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Photography => Equipment and Technique => Topic started by: Michael Tam on September 29, 2012, 11:53:53 AM
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Photography is the Art on the Painting with Light. As such, a memorable image is the product of fine techniques and artistic vision. Along the path of learning this creative pursuit, there is much to be learned from the Great Masters before us.
Galen Rowell, the great master in outdoor photography, was a mentor to great many others. The following article described his most famous techniques that would inspire one's photographic vision:
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/loca ... owell.html (http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/locations/north-america/lessons-learned-from-galen-rowell.html)
Good birding and photography.
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Bird and wildlife photography often means close-up view with the big glass. However, another great master in nature photography, George D. Lepp, illustrated how to merge bird or wildlife into the panoramic landscape resulted in an image of action across time and space.
By reading the following article with a humble mind, there is much to learn from the master towards a whole new horizon in one's photographic vision :
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how- ... ramas.html (http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how-to/shooting/wildlife-panoramas.html)
Good birding and photography.
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To create a dynamic wildlife image requires detail study of the subject's behavior, apart from the necessary technical skills in the field. The following article by a wildlife photographer described his self-taught experience in developing his career:
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/loca ... -hunt.html (http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/locations/north-america/on-a-photo-hunt.html)
Good birding and photography.
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Another master in nature photographer, Joe Van Os, offers his thirty years experince in wildlife travel. If one is short of idea where to find the next subject, please read the following article for inspirations:
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/loca ... veler.html (http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/locations/international/the-traveler.html)
Good birding and photography.
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Thanks for the links, excellent reads.
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It is always a pleasure to share with others of liked minds in this artistic pursuit. I am also humbed to know that the postings have been helpful.
If anyone has the aspiration to learn beside a National Geographic photographer in a mentoring travel scholarship program in 2013, please read the following and send in your application:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/20 ... otographer (http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/11/29/heres-your-chance-to-become-a-national-geographic-photographer)
Good birding and photography.
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The human vision is an engineering marvel compared to the film and now, the digital sensor. It possesses a huge dynamic range to the upward of 20 EV as well as a virtually unlimited depth of field. In our forever pursuit of sharpness, its range or the depth of field (DOF) is an essential tool to bring emphasis to our subject within the composition.
The following article by renowed nature photographer, George D. Lepp, described the in-camera and in-computer manipulation of this element in the creation of an unforgettable image:
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how- ... pness.html (http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how-to/shooting/in-search-of-sharpness.html)
Good birding and photography.
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In the capturing of an unforgettable wildlife scene with the impact that one experienced, these important considerations are described by wildlife photographer, Piper MacKay, in this article below:
http://www.naturescapes.net/docs/index.php/articles/538 (http://www.naturescapes.net/docs/index.php/articles/538)
Good birding and photography.
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In the making of a great landscape image, it calls for artistic vision and systematic discipline in the judicious use of technical skills. In this article, nature photographer, Joseph Rossbach, offers important tips through this process:
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog ... raphs.html (http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/joseph-rossbach/2012/12/5-tips-for-better-landscape-photographs.html)
Good birding and photography.
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One of the great masters of Amercian landscape and nature photography, David Muench's work is described being stands the test of time and inspirational. The following article will help one to learn from this great master of his craft:
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/loca ... ature.html (http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/locations/north-america/tutored-by-nature.html)
Good birding and photography.
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For those who ever venture into the area of pelagic bird photography, one would discover that quote, "seabirds are an oddball group of extremes, and photographing this enigmatic tribe of birds can challenge the best photographers". In this article, Abe Borker is a seabird biologist, described the skill and tenacity required in order to be rewarded with unforgettable images:
http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/te ... otography/ (http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/techniques/photographing-the-oceans-winged-wanderers-pelagic-bird-photography/)
Good birding and photography in 2013.
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In "The Art of Bird Photography", bird photographer Arthur Morris described the guidelines of advanced composition and image design that brings an image from good to an unforgettable level. Please read the following excerpt from his book to understand further in this artistic pursuit:
http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/te ... ge-design/ (http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/techniques/guidelines-for-advanced-composition-and-image-design/)
Good birding and photography.
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The essence of photography is the painting with light. The ability to observe light's direction, quality and quantity is essential skill in capturing an unforgettable image. The following article by professional photographer, Charles Glatzer, described how Light Illuminates and Shadow Defines:
http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/te ... w-defines/ (http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/techniques/light-illuminates-shadow-defines/)
Good birding and photography.
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In bird photography, the perfect image involves a combination of correct head angle, light angle and the subject-to-sensor-plane orientation. In this article, bird photographer, Arthur Morris described these advanced skill that will be very helpful to improve your odds in the next bird photography venture:
http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/te ... ead-angle/ (http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/techniques/understanding-light-angle-subject-to-film-plane-orientation-and-head-angle/)
Good birding and photography.
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I have the pleasure of meeting an enchanted master of Bird Photography, Stewart Ho, in our midst. There is much to learn from his knowledge and skill through the Canon Big Glass without admiring from far and wide. Please sit down to enjoy some of his master-piece collection on his Flicker website below:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stewartho/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stewartho/)
Good birding and photograpahy.
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In the quest for a sharp focus in Bird Photography, there are basic parameters that one should pay close attention during the heat of the moment. In this article, nature photographer, Matthew Studebaker, described the technique of capturing a critically sharp image for the subject:
http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/te ... er-images/ (http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/techniques/bird-photography-basics-a-focus-on-sharper-images/)
Good birding and photography.
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Lessons from the Great Masters are essential learning ingredients to develop one's skill and vision in photography. French landscape photographer, QT Luong counts Ansel Adams, Eliot Porter, David Muench and Galen Rowell as key influences to his work in mastering the landscape of Sierra Nevada.
The following article described how Luong captures the moment that is "transient as the light" through his landscape passion:
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/loca ... light.html (http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/locations/north-america/transient-as-the-light.html)
Good birding and photography.
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For birders and nature lovers alike, all live with the love to travel this world. Whether it is for a birding trip or an expedition to explore the grand landscape, it calls for detail research and planning in order to bring the goal to fruition. In this article, a seasoned photographer, Larry Lindahl, explains the various facets to plan your next travel tour with success in mind:
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how- ... -trip.html (http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how-to/shooting/plan-a-national-park-road-trip.html)
Good birding and photography.
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In the creation of a memorable image, apart from the artistic visual mastery, must start with a correct exposure. Whereas the incident meter is an essential tool in portrait or studio photography, it has not been widely used in the capturing nature and wildlife images. In this article, professional nature photographer, Charles Glatzer, explains the measuring of incident light with the incident meter as oppose to the measureing of reflective light by the camera matrix meter in order to arrive at a perfect exposure value nearly all the time:
http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/te ... otography/ (http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/techniques/incident-metering-and-digital-photography/)
Good birding and photography.
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The art of photography is a complex craft to master. In bird photography calls for a skill in capturing a fleeting opportunity, whereas in landscape photography calls for the skill in art of composition, the placement of visual elements within the image.
In this article, professional nature photographer, Ian Plant, described this art of seeing from which we have much to learn from these Masters:
http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/te ... mposition/ (http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/techniques/visual-flow-mastering-the-art-of-composition/)
Good birding and photography.
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The concept of Visual Tension is "to portray in our photographic images some of the wonder, power and emotion we felt". In this article, professional outdoor photographer, Guy Tal, described this compelling skill in rendering our image from ordinary to extraordinary:
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how- ... nsion.html (http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how-to/shooting/create-visual-tension.html)
Good birding and photography.
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"Landscape photography is not merely a documentary of the splendid scenery..... Landscape photography can also be an expression of one's inner feeling about the Mother Nature, and can be poetic instead of objective". When one looks through this landscape portfolio, one cannot help but realize there is much to learn from the Great Masters.
Please sit down to enjoy this spectacular collection below:
http://www.yiminghuphoto.com/portfolio/landscape.php (http://www.yiminghuphoto.com/portfolio/landscape.php)
Good birding and photography.
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Creativity in the art of photography is to transcend a reality into an imaginary perspective. The control of White Balance, the parameter of how a DSLR perceives the visible light spectrum in degree Kelvin or Color Temperature, can become a tool of creativity.
To understand the nature of the Color Temperature, this short article can help to refresh one's memory of the concept:
http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/ ... eat-sheet/ (http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/05/23/what-is-color-temperature-free-photography-cheat-sheet/)
The following article by nature photographer, Ian Plant, illustrates the creative art through the manipulation of the White Balance in digital photography:
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how- ... lance.html (http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how-to/shooting/creative-white-balance.html)
Good birding and photography.
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The National Geographic Society is famed with the most outstanding world-wide images. The photographers working with NGS must satisfy the most demanding standard for publication. It has bee said that back in the film days, the images appeared on an article came from the finest selection of the assignment with the collection out of 800 rolls of exposures :shock:
The following ebook instruction on the Guide to Photography helps to refresh one's memory of all the essentials necessary to explore with one's visual deduction in the process of making an image:
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ebook ... il_welcome (http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ebooklets/ebook_general_1026.pdf?source=email_welcome)
Good birding and photography.
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To understand the nature of digital photography, one must have a good grasp of the histogram display. From the spectrum of light to dark zone, digital exposure shares a common denominator with slide film that "over-exposure is death", whereas under-exposure extrudes the least digital data when moving from the light to the dark zone.
Hence, the skill every landscape photographer must understand is the practice of "Expose-to-the Right" in order to capture the maximum digital data on the RAW file. The following article is very helpful to learn how to master this concept that may improve one's odd when shooting birds with extreme white or black plumage:
http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/ ... must-know/ (http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/11/07/expose-to-the-right-the-camera-technique-every-landscape-photographer-must-know/)
Good birding and photography.