Tag Archives: Photography Tips

Guest Article – Preparing for an African Photographic Adventure

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Bill

By Dave Ohlsen Copyright © 2009 Dave Ohlsen, All Rights Reserved I have been blessed to go to Africa four times over a recent four-year period. Though I quickly learned that nothing could have prepared me emotionally for these adventures, … Continue reading →

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Photography Tips – When things go well and when they don’t

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Bill

By Bill I love doing wildlife photography.  One might say I am obsessive about it.  There is no greater challenge in my mind than capturing the soul of an animal in the wild.  Course, recently I have learned that doing … Continue reading →

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Photography Tips – Travel Photography

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Bill

By Bill Like you, I love to travel. And while traveling, photography plays an important part of what I do.  Like you, I want to come home with photographs to remind me of where I was, what I did, and … Continue reading →

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Photography Tips – An Inquiry Into Lens Diffraction

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Bill

By Bill Recently I read a forum thread at Naturescapes about lens diffraction. The thread proved to be the stimulus for an investigation of something that has trouble me for years. Simply stated, “Why do some of my photographs appear … Continue reading →

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Photography Tips – Shooting In Low Light

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Bill

By Bill One thing I have found out through experience is that sometimes one should try doing a photograph even when one thinks that the shutter speed isn’t sufficient.  My experience is to stick to at least 1/300 or so … Continue reading →

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Photography Tips – Landscapes, Some Ideas

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Bill

By Bill I really don’t do landscapes well.  Many of my friends are masters at the genre and they often discuss with me ways to improve my stuff, but frankly, I am still having a tough time with it. Nevertheless, … Continue reading →

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Gear Review – Hama Camera Spirit Level

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Bill

By Claire We’ve all done it under pressure, carefully composed a shot and then had to use the leveling tool to straighten the horizon and the crop clips off an element you really wanted to keep. I’ve discovered a little … Continue reading →

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Scotland – The Outer Hebrides, Isle of Harris and Lewis

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Bill

By Melanie Though from the name they appear two separate islands Lewis and Harris are in fact one landmass with an artificial separation created in the past by a division in the Clan MacLeod. Lewis makes up the northern two-thirds … Continue reading →

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Scotland – The Hebrides, The Isle of Skye

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Bill

The Misty Isle – Eilean a’ Cheo (South Skye) By Melanie Why Go? Of the Hebridean Islands, Skye is perhaps the most accessible.  Here you will find  wild and rugged landscapes, with a wide range of places to stay, plenty … Continue reading →

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Scotland – Assynt, Sutherland, NW Highlands

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Bill

By Claire and Melanie Located in the far NW of Scotland this wild and remote area is dominated by the remarkable mountains of Quinag, Canisp, Suilven, Cul Mòr, Stac Pollaidh and Ben More Assynt. These reddish brown sandstone mountains rise … Continue reading →

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United States – Florida, Dunedin, The Osprey Trail

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Bill

by Bill Location:  North of Dunedin, Florida, on Bayshore Boulevard to Curlew Road, then West to the park entrance.  Ask the Park Ranger how to find the trail, it is located on the North side of the park about two … Continue reading →

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