Enhance your Flower Photography during June - Digital Photo Secrets

Enhance your Flower Photography during June - Digital Photo Secrets: "Ah, Spring is here (at least in the Northern Hemisphere) and nature is alive with the colors and smells of renewal.

June is an excellent month to be outside with your camera. There are so many new colors and textures to photograph, and everyone seems to be in a much better mood than during the middle of winter."



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Lovely Portrait - Digital Photography School

Lovely Portrait - Digital Photography School: "his portrait grabbed a heap of attention on 500px today. Was it the contrasting bright yellow background, the sharp eyes, the direct eye contact of the model, an effective pose, the well selected aperture and resulting depth of field that kept the face in focus while throwing everything else into a nice bokeh or was it all of the above."



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15 Weekend Photography Project Ideas – PictureCorrect

15 Weekend Photography Project Ideas – PictureCorrect: "If you’re interested in improving, or if you’re just looking for a fun activity, why not take on a weekend project? By choosing a specific project for the weekend you can focus on something that will give you a new experience, teach you something new, or improve your skills in a certain area. In this article we’ll look at 15 different ideas that are perfect for weekend projects"



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▶ How to shoot a meteor shower: Long-exposure photography tips | Macworld

▶ How to shoot a meteor shower: Long-exposure photography tips | Macworld: "Go online the day after a meteor shower, and you’ll find images of the night sky plastered all across social media. A few years ago, the photographers behind these pictures were limited to those with the best equipment, but today you can take great long-exposure shots with almost every smartphone and DSLR—as long as you know a few tricks. And with a new meteor shower, the Camelopardalids, set to hit our skies Friday night, it's the perfect time to brush up on long-exposure photography. Here are a few tips for shooting well in the darkness."



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How to get sharp macro shots with focus stacking - CNET

How to get sharp macro shots with focus stacking - CNET: "You could stop your lens down to increase the depth of field, but then you may encounter diffraction. Also, to compensate for a narrow aperture, you may have to slow down your shutter speed or increase ISO to get a correct exposure. This might not be ideal in certain situations."



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Watch 7 simple photography tricks will change the way you take pictures @ Komando Video

Watch 7 simple photography tricks will change the way you take pictures @ Komando Video: "Professional camera accessories can really get expensive. Lenses, filters, tripods and rigs will cost you hundreds - even thousands - of dollars! But you might be able to duplicate those effects using inexpensive, everyday household items."



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