Thursday, November 14, 2013

How to Take a Great Selfie — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability

How to Take a Great Selfie — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability: "If you’ve been living in a tent on the tundra or under a rock in your backyard, you may not have heard the term “selfie.” In your defense, the term itself isn’t really that old – it was coined in 2005 as a way to describe a special kind of self-portrait. A selfie isn’t usually a carefully composed image of the photographer in his studio, taken with a tripod mounted camera on the timer setting (though it can be). “Selfie” usually refers to an image that is much more informal that that, generally taken with a digital camera or smart phone held at arm’s length, snapped on the fly and usually destined for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or some other form of social media"

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22 Outstanding Self-Portraits — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability

22 Outstanding Self-Portraits — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability: "No doubt about it, self-portraits are an art form. It’s not just because of the logistics of setting up the shot and jumping into the frame, but also because, well, self-portraits are hard. A good self-portrait must be expressive without being pretentious, and that’s a fine line to walk. Not sure how to proceed? Check out this list of excellent self-portraits to see what has worked for other photographers."

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Breathtaking Bridge Photos — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability

Breathtaking Bridge Photos — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability: "Whether you live in a big city or a rural area, there is bound to be a bridge nearby you could photograph. You may not live near one of those awe inspiring, famous bridges but almost any bridge has visual interest that is photograph worthy. If you are looking for new material, consider taking a drive to find a bridge. There is no “right” way to photograph a bridge, but there are definitely things to consider in terms of equipment, lighting, and composition. Read on for tips on breathtaking bridge photos."

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Photographing Dogs — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability

Photographing Dogs — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability: "Dogs are considered man’s best friend for a reason. They ignore our greatest flaws, fawn over us, always show up regardless of the circumstances, and their favorite activity, outside of eating, is staring up at us with that love drunk gaze. The world would be a better place if we could just all be the person our dog thinks we are!"

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How To Use EXIF Information To Take Better Photos — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability

How To Use EXIF Information To Take Better Photos — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability: "As a beginning photographer, it’s a good idea to learn about all of the different aperture, shutter speed, focal length, and ISO settings that contribute to a great picture. You want to know how all of these variables work together to create the final product you present to your audience. That’s why today’s digital camera models are so incredibly useful. They actually save all of this information every time you take a photo in a separate part of your image file known as the photo’s EXIF information."

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flash photography tips and tricks — www.youtube.com — Readability

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57 Fabulous Bird Images — digital-photography-school.com — Readability

57 Fabulous Bird Images — digital-photography-school.com — Readability: "Birds provide a wonderful opportunity for photographers to practice their skills. So today we thought we’d put together a bit of an image collection that feature them in the hope of inspiring some of you to get out and photograph some of our feathered friends (if you do take some great bird photos please share them in comments below). Click each image to find out more about the author and see it at full resolution."

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