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Photographic Innoventions: More Bouncing Light

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Last week, I went over how to use an external flash unit or speedlight to bounce it’s light to improve on flash photography. We learned to vastly improve the look of the classic straight on flash look. Very easy if you have a ceiling less than 20 feet high. However, if you are having breakfast … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: More Bouncing Light"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #34

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #33: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/3s shutter, f3.5 Brandy White was the first one to send in the correct answer this week. Brandy knew right away that our photo was from Muppet Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These are the Great Gonzo Stunt … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #34"
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Photographic Innoventions: Bounce Flash

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Many photographers don’t like to use flash. After learning all the ways of exposure, ISO settings and the use of the exposure compensation button, flash poses another learning curve. I’m here to tell you, learning to use flash is not hard and can give you another tool for getting professional-looking photos at home and in … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: Bounce Flash"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #33

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #32: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/800s shutter, f3.8 Yay! I was beginning to wonder if anyone was playing anymore. I’m glad to know you’re still with me. The winner for this week was Angie Young. She was the first to let me know that … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #33"
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Photographic Innoventions: Kilimanjaro Safari Photo Tips

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I was reading about some photographers who came back from an African safari the other day. They listed the equipment they used the most. Cameras costing thousands of dollars, lenses in the 500 to 600mm range which cost, you guessed it, thousands more. It got me to thinking about how wonderful the Kilimanjaro Safari is … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: Kilimanjaro Safari Photo Tips"
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Focus on Disney World – April Calendar

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
If you read my December 25, 2007 blog, you know that my holiday gift to you is that each month I will post a photo calendar page that you can print out and use at home or work during 2008. Wow – it’s already time for the April calendar. Here it is, ready for downloading. … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – April Calendar"
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Light Meter: Headroom 102

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Picking up where I left off a few months ago regarding excess headroom, I will now go over what happens when you don’t have enough. While having too much headroom makes it look as though your subject is “falling” or “sliding” down in the picture having too little can render thoughts of decapitation and/or a … Continue reading "Light Meter: Headroom 102"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #32

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #31: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/1600s shutter, f5.6 High atop the Agrabah Bazaar in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland is what looks to me like some kind of bird house. I wonder if that is really what it is though, or if it is something completely … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #32"
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Photographic Innoventions: Before the Moment

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Last week, I talked about Joe McNally’s book, The Moment It Clicks. However, to start making photographs instead of snapshots, you have to think a bit before clicking the camera’s shutter. It takes practice. So, when you are in a Disney park or an event and things start to happen fast or you are with … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: Before the Moment"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #31

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #30: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/60s shutter, f4.5 You just never know” I thought everyone would guess this one right away. Not a single person got it though. Challenge #30 is from the façade of the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort. I took this … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #31"
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