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The Hartmann mask and Scheiner Disk are simple devices for making focusing a lens easier. They require that you target is a point of light, such as a star or distant planet, therefore are no good for day-to-day use. A Scheiner Disk is a mask with two holes, whereas a Hartman mask has many holes […]

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This week we will be looking at adding style to your natural light photographs. Recently I have shot against my usual style, which is off camera flash. The reason for this being I want to challenge myself to shoot in different circumstances and to gain more experience when not using flash. The image above was […]

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You know how a tiny, toy magnifying glass can burn little pieces of paper? Well, the camera lens is a not a small, toy, magnifying glass by no means, it is a powerful well-polished tool of optics and using it in the wrong way – say to photograph the sun during an eclipse – can […]

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Neutral density filter reduces the amount of light going into the lens, so you can take long exposures even when the light is bright.

Long exposures blur anything moving, like water, clouds, or people. This can be very useful for making choppy water look smooth, making clouds streak, or getting rid of people at a tourist attraction.

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For all photographers, August 19 is known as World Photography Day. Well, this calls for a celebration, right? On behalf of myself and DIYP team, I wish you a fantastic day and good light! And now, Im curious to know how are you gonna spend this day? Are you celebrating? Ill give you a […]

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A One Shot Film, is a movie shot in one long take, by a single camera. Or, it’s cut in such a way as to give the impression that it was. There have only been twenty movies ever shot in a single long take. And another seven that have been edited to look as if […]

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Earlier I rounded up 19 images that use the color red – you can see them here.

Weekly Photography Challenge – Red

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It should be pretty common knowledge by now that you don’t check your delicate camera gear when flying. Ok, sometimes, you might no choice, especially if you fly Delta. But if the ability is there to carry it in your hand luggage, then do it. This was an expensive lesson to learn for one lady […]

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Unlike some previous French presidents, Emmanuel Macron demanded privacy while on vacation. However, this didnt prevent a paparazzi photographer to stalk him around Marseillee. He even entered the presidents private property to take the photos, which was the last drop.After this, Macron reported him to the authorities, and he has filed a legal complaint. The […]

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Here are 19 really vibrant images featuring the color red for your visual stimulation.

Hope you enjoy them.

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By Bernard Spragg. NZ

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