by Osprey Photo Workshops & Tours | Nov 17, 2012 | Digital Cameras, Lighting, Photo Workshops, Silhouettes, Wildlife
Effective uses of backlighting with digital photography. Samples follow: rim/hair lighting, emphasize translucence, & create a silhouette.
Rim/hair light – when light traces the outline of the subject.
Translucence – light passes through part of subject such as a bird’s feathers, fabric or water.
Silhouette – high contrast. Subject is black and is set against a colorful lit background. Is recognizable by its outline alone and is not superimposed on other objects so that it blends with them creating a single shape.
by Osprey Photo Workshops & Tours | Oct 7, 2011 | Nature, Photo Tours, Photo Workshops, Travel
Whereas fast shutter speeds freeze action, slow shutter speeds can imply motion and can transform the image into one that is impressionistic. The shutter speed selected depends on the effect desired and degree of movement. You can achieve interesting effects at settings of 1/60 to several seconds or even longer. Adding a stationary object to the scene can provide a point of reference. Use the playback setting on your camera to judge the results at various shutter speeds. Experiment. A Hoodman Hood Loupe place over your camera’s LCD will block extraneous light so you can better see the image and histogram. (Check out my new schedule of workshops & tours on my web site www.ospreyphoto.com)
by Osprey Photo Workshops & Tours | Sep 29, 2011 | Nature, Photo Tours, Travel, Wildlife
Composition
Focus attention on your subject. Keep the composition simple. Whereas painting is a positive process of adding things to the frame, photography is a subtractive process, eliminating elements that do not contribute to the overall image.
Move and explore the photo opportunities from different angles & heights. Position the camera to eliminate distractions behind and in front of the subject. But also make sure the subject does not blend into the background and disappear.
To avoid static composition and don’t center the subject unless there is a reason for it. Leave room in frame where the subject is moving or looking. Utilize entire frame, avoiding dead-space.
Consider framing the subject. By partially surrounding it by tree branches, a doorway, or an arch, you can control the viewer’s eye–blocking distractions, filling empty space, and focusing attention on the subject. Lines as created by streams, paths, and railroad tracks can both lead the eye into a frame and establish a sense of depth.
by Osprey Photo Workshops & Tours | Sep 27, 2011 | Nature, Photo Workshops
Click on the following tutorial to explore the relationship between the sky and water in digital photos –HopNat_PhotoFL11Skies & Color
