Three years ago someone told me about SALA - The South Australian Living Artists Festival. I'd never heard about it, but was fascinated with the idea: An artist could get their legs in the Adelaide art-world through this type of event. That year I had a lot of people pushing me from the side to... Continue Reading →
Catching a Butterfly
Two frames of Monarch Butterflies photographed during my walk last weekend in the bushland: Caught in the Moment Centre of Attention The images above are within a large wallnut box-frame (610cm x 406cm) with a black matte. They retail for $135 each. Alternative sizes and colours are available through the link on each image.
7 Sites of Photographic Tips
Some days I have something to say, some days I find it's all been said already. At least once. Here's a few things some people have said about photography : 1. You Should Memorise the F-Number Series. 2. 10 New Years Resolutions Every Photographer Should Make. 3. Why Set Your Photography Goals? 4. 7 Tips... Continue Reading →
Panoramic Record of Local Geography
During a walk into the Adelaide hills, I was able to take a lot of great photographs to compile these two panoramas: This very old tree is in the photograph above. UPDATE: A lighter version of 'Old Tree Fallen' (~the photograph above) is now available to purchase as a card, canvas, laminated or framed. Here... Continue Reading →
My Home-Made Camera Shoulder Strap
Like it? This is my newest design for a simple shoulder holster! This simple rig will allow your camera to swing at your waist, and then swing up to your face. It is a simple home-made DIY camera strap from inexpensive parts. I got this idea whilst watching the BlackRapid setup video earlier today. It... Continue Reading →
Can I Convert an Image from RGB to CMYK?
Whilst I have a rudimentary understanding of these two photography options, I had a quick scan of Google.com for an explanation. Here are some answers: Definition of RGB and CMYK RGB: Uses the computers colors (Red, Green, Blue) and is the best option for the web or electronic publishing. Also called additive colors.When defining color... Continue Reading →
I have found a better Camera Strap!
I have shown you this before, but there is a good reason why I am showing how my camera-strap is attached to my Canon EOS400D: With the battery-grip attached, I am able to attach the neck-strap to just one side of the camera. Now it doesn't get entangled around my neck when holding the camera.... Continue Reading →
Triangles in your Photography
What shape incorporates horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines? Yes, the triangle! Because squares and rectangles are the main shape of a photograph, they're not the shapes that your viewers will notice. So triangles (and similar) need to be used to invite your audience to see all of your photograph. This technique is also used by... Continue Reading →
Top Shot #1, Jan 2010
I've got a new project: Choose two great shots each month of the year out of my Flickr gallery. I'll choose each of them at the end of each fortnight (or thereabouts). I've shot a lot of photographs already this month, but this is my favourite: ... in the sand at Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island.... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 