Wednesday, 20 November 2013

12 Images of Amazing Coastal & Beach Photography

12 Images of Amazing Coastal & Beach Photography

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12 Images of Amazing Coastal & Beach Photography

Posted: 19 Nov 2013 04:25 PM PST

Sea sights? Here is our selection of just 12 of the most astonishing coast scenes from all around the world! Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Check it out yourself!

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photo by Junel Corales

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photo by indiopix

sea, shore

photo by Trandinkhiem

sea, shore

photo by Alan Nixon

sea, shore

photo by Steve Ward

sea, shore

photo by Jim Worrall

sea, shore

photo by Trandinhkhiem

sea, shore

photo by Alan NIxon

sea, shore

photo by Jim Worrall

sea, shore

photo by Nigel Smith

Amazed? So are we! What’s your favorite? And why? Let us know below. For more information get started with 5 tips for great beach photos.


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New: Photography Gear Guide

Posted: 19 Nov 2013 02:28 PM PST

This new eBook is designed to take the mystery out of ensuring you have the perfect photography gear for your needs: from cameras through to lenses, tripods, filters and bags. It is currently 33% off for the launch sale which ends soon ($15). Found here: Photo Nuts & Gear

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New: Photo Nuts & Gear (Click to Learn More)

Ask any experienced photographer what camera you should buy and you will almost certainly be cautioned that the equipment you use is not the most important thing about photography. Vision, passion, creativity, practice, experience and other qualities are far more important than the gear used to create an image.

So why a whole book dedicated to photography gear? Because the inescapable fact is, without cameras we are not photographers. It's certainly true that the creative vision and expertise of a photographer is more important, but the equipment gives us the ability to create our photos and opens up new creative possibilities that would not be possible otherwise.

The aim of this guide is to give you the tools to understand what your equipment can do for you, and help you to decide when it's time to add something to your kit. I will help you decide if you need new gear, which piece of gear you need, and once you have decided, how to find the best of many options available.

Some of the Many Topics Covered (76 Pages):

  • Do you really need new gear?
  • How to research gear
  • Resources and places to buy
  • Leveraging the wisdom of the crowd
  • Reading between the lines of reviews
  • Buying Camera Bodies
  • Buying Lenses
  • Buying Tripods
  • Buying Flashes
  • Buying Light Modifiers
  • Buying Camera Bags
  • The purchase mindset (including case studies)
  • Gear familiarisation and care
  • And much more…
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Pages from Photo Nuts & Bolts (Click to See More)

“The camera equipment market is vast and complicated, and among the cool tools that can genuinely add to your creative kit there is a lot of useless, poorly constructed, overpriced or unnecessary stuff you'll want to avoid. It's also very subjective! One photographer's 'must have' widget might be completely redundant to another. So best of all, I hope this guide will save you money by making savvy photography equipment decisions.” -Author Neil Creek

How to Get a Discounted Copy This Week:

It is currently 33% off for the launch sale that ends soon ($15). It also carries a 60 day no-questions-asked guarantee, if you are not satisfied with any part of the book just let them know and they will give you a full refund so there is no risk in trying it.

Found here: Photo Nuts & Gear Launch Sale


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Polaroid Cameras: A Look at Some of the Most Interesting (Video)

Posted: 19 Nov 2013 11:05 AM PST

Sixty-five years ago, Polaroid’s instant film cameras hit the market, and the world embraced the fun new way of taking pictures with nearly immediate results. The company went on to produce dozens of unconventional camera models, stopping production of analog cameras and instant film in favor of digital models in 2008. Two years later, The Impossible Project picked up where Polaroid left off by releasing its own version of instant film, which created a new found interest in instant cameras. Take a look at some of Polaroid’s quirkier vintag film cameras by watching the following video:

Most people are familiar with the iconic Polaroid OneStep, which adorns Instagram’s logo. But the breadth of Polaroid camera models in existence is far wider than the uninitiated might imagine. These are just a few of the lesser-known but more intriguing camera models:

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Polaroid 636

Polaroid 636 Talking Camera

The gimmicky Talking Camera came with pre-recorded messages that played on a speaker when the shutter was triggered. Different countries’ models came with different messages. The user could also record his or her own message.

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Polaroid Image1200

Polaroid Image1200

The first Polaroid to boast an LCD viewfinder, the Image1200 offered a combination of digital features and analog operation. It had an optical viewfinder in addition to the LCD preview.

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Polaroid SE 600

Mamiya Press or Polaroid SE 600

For those who wanted maximum control but instant results, the Polaroid SE 600 was the way to go. It was a fully manual camera with a high quality lens that resulted in great depth of field. Its quirk, aside from its weight, was its left-handed setup.

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Polaroid Macro 5

Polaroid Macro 5 SLR

Designed for medical purposes, this hefty camera featured five macro settings that were controlled with a dial at the top of the device. The focus mechanism used two lights, which the photographer had to bring together to create a sharp image.

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Polaroid Big Shot

Polaroid Big Shot

Famous as being Andy Warhol’s Polaroid of choice, the Big Shot was produced from 1971 to 1973. It was designed for portraits and featured a fixed lens; the photographer had to move about to focus the image.

Now that instant film cameras are largely a relic of the past, enthusiasts are all the more interested in getting their hands on old Polaroid cameras. Their many different styles and features make them attractive to collectors and hobbyists who yearn for the obscure. And there’s just something about seeing your image on paper within moments of depressing the shutter that would be a pity to lose completely to history. Which Polaroid camera of the past are you looking for?


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