Currently reading
Paddy's Lament, Ireland 1846-1847: Prelude to Hatred
Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One
When in French: Love in a Second Language
Beyond the Job Description: How Managers and Employees Can Navigate the True Demands of the Job
Vision and Art: The Biology of Seeing
Achieving Your Potential As A Photographer: A Creative Companion and Workbook
Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age
Picture Perfect Practice: A Self-Training Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Taking World-Class Photographs (Voices That Matter)
Man's Search for Meaning
Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection
Confessions of a Compact Camera Shooter : Get Professional Quality Photos with Your Compact Camera
I saw Rick speak this spring at a camera club lecture. He's very inspirational -- like a motivational speaker in addition to discussing photography. You can upsize an image without losing detail (to a point) with a plug-in called Genuine Fractals from onOnesoftware (www.ononesoftware.com)Rick Sammon's light controller and tote ~$100.Avoid lens flare when shooting in direct sunlight -- shade your lens with your hand or hat.Sunny day flash shots. To use the flash in your camera in bright light, take it off the auto mode and set it to the always fair mode. If there is not enough light for a proper exposure, you'll get a warning (a blinking light or flashing f/stop or shutter speed). If that happens, you'll need to boost your ISO, use a tripod, or activate the camera's flash. Manual mode is the mode to use when shooting through glass or other foreground objects that you don't want in focus. Rapid frame advance. When a subject is moving and when you plan to shoot an action sequence, choose the rapid frame advance mode.Use the self-timer for shooting at slow shutter speed -- even when your camera is on a tripod. (reduce camera shake)
