agoA national nonprofit organization is holding a predator derby in which contestants must shoot as many predators as possible in 24 hours to win. Nikon is one of the sponsors.
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Once More With Feeling; Emotion.
=scissorxscissor
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reports, 21h 45m agoCollection of photographs, which captivated me and invoked strong emotional connections to my past when viewed.
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Sigma USA scholarship contest for HS Students
^kkart
reports, 19h 46m ago
reports, 19h 46m agoSigma USA announces scholarship contest for American High School students
From dpreview.com: "Sigma US has announced a scholarship contest for high school students seeking higher education in a photo-related field. The winner will receive a $5,000 cash gift and $1,000 in Sigma products. To enter, US high school seniors graduating in 2010 are required to submit an 800-word essay and three to five images with a connected theme. The contest will run until February 15, 2010 with the winner announced in May."
From dpreview.com: "Sigma US has announced a scholarship contest for high school students seeking higher education in a photo-related field. The winner will receive a $5,000 cash gift and $1,000 in Sigma products. To enter, US high school seniors graduating in 2010 are required to submit an 800-word essay and three to five images with a connected theme. The contest will run until February 15, 2010 with the winner announced in May."
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White colour <3
~Muov
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reports, 1d 1h agoWhite is purity, cleanliness, and innocence. Over 100 photos
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MY LAST WONDERFUL FAVs.
*m0thyyku
reports, November 18
reports, November 18a collection of some of my last favs. some wonderful art! (:
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Photography for the Spirit
*Sortvind
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reports, 2d 6h ago A collection of inspirational and special selected photos during the last weeks.
Being an artist is more then just making artwork, it is about appreciating other peoples wonderful visions.
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Being an artist is more then just making artwork, it is about appreciating other peoples wonderful visions.
Show them some love
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Photos Feature 16th
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reports, November 16feature for nov 16th, people I watch look to see if you also got in
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Consider the Lilies...
~billy-pilgrim
reports, November 17
reports, November 17As the gray, dreary winter sets in, a seasonally inappropriate feature of lilies in photographs, traditional, and digital media.
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Photography Weekly - Issue 14
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reports, November 15
reports, November 15A weekly magazine exploring the amazing photographs that have been submitted in the last week.
Who loved it?
~xXevilangelXx ~h0bbes1 ~aisha417 ~MisSToTi ~Gumis91 ~ZaZa4life2004 *ILTBY ~Lorline =NativeTexanZach =ricmerry ~OrCh1d *donottumbledry ~eea-girl ~trishthefish ~Snooksa ~chloegc ~Misui ~amazingmaleeni ~benji11784 ~Blade-Buster-Cloud ~rybana ~ErieEye ~simplynawee ~vatrik =Filmdirector ~enigmavision *zazoon ~rannabel ~ohcassie ~Royaa ~shadowek ~Mt-Ris ~sethm13 ~4dreamer ~msellekman ~SoftSpirit118 ~smartmouth ~fouthunder ~Sayane ~modifiedreal ~Raaeee ~phessler ~Jaclyn-BM ~martes13 ~BrendaX ~stuffthatsgreen ~just-juls ~Tragic-And-Twisted =greenday-ra ~CarelessDreamer ~MarrPhotoxD ~DaRkLouSDaeDuLoM ~tracki ~naive-punk ~stoned-to-death *Deepsies ~csaby1 ~leoskyangel ~ParenthesisX ~dearestapathy ~touchofdust ~FoQili ~follettina ~aklovesyou ~xelasminin ~serenitygate ~Aldwen ~blackrainbows11 ~brAndkopf ~flightless-angel ~Joyness ~Hild3 ~My-Pretty-Kitty ~MyFaery =MegaTherionus ~ProxyDave ~vanishingpointe ~epione ~t4zm4n14xx ~Ariello =Takotak ~Botan234 ~olkie ~aphaits ~mynk ~Magnus68 ~princessmartini *E-volve-E ~static-13 ~c0oper ~Randomcause *lucky-loser ~SammyRamone ~unfilial ~loganberto *Naneh ~Beha89 ~TheDeadwillExodus ~hardcorelikethat ~Serpentine-Gfx ~singedelespace ~the-liz-42 ~axis85 ~RandyZoo ~skorc ~Red-Queen-Of-Hearts ~gadgetsguru ~no1Joel ~horozigo ~yamimi *gothiceye *lariza ~junsumide ~accidentalidiot ~Flipworks ~Savage-J0k3r ~O-range ~fanficbug ~CheekxX ~Sankaracharya
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Tips and Tricks for Photography vol.2
~mmmrobin
reports, March 18, 2007
reports, March 18, 2007Due to the success of my first news article, I have decided to continue the series by providing more great tips from some awesome photographers! Hopefully you can learn something!
1. =jessmarie says:
Never photograph what you think the public will like. I made the mistake of doing that, and was never happy with the results. When I started producing art the way -I- liked it, I started growing more not only as an artist, but as a person as well. You'll never be happy in life if you're not true to yourself, so the same can only apply for photography!
2. *KohlRimmed says:
- "It's all about YOU"
Most of the time, I'll be walking along with friends or family, and see something that would make, in my opinion, one hell of a photograph. But then someone will tell me to hurry up.
And I tell them to shut up.
In your last article, =mediocre-matt said 'Be selfish. It's all about YOU'. And I think he's entirely right. In the end, it's just you and your camera. Nobody should come between that, so don't let them.
3. =-xades- says:
-When you are trying to set up your frame try to see what you have on the corners of your frame. There must be a relevant balance between the 4 corners of the photograph. Remember that very often a photograph is interesting not only because you have an original main subject, but because you embrace the subject in an interesting way.
-When you're shooting portraits try using as smaller aperture number (i.e. a larger aperture) as possible. This will make the photograph focus on only your subject and then create a wonderful blur effect on the background, allowing your model to "show".
4. *GoranDA says:
A funny thing is that I already read your article, and the tip of ~wordsforsnow ( ... "good picture ... can look so fucking boring if the photographer made it without his heart. this is it. listen to your heart..." inspired me to do this shot : [link]
* If available, always use the .raw format, in addition to the increased quality and flexibility, it'll give you the opportunity to not take care of the white balance (set in post-process) and be more focused on your subject and composition.
* In addition to the common advice Use a Tripod, also use the self-timer of your camera to avoid the slight vibration that you induce when you push the shutter realease button. This can also be done with a remote control or a cable switch. No need to buy an expensive one, you can easily build a cable switch without an electronic degree ([link] , [link] ) , I made mine in a TicTac candy box
5. =aldamir wanted to explain a few select photos and how he accomplished each one:
MisterGraphic
For this series we were in a dark room with a black wall and only 2 desk lights with different temperatures... so the white balance was quite hard! I tried to make a composition with diagonals and colors, quite easy with my new model, just asking him and placing him where I want...isn't he a perfect model ?!
Asleep
This is the most famous shot in my gallery...this is one of the most spontaneous photos I've ever done! I woke up, watching near me, looking to my girlfriend, still asleep, with this amazing light...just natural. What you can see is reality, exactly what I saw. A bit of composition with light, body and bed and it's done
Sometimes I don't think about what I'm doing, just being spontaneous. This photo is the best example of this way of photographing...
GeometricSit
I work for a Photo Agency, and I need some architecture interiors...so I went to a hot new hospital building and I found this seat, flashy, perfect lines, and colors. Then I moved it in the room's angle and take some photos.
6. =Obsidian-Fox says:
Street photography;
See it, snap it, don't endanger yourself doing so. If you choose to take shots of people on the streets, know your rights, and make sure that you are not being too invasive. Be a shadow, be mysterious, and you will get some great shots. You may miss some great shots too, but being stabbed on the street is not worth a DD winning picture. You will get it eventually.
Measure Twice;
Actually, measure 5 times. Take an extra few seconds to compose your thoughts, and your shot. If you wait for a second longer, you might get the prime shot. Focus, compose, compose, breath, shoot.. success.
7. *Ivan-Suta says:
-First of all go outside and make photos! Don't bother about any rules just shoot and shoot and shoot! Always take photos in the way you think it's right not how it says in a book... Make your own style!
-If you want to take photos of a building, wait for the right position of the sun or the right mood, maybe some clouds could bring "movement" into the photo.
-Always check your settings before making a photo (ISO-Speed,Shutter...)
-Always take along your tripod! I once left it at home and I still regret it ...
8. =glitterdarkstar says:
-Don't fall in love with your photos... this is an obstacle in the search for improvement.
-There are photographers and story-tellers who use photography in order to tell us dreams.
-A good camera doesn't make a good photographer.
-Technique and cameras are obtainable; ideas and creativeness are in our DNA
9. *dibbi says:
- Try to observe the world through the camera. Start to think in a "photographic" way observing every detail is around you. For example: a lawn flower can be a valid point of reference to study a winning perspective for a landscape shot.
- When you work on a portrait, verify that the model doesn't create fastidious shades on the background and try to work with natural lights to obtain a soft and surrounding light.
- If your camera has a selective focus, use it! Search different shots moving focus on different positions and putting in prominence different details.
- Above all: be yourself and try to explain your visions with your camera. Your camera is just a tool and not the essence of photography. Your ideas and your will to experiment are the best tools at your disposal.
10. =SlinkyJynx says:
My biggest tip would be composition, it's something I've been focusing on lately and it makes a big difference. Anyone can take a picture of the same subject, but it's those who spent careful time and consideration on the composition that have their pictures really stand out. Too many images are rushed. Take your time, make sure your frame is well composed, using the right settings, and don't be afraid to take time over it. The time you took will pay for itself later on.
11. =vietkatthroughlense says:
Invert the images in your eyes into the lenses, and shoot from your understanding of the world. Don't afraid to get close to the subject you're trying to conceptualize. It's the only way you can capture its beauty. Of course the context of the surrounding is also important; without context, nothing makes sense. The idea is to choose/frame/include a context that could help to carry out the subject and the concept of the image. Too many contexts can also be a mess.
12. *J2046 says:
The best way to learn is to just get out there and shoot, you will learn a lot more actually taking pictures than sitting at home reading books. Books are important of course but not as important as experience. And also, megapixels don't mean shit, its all about good glass.
13. *gnato says:
-Try to catch some feeling, yours or those from other people, places, and situations.
-Read a good book about photography not more than 200 pages. There you will learn about shutter speed, diaphragm, iso, and other important things.
-If you shoot digital, learn to use photoshop, because its just like darkroom for film photography.
14. And I suppose I'll drop a tip too:
Pay attention to your background. If it helps the photo, keep it. But if it's distracting, try moving yourself or your subject. For example, you don't want a person to look like a pole is coming out of his/her head because there's a telephone pole in the background. Move around!
Hope these tips have helped you out!
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Tips and Trick for Photography vol. 1
1. =jessmarie says:
Never photograph what you think the public will like. I made the mistake of doing that, and was never happy with the results. When I started producing art the way -I- liked it, I started growing more not only as an artist, but as a person as well. You'll never be happy in life if you're not true to yourself, so the same can only apply for photography!
2. *KohlRimmed says:
- "It's all about YOU"
Most of the time, I'll be walking along with friends or family, and see something that would make, in my opinion, one hell of a photograph. But then someone will tell me to hurry up.
And I tell them to shut up.
In your last article, =mediocre-matt said 'Be selfish. It's all about YOU'. And I think he's entirely right. In the end, it's just you and your camera. Nobody should come between that, so don't let them.
3. =-xades- says:
-When you are trying to set up your frame try to see what you have on the corners of your frame. There must be a relevant balance between the 4 corners of the photograph. Remember that very often a photograph is interesting not only because you have an original main subject, but because you embrace the subject in an interesting way.
-When you're shooting portraits try using as smaller aperture number (i.e. a larger aperture) as possible. This will make the photograph focus on only your subject and then create a wonderful blur effect on the background, allowing your model to "show".
4. *GoranDA says:
A funny thing is that I already read your article, and the tip of ~wordsforsnow ( ... "good picture ... can look so fucking boring if the photographer made it without his heart. this is it. listen to your heart..." inspired me to do this shot : [link]
* If available, always use the .raw format, in addition to the increased quality and flexibility, it'll give you the opportunity to not take care of the white balance (set in post-process) and be more focused on your subject and composition.
* In addition to the common advice Use a Tripod, also use the self-timer of your camera to avoid the slight vibration that you induce when you push the shutter realease button. This can also be done with a remote control or a cable switch. No need to buy an expensive one, you can easily build a cable switch without an electronic degree ([link] , [link] ) , I made mine in a TicTac candy box
5. =aldamir wanted to explain a few select photos and how he accomplished each one:
MisterGraphicFor this series we were in a dark room with a black wall and only 2 desk lights with different temperatures... so the white balance was quite hard! I tried to make a composition with diagonals and colors, quite easy with my new model, just asking him and placing him where I want...isn't he a perfect model ?!
AsleepThis is the most famous shot in my gallery...this is one of the most spontaneous photos I've ever done! I woke up, watching near me, looking to my girlfriend, still asleep, with this amazing light...just natural. What you can see is reality, exactly what I saw. A bit of composition with light, body and bed and it's done
Sometimes I don't think about what I'm doing, just being spontaneous. This photo is the best example of this way of photographing... GeometricSitI work for a Photo Agency, and I need some architecture interiors...so I went to a hot new hospital building and I found this seat, flashy, perfect lines, and colors. Then I moved it in the room's angle and take some photos.
6. =Obsidian-Fox says:
Street photography;
See it, snap it, don't endanger yourself doing so. If you choose to take shots of people on the streets, know your rights, and make sure that you are not being too invasive. Be a shadow, be mysterious, and you will get some great shots. You may miss some great shots too, but being stabbed on the street is not worth a DD winning picture. You will get it eventually.
Measure Twice;
Actually, measure 5 times. Take an extra few seconds to compose your thoughts, and your shot. If you wait for a second longer, you might get the prime shot. Focus, compose, compose, breath, shoot.. success.
7. *Ivan-Suta says:
-First of all go outside and make photos! Don't bother about any rules just shoot and shoot and shoot! Always take photos in the way you think it's right not how it says in a book... Make your own style!
-If you want to take photos of a building, wait for the right position of the sun or the right mood, maybe some clouds could bring "movement" into the photo.
-Always check your settings before making a photo (ISO-Speed,Shutter...)
-Always take along your tripod! I once left it at home and I still regret it ...
8. =glitterdarkstar says:
-Don't fall in love with your photos... this is an obstacle in the search for improvement.
-There are photographers and story-tellers who use photography in order to tell us dreams.
-A good camera doesn't make a good photographer.
-Technique and cameras are obtainable; ideas and creativeness are in our DNA
9. *dibbi says:
- Try to observe the world through the camera. Start to think in a "photographic" way observing every detail is around you. For example: a lawn flower can be a valid point of reference to study a winning perspective for a landscape shot.
- When you work on a portrait, verify that the model doesn't create fastidious shades on the background and try to work with natural lights to obtain a soft and surrounding light.
- If your camera has a selective focus, use it! Search different shots moving focus on different positions and putting in prominence different details.
- Above all: be yourself and try to explain your visions with your camera. Your camera is just a tool and not the essence of photography. Your ideas and your will to experiment are the best tools at your disposal.
10. =SlinkyJynx says:
My biggest tip would be composition, it's something I've been focusing on lately and it makes a big difference. Anyone can take a picture of the same subject, but it's those who spent careful time and consideration on the composition that have their pictures really stand out. Too many images are rushed. Take your time, make sure your frame is well composed, using the right settings, and don't be afraid to take time over it. The time you took will pay for itself later on.
11. =vietkatthroughlense says:
Invert the images in your eyes into the lenses, and shoot from your understanding of the world. Don't afraid to get close to the subject you're trying to conceptualize. It's the only way you can capture its beauty. Of course the context of the surrounding is also important; without context, nothing makes sense. The idea is to choose/frame/include a context that could help to carry out the subject and the concept of the image. Too many contexts can also be a mess.
12. *J2046 says:
The best way to learn is to just get out there and shoot, you will learn a lot more actually taking pictures than sitting at home reading books. Books are important of course but not as important as experience. And also, megapixels don't mean shit, its all about good glass.
13. *gnato says:
-Try to catch some feeling, yours or those from other people, places, and situations.
-Read a good book about photography not more than 200 pages. There you will learn about shutter speed, diaphragm, iso, and other important things.
-If you shoot digital, learn to use photoshop, because its just like darkroom for film photography.
14. And I suppose I'll drop a tip too
:Pay attention to your background. If it helps the photo, keep it. But if it's distracting, try moving yourself or your subject. For example, you don't want a person to look like a pole is coming out of his/her head because there's a telephone pole in the background. Move around!
Hope these tips have helped you out!
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Tips and Trick for Photography vol. 1
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