A free online version of Mastering Digital SLR Photography can be read here. Sadly this link no longer works. The book contains the following sections; Digital SLR Photography Now and in the Future Digital SLR Technology Made Easy Mastering Your dSLR’s Controls dSLR Quirks and Strengths Working RAW Working with Lenses Close-Up Photography Capturing ActionContinue reading “Mastering Digital SLR Photography”
Monthly Archives: May 2009
Soul of Stellenbosch Competion
WIN R25,000 worth of prizes Capture and celebrate the unique, quirky, historical, social, fun, environmental and beautiful soul of Stellenbosch, to win great prizes! We are looking for pictures of family fun, outdoor adventure, coffee shop culture, gourmet delights, as well as wine and cultural experiences. Entry is free – load your picture onto theContinue reading “Soul of Stellenbosch Competion”
Home Photography magazine – May issue available
Home Photography Magazine is a free monthly online magazine. Click the image on the right to read the latest issue online or download the pdf here. The publishers also operate a forum and gallery site; sign up for it here.
Enroll for a course now at last year’s prices
Vega (including the National College of Photography) are offering their courses at last year’s prices. Althought their new prices come into effect on 1 June, you have until 22 June to register at the old prices. Below is a reduced size image of the advert they e-mailed. It’s hard to read so click here toContinue reading “Enroll for a course now at last year’s prices”
Vertical Lines
I was quite taken with this photo and thought I would show it to you as a rather unusual image that would meet the subject of our next competition evening, Vertical Lines.
Scott Kelby’s 2nd Annual Worldwide PhotoWalk™
Scott Kelby’s 2nd Annual Worldwide PhotoWalk™ is taking place on Saturday 18 July 2009. If you’re interested in taking part, get over to the page for the Cape Town walk and sign up. Only 50 participants are allowed for each walk.
HPS Meeting Wed. 13th May 2009
We were happy to welcome guests, as well as several new members who signed up during the evening. It was good to see Johan Beyers once again – we have missed him. Thomas Niemeyer is another member who travels from far, so it was good to hear about the progress of the PSSA Congress/Av ConventionContinue reading “HPS Meeting Wed. 13th May 2009”
Burning & Dodging With Adjustment Layers And Masks
Burning & Dodging With Adjustment Layers And Masks Non-destructive burning & dodging is most often done with a 50% gray fill layer. Although using this method has worked for me in the past, I’ve found it difficult to predict what sort of result I would ultimately attain when finished. Lately, I’ve been using adjustment layersContinue reading “Burning & Dodging With Adjustment Layers And Masks”
The 2009 PSSA Congress / AV Convention
The 2009 PSSA Congress / AV Convention will take place from Sunday, 11 October through to Friday 16 in Hermanus. What do you know about Hermanus? Did you know that it boasts the best land-based whale watching in the world ? The Southern Rights visit Walker Bay each year between July and December in everContinue reading “The 2009 PSSA Congress / AV Convention”
Lightroom 2 vs Bridge CS4 / CS3
PhotographyBB: Lightroom 2 vs Bridge CS4 / CS3 Being a user of both Lightroom 2 and Photoshop CS4 with Adobe Bridge, I often get asked what the differences are, if any, between the two programs and why one may be better than the other. If you are trying to make the decision between Lightroom 2Continue reading “Lightroom 2 vs Bridge CS4 / CS3”
Helderberg Photographic Society 