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May
12

Understanding a Graduated Neutral Density Filter

Graduated Neutral Density Filter, also called as Grad ND filter is one which has got two halves. The first half of this filter will be a neutral density one and the second half will be a clear section.  The main purpose of such a filter is to overlay the bright part of the picture scene into the dynamic range of the sensor. It is one of the favorite filters of Landscape photographers. Graduated Neutral Density Filter is mainly used to correctly expose the brighter part of the picture scene, especially the sky. Thus helps to expose picture correctly. They are available in different shapes and sizes. 

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Apr
27

Adobe Photoshop CS6 and CS6 Extended announced

On 23rd April 2012, Adobe announced Photoshop CS6 and CS6 extended. The price comes around 999$ for the pack. There is a great improvement in the speed of operation. A major change has been in the user interface. Now, it looks almost like the Adobe Lightroom, with a greyish touch. This is a customisable one. So, you can customise it according to your preferences. Improvements were there in raw image processing.

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Mar
24

ABC Of Photography – Aperture, Shutter speed and ISO

Let us see what are the “ABC” in photography. They are nothing but the three basic parameters which every camera will have. They are Aperture, Shutter speed, and ISO, as shown in the figure. An image is formed as a result of these three parameters. These 3 parameters together make the Exposure triangle. Nowadays, most of the digital cameras/point and shoot cameras will give you access to control these three parameters. A Digital SLR camera would help you to gain a better control over these.

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Mar
15

Bird Photography Basics

Taking the photo of a bird is not an easy task, as it will not come and pose for you. Here patience is the key.
If you are interested in bird photography then you must have lots of patience. You will have to wait for a long time to get the perfect shot. Before going to any place for photographing birds, first, you should learn the types of birds found in that region. Then you must have a general idea of their behavior and routines. This will help you to get the perfect shot.

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Mar
15

Zoo Photography: How to Get that Perfect Shot?

The zoo is one of the best places to start practicing wildlife photography.  There are many challenges you will face while trying to get that perfect shot. The biggest hurdle will be the enclosures or cages in which animals are kept in. The cages differ from one zoo to another. In some zoos, animals like deer, bear, and monkeys are kept in cages made of strong wire meshes and in other places metal-barred enclosures are used.  The important thing to note here is the size of the opening in the mesh. You will have a hard time if the opening is very small. Nowadays, most zoos replicate the natural surroundings of the animals inside their enclosures. This will help you in getting better pictures.

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Mar
15

Joby GorillaPod SLR Zoom Review

Are you wondering what a GorillaPod is? You might have heard about tripods and monopods. Well, Joby’s GorillaPod is similar in function but unique in its own way. In this article, we will be doing Joby Gorillapod SLR Zoom review. It has three legs like a regular tripod but these legs are flexible. The flexible legs of a GorillaPod will help you in taking photos that otherwise would not be possible. It lets you fix your camera on uneven or unconventional positions. The rubberized joints in the legs enable it to be twisted in all directions. The 360-degrees rotation of each of its three legs allows you to position the camera at any angle.

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