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5 Photo Tips – some tips about filters, explanations, different types (contd..)

Tip 921 (Functionality of a graduated ND filter): The core of a graduated ND filter is an optical filter, that varies the transmission of light. The graduated ND filter is composed of 2 parts – one is the filter that has neutral density, and the other is clear. This allows such modifications such as being [...]

How to take photos of the moon – Improve your photo shooting capabilities and your technique (contd..)

Tip 706 (Track the phases of the moon): This may seem very obvious, but be sure to check out the various phases of the moon as well as the lunar calendar. This will you determine whether the moon is in a full moon stage, or half or quarter, or even when there is no moon [...]

5 Photo Tips for shooting photos in the sun

Tip 306 (Look for reflected light): One of the problems with harsh sunlight is that the side facing light gets a sharp glare, while a face or profile in shadow is far more reduced. You can either set up reflectors, or look for a place such as a parking lot or in front of buildings, [...]

5 photo tips for taking photos in the sun

Tip 301 (Underexpose your photos): If you get too much light in your photo, then you lose detail. It is always slightly better to have a slightly under-exposed photo rather than a over-exposed photo; since you can recover from a slightly under-exposed photo; if you lose detail in a photo, then you cannot recover those [...]

5 photo tips for taking photos at noon

Tip 296 (Look for the shade): Even on a bright sunny day, you will always find places that are in the shade. Being in the shade allows you to be much more comfortable while taking the photo, and there is normally ample light available in the shade.

Tip 297 (Get closer): If you can get [...]