Tag Archives: For Beginners

Rules of Composition Followup

Posted on May 3, 2013 by lensaddiction

(Repost – first posted Sept 2009) So I posted my Rules of Composition post in a couple of photography blogs I hang out in, and got some really interesting responses, and some new ideas and concepts. Big SHOUT OUT to … Continue reading →

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What are the Rules of Composition?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by lensaddiction

(Repost – first posted Sept 2009) Now I have started taking photos and posting them in forums for feedback, I am dealing with the question of composition. What is it? How do you do it? What is good composition? What … Continue reading →

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Which Camera Should I Buy?

Posted on March 22, 2013 by lensaddiction

(Originally posted August 2010 – reposting) I have had some queries from people I know or work with recently, who are looking at either upgrading a current camera or branching out into digital. And for some reason, because they know … Continue reading →

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To Title or Not to Title

Posted on August 4, 2012 by lensaddiction

That is indeed the question, inspired by this blog post here I don’t do urban/street photography so I don’t have that issue with my images.  I do struggle with the concept of titling an image tho.  Do I shape the … Continue reading →

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Tech Tip #11 – Stabilizing your Tripod

Posted on May 16, 2012 by lensaddiction

Both of the tripod legs I have had allow you to hang something off the bottom of the center column. The usual recommendation is that you use your camera bag to help stabilize it, especially on a windy day. Personally … Continue reading →

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A photographic epiphany, less is more in composition.

Posted on February 28, 2012 by lensaddiction

Its taken me a while, but finally, I have realised a key fundamental of photographic composition. Less is more. It sounds really simple but when you are in the middle of an exciting event or somewhere with lots of inspiration, … Continue reading →

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F22 star effect on specular highlights

Posted on February 26, 2012 by lensaddiction

Oooh that sounds technical and complicated doesn’t it! In essence, this is how you can get that cool many rayed star effect *without* having to spend money on a fancy filter. If you have a bright light spot (like the … Continue reading →

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Today I shot in full Manual mode for the first time ever!

Posted on February 19, 2012 by lensaddiction

The RPS organised a Landscape Photography workshop with Mike Langford, a renown NZ photographer based in Queenstown. It was $100 for the day which included lunch, so I was hoping I learned something valuable. Boy was I in for a … Continue reading →

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How cute are these puppies?

Posted on February 18, 2012 by lensaddiction

A friend who used to work with me got herself some puppies recently. We have a lot in common being single professional women, with a mortgage and a couple of cats each. And a thing for gardens, although her house … Continue reading →

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Wildflowers – Gapfiller Art in Christchurch

Posted on February 16, 2012 by lensaddiction

Due to there being a sudden increase in empty lots in Christchurch, as damaged buildings are demolished, a group of local artists have got together and come up with a concept called GapFiller. Its where they bring art to the … Continue reading →

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