Questions regarding technique, as opposed to style, hardware, or software.
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How to shoot action shots with Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10?
I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 camera and was recently at the football. I tried taking some pictures of the players who were moving at very high speed but they were incredibly blurred.
I adjusted ...
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What are some tips for photographing rainbows?
The few times I have tried to capture a rainbow the results have been washed out. Although I have found a polarizing filter to be very useful for sky photography, I'm guessing that it would wipe a ...
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What are particular potential problems to watch for when using a telephoto zoom?
I recently got the Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS II lens as a complement to my 18-55mm kit lens for my 550D. I was looking for some advice\best practices for using a telephoto zoom, any associated ...
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How do event photographers balance “spontaneous” snapshots versus well-executed shots?
I am not a professional photographer, but I often play at "event photographer" for family events and sometimes informal work events. I find myself struggling with a desire to capture candid snapshots ...
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What are some effective techniques for photographing subjects who wear glasses?
What are some effective techniques for photographing subjects who wear glasses?
I am sorting out my collection of digital images as I install new software, and find there are many images that would ...
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Can photographers pre-visualize complete camera settings of a scene in their heads?
Can an experienced photographer walking down the street with no equipment visualize exactly what settings would work with a particular lens/body to capture a scene at that moment in time?
Similarly ...
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How to achieve misty look and vintage colors like Jaime Ibarra?
How are the color tones and the misty look achieved in the photo below?
Does the technique/s have a name?
(Note: link is NSFW.)
Link to image - ...
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How do I photograph small fish in a fish tank?
I have photographed different type of fish in different tanks, with or without flash, through the surface of the water or through glass.
However, I think I am missing something. There may be tips or ...
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What tips can you offer to take pictures of dogs?
Okay, so a friend of mine asked about photographing his dogs, and I realized that I really don't have much of a clue what are the best ways to photograph pets. I can take a few stabs at it, but I ...
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Should I prefer raising ISO or lowering the shutter speed in a low light condition?
Example:
1. A "still" object/scene.
2. Night time.
3. The only light source you have is: a tubelight on a wall.
Provided, you want sharpness all around so you won't maximize the aperture.
Flash ...
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How can I create a photo with vintage look, focused on the lips?
I would really like to be able to take a photo like the one found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33008672@N06/5750321813/sizes/z/in/photostream/
Can somebody please help me how I should shoot ...
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How do I achieve a yellowish retro picture color?
I have always seen advertisements / pictures with colour based such as this...
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a bit yellowish / retro feeling....
How can I achieve such a picture? Is it a "camera setting" or do I ...
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How does one develop good photographic vision and style?
I am a relatively new photographer. I've only owned my Canon Rebel XSi for a year, however I was researching SLR/DSLR camera gear and photographic theory for over a year before I purchased a DSLR. I ...
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How can I hold my face in the same place for a month long daily self-portrait?
I want to take a self-portrait every day over a period of a month. I want to turn these photos into an animation, so it is important that the face is in the exact same position on each shot (the ...
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How can I make convex lens style images?
I am interested in taking an image which has an appearance like a convex lens.
The image has a distinct feature: a noticeable bulge in the center and tapering at the edges.
Here is a link to a ...
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How can I take nice pictures of bikes, as well as perhaps some of cyclists in motion?
I currently own a Nikon D40x and would like to start taking some nice stills of bikes, as well as people riding their bikes. I have the kit lens that came with the camera (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G). The ...
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What advice would you give for taking photos on a boat cruise at night?
Tomorrow I will be going on a boat cruise in the evening in London. I will no doubt be looking for photo opportunities on the boat, both of people, as well as the landmarks/surroundings. I'm pretty ...
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If your theme is to capture the colors of the fall, what would you advise a photographer to have in mind?
If your theme is to capture the colors of the fall, what would you advise a photographer to have in mind? And to make it more specific, the photographer asking for your advice is ...
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What settings will be good for taking photos of falling leaves?
I've been trying to take good photos of falling leaves but haven't had much success. Has anyone got any tips for me (exposure etc), or do I really need some specialist equipment? (I am using a Canon ...
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How to photograph smoke?
I have been trying to get images of smoke against a black background has anyone got any advice on the best way to do this and a good lens choice and lighting set up for the job.
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What is toning, in black and white photography?
I have been told that the "lips" in this photograph need "strong tones".
Now, what is toning and how to achieve that in black and white photography?
I used GIMP and all I did here was to select ...
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How to keep flash from disrupting the scene?
My friends and I have observed that the act of using a flash in informal settings (for example, pictures of a Christmas party or a busy toddler) tends to draw attention to the photographer and thus ...
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How to get really clean almost HDR images in night time (see example)
Browsing through Behance network. I was wondering how this guy got such clean (no noise, no gosting apart for the clouds) Night shots and some of them almost look like night time HDR. I'm thinking ...
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How to focus manually on the eyes, for a self portrait without a remote?
Any out of box idea to manually focus on the eyes, for a self portrait?
I do have a tripod and the camera has a timer too.
Camera: Canon Powershot SX210 IS
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How were these Astronomy Photographer of the Year images produced?
Looking at the winner of Astronomy Photographer of the Year, I'm wondering, how can one produce shots like these:
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How do I approach people for a natural look in street photography?
I am enjoying taking candid photos of people, but the subject is usually someone I know, or it is during some family/friend event, so after a while the people get used to the presence of the camera ...
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What flash unit should I choose for taking photos on a night boat cruise?
I'm going to a boat cruise tonight in London. With the following kit to choose from:
Nikon D7000
Nikkor 35mm f/1.8
Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6
Nikon SB-400
Yongnuo YN-465
I need to make a choice ...
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How to cope with high contrast?
Many times (especially around midday), we encounter lighting situations where the contrast of the scene is too high to capture with a camera. What can we do to create a useful picture in such ...
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How do I keep the horizon straight when taking a photo (without a tripod)?
I use a DSLR and I very often find that when I shoot without a tripod, and with my eye to the viewfinder (as opposed to using LiveView), my photos end up slightly crooked: lines that should be ...
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How can I make good fountain/waterfall photos?
I have a Canon Digital EOS Rebel XT camera, and I wonder how you could take photos of moving water like rivers, waterfalls and fountains...
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Do still photographers use follow focus, as filmmakers do?
Is a follow focus system beneficial to photographers in low light or other situations? Almost all professional filmmakers use a similar system to manually focus lenses, but I am not aware of ...
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What's the best way to hold a DSLR?
So, I've seem that some photographers are extremely sensitive about how to hold their camera. What's the best way to hold a DSLR? Or does it even matter at all.
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How can I make nice, professional looking corporate portraits?
I have been asked to shoot a couple of portraits at work for a conference brochure. I am a keen amateur but never really shot corporate portraits.
I will use a Nikon D40 and the 50mm 1.4G.
I am ...
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How do I take a shot like the flooded tree by Andrew Tallon?
How did he make it look like this? What settings did he use and any special equipment? If anyone has any pointers, that'd be great!
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Can one make good photographs with artistic sense but little real technical skill? [closed]
I used to practice photography, but I quit for a while after getting burned out, because I was not able to catch exactly what I was seeing at the moment — never same light, never same colors. I know ...
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How can I reproduce the style shown in this tea cup photo?
I tried the flash and ISO and the Aperture, but it's hard to produce such effect. I am wondering that is there any tricks here? Please suggest...
My camera is Canon 500D in M mode.
The picture is:
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How to construct a shot depicting falling rain?
As far as I know, rain can be shown in photographs in the following ways:
Droplets on grass/leaves.
People holding umbrellas.
Paper boats floating.
Water accumulated in pits.
But I want to show ...
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What are other popular composition techniques in addition to The Rule of Thirds?
I always hear a lot about The Rule of Thirds. I'd like to know more about other 'tried-and-true' composition techniques (not special effects) that can make a photo more interesting.
In particular, ...
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Preventing blown out skies/ Taking low light potraits with Canon S90
I have been using S90 to take pictures for sometime now. After seeking advice, in this forum, on DSLR's for good photography I have been convinced with strong arguments to stick to the compact for ...
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What's it called when two photographs are printed on triangles so you see a different one from different angles?
This is kinda hard to explain, but I've seen it several places before. I'm looking for a special way that two photographs are printed — they're printed so you from each angle can see just one of the ...
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What is the logic behind “Brother Backlit Sky” in the book Understanding Exposure?
I don't know if this question is too specific, but after reading Understanding Exposure, I can't understand very well the reasons and logic behind Brother Backlit Sky and their brothers. Although I ...
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How to achieve shallower DOF using multiple exposures?
For static or semi-static scenes, there are many ways to "simulate" certain features actually not feasible on single photo using the technology the photographer has. For example,
wider field of view ...
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How do I take forced perspective photographs with a point & shoot camera?
My teenage son needs to take some forced perspective shots this weekend as part of a camping/hiking trip. He has a Panasonic DMC-FX01 point and shoot camera.
He wants to be able to hold up something ...
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What should I do to prepare for a glass factory visit?
I will soon have the opportunity to visit a glass factory. Since I will likely not go there for a long time, I'd like to make sure I get the most out of my shots.
I hope to take pictures like this ...
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What technique and camera settings should I use to capture lightning strikes?
I enjoy getting images of different types of weather and would really like to capture some good lightning shots. I have a feeling that I should be stopping down a bit and taking somewhat long ...
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What is 'freelensing'?
I've recently heard about a photographic technique called 'freelensing.' How do I go about 'freelensing,' and what can I do with the technique?
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Where can I see examples of great photos from cheap cameras?
I am looking for examples of really great photos made from cheap (sub-$250) point-and-shoot digital cameras. I have a group of friends who are just getting into photography, and I thought it might be ...
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How do I meter for long exposures (10+ minutes)?
One of my longstanding interests is long exposure night photography.
However, many of the situations where I am shooting require exposure lengths on the order of 10 minutes, which is far beyond what ...
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How can I get better focus when a subject is moving towards or away from the camera?
When shooting events or action photos, engaging people, I often find that frontal (or rear) perspective may be very expressive, but my problem is focusing when the subject moves towards the camera (or ...
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How can I take pictures of far-away mountains to the South?
I'm trying to take some pictures of a pair of mountains to my south. The distance is about 20 miles away. I'm running into the following problems, and I'm wondering what you guys might suggest to get ...
