Category Archives: Exercises

Lines

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Splat Foley

Comments: Exact choice of angle for the diagonals makes a difference. Steeper angles appeared more uncomfortable, or tense. Try #2 with all the lines in focus, front-to-back.

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Practice

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Splat Foley

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

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Splat Foley

Well, maybe two points:

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Mr Long says, “Work the shot”.

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Splat Foley

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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Focus and Aperture Choice

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Splat Foley

A couple of recent photos reveal two focus and aperture choice pitfalls: Looking closely at these two pictures, there are problems with focus and depth of field. Autumn Colours This picture was taken at 1/80, ISO 100 and f11. The … Continue reading →

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