This article expands on some of the information Roger gave at the last meeting, and goes on to explain how the focus of the camera technology race has shifted from increasing megapixel counts to increasing light sensitivity; meaning cameras can shoot at higher and higher ISO numbers, with less noise than ever before. Giz Explains:Continue reading “Why ISO Is the New Megapixel”
Author Archives: Steve Crane
Memory Card Tips
I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but one of the worst feelings in the world (photography-wise at least!) is discovering that your memory card has become corrupted and you’ve now lost all the photos you recently took. It happened to me on my old point and shoot card but I wasContinue reading “Memory Card Tips”
Joe McNally’s Confessions with Father Krist
15 Tips for Low Light Landscape Photography
Capturing scenes in low light remains one of the most challenging aspects of photography, yet the results when executed well can be truly captivating. Whether it’s an energetic cityscape or ethereal seascape the possibilities are endless. Here are a few essentials points to consider before you begin. 15 Tips for Low Light Landscape Photography
Photo Expeditions
While visiting a local art and craft store, I saw these flyers and thought they might interest some of our members.
Franschhoek Motor Museum: Concours & Time Trials
I’m sure that some of our members will be interested in attending, and photographing at this event. The Franschhoek Motor Museum will host the FMM Concours and Time Trial, a glamorous celebration of classic cars, on the L’Ormarins wine farm on 27 & 28 February 2010. Showcasing the most coveted cars, all produced between 1900Continue reading “Franschhoek Motor Museum: Concours & Time Trials”
10 Essential Photography E-Books
Over the last few months a number of respected photographers have released some quality e-books and e-resources for photographers. We thought it might be a great time to do a wrap up of some of the e-books that we recommend the most here at DPS. Here they are, listed in no particular order of qualityContinue reading “10 Essential Photography E-Books”
Create Compelling Photographs
If you’re in need of a photographic creative boost, you’ve come to the right place. Enjoy the following ideas and tips that come from my latest book, Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs (www.visual-poet.com). Create Compelling Photographs
Creating an HDR-like Image From a Single RAW File in Lightroom
If you have been anywhere near the photography world in the past couple years, I am sure you have heard of HDR by now as there have been countless tutorials floating around on how to create HDR images using 3 bracketed exposures in programs like Photomatix and Photoshop. However what if you don’t have yourContinue reading “Creating an HDR-like Image From a Single RAW File in Lightroom”
Transcend and Transgress
Artist Leon Botha, one of the world’s longest surviving Progeria sufferers, and photographer Gordon Clark embark on a collaborative and artistic adventure, exploring the questions of destiny and immortality to bring us this powerful photo series Who Am I? Transgressions. Transcend and Transgress
Helderberg Photographic Society 