This post originally said... Way back in January 2010 I said upon Twitter that I was going to delete my Facebook account. I even removed all mention on my website! Here is what I said on Twitter: ~ @luxuryluke @zeldman, You've hit the nail on the head. Deleting FB acc. Family&friends know where to find... 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 →
Diagonal Lines across your Photography
I've talked about both horizontal and vertical lines: Now it is time to show you how diagonal lines are an important facet of photography. Diagonal lines both stimulate and excite your viewers. These lines will drag their eyes across your image, from the boundary to the subject, from the dark into the light. Diagonal lines... Continue Reading →
Vertical Enhancement of Photographs
One of the easiest ways to make your photographs stand strong is to combine horizontal and vertical lines together. Since the human eye is naturally trained to follow the direction of lines, why not incorporate this into your imagery? Many of the elements in our environment are vertical. Thus, when we incorporate them into our... Continue Reading →
Using Horizontal Lines to Enhance your Photography
The one thing I like most about photography is utilising lines and horizons to give a landscape more vitality, more punch. But what I have learnt to do is ensure the horizon is actually horizontal. There is two ways of achieving this: 1. Tripod with bubble-level. The bubble-level is not compulsory since most cameras have... Continue Reading →