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. […]
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 […]
Post Processing A world-renowned landscape photographer once said about post-processing: “Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made in establishing tonal relationships.” – Ansell Adams If I’ve heard this statement once, I’ve heard it a thousand […]
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 […]