5 Photo Tips » Harsh Light http://5phototips.com While taking photos, I keep on finding and hunting for tips. These are some of them - 5 tips per post Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:28:23 +0000 en hourly 1 5 Photo Tips – some tips about filters, explanations, different types (contd..) http://5phototips.com/2011/11/5-photo-tips-%e2%80%93-some-tips-about-filters-explanations-different-types-contd-3/ http://5phototips.com/2011/11/5-photo-tips-%e2%80%93-some-tips-about-filters-explanations-different-types-contd-3/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:44:38 +0000 ashish http://5phototips.com/?p=454 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 [...]]]> http://5phototips.com/2011/11/5-photo-tips-%e2%80%93-some-tips-about-filters-explanations-different-types-contd-3/feed/ 0 How to take better photos of sports events – some tips and techniques (contd ..) http://5phototips.com/2010/02/how-to-take-better-photos-of-sports-events-%e2%80%93-some-tips-and-techniques-contd-6/ http://5phototips.com/2010/02/how-to-take-better-photos-of-sports-events-%e2%80%93-some-tips-and-techniques-contd-6/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:13:34 +0000 ashish http://5phototips.com/?p=258 Tip 546 (Get the crowds involved): For mass sports events such as football, rugby, cricket, there are some interesting shots where you need to use either wide angle lens, or the wider end of the lens and get the crowd. For places where you have full large stadiums and with full crowds, try and get [...]]]> http://5phototips.com/2010/02/how-to-take-better-photos-of-sports-events-%e2%80%93-some-tips-and-techniques-contd-6/feed/ 0 5 Photo Tips for shooting photos in the sun http://5phototips.com/2009/08/5-photo-tips-for-shooting-photos-in-the-sun/ http://5phototips.com/2009/08/5-photo-tips-for-shooting-photos-in-the-sun/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:12:56 +0000 ashish http://5phototips.com/?p=134 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, [...]]]> http://5phototips.com/2009/08/5-photo-tips-for-shooting-photos-in-the-sun/feed/ 0 5 photo tips for taking photos at noon http://5phototips.com/2009/08/5-photo-tips-for-taking-photos-at-noon-2/ http://5phototips.com/2009/08/5-photo-tips-for-taking-photos-at-noon-2/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:48:41 +0000 ashish http://5phototips.com/?p=130 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 [...]]]> http://5phototips.com/2009/08/5-photo-tips-for-taking-photos-at-noon-2/feed/ 0 5 photo tips for taking photos at noon http://5phototips.com/2009/08/5-photo-tips-for-taking-photos-at-noon/ http://5phototips.com/2009/08/5-photo-tips-for-taking-photos-at-noon/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:57:33 +0000 ashish http://5phototips.com/?p=128 Tip 291 (Learn about the characteristics of shooting at noon): Shooting at noon is normally avoided since the light is harsh and getting the tonal details is difficult, getting facial photos is difficult because of the shadows of the eyes and nose. However, if you learn more about the characteristics of light at noon, you [...]]]> http://5phototips.com/2009/08/5-photo-tips-for-taking-photos-at-noon/feed/ 0