“Today on Something Awful’s Photoshop Phriday contest: improbably pop-up
books. Alystair’s entry, shown here, is the pick of the litter, but
there’s plenty to like.”
This could be useful when looking at pro photos online so you can see what settings the photographer used on their camera when they took the pic…
Lifehacker: “Firefox only (Windows/Mac/Linux): View Exif data
for photos you’re viewing in Firefox—like camera make, model, exposure,
and other technical details—with the FxIF Firefox extension. Once
installed, right-click any image (from the looks of things it needs to
be the original image—not thumbnailed, for example) and click
Properties. In addition to Firefox’s default set of image properties,
FxIF adds the Exif data as well. On the other hand, if you’re only
interested in the Exif data for Flickr pics, check out the Flickr EXIF Decorator Greasemonkey script. FxIF is free, works wherever Firefox does.”
“Having a strong source of natural light is a boost to most any
picture—unless it’s pointing right at the lens. The Digital Photography
School blog offers a few tricks and tips to help non-professionals
shooting at the beach, from a low angle or wherever the glare of the
sun intrudes. Using a DIY lens hood,
for example, can prevent the lens flare effect that only rarely works
in a photo’s favor. Have any of your own direct sunlight tips? Let’s
hear ‘em in the comments. Photo by MoonSoleil.”
“As fall rolls into early winter (at least here in the northeast), rain
storms are becoming a more common occurrence. On the brighter side,
that means more post-storm rainbows with picture-perfect color. The
Digital Photography School blog rounds up the best advice for shooting
those rare occurrences, including this not-so-obvious tip:
The
point where a rainbow hits the ground/horizon is an important point in
any rainbow photograph. This is a natural point of interest so think
about where you’ll put it in the frame. You might want to zoom in on
this spot or even quickly change your own position so that it lines up
with some other object in the scene.
Novices and seasoned shooters alike will find more tips on aperture, filters, focal length and other adjustments in the post.” Photo by absolutwade
“Whether you’re planning to take your minuature ghosts and goblins
out on the town or dress up yourself, chances are you’ll want to snag a
few photos of the terrifying world around you this Halloween. And since
a lot of Halloween festivities take place after dark, photography
weblog Digital Photography School suggests adjusting your exposure for
optimal night shots. For example:
Increase your ISO -
the larger your number the more sensitive your image sensor is to light
and the darker conditions you can shoot in without having to slow down
shutter speed. On the downside you’ll get more grainy/noisey shots.
The
post also suggests slowing your shutter speed and increasing your
aperture size—along with several other non-light-related Halloween
picture taking tips.” Photo by base10.
Halloween Photography Tips [Digital Photography School]
“Whether you’re planning to take your minuature ghosts and goblins
out on the town or dress up yourself, chances are you’ll want to snag a
few photos of the terrifying world around you this Halloween. And since
a lot of Halloween festivities take place after dark, photography
weblog Digital Photography School suggests adjusting your exposure for
optimal night shots. For example:
Increase your ISO -
the larger your number the more sensitive your image sensor is to light
and the darker conditions you can shoot in without having to slow down
shutter speed. On the downside you’ll get more grainy/noisey shots.
The
post also suggests slowing your shutter speed and increasing your
aperture size—along with several other non-light-related Halloween
picture taking tips.” Photo by base10.
Halloween Photography Tips [Digital Photography School]
“Today on the Worth1000 photoshopping contest: “Deadly Cute” — cute
animals photoshopped into sheer viciousness. Lots to like here, but
none so creepy as the Spider Squirrel — Hedgley Cute gives it a run for its money, though.”
Digital Photo School: “Here’s a quick video tip on How to Avoid Blown Out Flash Photos - a problem that many digital camera owners have when photographing friends and family at parties or other dark situations. Read more in our tutorial on this same topic - 7 Strategies for Avoiding Flash Blow Out.”
“Better
your photography skills with tips and techniques from expert photogs by
joining the Nikon Digital Learning group on Flickr. I’ve only been in this group for a day, but already I’ve gleaned a lot
of useful information. You can take on photo assignments to help you
improve your shots, try expert techniques, get feedback on your photos,
and a lot more. For anyone who’s looking to make their photography
better, this is a very low-pressure place to do it.
Nikon Digital Learning Center on Flickr [via Quick Online Tips]“
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