It is amazing what you can read on the internet. Here is the last section of the wikipedia page for Henri Cartier-Bresson, explaining his technique for capturing his amazing photography: Cartier-Bresson exclusively used Leica 35 mm rangefinder cameras equipped with normal 50 mm lenses or occasionally a wide-angle for landscapes. He often wrapped black tape... Continue Reading →
Using GIMP to create Beautiful Art
Every so often I take a bunch of photographs with no real plan of where they'll end. Tonight I photographed this little trinket that my wife brought home a few years ago. I suspect it originated from her grandmother's home. I loved the rustic feel of this little eastern man towing his cart around for... Continue Reading →
Five Ways to Make Money from Photography
1. iStock After reading Mike Cherim's article going through the last 12 months upon iStock, I was reminded that I also have an iStock account. So I must thank Mike for invigorating my activity on iStock. But twenty minutes upon the site reminded me why I never did go back after I first registered. The... Continue Reading →
My Submissions to the DEH Art-of-Nature Competition
If you are a registered member of DEH Art-of-Nature and you like my submissions, feel free to cast your vote on my photographs: (The images can be seen through the #-links.) #1 , #2 & #3 I have submitted a few more, but they are yet to be moderated by the DEH tech-people. I'll show... Continue Reading →
Successfully Shooting Zombies in Adelaide
Early in October I had the good fortune to be there when the Adelaide Zombies walked through the CBD. The photographs below show where I found them on East Terrace and the amazing young Zombies who were most willing to be photographed. I enjoyed being able to walk with them down Rundle Street, through Rundle... Continue Reading →
One Full Monday
After a loooong day at work, I settled into the evening not knowing what would come of it. I had a few things planned, but most were undoable (terrible word, yet apt) due to this cold that has grabbed me quite by surprise. So I sat the computer avoiding all that aggravated my headache and... Continue Reading →
Creating New Graphics and Galleries
After ten years online, I now have my photography and graphics available to view and purchase at FIVE different online locations, and each under a different pseudonym: Redbubble - 'stephentrepreneur' PhotoWhosalers - 'Stephen Mitchell' - Yes, my real name! ImageKind - 'ezcreate' Zazzle - 'eztephen' Flickr - 'stephenliveshere' Tonight I discovered and started adding the... Continue Reading →
How Significant are You?
When all else fails, I like to photograph insects. It is a good reminder of our insignificance: Location: Wittunga Botanic Gardens When: 17.Oct.2009 Camera : Canon EOS 400D Lens: Canon 60mm Macro Post-Production: Photoshop CS
Macro Photography at Wittunga
I have a lovely 60mm dedicated-macro Canon lens that fits very nicely into my Canon EOS 400D. Today the sun is out and the sky is mostly-blue, so I am going with Susan Adey, a fellow photographer upon Redbubble. We visited the flowers at the Wittunga Botanic Gardens, shooting their petals and features at all... Continue Reading →
Web Finds #001
Some days I have nothing to say ... because the sites I find say it all without anything extra. Enjoy: Not a 404, Yet Similar. Getting old, yet still good reading. GreyListing. The Next Step in the Spam Control War Incessant Barking vs Pointless Blogging Keaggy. Still the best looking simple site on the 'Net.... Continue Reading →
Vegemite on Toast
I couldn't help myself: I had to photograph my lunch - Vegemite on Toast! But since it was vegemite on toast, I felt it prudent to reveal that I'll only ever the ORIGINAL vegemite. None of this 'spread-previously-known-as-isnack2.0' for me, I am a happy little original vegemite eater! What is your favourite Australian food?
King Charles
This is my mother's pet "King Charles Cavalier Spaniel", named "Charlie". Charles is a lovely little dog who loves a lot of attention. Last time we visited I had a great opportunity to shoot a few interesting photographs as he ran around. Because Charlie would not stand still, he was put on the lower deck... Continue Reading →
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