Friday, April 6, 2012

Understanding Focus by Digital Photo Secrets

Understanding Focus by Digital Photo Secrets: "What is focus? In photography, it’s practically married to sharpness. An image that is completely sharp is said to be in-focus. An image that’s completely blurry is said to be unfocused. The same metaphor applies to your mind. When you concentrate, your mind is sharp. You are focused. When you’re confused, you lack focus. As you are about to learn, you can use focus to direct your viewer’s attention to the most important parts of a scene. Here’s how."

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Frame Your Subject With These 5 Unbelievably Easy Tips by Digital Photo Secrets

Frame Your Subject With These 5 Unbelievably Easy Tips by Digital Photo Secrets: "How you frame your subject can make or break a photo. If you put your subject in a place that commands the viewers attention, you’ll immediately have an outstanding photo. This subtle technique is known to many as “composition,” and believe it or not, it has a few simple rules that will give you some stunning results. Try out these 5 unbelievably easy rules for framing your subject, and you’ll see what I mean."

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Using Contrast For Better Images by Digital Photo Secrets

Using Contrast For Better Images by Digital Photo Secrets: "What makes something special? Is it special on its own, or is it only special when compared to everything else around it? Contrast is what happens when you place two polar opposites right next to each other. It can be used to draw attention to an important element in your image. Contrast comes in a variety of forms, and in this article, we’re going to look at a few ways you can use contrast to create truly unique images."

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What Shutter Priority Mode Can Teach You About Your Camera by Digital Photo Secrets

What Shutter Priority Mode Can Teach You About Your Camera by Digital Photo Secrets: "Learning how to use the more advanced features of your camera is a challenge for anyone new to photography. Sometimes you wish there were some way to boil it all down to some easy-to-understand model. I always tell new photographers that if they want to learn more about their camera, they should learn about shutter priority mode first. Here’s why.

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