Author Archives: Splat Foley

27 October: Top Tip

And another thing: Hyperfocal Distance Same thing, really: make sure stuff is in focus. This time, it’s landscapes. The 28 September photo of the day shows the problem: is the stuff in the foreground really as sharp as it could … Continue reading

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26 October: Top Tip

Be careful with wide apertures Here’s a tip: be careful to actually get the subject in focus when using wide apertures in gloomy conditions. Today’s phyoto of the day illustrates the problem: a nice mossy tree in some gloomy woods … Continue reading

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Practice

Reminder: Make a page for practice. 1. Ways of practicing Examples: http://zarias.tumblr.com/post/26715917345/i-want-to-improve-my-artistic-photography-skills-im 2. Gallery of practice shots

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Point

Well, maybe two points:

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Mr Long says, “Work the shot”.

So why didn’t I listen? Subject and background, point of view, simplicity and balance. These are the four elements we’re supposed to be looking for. And in order to get them, Mr Long says we need to look around and … Continue reading

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