You may have noticed some digital photographs tend to have purple dots, or perhaps bands scattered throughout the print. Usually, these distracting specks are significantly more prominent when taking photographs at night. This effect is “grain” when discussing film photography and “digital noise” when discussing digital photography. So what causes these specks and how can [...]
Archive for July, 2010
Working with Grain and Digital Sensor Noise
Posted by nomadofms on July 31st, 2010
Posted in Articles, Photography Tips 
Tags: digital processing, film grain, high speed film, ISO, low speed film, sensor noise, silver nitrate 
No Comments »Beach Shots
Posted by nomadofms on July 29th, 2010
Millions of people flock to the beach every summer…and who can blame them. Lying on the sand in the summer sun is a passion for many beach goers. There are tons of activities to enjoy and if you get too hot, a refreshing dip in the water is close at hand. With all the goings-on, [...]
Posted in Articles, Photography Tips Tags: Beach Photography, Contrast, Highlights, Security, Shadows, Sunbathers No Comments »Real Estate Photography
Posted by nomadofms on July 27th, 2010
When it comes to selling real estate, the next most important element that can directly effect a sale besides location is presentation. Photographs are extremely important when selling property, especially when Internet sales are a factor. Take a few minutes to peruse through an Internet real estate site and determine for yourself which pictures portray [...]
Posted in Articles, Photography Tips Tags: Building Photography, Edifice, Ethics, lighting conditions, Location, Real Estate No Comments »Landscape Photography
Posted by nomadofms on July 24th, 2010
Landscape photography is a form of photography that generally captures an outdoor setting. Landscapes generally do not include people or posed subjects, but may include animals that are part of the natural scenery. Although landscape photography sounds easy enough to capture, it takes a keen eye to capture the essence of a given scene. Very [...]
Posted in Articles, Photography Tips Tags: Aperture, Infinity, landscape, Photography Tips No Comments »Photographing Animals in Captivity
Posted by nomadofms on July 22nd, 2010
I have often thought of what it would be like to join an African expedition to photograph animals on safari. How great would it be to photograph a lion pride resting in the mid-day sun within the savannah? As much as many of us would like to photograph exotic animals in their natural setting, this [...]
Improve Your Skills
Posted by nomadofms on July 20th, 2010
Becoming a good photographer takes time, patience, and a certain degree of understanding. Once you understand the principles behind photography, such as exposure, light control, composition, and positioning, becoming familiar with your equipment is the next logical step. Even the most rudimentary camera system takes time to understand before you can fully appreciate the technology [...]
Posted in Articles, Photography Tips Tags: Composition, digital photography, Online Forum, Photography Sharing, RTFM No Comments »Cape Cod Lighthouse
Posted by nomadofms on July 17th, 2010
While on Cape Cod, Massachusetts taking care of some personal business, I was able to find time to venture out to take in some of the local scenery. Cape Cod is very rich in scenery and provides a target rich environment for photographers. From the railroad drawbridge in Buzzards Bay to the Provincetown Tower, this [...]
Photography and Ornithology
Posted by nomadofms on July 15th, 2010
Photography fits very well with many sciences and research projects. One of the most complimentary marriage between photography and science is Ornithology, or the study of birds. Ornithologists have a long history of developing graphical representations of their specimens, weather through sketches or through photography. Even the most novice bird watcher can contribute greatly to [...]
Posted in Articles, Photography Tips Tags: Bird Watching, Observation, Ornithology, Research, Zoom Lens No Comments »Three Free Photo Editing Applications
Posted by nomadofms on July 13th, 2010
In the not so distant past it was necessary for a photographer to have a solid understanding of photographic principles to avoid burning excessive amounts of film on bad photographs. Processing photographs generally meant sending the roll of film to a processing lab. For those who had the resources, a darkroom with chemicals, enlargers, and [...]
Posted in Articles, Reviews Tags: DigiKam, Free Photo Software, GIMP, Open Source, ShowFoto No Comments »Pet Photography
Posted by nomadofms on July 10th, 2010
Most animal lovers will agree, having professional portraits taken of their pets is often a source of pride. Unfortunately, the pets often demonstrate less enthusiasm over the ordeal than their owners. It is quite uncanny how many animals know when they are being set-up to have their picture taken. Some pets can be trained to [...]
Posted in Articles, Photography Tips Tags: Animals, Mobile Photography, Pet Photography, Portable Studio No Comments »
