It’s been a while since I posted a work-through of a particular photo. My processing techniquye and style has probably evolved quite a bit since then, so I thought it time to do another one.
Archives for Landscape photography
First impressions – the new Canon 16-35mm F4 L lens
I’ve been using a Canon 5D Mark III since their release in 2013 (I think it was?!), along with a 17-40mm F4 L Canon lens. I’ve never been happy with that lens – it felt like a reduction in quality from where I had previously come (I was using a Canon 450D and a Sigma…
TIPS | Graduated Neutral Density filters?
What is a GND filter? How would I use one?
TIPS | for getting the best colour out of your landscape photos
A common question people ask me about my photos is if the colours are real. The answer is always yes. I very rarely adjust the colours in my photos, and if I do, it is generally a white balance correction (e.g eliminating a green/blue cast in the shadows) or
TIPS for using a wide angle lens
I recently posted about which lenses can be the best for landscape photography – http://wp.me/p3zwhm-51 The general consensus is that wide angle lenses can be the “best” for landscape photography. They exaggerate depth, alter perspective and create that “wide open space” effect that works for those great views! However, wide angle lenses are amongst the most…
Photo Essay | Litchfield National Park
TIPS | Finding the light
Professional landscape photographer’s always talk about the “light” in their photos. For me, I agree. To achieve an exceptional landscape photograph, you need to be able to use the light – and wait for the “right” light.
Those that got away July & August 2013
June and July were pretty quiet months for me in terms of getting out and taking photos: not only am I very busy with the tourist season and making stock for markets, but we are also nearing the “biggest” part of our house renovations – the kitchen! We’ve been working hard to get ourselves a…
TIPS | Seeing Stars?
A few of you who follow me on Facebook or Flickr will see I’ve had a couple of recent attempts at taking photos of the stars. This was all sparked by me hearing about the Perseid Meteor Shower.
Those that got away… June 2013
Every month I want to start doing a blog post for the “unseen” photos I took that month. I take photos at least five days a week. In wet season, I usually go out everyday, sometimes twice a day! Although I am not as “trigger happy” as I used to be, I still end up…