Photographing Birds – The Cold Hard Truth Birds are difficult to photograph at the best of times. In most cases, it is their call that alludes us to their presence. We hear the call, then frantically scour the surrounding bush […]
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What is Back Button Focus? By default, the shutter release button performs two functions. Firstly, you achieve focus by half-pressing the shutter release. Secondly, pressing the shutter release all the way takes the shot. Back button focus, on the other […]
What are Custom Shooting Modes? (and where to find them) A custom shooting mode is a camera setting that allows the photographer to instantly recall a saved configuration. It can take a considerable amount of time to adjust camera settings to best suit your […]
What is Pre-Focusing? Pre-focusing is a technique not normally associated with wildlife photography. Sports photographers, on the other hand, use this technique to great effect all the time. It requires the photographer to focus on a spot where they anticipate […]
Should we process our photographs? Recently, I invited people to give their views and opinion on two images. The first, an unedited RAW image straight out of the camera. The second, an edited copy of the same image. First of […]
In a previous blog, the guide to understanding exposure, I briefly talked about the three critical elements in photography that control exposure. These are shutter speed, ISO, and of course aperture. By definition, aperture means an opening, hole, or gap. Or, to […]
Multiple Exposures Let me first clarify the term “multiple exposures.” Yes, I know, all you photographers out there know exactly what I am referring to when mentioning “exposure.” However, since my last blog post, and the fact that I will be using photos […]
Show Jumping – The Royal Launceston Show 2017 What does a show jumping event, and a wildlife and nature photographer have in common? If you had asked me that question three days ago, my answer would have been simple. Nothing. […]
“The Juggler” – Southern Carmine Bee-eater – Canon EOS 5D Mark III 500mm 1/1000 at f/10 ISO 1600 Bird Photography Bird photography is one of the most popular forms of photography amongst both beginners and seasoned professionals alike. I am […]
Understanding Exposure Perhaps you are tired of taking shots using a fully automatic mode. If you want to be more creative with your photography, then understanding the fundamentals of exposure is critical. Understanding exposure is the first step in obtaining […]
Photographing Black Mambas Photographing black mambas was epic. I am not an adrenalin junkie. At least I don’t think so, but I am very passionate when it comes to the natural world. One of my favourite shoots ever was getting […]
Promoting Your Work – How to go about it You don’t need to make a living from photography to start promoting your work. Nor do you need to be an accomplished photographer to display your images either. So what if […]
Raw vs. Jpeg Raw vs. Jpeg? If you are starting out in photography, then you may have asked yourself this question. Firstly it is important to realise that RAW and JPEG are file types. RAW is an unprocessed image or, […]
Photographic Style Before deciding on a photographic style, note that each method requires (to quote Bryan Mills)…. “ a particular set of skills.” To assume that any good photographer can take great shots irrespective of the subject is absolute nonsense. […]
Why are photography Apps Vital? Research plays a significant role in obtaining that perfect image. The less you leave up to “chance” the better the results will be. Here a just a few photography Apps that I use to make […]
Photographing the Duck-Billed Platypus One of the first thoughts to cross my mind when my wife and I decided to move to Tasmania, was that I would finally get to see and hopefully get the chance of photographing the duck-billed […]
Histogram Explained Most aspiring photographers and even the serious enthusiast often ignore the histogram when reviewing their images on the LCD screen of their cameras. The Pro’s however never do! Why is that you might ask? The simple answer is […]
Taking Tack Sharp Images Relying on your camera’s auto-focus capabilities more often than not results in less than tack sharp images. Remember they might look great when reviewing them on the LCD screen. However, when you get home and view […]
Wildlife & Nature Photography – Drawbacks Many years ago I was offered a position as a photographer for a modeling agency in Cape Town South Africa. I was young, just starting out in photography, and needless to say very tempted […]
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