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- How to Photograph Birds in Flight
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| How to Photograph Birds in Flight Posted: 27 Oct 2013 06:26 PM PDT Being able to capture good images using a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera can be extremely rewarding and some of the best pictures that we can take tend to sometimes be the hardest. Once we have a pretty good understanding of some of the cameras functions both on automatic and manual we can focus on the job of putting this information to good use. One of the hardest images to capture tends to be of something that is moving, but there are ways to make it a little easier to master…  Photo captured by gerry morgan (Click Image to See More From gerry morgan) Photographing inanimate objects really is the place to start and by using the same object in totally different settings and light can give us a lot of information and feedback. It is also a good idea to place some objects up high so as to see what is needed to make these a clear and focussed picture. Moving on from static objects with more knowledge we now want to explore the world of moving objects and photography. The technique of photographing a moving object is known as panning, this involves levelling the camera with the subject, finding it in the viewfinder (This is best done by first having the zoom completely in showing the object furthest away) zooming in and then focusing either automatically or manually. When starting out using panning photography it is best to first revert back to the automatic settings until confident that being on manual will not be the difference between capturing the shot and missing a great shot. Once you have the image firmly locked on start to follow the images motion slowly with the camera, while at the same time zooming until the image is now the size that you want for your picture. Take the shot and review. Learning to take good pictures panning can be achieved on a gradual progressive basis like this. Find a road that you can stand a reasonable distance from and not be in any danger from passing cars. For best results you want to find a fairly long road where you will have plenty of time to locate a car in the viewfinder focus, zoom and shoot.  “Bateleur eagle flying west” captured by John Booth (Click Image to See More From John Booth) A good result should show the car as clear as if it was standing still and you captured the image using a tripod, while the foreground and background should be blurred from camera motion and not aperture settings. Try the same method on a motorbike, this is improving your technique as it is not only a smaller object to focus on, but also tends to be moving a lot faster. Taking pictures of anything outdoors on the ground is always made better when the sun is behind you and certainly Not in front of you, this is essential to great results for panning photography, unless you want the images to be silhouettes. Moving on again we are now going to focus on objects that fly. With anything flying it is always best to try where possible to capture the image from a side angle and with the subject as low down as is possible. This is because whether the sun is behind you or not if you photograph something in daylight looking straight up in will more than likely have the silhouette effect. A good way to hone your panning skills of flying objects is to visit air-shows, or even by getting close to an airport. Air-shows are good as they have a variety of aircraft that you can practise on, not only that, but you can get some really good photograph sessions from air-shows.  “Crows – Towards the sun i fly, not as Icarus” captured by Hash Milhan (Click to See More) One of the main reasons it is a good idea to start photographing flying objects by using aircraft is due to their overall size, this in itself tends to make panning photography with them a great starting and learning point. Now onto birds in flight, using the car and aircraft theory we want to start off with something that is not only big, but also slow and graceful. That way we will find it much easier to keep track of and photograph while also making sure we can get the timing and lighting right. One of the best birds to start learning panning skills on is the seagull; they tend to tick all the boxes when it comes to getting a great shot. The seagull is fairly slow in flight and tends to glide more than fly, not only that but they also do a lot of low level flying when it comes to catching fish or hovering in a bay on the thermals. Moving on from the seagull should be a natural progression, but as a rule of thumb, the bigger the bird the easier it is to capture in flight. When you move down to smaller birds it can often be the case of hit and miss many times, but one little trick I have learned is that if there is a specific bird in your area that you are trying to photograph it is well worth simply watching his/her movements a few times before you actually try and photograph him/her. By knowing which tree he/she is going to fly to or from can often give you an upper hand due to knowing the direction or target of his/her flight. Also setting up shots for birds is a good way of getting great pictures too. Using food to entice them or even a stick strategically placed on a riverbank can reward the photographer with a stunning image of a kingfisher.  “Freedom 2″ captured by Steve Ardeona (Click Image to See More From Steve Ardeona) Panning photography is certainly an art, but if the photographer studies and learns from initial attempts the end results can be pretty staggering in a relatively short period of time. Keeping the camera steady and smooth at all times is critical to the overall results, and it is even possible to use a mono-pod in some instances for even more clarity, but panning free hand should be mastered first. About the Author Go to full article: How to Photograph Birds in Flight |
| Photographing a Singer/Songwriter for an Album Cover (Video) Posted: 27 Oct 2013 02:56 PM PDT Portraiture is perhaps the biggest field in photography. Portraits are taken for newspapers, books, magazines, business profiles, family albums, art, etc. And being a photographer, it’s not hard to get pulled into this field sooner or later in your career, whether for a short or long period of time. Portraiture is also a challenging field and the pressure increases when you are photographing a well-known person where you know your images will be seen by many, many people. In this video, photographer Scott Miller shows you his process in photographing singer/songwriter Tasita D’Mour. He explains his setups with lighting diagrams and discusses the outcome he’s looking for: Miller uses a Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 24-70mm 2.8L lens for his work in this video. Tips On Preparing a Portrait Shoot:
 A powerful strobe is used here to cancel out a lot of the ambient light Above all else during the shoot, make sure you stay confident. Nothing will make your subject more uncomfortable than your hesitation and perceived inability to take photos. Go to full article: Photographing a Singer/Songwriter for an Album Cover (Video) |
| Photography Insights from a Professional Photographer Influenced & Inspired by Art (Video) Posted: 27 Oct 2013 11:27 AM PDT Ever wonder what goes through the mind of a successful art photographer? Well wonder no more as Marc Silber is here to interview award-winning photographer Bob Holmes on how he creates his amazing images and the process he uses in his everyday photography. Silber and Holmes take a walk through the Hess Winery in Napa, CA while Holmes provides some insight into his thoughts on photography: Insights From Photographer Bob Holmes:
Look for inspiration in other places besides photography. It doesn’t necessarily have to be art galleries. It can be anything from movies to theatre to real-life places and situations.
Find something that makes your work unique. Everybody has a different style. Experiment with different ideas to see what yours is.
Like any other art form, you should be familiar with the tools you use. Cameras can be complex to understand at first, but you have to become familiar with them in order to get them to capture the images you want.
Adding that extra little element in your photograph will set it apart from the the large majority of photos that don’t have it. Find something that makes your photos stick out.  Notice how the glass of orange juice stands out in this photo and makes it pop One of the biggest keys to photography is experimentation. You’ll never create something new and different if you don’t try something new and different. Go to full article: Photography Insights from a Professional Photographer Influenced & Inspired by Art (Video) |
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