Mastering Depth of Field: Understanding Its Concept and Techniques
Plus: How To Capture The Splash Effect At Your Bird Bath & More
Jeff Tan
July 17, 2024
"Photography is the art of frozen time... the ability to store emotion and feelings within a frame." - Meshack Otieno
Good Morning Photo Friends,
Photography is not looking; it’s feeling. If you can’t feel what you’re looking at, then you’re never going to get others to feel anything when they look at your pictures. This quote by Don McCullin has always resonated with me. If people feel something from your pictures, they won’t forget them.
Depth of field (DOF) is a powerful tool for photographers. It can direct a viewer’s eyes, establish a mood, or even alter the perceived perspective of an image. Most photographers know the term, but many seem less sure about how it works or how to use it. This blog post will clear it up for you. TAKE A LOOK →
Freeze water droplets in mid-air to create dramatic bird photos. TAKE A LOOK →
Daylight, long exposure photography presents motion in a still photograph. There is no other technique quite like it. The resulting photos are ethereal and gorgeous. The first time I tried it, I was hooked. Check this link out; you’ll be glad you did. TAKE A LOOK →
Why not visit one of the many agricultural events held around the country with your camera? They're great locations for capturing interesting images. TAKE A LOOK →
There’s an Adobe controversy that seemingly everyone’s talking about. This author has a unique take on it, and I want to share that with you. If you’re interested, read on. TAKE A LOOK →
"Photography is about finding out what can happen in the frame. When you put four edges around some facts, you change those facts." - Garry Winogrand
Tomorrow: Putting Sigma lenses to the ultimate test in Antarctica.
– Jeff