Photography Techniques
The Histogram and the Advantage of High Bit Files
Apr/30/10 10:55 Filed in: Technicalities
The histogram in photography explained in an easy way.
I had the honor of guest-blogging at www.ThePhotoArgus.com. I was writing a brief article about the histogram from shooting to image editing in the digital darkroom and explained the advantages of using 12 bit files. I am explaining there the "tonal distribution" and the correct interpretation of a histogram, details about the data depth of a photograph (12bit RAW vs. 8 bit JPG) and how it pays for a photographer to pay attention to little details happening in that graph. If you are interested in this type of techinical level, read the article "Histogram and the Advantage of High Bit Files" here.
Lighthouses - I
Apr/12/10 21:28 Filed in: Photo
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Being at the right place at the right time.
On one of my last trips along the norther East Coast in the U.S. I made it up to Cape Neddick in York, Maine. My destination was the Nubble light house. Since this was a rather spontaneous decision I made it there in the mid afternoon on a sunny Sunday - amongst busloads of other tourists. But being patient enough, I managed to capture the image of the Nubble Light house below.Although it looks rather unreal, this is done at the right time with the right equipment.
The wonders of indirect light - II
Apr/10/10 11:58 Filed in: Photo
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The art of photogarphing building blocks.
In one of my previous posts I was talking about the power of indirect light in photography and where and how to find it in your house. No studio setup, no fancy lights. Just simple photography. This time I approached photographing building bloks in my pro kitchen studio.
The bobby hat
Feb/28/10 23:05 Filed in: Photo
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Sometimes a photographer is just SOL ...
There are a few factors that work against making this a nice shot worthy the "other side" section of my gallery. Let me explain why.... Read More...
The best camera is the one you have with you...
Jan/25/10 11:57 Filed in: Technicalities
or dealing with selective seeing.
A recent trip brought me back to my old home town: Boston, Massachusetts. Well, Boston was not really my home town, but it is close enough. Anyhow, the point is that after two months not being there, I was glad to be back. And, as it is very often, once one has not been at one place for a while, I tend to look at it the next time we are there with different eyes. Read More...
The wonders of indirect light
Dec/03/09 10:47 Filed in: Photo
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The art of photographing kitchen utensils.
If you are a photographer like me and you don't own a closet full of lighting equipment (and does not want even wan to own a closet full of lighting equipment), utilizing indirect light coming through any window in your house is absolutely fantastic for photographing... well,things. Have you ever seen those dreamy type flower portraits? The rose for example with the water drops on it, with the blossom being kind of underexposed and only partially visible? This mystic looking pile of coffee beans? If this is something you like, than indirect light is something for you. Read More...