One of the best points of having 'Casual Clothes Friday', particularly for me, is being able to hide in plain site. As I particularly like shooting architectural and inner-city photography, it helps to be wearing clothes that are either or both plain and of a tourist appearance. So today I am casually dressed. I won't... Continue Reading →
Bookmarks of Interest
Despite two real-world events today, I've still managed to get onto the online world to visit and read a few world wide web sites of personal interest ... and here they are for others to read. OK, they are really published here so I don't have to bookmark them on my computer. Since Deli.ci.ious changed... Continue Reading →
Never Buy Cheap Camera Equipment
Seriously, when it comes to dSLR equipment, never go cheap! I bought a 67mm neutral density filter when I was on Kangaroo Island last time I was there. I cannot recall the brand, but I do recall that it was about $15. I should have stopped right there, but I wanted to test some ideas.... Continue Reading →
Babies, Humor & Photography
Earlier today I cringed through the first 3 episodes of Photo Finish. The show had some interesting points, but I was openly dismayed with how little pre-information was given to each participant prior to each photo-shoot. To make up for that horrific experience, I then watched the very funny yet inspirational (and, dare I say... Continue Reading →
Better Beach Photography
A friend on Facebook has a whole series of beach shots, and in one of them she asked how to add more light to a scene. She had photographed the female model facing away from the sun, with the shallow water in the background where small waves were rolling in. She was so close to... Continue Reading →
Geek Stuff I Wish I Got for Xmas 2011
Here are the geek stuff I would have liked to have gotten for Christmas: If I ever get the Apple iPhone, here is the cover I'd like ... to make it look like a camera! Wood Camera iPhone Case Because I love cameras, the photojojo store has every camera gadget I'd like: Candid Photography Spy Lens... Continue Reading →
An Evening with Kristen Weaver
Last night (05.Sept.2011), I had the good fortune to hear Kristen Weaver speak about the last two years of her photographic journey - between amateur and photographic stardom! I arrrived at the venue about 6pm, but PW's were not opening the doors until 6.45pm. So I stood and waited. The reason I tell you this is because it... Continue Reading →
Faulting the Plastic Holga Lens
I bought a little Holga lens thinking it would producing interesting effects. Hmmm, I ain't so sure anymore. What, I hear you cry, this lens is the latest biggest craze on the market! People are buying it left right and center, and shooting interesting images the world over. But I don't find many of the... Continue Reading →
Breaking and Replacing a Lens
I put my Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II and Canon 580EXII flash-gun upon my Canon 50D , and the whole config atop my Manfrotto Tripod . At that moment, it all made sense, and a photograph of interest was planned. Then I stepped away momentarily. That was my downfall. Surprisingly I saw it fall in... Continue Reading →
Definition of Five Photography ‘Light’ Acronyms
It's that time of the week again: Five Photography Definitions. Last week we read through a couple of semi-important and silly acronyms, but this week I have chosen acronyms that all relate to the same subject: Light. That wonderful element that makes or breaks our work. Check 'em out.... All sites through which the definitions... Continue Reading →
9 Articles Loaded with Photographic Tips
It's always good to go through one's archives and history to see where the journey started - and to see if everything is still on track. Over the last few years I have written a LOT of articles giving simple advice about photography. Mostly I link back to my own work, showing the world where... Continue Reading →
A Photo-Opportunity on New-Years-Eve!
Some days life takes unexpected directions! Last night at 5.14pm I left a message on Twitter and Facebook that read ... "In this heat, leave the house? I ain't going anywhere! Forget the pubs, I am going to enjoy a few drinks at home in front the open fridge." It was 42 degrees for a... Continue Reading →
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[…] Living with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet…