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Simple Adjustments For a Better Background

September 20, 2017 by Vic Berardi 6 Comments

dragonflyOne thing many of us forget to consider is the background in a photo. We focus (literally and figuratively) on the main subject and feel gratified that we can get the whole subject in the frame and it’s sharp and properly exposed. Let me show you an example of how easy it can be to make a significant difference in your photos. In this case, we’ll be talking about an application related to macro work and dragonfly photography.

When shooting macro we generally strive to get the best depth of field (DOF) we can get. The best and perhaps the easiest way to achieve this is by increasing our f-stop. When photographing a subject like a dragonfly, generally f/11 is a good place to start with f/16 being even better . . . sometimes that is. [Read more…] about Simple Adjustments For a Better Background

Filed Under: Close-Up, Macro, Tips, Wildflowers Tagged With: background, bokeh, close up, composition, depth of field, dragonfly, Macro

Three Reasons to Photograph Wildlife at Eye Level

August 21, 2012 by Steve Berardi 21 Comments

Photo by Steve Berardi
Snowy Plover / Photo by Steve Berardi
When you encounter wildlife, it’s pretty easy to get excited, isn’t it? It doesn’t happen often, so when you’re lucky enough, the first thing you’re probably thinking is, “wow, I do not want to scare this thing away!” (well, unless it’s a bear or mountain lion, heh).

In that moment of excitement, it’s easy to forget about camera techniques and just start snapping photos from where you’re standing. But, if you want an intimate, sharp, and isolated portrait of any wildlife subject, you’re gonna have to get down to their eye level to snap the photo, and here are some reasons why: [Read more…] about Three Reasons to Photograph Wildlife at Eye Level

Filed Under: Wildlife Tagged With: background, bird, birds, bokeh, focus, nature, photography, photos, plane of focus, sharp, sharp focus, technique, Wildlife

FREE eBook: 13 tips for better wildflower photography

March 22, 2009 by Steve Berardi 40 Comments

free_ebookcoverIn anticipation of a great spring wildflower season, we decided to put together a FREE 20-page eBook, 13 tips for better wildflower photography. It contains some of our existing articles, but also includes SIX brand new articles!

Here’s what you’ll learn in this free 20-page eBook: [Read more…] about FREE eBook: 13 tips for better wildflower photography

Filed Under: Landscapes, Macro, Photoshop Tutorials, Tips, Wildflowers Tagged With: bokeh, ebook, how to, how to photograph butterflies, how to photograph wildflowers, sharp wildflower photos, wildflower exposure, wildflower photography, wildflower photography tips, wildflower photos, wildflowers

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