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How To Capture Fall Foliage With Your Digital Photography

When becoming an experienced photographer being able to capture the marvellous bright colorful foliage of fall is a incredible experience. You have mastered the skills in digital photography, you recognise what you want and you pursue it. With the correct technique and the skills that are necessary to produce good professional digital photographs you can and will be so proud of your collection. If you're a professional and hopefully well known, a few of your beautiful fall foliage digital photographs could be captured and assign into several of the most best-selling books and magazine covers around, for everybody to enjoy.

Now, with digital cameras it is much more available to capture great digital photographs of these unbelievably colorful outdoor fall foliage natural events. With the digital camera you will instantly be allowed to check out your photographs when you are taking them so if there is something not precisely quite desirable for your expectations you are able to change them around right there on the spot and proceed with your digital photography fall foliage photographic collections.

When you have accomplished this fall foliage experience you'll be able to go right to your home and produce magic. Take it easy and enjoy seeing your pieces of artwork, no matter how egotistical they may seem. You will then have the choices of letting other people to admire your digital photographic artistic abilities. I know that everybody looking at them will be in awe of your talents and skills with your digital camera. You may even inspire other people to try their own digital photographing unknown capabilities.

You'll be able to choose to focus in on the landscaping charms that the photographic location provides you or you can make up a gorgeous colour filled maple leaf tree your main focal point. It's altogether in your hands as to what captures your eye at their precise minute you choose to take the digital photograph. What kind of digital photograph are you desiring to accomplish today?

You may do anything what ever you can imagine in your head and create an image that you are wanting, then simply go for it. Like I said before, if it does not suit your needs when you have looked at it on your screen then merely make a few changes and proceed on with your digital photography experience, savoring the wonderful weather that mother nature has to offer you. With digital photography you'll be able to bring out those bright fall colours in every photograph. This is the most natural lighting source you can rely on as well. It is outside with the great sunshine shining down and in the fall your opportunities of having the perfect weather are pretty much likely.

It won't require an high-priced digital camera to accomplish the type of digital photographs you want. Just a simple basic digital camera and a head full of ideas and of course the drive to get out there and get it done. It will be such a rewarding feeling when you have accomplished this type of digital photographing to add along with all of your other digital photography collections. As for you first timers starting out your digital photography experience, begin by simple locations and easy photographs, you will be astonished at how easy and fullfilling this type of hobby or career can be.

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Learn Digital Photography - Is Digital Photography Dead?

Yes, digital photography is dead in the water IF ‘photography’ is taken out of digital photography. As Kodak’s brownie box camera and their Instamatic brought photography to the masses in the 20th century, so the digital camera has done the same in the 21st. But, once the ‘ability to take photos novelty’ wears off, the lack of skills will relegate the digital camera to the hobby drawer.

There is a principle in management science that says in business a person is promoted to the level of their own incompetence and no further. It’s called the ‘Peter Principle’ formulated by Dr. Laurence J. Peter in his book of the same name. After that they stagnate and can only move sideways. This is true for photography also. Once you reach your level of incompetence or maximum ability, there you sit. It’s at this point the interest wanes and your camera outings become more and more infrequent. In other words, another death of digital photography.

There will always be the hardliners in any field who will continue to practise to the level of their incompetence, but, the average Joe who was once excited by digital photography is no more. The enthusiast has lost his enthusiasm.

So what’s the answer to the problem? The focus, as in any hobby or pastime, is a continual learning process. In the business world we call it upskilling. Adding competency and qualifications to your existing tool bag will keep you moving up the ladder of promotion. It is the same with photography. Learning is imperative.

Most of us are at some stage dissatisfied with our photos. They don’t quite look like those in the glossy magazines and daily newspapers. What is it that they have that rest don’t? They’ve learnt the techniques and disciplines of photography and have applied them on a continual learning journey to great photos.

A hobby, as with any plant or animal, has to be nurtured if it is to show any signs of growth. Buying a digital camera with the sole purpose of just snapping away without the high costs of film, will on most occasions result in the death of digital photography. If your digital photography is going to flourish it will need three key ingredients:

1. Time

As with anything of value in life time is a key ingredient to its success. Unless you take the time to invest in any venture you will probably reap an equivalent reward. Garbage in garbage out. No pain no gain as the old adage goes.  There is no instant photography.

2. Passion

Unless you are enthusiastic about a hobby or pastime it is inevitable that it will gradually diminish with time and eventually fizzle out. I speak from experience. Developing your passion is essential to growth. Passion is the fuel that fires your hobby.

3. Ability

Some are born with natural ability but for most of us we have to work at it. Practise makes perfect. If you don’t have ability then acquire it in whatever way you legally can. Acquiring ability is a process and for many of us a journey of discovery. Something we have to work at.

Take any of these three points out of digital photography and its demise is well on the way. But, the key point is photography. Learning photography and acquiring creative photography skills will nurture digital photography and keep it alive.

Photography is not governed by the medium it uses, digital, film, pinhole or Polaroid. Photography stands alone and independent of the tools or media. As with beauty it’s in the eye of the beholder. It is not contained in a box, a camera or digital sensor. Its results can be seen on a computer, t-shirt or magazine.

Digital photography is the answer to photography because of its ease of use, methods of distribution and costs. But take photography out of digital and it will result in the death of digital photography.

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How to Submit Digital Pictures for Magazine Publication

Most magazines now accept digital images. The question is will they accept mine!

I won’t answer that question I’ll leave that to you to answer once you have finished reading this article.

It’s only just recently that magazines have decided to accept digital images this is due to the image quality of early digital camera were not man enough for the job i.e. did not produce images with enough resolution and level of detail to reproduce well in magazines. Most Picture Editors on magazines prefer either slides or prints as this is mainly at present habit but is currently changing due to more professional photographers using digital cameras. A good reason your images may not be accepted is if you supply your images already printed, it's OK to do this for your Granny, family or friends it’s a no no when submitting to a publication. Why, have a close look at your printed image the picture is made up of tiny dots and lines. When scanned by the repro department they have to blur your image to try to get rid of these dots and lines otherwise your image has a moiré effect so you end up with an image that looks bad. Your best option is to supply your images to the magazine on CD-ROMs again don’t use cheap ones they go wrong! You can get approx. 31 images onto a CD of 700mbs if each image is 22mbs in size.

Increase the resolution.

Digital photography and getting your pictures into print is supplying an image to the correct pixel size and resolution in a format that can be easily opened by another computers operating systems. What does that mean, well not everyone uses Microsoft Windows many publishers use Apple Macs some even use Linux if your image can't be viewed IT WILL NOT BE USED!
Many magazines now included brief information on submitting digital photographs in the content section. Have a look at http://www.photographymonthly.com/reqs_details.cfm. To see how to submit images to Photography Monthly. If in doubt, ask. Did you notice they want your image resolution at 300dpi, your camera only takes a picture at 72dpi, how do I know what size my image needs to be at 300dpi. Help is at hand here’s a link to a little tool, which will help with image sizes, pixels, colour depth and file size.

http://www.searchhuts.co.uk/portal/version/cpi.asp it free. Its called Commercial Printing Information, there does not seem to be anything thing like this software anywhere else on the internet! Using this software to see what size your image can go to and then you can resize your image accordingly in your normal photo editing software.

Size matters!

The pictures pixel dimensions can be read with the above tool so dimensions of say 3200x2400pixels we would be looking for a file size of about 21mbs this would be OK for a full page. The above program can help you decide what size your image will be OK up to.

Why JPG?

Another problem magazine picture editors come up against is images supplied in a unusual format. To save problems later ALWAYS save images in JPG format. JPG format is optimised for compressing full-colour or grey-scale photographic-type digital images. The reason for using this format is that any computer system can open JPG images. Remember, not everybody uses Microsoft's Windows, many magazine publishers’ use Apple Macs and some people are using Linux systems. Regardless of the system used all will read JPEG files.

Submitting work.

When submitting work remember to include your name & address with a brief synopsis of what is on the CD together with a high quality printout of your images and the file names of the images, this can be easily done in PhotoShop by going to File > Automate > contact sheet. Find the folder your images are in pick your paper size and number of images on each sheet of paper. Please remember someone has to look at these images so small images get a thumbs down as does too many. Don't forget to stick a DO NOT BEND label on the envelope as CDs don't like being bent.

New words we have learnt

Moiré effect – A moiré pattern is the combination of two or more patterns viewed at the same time.

DPI stands for dots per inch and is used with resolution
JPG or JPEG - Joint Photographic Experts Group is the name of the committee that designed the photographic image-compression standard.

Do's and Don'ts of submitting your Digital Pictures

Do’s

Do Make sure your images are to the correct pixel size and resolution.

Do Make sure you send a contact sheet of the images on the CD together with file names.

Do save in JPG format.

Do clearly name image files on CD-ROM.

Do use high quality ink and photo paper for contact sheets.

Do turn off time/date stamp, as it’s difficult to remove and takes time.

Do enclose return postage if you require your bits back

Do e-mail if you are unsure of what is required or how files should be submitted

Don’t

Don’t e-mail huge unsolicited images

Don’t over sharpen images

Don’t send hundreds of images – be selective, send only pictures to do with that publication (*see below).

Don't send pictures of different subject matter unless requested

Don’t use cheap blank CD-ROM’s, paper or ink.

Don’t send expensive storage media i.e. the card from your camera

Don’t use long file names remember, not everybody uses Microsoft's Windows.

Don’t use 3rd party software on your CD’s to try to display your images when viewed.

*If the magazine is say an aircraft magazine don't send irrelevant images of an say landscapes, animals etc... Stick to the magazine subject.

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Learn Digital Photography With A Digital Camera – How To Take A Better Photograph

Learning how to compose a great shot

Have you ever notice that the picture you took did not turn out the way you wanted? I want to share some techniques to help you to take some better picture. When you begin to learn the basic about compositing your image be remember about everything when you look through the view-finder but it can be a little difficult so I recommend you starting with one technique per situation and with practice composing your shot. It will become your secure nature.

Experiment and take a lot of photographs with digital camera. You can take as many pictures as you want and keep shooting even after you think the magical moment is over because you will never know what you are going to capture.

When you are taking a portrait look at the background and make sure nothing is distracting back there, then stand back and zoom in and fill your frame with the subject. When you get close to someone it provides an immediate impact. Include a natural frame in your photograph, this can be an over hanging tree branches and any other thing that is going to draw the attention to the subject. The image will create a visual interest.

To oddly compose the shot you would want to consider the rule of thirds. Here is how you can do it, place your subject off centre, think about visually dividing your scene like a “Tik-Tac-Toe” board and place something of interest like the one of those intersections.

I hope the above techniques can help you to improve a little in your photography. In order to take your skill to the next level the secret is to practice shooting until your photograph looks like those on a magazine.

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Is digital "dumbing down" photography?

In no way is this intended to provoke another digital vs. film debate.

But.

I subscribe to half a dozen photo magazines (paper ones) which feature both digital and film images.

Right now I'm looking at a photo essay done with a Canon 1Ds Mk2 and L lenses (maybe $15,000 worth of gear).

A couple pages later there's another essay, done with an F100, 24-85 and ISO100 transparency film. A $1000 kit, maybe more if the photog shot a lot of film.

The film images blow the digital into the weeds in terms of detail, colour range, dynamic range (no blown highlights) and the most elusive parameter of all -- realism.

(It's not the technique -- both essays are very well shot.)

As I turn the pages of other mags I see this over and over again.

So here's my question. Has digital lowered the technical standards of photography -- dumbed it down?

absolutely, but dont tell people or I will be out of a job!

also dont start letting people know photography (great stuff) requires knowledge, practice, skill and technique, and a camera, the computer has little to do with great images

i love your questions!

your looking at colour wait till you compare in black and white

watch the dumbed down ones thumb me down, then go back to their macdonalds photography

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What makes professional photos softer?

There is a huge difference in some photograph's.. for example there is a big difference between these 2 photos: http://www.edgewater-lodge.com/images/Whistler_Wedding_Rings.jpg and http://www.adamsbrides.com/foto-matrimoni/avril/wedding_photographer_italy_.jpg The second one looks like it is taken out of a magazine, the first one looks like a regular shot.. What tools or equipment does one need to achieve the second pic and like these: http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/wedding-photography.jpg
http://www.envisionphoto.com/Wedding_Photography.jpg
http://www.furiousphotographers.com/images/thumbs/index/ad1.jpg
http://www.edge-photo.co.uk/portfolio/weddings01.jpg

Is it the film, lens, photoshop? I am not talking about the composition but the quality and softness of the pictures. Please help..!! Thanks!

It's a bit of everything. I would tend to say it is photoshop for the first one listed, however most anything can be done with the correct lens. Some one who can afford an expensive lens can do more things. For one, a lens like a prime 50mm f / 1.4 is going to have sharp images. However the depth of field is shallow, and can soften images in the areas not in focus.

The professionals will tend to buy expensive lenses that will help eliminate post processing. It saves time to get it right the first time rather than editing it later.

I can tell you for sure that if you want great images you need a prime lens, like the 50, or if you can opt to afford something in the range of a 24-70 mm f / 2.8. They are very sharp, and make your images pop.

You can of course do a lot in photoshop. You can bump the contrast, play with the levels, distort colors etc. Something you might want to look into is the Ortan effect. Many photographers use it in post processing to make softer images. Add that with a sepia filter, and you can get the quality of the one you said comes out of a magazine.

The first photo listed was probably one that was never post edited, and using a cheap lens, and possibly not even the correct exposure.

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Become Snap-happy With Digital Photography!

The digital revolution has made amateur photography more popular than ever before. The days of Fuji film and print processing have been replaced with talk of mega-pixels and memory cards. With hundreds of cheap digital cameras on the market, it’s possible for anyone with a good eye for photography yet little practical knowledge of the mechanics of cameras, to capture great shots with simple “point and shoot” digital models.


For some, a love of photography can turn into a profession. If you’re looking to take your photography to the next level, it’s a good idea to first build up a portfolio of work, and then submit your work to the many dedicated photography websites or competitions. There are hundreds of amateur photography forums and websites where members can submit their work for critical appraisal by other members. Such websites also offer advice and tips on photography techniques.


Another way to get recognition and even payment for your photographs is to submit your shots to magazines. Either choose a general photography magazine to do this, or try specialist consumer magazines. For example, if you are a keen skier, submit your ski shots to a winter sports magazine; or if you enjoy fishing, try an angling magazine. Local papers are also a good place to submit photos, as they are often on the lookout for pictures to accompany their stories.


When submitting your photography to magazines, it’s important to remember that photography is an extremely competitive field and that you will be up against professionals. Therefore, don’t get disheartened if your shots aren’t accepted at first – just keep on shooting and continue submitting; in the world of photography, persistence pays.


Amateur photography competitions are another great way of getting your photography seen, and can win you fans, prizes and even commissions or customers. A good idea is to start small; your local photography club will probably hold various contests; also keep an eye out for other competitions that are within your field of expertise. There are hundreds to enter, and they tend to have set themes – covering everything from travel to sports, nature to nautical and portrait to planes.


The ‘Million Places on Earth’ competition, for example, is offering a top prize of one million dollars for unique location images from anywhere in the world. Other competitions include Embassy Suite Hotels ‘Happiness in Motion’ competition, which carries an all expenses paid trip to Hawaii as their top prize; while UKplus are also holding an online photography competition with a top prize of £1000 for photographs taken within the UK.


Whether it’s for fun, glory, or perhaps a new career path, photography is an extremely rewarding hobby. And you never know - you might just see your picture on the cover of National Geographic one day!

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