Archive for the 'Art Of Photography' Category

Taking Photos of Water

Water is a wonderful subject to photograph. Some people may think it is boring, but think again. Water is actually a very versatile subject. Here are some tips and suggestions for creating awesome water photos.

How To Make Your Flower Photos Stand Out

Have you ever thought about taking flower photos on a cloudy day? Most people don’t. They think the photos will come out dark. Actually, there is enough light even when it is cloudy outside. Plus the light then has a soft and subtle touch to it.

Would You Like To Take Flower Pictures Like the Pros?

When taking photos of flowers, you want them to look their best. And since you like sunny days it is easy to get the idea that those sunny days also provide the best conditions for making pictures of your flowers and garden.

Breakdown of the function of the Canon EOS Modes setting

One of the most common confusion which occurs with the Canon EOS flash photography is the fact that the Canon EOS modes like the Program (P ), Shutter Priority (TV) , Aperture Priority (AV) and Manual (M) modes handle flash illumination is different ways. This is especially so when the ambient light is not strong. This guide will give a brief run down of how the various modes work when the flash is activated. This guide also assumes that the FP mode is not turned on.

Photoshop Elements 2 For Photographers

Photoshop software is ideal if you want to retouch digital images, apply special effects to your images and will also help you prepare photographs for the web. If you need to resize images, add filters and styles, Adobe Photoshop is the software for you.

SX110IS Review

I have had the SX110 now near a month, and I highly advocate it. It’s a bit grand, but makes up for it with the 10x zoom. It’s not an SLR, the photographic camera executes feature a full hand-operated style where you can correct focusing, aperture, and exposure time. The digital picture stabilization performs a good task of preventing your pictures without blur too.

Looking for the perfect gift? Try a canvas print

When the term “canvas prints” is mentioned, what come to mind first are mounted artworks. The amazing blend of vivid and lively colours of pop-art and abstract paintings brings a burst of life and style even to the dullest room. Not much into art? Try photography. Imagine your favourite photo - of your child, your best friend, your weeding day - mounted on a glossy canvas for everyone to see and admire. You can practically put into canvas anything you want - your child’s doodle, a caricature of yourself, a photo of your favourite college basketball team, your first artwork - it’s your call.

Camera Information

Depending on what type of camera you are planning to buy, you may want to seek out professional advice in helping you to choose the right model. Digital cameras come in many shapes and sizes, from pocket-size types for everyday use to large SLR cameras for more professional shots. And of course there are still analog cameras bravely kicking around in this world of technology.

Classic Photography: John Gutmann

Photography is a powerful medium. It is one of the most appreciated creative fields and one of the most underrated and taken for granted. It opens your heart and soul through the mind’s eye as you view images from nearby to places far away. You can travel without ever leaving your home by viewing the works of many groundbreaking photographers. John Gutmann is one such photographer.

Man Ray: Photography and More

Born Emmanuel Radnitzky in Philadephia, 1890, Man Ray, as he later came to be known as, was an American artist whose work spanned the 20th century. Although perhaps best known for his avant-garde black and white photography, he was active in many visual arts, including sculpture, performance art, and especially painting. Like many avant-garde artists, he received little recognition or appreciation for his work at the time, but they have been slowly growing in popularity since.