http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/photography-techniques-blog.html My photography techniques blog includes a wide range of photography techniques and tips, plus articles on photography history, famous photographers and more! en-us photography techniques Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:12:16 -0500 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:12:16 -0500 annedarlingphotography.com http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/how-to-take-good-pictures.htmlf11032e1f8fb05c9966c753816f5e897How to take good pictures - 10 photography tips to take you beyond basic photography Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:12:08 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/portfolio.htmlbaaf1b1aad78722c04b9892879709365Browse my portfolio of fine art prints - three galleries: Flowers, Street Photography & Conceptual Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:38:25 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/urban-pictures.html229828ea1c491427cc6688a00e51b2e2Urban pictures are becoming increasingly popular as a photographic genre which offers great opportunities for modern urban photographers especially as it does not rely on the presence of humans. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:46:19 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/miksang.htmlab39a795412fa635a766c4c1d573d682Miksang is a way of capturing images based on contemplative meditative practice. Mon, 4 Feb 2013 15:52:39 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/minor-white.html2cef5535a8ced26831115af80480452eMinor White's perspective was that you don't photograph something simply for "what it is", but "for what else it is". Sun, 3 Feb 2013 20:14:37 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/zen-photography.htmle09996ed4f2c8d346ec575bd1a8c6608Zen photography asks you to get away from thinking and get in touch with your feelings. You release the shutter when it feels right. Sun, 3 Feb 2013 20:14:14 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/photography-and-spirituality.html983d131d502f12b50ca6b688a09bf4efPhotography and spirituality may seem strange companions but there are many traditions such as Buddhism, Christianty and Taoism which... Sun, 3 Feb 2013 20:13:49 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/fay-godwin.html296a8ba43ec29afd0465b597f6bd263aFay Godwin had no formal training and yet she ranks amongst the best famous landscape photographers ever, and in her life-time she won many major awards for her work Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:11:30 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/arthur-fellig.html53dc0cfc78bafd10929c9a0aa75a3145Arthur Fellig is one of the most famous American photographers of all time and must surely rank amongst the top ten best known street photographers Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:37:18 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/ansel-adams-photos.htmlcad2adcc5ea6f7a0981c869ba9821acbAnsel Adams photos relied on the Zone System which he developed in 1941, with photographer Fred Archer, a system which gave them control over the gradations of tone. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:09:53 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/ansel-adams-biography.html2ccf4a6cbeabf4a7380120a78a6ea179This Ansel Adams biography is spread over two pages: this page is about his life and work; the second page is about the zone system, and...the second is... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:51:17 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/annie-leibovitz.htmlf1c8daf76adf284827f6e973d6d2c908Annie Leibovitz was said to be probably the "most successful photographer of her generation" by Life magazine in the 1990s. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:19:33 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/night-street-photography.html6bbe1926444915caf49de9a291a9fc18Night street photography - how to use beautiful light to get great shots Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:24:48 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/sunflower-buddha.html98de4e65446675e9324f318ee01863d2Sunflower Buddha image merged together with sun bursts - available as a poster or as a canvas print Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:33:58 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/montage-art.htmlb8b5e0a28efce175c49e28eb2e029924Montage art is one of the most exciting developments to co-exist with modern technology. I've put together a selection of my own photomontages - hope you enjoy them! Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:31:57 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/street-photography-tips.html3ce3c63a995c816ba60f63f777e62c30Street photography tips on whether to shoot in black and white or colour Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:30:37 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/online-photography-courses.html0ed8bbbee033497b6a263abf6a320696Online photography courses Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:54:18 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/black-and-white-street-photography.html433b3a7ed5f374cad780553d5276b426Black and white street photography - why black and white is good Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:35:41 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/street-photography-humour.html268647e6f825720ee7111bb77cb52eeeStreet photography humour Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:01:23 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/abstract-photography.html0c473915285d4f6b4d18362f8c0965d4Abstract photography uses the lens to focus so acutely that we see the wrinkles but do not recognize the elephant in the picture. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:38:07 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/abstract-photographers.html3b36e7a869332810d4a2c14198e46a85In-depth look at abstract photographers and their work; an exploration of what we mean by abstract beauty Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:49:30 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/work-from-home-business-ideas.html5e3f5462c8f21452121d1b0ef0f75291Looking for work from home business ideas? I built this site and now enjoy working online from home... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:32:50 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/guide-to-photography.htmlb7de4ac6a3b70ce1c069168364199eaeA short guide to photography, exploring genres such as abstract photography, social documentary, urban photography, photojournalism, street photography and war photography. Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:34:31 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/urban-street-photography.html74e9ced691ef7796b3b8151a1c2ecd2bUrban Street Photography - a Definition Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:57:23 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/street-photography-india.html19755224904f00605bedbd9afffff33eStreet photography India and sacred cows - a combination of three great subjects for a photo! Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:56:45 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/street-photography-techniques.html3ca300350a5a841f99299443a83a7532Street photography techniques - my top 10 tips Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:30:05 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/photography-news.htmlc71adde8d61977f4e7cc52b6042b2cd9Up-to-the-minute news in the photography world Sat, 12 Jan 2013 13:18:37 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/gates-of-eden.htmlde5605d21d719357ce1299c0ed32790aAt the Gates of Eden is my interpretation of the Genesis theme. The cherubim don't have any flaming swords as they do in the Bible story so I think they're not as scary as they look... Sat, 5 Jan 2013 08:38:19 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/posed-street-photography.html95d000459fd5757f7f3b9868af0381f0Posed street photography is very different to candid street photography. This article compares the two ways of working. Fri, 4 Jan 2013 13:10:35 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/candid-street.html31e19501ae9caf284215348804675e00Candid street photography is a type of street photography which shows people as they are, without intervention from the photographer; in other words, the subject has not been posed. Sat, 29 Dec 2012 11:33:28 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/photographic-composition.htmlf402550d7b980496c212f86c2e26e279Each of the 30 sections is designed to improve your compositional skills and includes assignments to help develop any photographer's creative eye. The amazing photos alone make this a wonderful read and I recommend it highly for anyone desiring to improve their photographic skills. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:41:53 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/photography-composition-0.html285ab7a737f924cb7ff8a93fdd6e6851How to master photography composition through an understanding of the same principles as composition in art Wed, 4 Apr 2012 05:07:47 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/digital-wildlife-photography.html3bd31d0a492cd350b4a5ef8c2bc0b4ddWhat equipment is best for digital wildlife photography? In the long run the equipment a photographer buys is dependent on what his or her area of speciality is. If the person enjoys photographing big game animals or birds then they should be looking at 500mm and 600mm lenses. If their passion is macro photography then they should be investing in specialist macro lenses such as the 60mm, 105mm and/or 200mm micro lenses. And if they enjoy photographing landscapes then they should be investing in wide angle zoom lenses plus some graduated neutral density filters. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:26:26 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/herman-krieger.htmldceeeebfb3158caeabfe9079dc78fce7Herman Krieger: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:14:48 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/free-photo-editor-downloads.html1543661fd1c27f3d0fb42c63283cd093The free photo editor downloads listed here include Photoshop and Corel which are 30-day trials. The other two (GIMP and Paint.net are freeware). Below this list you will find another list of free photo editors which can be used online. Some ask you to register, some don't, and some have certain features which only unlock if you create an account so check first. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:03:06 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/african-photography-safari.html13014545dff2d492a8ef7ed7cbefa48dAn African photography safari may seem like a world of possibilities away but if you are a nature photographer of any kind, and if you love photographing animals or birds, then a wildlife safari must surely be on your wish list at least, and to go to Africa on safari one day and photograph the animals in a natural habitat would be a hugely rewarding experience - if you get the shots right! Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:28:42 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/black-and-white-conversion.html9697c72483762463da140ef293c3a04eBlack and white conversion of colour photographs is best done with a Channel Mixer Adjustment Layer. This method works well with photos that aren't too dependent on colour from the point of view of composition such as a field of yellow sunflowers or sunsets with vibrant colours in the sky. Strong shapes and lines, and bold compositions are best. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:07:35 -0500 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/photography-competitions-2.htmlb2173cee4c8ced61789f97b94d87379eInterested in photography competitions and how to win them? Read this exclusive interview with a 15-years old amateur photographer who has won first prize in 17 competitions! Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:29:00 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/how-to-use-adobe-photoshop.html653288c214b09515e51af1257a30b62dLearn how to use Adobe Photoshop with this E-book guide to Photoshop techniques - suitable for everyone whether you are looking for photoshop tutorial for beginners, intermediate or more advanced techniques, in an easy-to-follow, clear and comprehensive style. Tue, 4 Oct 2011 08:56:05 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/kindle-reader-photography-books.htmlc90470450c5907a7bac44663621ce592Kindle Reader photography books are now available for the new Kindle Fire. At last we photography lovers can enjoy the wonders of Kindle in full color - yay! Amazon claims that it is now selling more electronic copies of ebooks than paper copies, a trend that is set to continue. And more and more, photography books are being produced which are suitable for viewing on the Kindle screen - particularly books on learning how to do photography and improving your craft. I love this whole new way of reading and learning on the move, wherever and whenever you feel like it. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:00:55 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/photography-composition-4.html2f5b8b27c43d3721647fbc15904a370dIn photography composition, the Rule of Thirds is a guideline you can use to help you create photographs with greater visual impact. It is a compositional device which is also used by painters and other visual artists. All you have to do is imagine that the camera's viewfinder is divided into thirds, both horizontally and vertically. Position your subject at the intersection of those lines and it will be placed one third of the way from the sides, both top and bottom. This is illustrated in the image below of an old abandoned windmill in France: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:43:23 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/montage-art-2.html6ec98106b3de8b0ab0c46ab0832e106eMore montage art pictures! Hope you enjoy them! The first of these photo montages is called Lake: Evening. It was made after I went for a walk on a chalky path near where I live. The path rises gently through woodland where deer, red squirrels and polecats can be seen (if you're wide awake and on the ball!). At the top of the hill is an area where many of the trees are bowed over and the day I went walking, the sky was particularly interesting, with clouds racing along over the horizon. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:31:19 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/aerial-kite-photography-2.html70d847f40e9195feda421baac6cde60aWith aerial kite photography you will find that you have to be selective about where you choose to launch your kit. You have to work with the weather, people, buildings and other obstacles. For example, launching your kite downwind of trees can be unpredictable as there may be a lot of air turbulence. The same goes for buildings and hills. So avoid any large obstacles because even though you can't see wind turbulence it is better to assume it is there and to choose a wide open area to fly your kite. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:11:27 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/aerial-kite-photography.html5889490cea4da52c27d95a011d7233a9The fun of aerial kite photography is accesible to so many people today thanks to light-weight, affordable cameras and kits that enable beginners to get started without a large financial outlay. Using a kite to make photographs from the the sky gives such unique shots - this article will show you how to get started. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:57:33 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/sony-cyber-shot-digital-camera.html1d306c7562bb12c001ca9dbe3ee2f1f9The first Sony Cyber Shot digital camera was made in 1996 using Carl Zeiss lenses. Carl Zeiss is a German optics manufacturer with a deservedly high reputation, founded in 1846, and one of the oldest optics manufacturing companies in the world. However, Zeiss allows third parties to make optics using Zeiss technology under special licence which means that companies such as Hasselblad, Rollei and of course Sony, are making lenses to a very high specification. So when you buy a Sony Cyber shot digital camera you know you are buying the best in terms of optics. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:38:05 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/compact-digital-cameras.htmlb8ddcb818f1ba8826d7a335a2f10724aCompact digital cameras are the best-selling type of camera there is, and are designed for simplicity of use. Most of them have either focus-free lenses or built-in autofocus plus an automatic system of calculating the exposure. They nearly always have a built-in flash unit for use in low-level light. Sun, 18 Sep 2011 08:46:54 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/nikon-coolpix-digital-camera.html12f060dd879b58b2acc226558be57e8eThe Nikon Coolpix digital camera series is the range of point-and-shoot cameras developed by Nikon. This series is changing quite rapidly as Nikon adds cameras and discontinues others. As of 2011, there are four series currently available: Sun, 18 Sep 2011 07:22:42 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/kodak-compact-digital-cameras.htmla0727a6a1fe53826cb94bd88d431cf37Kodak compact digital cameras are called EasyShare, signifying that they are compatible with 'docks' which Kodak manufacture and which make it easy for the camera user to upload images to a computer for editing, sharing or printing. There have been many models available and it can get confusing when you look at the model numbers as many of them have now been discontinued. To keep it simple for you, I've summarised the series which are currently available (as of September 2011) as follows... Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:44:20 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/fuji-compact-digital-cameras.html9855feb3222dd42ab3e148e807417413Fuji compact digital cameras can be divided into five categories: the A series are entry level point-and-shoot cameras designed for ease of use, first introduced in 2001; the F series are very good for shooting in low light environments as they have relatively little image noise and natural colors even at high ISO settings; the J series are low-cost, entry-level compact cameras first released in 2008 and have now partially replaced the A series range; the Z series are ultra compact and very stylish, lightweight point-and-shoot digital cameras - some models are waterproof - all have non-protruding folded optics and sliding lens cover apart from the Z33WP which has no lens cover; the Real 3D cameras can take three-dimensional pictures using two lenses, and display them to the naked eye in 3D Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:10:59 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/canon-compact-digital-cameras.html9936d7e2fe9e09831331957da0351ef8Canon compact digital cameras are known as PowerShot cameras. The A-Series PowerShot are the easiest to use and are designed to keep it as simple as possible so you can just point and shoot without any complications; the ELPH PowerShot cameras are also easy to use but additionally boast an array of helpful shooting modes, creative features and advanced functions Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:05:28 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/casio-compact-digital-cameras.htmlde64c175543703d3085fed60b67cfef8Casio compact digital cameras are renowned for being ultra thin and you can literally pop one in your pocket so you will never miss another shot. They come in three main types: the Exilim Card cameras are the thinnest - around 9-16mm thick; Exilim Zoom cameras include an optical zoom as well as digital zoom; Exilim Professional cameras have higher quality optics and a more powerful zoom. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:21:11 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/camera-lens-cleaning.htmlef610489acd11a6ac2724daaefae8db9Good camera lens cleaning practice is essential if you want to look after your equipment and get crystal-clear images but first a plea. Do not overclean your lens as photographic lenses have an optical coating which helps to reduce unwanted reflection. Reflective light loss reduces light transmission and the reflected light can cause lens flare so it's very important to clean gently - do not press too hard and do not over do it. Note that finger prints can be particularly harmful to the optic coating and should be removed as soon as possible. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:44:32 -0400 http://www.annedarlingphotography.com/camera-lens-filters.htmlaf360036b2b7a313f0252ccb39be2314Camera lens filters such as Ultra Violet (UV) filters are an important part of every photographer's kit, even those who shoot digital. UV light is a problem with film and alters the colors but digital cameras do not detect UV rays. However, a UV filter (also known as a skylight filter) is important for every photographer who wants to protect their lenses. It is worthwhile fitting a UV filter to each and every lens in your kit. (Note that although digital cameras are not sensitive to UV light they are sensitive to infra red which is one reason why low-level night shots come out well with digital.) Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:20:36 -0400