So far we have been exploring the technical aspects that make for a good picture. The knowledge and understanding of the concepts behind a good exposure, are the foundation of photography, the tools to translate a concept into a good photograph. What we will be analyzing next, is the more elusive and ethereal – artistic, […]
This past weekend I went to the NorCal Spring Cosplay gathering for the year. The event is greatly organized, with location, and organizers also take care of food, drinks and snacks, while volunteers take turns to grill and hand out the food. While there are several of these gatherings around the year, this was my […]
In the first part of this tutorial, we explored focal length. We learned what it is, how it is related to the angle of view, and how the camera sensor size affects the equivalent focal length of a given lens. Here we will explore when to use a particular focal length, and why. You will […]
This new post continues the mini-series where we introduce and explain concepts useful for taking better pictures. After exploring the exposure triangle, and learning about camera settings, it’s time to look at the main piece of any camera: the lens. If you would like, here is a primer on how a camera works, and one […]
As the days are getting longer and warmer, walking outside becomes enjoyable again, more so when visiting new places. Few weekends ago, a sunny Sunday, I went for a walk at the Los Gatos Creek Trail. The Los Gatos Creek Trail runs for 11 miles along the Los Gatos Creek. It covers both sides of […]
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