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18/06/2019

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera gets James Bond edition.
Oh look, another 007-inspired Aston Martin. This week, Gaydon’s one-off celebrates 50 years of the On Her Majesty’s Secret Service film, which used a 1969 DBS. Based on the already exotic Superleggera.

18/06/2019

It might be best known to downtown folks as Lin-Manuel Miranda’s old stomping grounds, but the northern tip of Manhattan Washington Heights and Inwood has tons of history.

It might be best known to downtown folks as Lin-Manuel Miranda’s old stomping grounds, but the northern tip of Manhattan—Washington Heights and Inwood—has tons of history, incredible food and gorgeous green spaces. Here are seven great reasons to hop on the A train.It might be best known to do...

18/06/2019

Rabbits have long ears which can be as long as 10 cm

17/06/2019

Professional photographers always make sure that their shadows and highlights are well controlled. Both are essential for creating good images.

Two of the most important and highly used features in Lightroom are the Shadows and Highlights sliders. This is especially true for the newer versions of Lightroom (starting in version 4). These sliders provide you ways for bringing out even the subtlest details in your photos’ shadows and highlig...

17/06/2019

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25/05/2019

Pet photography is a genre where it pays to have your camera set up in advance. Animals don’t always stay still for very long, and certainly won’t wait patiently while you adjust settings. Ideally, you’ll want to work in full manual mode but, if you’re still learning, try a mode such as Aperture priority or Shutter priority.

We all love our furry friends, but photographing pets can present a challenge to even the most experienced photographers! Animals don’t understand the concept of posing for a photograph but fortunately, with a few simple tips you can shoot lovely pictures of the pets in your life. Be Ready In Adva...

25/05/2019

You will be more likely to catch candid moments, unique lighting conditions, and meaningful compositions. You will take more pictures than before and each picture will increase your understanding of light and composition.

1. Take Only One Lens With You When we see a good photograph, many of us will look at the EXIF data to see which focal length or lens was used to capture that image. And then… G.A.S. kicks in and we start craving for that lens. After some time we end up with so many dedicated lenses that we start ...

24/05/2019

Shark photography works best when you have the correct lenses. Ideally, you’ll want to use a wide-angle lens, and this is a general rule of thumb that applies to most cases of shark photography.

Can you believe that some folks are actually paid good money to photograph sharks up close and personal while it’s just a hobby for others? While you may not yet muster up the courage to actually go and add shark photography to your list of photography projects, here are some pointers on how the f...

24/05/2019

Cityscapes often present a great opportunity to play with your exposure settings, allowing you to experiment in order capture the best shots. If you’re after light trails, head out after dark, and try to find a road that’s busier than others, or a vantage point that allows you to see the freeway. Be sure to use a tripod and a slow shutter speed to blur the motion of the lights. Using a slower shutter speed in the day can also make for some beautiful images.

While most landscape photographers are adept at capturing rolling hills and sweeping vistas, for many, cityscape photography can provide a welcome break. Capturing urban environments allows you to stretch your creative muscles, and capture a different type of image – albeit one that’s amazing an...

24/05/2019

Contrastly brings you lots of ready to use free as well as premium presets if you want to get a head start when it comes to post-processing your images.

There are certain things that you can’t learn from any book or workshop. These are things you normally learn about while you’re actually in the field shooting, and processing your images afterwards. Half of the concepts mentioned in this article are related to post-processing, while the remainin...

23/05/2019

Whether you choose to make them the main feature in your photos or use them to accent the rest of your composition, reflections can be a great way to add visual interest and flair to your images. So be sure to keep your eyes open for opportunities to incorporate these beautiful features into your images every chance you get no matter where you’re shooting!

Incorporating reflections into your landscape photography can be a great way to capture some eye-catching images. Reflections can help to add depth and interest; allowing you to add a sense of wonder and mystery to your compositions. Whether you’re capturing the light that’s reflecting off of th...