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Infrared with my Canon 100-400mm L Series Lens
2008-04-20 10:18:04
A day out shooting included some shooting with my 100-400mm lens.
2008-03-21 12:08:57
I was shooting with the new Olympus E-3 dSLR down at the beach and decided to create some abstracted seascapes by shooting in infrared and making use of the long exposures.
2008-03-07 02:43:25
Having a camera that can shoot underwater adds all sorts of photo possibilities. Last summer we took an Olympus u725SW with us on holiday.
The Advantage of Infrared from a Plane
2008-02-26 12:18:34
Yesterday and today I was in Sydney for an Autodesk press event and, as usual, I took my converted for IR Canon 350D with me, and the results were interesting.
Using Crossed Polarizers for a Variable ND Filter
2008-02-23 05:31:23
Strong neutral density filters are great for landscape photography when you want to allow motion blur to occur. But they can be expensive and hard to find.
2008-02-18 22:03:32
A day out shooting at Hanging Rock with my infrared converted Canon 350D camera Hanging Rock is an amazing place.
2007-12-20 04:26:59
Mark Alberhasky looks at using point and shoot cameras and comes to the conclusion it is all in the photographer, not in the gear.
2007-10-24 22:50:25
Mark Alberhasky looks at the value of planning and practice in photography.
Circular Polarizers, A Filter You Need
2007-08-08 08:57:26
There is the temptation to believe that you don’t need any filters for your digital camera, that you can do it all in Photoshop. But at least one is, in my view, essential for digitals, the circular polarizing filter.
Using Circular Polarizing Filters for Digital Infrared Photography
2007-08-04 04:02:26
We don’t normally think of using polarizing filters when shooting infrared but I decided to try it out.
White Balance and Digital Infrared Images
2007-02-06 04:56:36
We test various white balance settings for infrared images and come to the obvious conclusion.
It Doesn’t Need to Stop When the Sun Goes Down: Night-time Infrared Photography
2007-02-05 06:55:57
Many people fall into the trap of thinking that infrared photography is an activity for full sun and when confronted with a beautiful treed landscape or a portrait subject. Nothing could be further from the truth and you can use a camera for infrared photography whenever you like the results.
Digital Infrared With A Converted Camera
2007-01-27 21:23:48
Whilst all digital cameras are capable of taking an infrared image if an IR transmitting/visible light blocking filter is used, exposures will be long. Converting a digital camera for IR work solves this and other issues.
Digital Macro Photography – An Overview
2007-01-16 03:02:36
In this article we explore some aspects of macro photography with digital cameras. Macro is an excellent photography area that can really make good use of the strengths of digital cameras. This is the first of a series of articles on macro techniques and subjects.
Depth of Field – How does it really work?
2007-01-15 23:59:58
Depth of field is one of the least well-used aspects of photographic control. Yet it really is very simple to get your head around.
2006-12-11 05:51:11
Mark Alberhasky offers up a great piece of advice for those trying for that little extra something in their photography.
Foto Tips - A Perspective on Lenses
2006-10-20 18:28:14
Mark Alberhasky brings us great advice for the photographer on the go.
FotoTips - Get In Over Your Head
2006-09-15 20:59:56
Foto Tip by Mark Alberhasky - Mark explores the benefits of getting immersed over your head in some way and about discovering a lot about yourself in the process.
Forget the Technology, Feel the Image
2006-07-16 00:05:28
DIMW Column - Wayne looks at getting the relative importance of the technology and the image right.
2006-07-16 00:05:14
Foto Tip by Mark Alberhasky - Mark looks at how a bit of forethought can go a long way in helping you to get the killer image. Previsualise and sort out the technical issues beforehand.
Photography Analysis
More on In-camera vs Post-camera Photography
2007-06-01 21:02:54
As a followup to my article on the HP professional photography blog, I explore some of the reasons why people might want to explore both ends of this spectrum of practice.
Right, Wrong Thinking and Its Impact on Photography
2007-05-27 09:05:34
There are thought patterns or ways of thinking that are liberating and others that are limiting. This is true in all of life, but it also applies to our photography.
Foto Tips - How do I decide what to shoot
2007-04-27 21:44:32
Mark Alberhasky discusses one to the deepest questions acing most photographers.
Follow-up to Competition Terms and Conditions
2007-04-09 18:57:29
An email has prompted a follow-up about the competition that triggered the original piece.
Beware of a Competition's Terms and Conditions
2007-04-04 03:44:06
The latest competition email I received prompted me to comment on competition terms in general.
2007-03-04 03:01:33
A workshop led me to consider the mixing of the old and the new in photography. This is one of the things I really love about photography, there are no rules really and you are free to mix processes and techniques to get what.
August 2006 Site Award – Innervisions by Steven N. Meyers
2006-08-03 17:17:03
Site Innervision shows the fine art x-ray photography of Steven N. Meyers
How Does Digital Infrared Work?
2006-03-08 21:55:22
How is it that you can put an infrared filter on the front of effectively all digital cameras and get an IR image? In this article we set out to examine how this happens and how to interpret the results.
Issues in Digital Camera Design
2005-06-01 03:25:25
In this interview we talk to several people with a deep knowledge of digital camera design. While the interview is now two years old, the information in it is still highly relevant.
10 Latest ImageMaker Tips
Stay Outside of Your Comfort Zone
The Value of Restriction to Our Photography and Art
Get Flexible With Your Shooting
Print Magazines We Get Inspiration From:
Focus - Fine Art Photography Magazine
The best digital camera deals are at B & H Photo
Photo Special Articles
Useful External Content:
Composition (thanks to Dawn from the Yahoo DigitalRebels list for the pointers)
The Getty - Elements of Art
PhotoInf - Composition
emptyeasel - 9 Steps to Better Compostions
Nancy Doyle - Composition
Inspiration
2008-05-12 05:11:08
Ideas of natural talent are being overturned by a focus on practice. Practice makes perfect.
World Heritage Virtual Tour Adds 80 New Sites With the Help of REALVIZ® Stitcher® Unlimited
2008-03-03 11:33:03
WHTour.org is a stunning 360-degree virtual tour of World Heritage sites from across the globe.
May 2007 Outstanding Art/Photo Site Award – Eirik Holmoyvik Photography
2007-05-30 05:43:55
Eirik lives in Bergen, Norway and takes a wide range of photographs, from landscapes to street scenes, all of which is striking.
May 2007 Outstanding Art/Photo Site Award – David Burdeny
2007-05-24 22:42:31
David Burdeny is an architect who seems to be making a big name for himself as a fine art photographer. A Landscape photographer, David’s images have an amazing calmness about them.
May 2007 Outstanding Art/Photo Site Award – Barbara Leven Photography
2007-05-11 19:27:17
Barbara Leven’s photography of the urban and natural landscape through tight, detail shots is striking.
Jan 2007 Outstanding Art/Photo Site Award - Mehmet Özgür
2007-01-18 18:13:43
Mehmet Özgür has simply stunning landscape photography and the most amazing studies of smoke.
Some More Infrared Photography
2006-12-07 03:58:59
In this article I present some new infrared images, mostly taken with an infrared converted Canon 350D. For these shots I used a lens that others have warned not to use for infrared photography.
A Day of Shooting With My Infrared Converted Canon 350D
2006-12-03 16:32:41
Sunday I was out shooting with my newly converted for IR 350D camera
A World of Photography Exhibition Opening
2006-12-03 15:18:14
The exhibition opened on the 30th of November.
Sony photography exhibition captures Australian imagination
2006-11-30 16:02:32
Real Photography collection celebrates life as art
Photography News
I3A's Consumer Photo Preservation Team Now Open to New Participants
2008-05-05 23:17:01
Group Will Work to Enhance, Expand I3A's Educational Web site "SaveMyMemories.org"
Kodak Recognized by Europe's Technical Image Press Association for its Imaging Innovation
2008-05-02 23:51:00
KODAK Adaptive Picture Exchange Voted Best Retail Finishing System in Europe 2008; KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX 400 Film Voted Best Film in Europe 2008
2008-04-29 23:40:23
Cliches stand the test of time because they contain some underlying truth, and I’m facing one of those right now.
Documentary Photography Workshop in Bali in July
2008-04-28 00:22:35
American commercial photographer, George Simian to run a photo workshop in Bali.
2008-04-25 12:12:59
Canon U.S.A.'S Third Annual Photography In The Parks Photo Contest Kicks Off On Earth Day Seeking Inspirational Nature Images
dvGarage Releases Greenscreen Keyer "dpMatte" for Aperture 2.1
2008-04-24 23:40:33
Powerful Chromakeying Software with Real-Time Removal of Greenscreen for Photographers
2008-04-20 11:17:05
An exhibit by PhotoArts Group from April 30 to May 24 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts
Worldwide Pinhole Photography day is not far away!
2008-04-16 12:32:29
Try pinhole photography if you haven't already by building your own camera.
Winners of My Sydney now photo competition announced
2008-04-14 06:53:36
The winners of the My Sydney now photo competition, run by the Museum of Sydney and Nikon Australia, have been announced.
2008-04-10 11:45:35
AG Interactive and PhotoWorks Launch personalizethis(TM) Photo Products in American Greetings and Carlton Cards Stores Nationwide
