tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318436022011-07-28T22:04:07.276-07:00A non-professional photography journey (side ways detour?)Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013291879428951573noreply@blogger.comBlogger241100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843602.post-81309755907993082332009-06-10T01:50:00.001-07:002009-06-10T01:55:06.085-07:00

Another photowalk - hooray!Yes, I got in early enough to host another photwalk. This year I will be co-running the one in Perth with Ric one of the most interested applicants I have met.It will be another great day.If you are worried you don't have the latest gear - that is more than ok! The only things you need are:- walking shoes/gear- camera (any will do)- a desire to take picturesThat is

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Can't believe it!Yet again months have flown by without a post.Update - now living in Perth (when not flying for work) and about to organise another photowalk.Anyone reading this - get yourself on a photowalk, no excuses! They are great - and don't think you need the greatest camera gear. Even the best pros seem to admit that it is more about understanding what you have and getting out there

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I was looking at my list of blogs in Google Reader and realised that I have not posted to my own blog in some time! But with a new year comes new (delayed) resolutions, and I need to keep up at least a few posts.Woops, it's February already! Oh well. With the new year and my birthday I got some new drive for photography. Latest addition is Scott Kelby's 2 volumes on taking photos. Well worth

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I am back!Thought I would get back into it by referring to this great method for getting that grunge look in portraits.See here for how it is done. Scott Kelby was mentioned several times by Chritian Fletcher and I feel good for finding out more about Scott and knowing that even the great photographers are out there learning from guys like Scott.I was going to post a picture of Christian but

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Like all things, it is nice to be re-invigorated occassionally.I found the opportunity to get an extra dose of enthusiasm by going to a workflow workshop by Christian Fletcher (http://www.christianfletcher.com.au/). For those that don't know of him, he turns up first when you do a google search so that shows that you probably should know him! (or perhaps the guy that improves his exposure on

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Mt Nameless is the local mountain. Apparently the tallest vehicle accessible point in Western Australia. And I climbed it rather than driving it! With 20kg+ of camera gear - I am obviously looking for punishment!Oh well, some great photos came out of it! That is all that matters (other than the guy/boy thing for climbing stuff!).So this is the image straight after making some adjustments in

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I apologise.I have been caught up in the job that I wish was second to photography - it would be nice to have a hobby as a job (sort of).Anyway, since we last talked I have run the local Scott Kelby Photowalk (yesterday 23rd of August).For those not familiar with photowalks, see here/.It is a lot of fun (as I found out) and well worth it getting out - challenged by how others take photos. I have

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The fun continues!I enjoy getting new gear - because it is new, because it is different and most of all because I get new challenges.No. 1 challenge I am hoping for is to start being a strobist.For those unfamiliar with the term, check out this great blog. Not only are there regular challenges, but I found there are too few photographers that understand flash - myself included. So, being a person

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Who hates getting new (secondhand) gear? Own up now!Unfortunately for me, my wallet and wife, I cannot include myself in that group.I, as I am sure many others, search around on all those forums FM, PassionForPixels, etc. looking at, drooling at and thinking about what peice of new gear to get.I apologise as this certainly conflicts with an earlier blog I made about getting the newest and latest

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At the end of the blog, I hope to show you how to turn a good image into a better one. We will start with the one below. Pets, especially dogs, I find are great to use for shots like this. I have used a wide angle lens, which has made her nose a little larger but those beautiful eyes are a good focal point. Overall, still a bit dull but we will fix that. This shot has been breifly corrected with

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Finally some more pictures!Thought I would upload an image I have been working on. I have used HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging. In "english" that means I have taken the best exposures of the same scene and put them together. Some HDR images have 3 or more different exposures, this one only has two. One for the light streaming through on the far side of Kermit's Pool (I think) and the other

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Looked at the last couple of blogs and thought - there are no pictures.I know my 1 year old would not be interested! No siree!So here are a couple. I have been trying to work on my flash and lighting skills so make some comments/suggestions/abuse and I will hopefully be able to improve. Either way, I learn - have you been able to take some photos today?

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Is Photoshop Express (Beta) the beginning of the end for professional photographers and illustrators?I thought the title would catch your interest...It is certainly something I have seen about comments on the new product from Adobe and I could not resist adding my commentary to the miriad of bloggers out there.I will answer this question this way:No.The more in-depth version of that answer is:In

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I am writing this blog today in response to comments expressed in a blog I subscribe to, "Behind the Lens" found here. George (in Behind the Lens) discusses the ongoing theme of "a better camera = better pictures/photographer" - and how false this theme is.I agree whole heartedly that the camera does not determine the quality of the picture though when I started out that fact eluded me! I could

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White balance, on a roll!This is the third posting in two days!I thought I would share my experiences with white balance having finally tested out a couple of white balance options. First of all, the uncorrected image is below. I have placed a gray "card" cloth on the music stand which doubles as a lens cleaning cloth and a white balance card (free with Scott Kelby's CS3 book) leaning against the

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Supplementary post - results of the first poll:The numbers are in and the winner is....4 (yes as many as 4) people entered the poll on "What is my next purchase"25% are looking at a camera25% for a lens50% have no idea what their next purchase will beI have to admit, I understand the 50%. There are too many goodies out there to try out. My latest purchase is a 17-40 f4L lens. Really nice to

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Easter WeekendThis week I have been chasing butterflies. Yes, you are not delusional - a late twenties man chasing butterflies is perfectly normal (as long as he has a camera :) ).So here are some of the better results (take note butterflies do NOT allow you to set up a tripod, they move too much, so as a macro subject are probably the most challenging - other than dogs and children).I enjoy

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[Only a brief foray today]I continue to be amazed at the kinds of things you can do with Photoshop!Admitedly I follow the premise that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" with photos. Even the photos that aren't the best, I feel the need to minimise the changes made otherwise I become more of a Professional in Photoshop than Photography.Just check out some of the links to the right to see where

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I'm Back!Yes after a brief hiatus due to internet connection issues I will maintain the minimum 1 post per week (if I get it in in the next 28 minutes and 30 ..29..28 seconds!).Since last posting I have got out to the local gorges. Karijini National Park is an amazing place to visit and even better to photograph. If you are just the average tourist you can be happy carrying around your P+S (Point

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I can see now.This post will be a record TWO in one week (I won't forget that I have only posted 4 in two years to date!).I thought I should make note of the links seen to the right. Note one of my most popular sights is The Russell Brown show. Not only do you learn about Photoshop but it is actually lots of fun (he has a good way of throwing in some humour!).I must credit him with the method I

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Ok, ok... it has been a LONG time.I am finally back (having re-located my blog) and committing myself to a regular foray :).I have upgraded the knowledge (and the gear) since first posting these few images so hopefully my images have improved... The picture of my Prado on the left is a little example of playing around in Photoshop. I got the idea from an article I read about converting your

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I began with this title for two reasons - it is the beginning book of the Bible and describes the journey of Man and God. I relate to beginnings and they hold so much promise that should not be forgotten in the fray.So begins my Foray into Fotography (it sounded cool so don't get upset by my inappropriate spelling :).I expect I will get better as I go and write more but this is a good start (

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