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Waiting on the Weather!
The spring 2011 Texas Landscape Safari is right around the corner and planning is well underway for an expected large turnout this spring. Last year’s weather was just about perfect in the months leading up to the workshop with cool temperatures and lots of winter rains in the Hill Country. The crop of wildflowers last spring was stunning and with a little luck and some wet winter weather, this spring’s crop could surpass all expectations. The area’s waterfalls were running great last spring as you can below but right now however, we’re in the middle of a mild drought here in Texas so as usual, we’re waiting on the weather!
Wandering Around Pedernales Falls at Dusk – Johnson City, Texas
Copyright 2010 Jeff Lynch Photography
Shot taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark II set on aperture (Av) priority using an EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lens tripod mounted. The exposure was taken at 32mm, f/16 for 6/10th of a second at ISO 100 with a Singh-Ray warming polarizer filter. Post capture processing was done in Adobe’s Lightroom 3.
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Filed under: Photography Tagged: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3, Canon, Canon 5D Mark II, Landscape Photography, Nature Photography, Pedernales Falls State Park, Photography, Texas Hill Country, Texas Landscapes
High Noon in Palo Duro Canyon
This image violates more time honored photography rules than you can shake a stick at, including the “golden hours” rule, the “rule of thirds” and the unwritten rule that you shouldn’t show any man-made artifacts in a landscape shot. Me, I’ve never liked any of those rules and in general, I thumb my nose at critics that won’t consider an image that doesn’t “play by the rules” of landscape photography. Photography is about light and creativity, nothing else! If you have good light and a subject that has a story to tell, nothing else really matters.
I must have driven by this spot on the western rim of Palo Duro Canyon ten times before finally pulling over to the side of the road and getting out my camera and tripod. I couldn’t explain why I’d pulled over to myself let alone to Jack, but I just knew I had to take the shot. It’s that little voice in the back of your mind that comes alive when you look at a scene and can’t leave until you’ve captured the image.
Over the years I’ve learned to trust that little voice much to the dismay of those riding in the car with me. I’m apt to ignore speed limits, sharp turns and deep ditches when that little voice says “Oh Man, Look at That!”. I’m sure this will be the death of me someday but for now, that little voice is my photographic guide, mentor and editor.
High Noon in Palo Duro Canyon – Canyon, Texas
Copyright 2010 Jeff Lynch Photography
Shot taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark II set on aperture (Av) priority using an EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lens tripod mounted. The exposure was taken at 19mm, f/16 for 1/50th of a second at ISO 100 with a Singh-Ray warming polarizer filter. Post capture processing was done in Adobe’s Lightroom 3.
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Filed under: Photography Tagged: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3, Canon, Canon 5D Mark II, Landscape Photography, Palo Duro Canyon, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Photography, Texas, Texas High Plains, Texas Landscapes
18 Stunning Self Portraits
This post is by Anna Gay – creator of our eBook – The Art of Self Portraiture.
by Ali Uher
For thousands of years, artists have used self-portraiture as a means of perfecting their technique. From ancient cavemen, to the classical masters, to Salvador Dali in the 20th century, artists have looked to self-portraiture not only to discover new aspects of their artform, but also as a means of self-discovery.
Today, photographers world-wide are stepping out from behind the camera, and placing themselves in front of the lens. Thanks to photo-sharing websites that display thousands of beautiful and unique self-portraits, many photographers are finding that not only is self-portraiture a wonderful, exhiliarating way to practice composition and lighting – amongst many other skills which are valuable to portrait photographers – it is an honest expression of self, and a way to share their experiences with other photographers.
Each of the photographers whose work is featured in this post has their own unique way of expressing themselves in front of the camera. Some use natural light, while others use studio lighting. Some take a more natural approach to post-processing, whereas others take a more conceptual route. Whether you consider yourself an amatuer, or a full-blown artistic self-portrait photographer, these self-portraits are sure to inspire you to step in front of the lens.
by Lila Limited
by Kelly Kardos
by Brian Day
by Boy_Wonder
by Miguel da Silva
by Bunny Spice
by Misha
by Viva Deva
by *iNiNa*
by Zee Anna!
by KatB Photography
by FaceNorth
by sparkleplenty_fotos
by Lucem
Interested in improving your Self Portrait Photography? Check out Anna Gay’s eBook – The Art of Self Portraiture.
Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.
Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips.
18 Stunning Self Portraits
Tell Us What You Want Out of a dPS Redesign
It has been a couple of years since we did a complete overhaul of the design of dPS so over the coming months we’ve commissioned a team of designers and developers to give our site a once over – and we’d LOVE your feedback!
So now is your chance to tell us what features and design elements you’d love to see on the newly designed dPS.
Is there something missing that you’d like to see added? Is there a feature on another site that you’d love to see here?
You’re welcome to give feedback upon the blog area, the forum area or even our social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest etc).
Feel free to tell us what you honestly think (as long as you’re constructive that is) – we’ll keep this post open for comment for a day or two before closing it off to pass onto our team.
Thanks – ultimately dPS is nothing without you as readers so we can’t wait to hear what you’d like to see to make it even better than it is.
It’ll be a couple of months before you notice too many changes but rest assured we’re listening to your feedback today!
Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.
Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips.
Tell Us What You Want Out of a dPS Redesign
Fashion Photography by Lise-Anne Marsal
Lise-Anne Marsal is a talented fashion photographer who started in this business as a hair and makeup artist 20 years ago. Lise-Ann is American photographer, who has been living in France for the last two decades. via Photography Blogs.
Double Exposure Abstract Photographs by Sara K Byrne
Amazing double exposure portraits by talented Sara K Byrne, professional Idaho-based wedding photographer who shows us how to explore this feature on the Canon 5d Mark III. via Photography Blogs.
Mystery and Science Fiction by Victo Ngai
A collection of illustrations for Mystery and Science Fiction books and stories.
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