As the photographer, your task is usually to decide what’s most important and then compromise on the exposure accordingly, based on the various elements in your scene.
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Lighting tips for successful pictures
The key to any successful picture lies in the lighting.
Whether it’s a portrait, an action shot, or even a studio shot.
For the sake of this discussion, I’m assuming light levels are enough for shutter speeds that would eliminate camera shake or subject motion.
The most successful photographers are the ones most able to control, manipulate, and use it to capture what they see in their mind’s eye. Continue reading Lighting tips for successful pictures
Exotic Malaysian Bay Owls which I had never seen
The 8-inch Bay Owl didn’t even flinch as I approached it. Big face. Huge black eyes.
These creatures were placed prominently by the entrance as you enter the Penang Bird Park.
According to their website, the Penang Bird Park opened in 1988. I was long gone from Penang, by then.
Located on the mainland in Peninsula Malaysia in Seberang Jaya, this bird park was a lot of fun for us first-time visitors and even my nephew who’s been there and lives in Penang.
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Tips for taking better pictures of your kids
Julie and Gabriel, lollipop in hand, explore the sea wall in Klamath, California. If you’re always photographing your kids, they get used to it and before long, they ignore you.
When you’re a professional photographer, sometimes it’s hard to make yourself pick up a camera when you’re off the clock. Unless of course, you have great looking kids.
You’re probably asking, now which parent doesn’t think their kids are great looking, right?
I take tons of pictures of my kids. My wife’s biggest complaint is that she never sees these pictures.
Previously when I shot film, there would be prints but they’re sitting in a shoe box in some closet. Don’t even ask where the negatives are.
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